When it comes to seeing a sunset in Colorado, where is the best place to see one in the entire state, and where is the best place to see one in America? Where is the best place to catch a sunset in Colorado though? According to the study, the best place to see a sunset in the Centennial State is Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, Colorado. Some other great spots that made the list are Delta, Colorado, Meeker, Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, and Center, Colorado. Check Out These Western Colorado Sunsets Photographed By You December skies in Western Colorado are wide, dramatic, and full of color, and the landscapes here do the heavy lifting: canyons, vineyards, lakes, and snow-dusted peaks.