Denver
Must see
1. Red Rocks- if you can get here for a concert it is a must. However, if you cannot get tickets you can go in the morning for a hike.
2. Confluence Park Denver- practice your white water kayaking in the middle of Denver next to the REI flagship store (at your own risk.)
3. Catch an evening of City Park Jazz- at the park with great views of Denver and the mountains on Sundays in the summer everyone gathers on blankets around the pond as live music plays.
4. See historic downtown Golden.
5. Eat breakfast at one of the great cafes- Snooze, Jelly, or Denver Biscuit Company.
6. Play a game of pick up volleyball at Washington Park.
7. Check out some of the great Denver breweries and cideries- Great Divide Brewing, Blue Moon Brewery, Renegade Brewery, Stem Ciders, etc.
8. See the painted pianos on 16th street mall.
9. Check out historic Larimer square in downtown Denver.
10. Go to the first Chipolte by DU.
Don't: Partake of Pot (especially in a public place, that's still illegal!)
1. Red Rocks- if you can get here for a concert it is a must. However, if you cannot get tickets you can go in the morning for a hike.
2. Confluence Park Denver- practice your white water kayaking in the middle of Denver next to the REI flagship store (at your own risk.)
3. Catch an evening of City Park Jazz- at the park with great views of Denver and the mountains on Sundays in the summer everyone gathers on blankets around the pond as live music plays.
4. See historic downtown Golden.
5. Eat breakfast at one of the great cafes- Snooze, Jelly, or Denver Biscuit Company.
6. Play a game of pick up volleyball at Washington Park.
7. Check out some of the great Denver breweries and cideries- Great Divide Brewing, Blue Moon Brewery, Renegade Brewery, Stem Ciders, etc.
8. See the painted pianos on 16th street mall.
9. Check out historic Larimer square in downtown Denver.
10. Go to the first Chipolte by DU.
Don't: Partake of Pot (especially in a public place, that's still illegal!)
Boulder
1. Hike at the Flatirons.
2. Walk Pearl Street.
3. White water inner tube down the Boulder Creek.
4. Tour Celestial Seasonings.
5. Run the Bolder Boulder- a 10K which is anything but serious. Water slides along the path, houses handing out bacon, and people in costume.
2. Walk Pearl Street.
3. White water inner tube down the Boulder Creek.
4. Tour Celestial Seasonings.
5. Run the Bolder Boulder- a 10K which is anything but serious. Water slides along the path, houses handing out bacon, and people in costume.
Fort Collins
1. Combine two things Fort Collins is known for and bike to the many breweries- Get a reservation for a tour at New Belgium, see Odells, and visit Equinox Brewing. If you really want you can visit Budweiser but instead of driving there you could drive to Left Hand Brewery in Longmont.
2. White water tube the Cache La Poudre (very dangerous! I almost drowned once so maybe just watch.)
3. Visit old town.
2. White water tube the Cache La Poudre (very dangerous! I almost drowned once so maybe just watch.)
3. Visit old town.
Colorado Springs
1. Garden of the Gods.
2. Pre-arrange a hike at Glen Erie Castle's Queens Canyon.
3. Visit historic Manitou Springs.
4. Hike at Palmer Park.
5. Consider taking the train up to the top of Pikes Peak
Save your money: Seven Falls is not worth it but if you drive a little further there is Helen Hunt falls. Also the Cliff Dwellings are way over priced
2. Pre-arrange a hike at Glen Erie Castle's Queens Canyon.
3. Visit historic Manitou Springs.
4. Hike at Palmer Park.
5. Consider taking the train up to the top of Pikes Peak
Save your money: Seven Falls is not worth it but if you drive a little further there is Helen Hunt falls. Also the Cliff Dwellings are way over priced