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We love that we call Denver our second home and we can’t wait to be back there! If you have not yet visited not just Denver, but Colorado in general, you are missing out. We have rounded out our favorite must see things to do while you are in Colorful Colorado. Take a look and explore with us:
1. Visit Red Rocks: It is such a unique venue and hands down the most beautiful place to catch a concert or to enjoy Film on the Rocks. At most shows, I love to be close to the stage so I can really take in the action. However at Red Rocks, I prefer to be higher up so I can enjoy the scenery, especially if there is a lightening storm going on in the East. It will truly take your breath away and the concert will take second stage.
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2. Explore the many breweries, street art, and galleries in the Rhino District: otherwise known as the River North Arts District. Utilizing many old warehouses and factories, this is one of my favorite areas to enjoy two of my favorite things, beer + art. There is also super cool street art around every turn, my favorite is Larimer Boy and Girl by artist Jeremy Burns at 27th and Larimer. Walk one direction and you see a girl, and walk the other to see a boy.
3. Take a tour of Coors Brewery in Golden: not only do you get free beers, it is really fun to see behind the scenes of the beer making process. Fun fact, it is the largest single site brewery facility!
4. Tubing down Clear Creek: One of my favorite summertime activities, and it is free! Golden is a great place to do a quick getaway to, even if it is just for the afternoon. And once you need to break from the rapids, head to Old Capital Grille for sustenance- shout out to their Chocolate cake, best ever! And on your way out of Golden, stop by Period Six Boutique to shop handmade/local goods.
5. Enjoy Colorado’s take on Mexican food: they have their own spin on Tex-Mex and it is good! Say it with me, chili chili chili chili and if anything has the option to come smothered, do it- and please get the green chili. Oh and if breakfast is your thing, you have to get a breakfast burrito from El Lucerito in Aurora or Santiagos!
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6. Enjoy the fall foliage: Colorado is one of my favorites places to be in the fall, the leaves are beyond gorgeous. This is also the perfect time to head to the mountains to enjoy the scenery and get your last hike in before the snow falls! Estes Park is a quick trip from the city, or if you want to venture further up, Breckinridge is personally my favorite mountain town.
7. Visit the Denver Art Museum: One of the largest art museums between the West coast and Chicago, the Denver Art Museum is home to 70,000 works of art. They always have great exhibitions and currently have the Monet exhibit going on- I mean come on!
8. Explore the smaller Denver- metro neighborhoods that pack just as big of a punch as Denver itself: Tennyson is an awesome area just outside of Denver that has a ton of restaurants, breweries of course, and fun shops! Shout out to XO Gift Co and Jolly Goods who both feature handmade local artisans there. Downtown Littleton is also a great spot to getaway to that also has small town charm, and shout out to Willow- an artisans boutique, who also features great handmade goodies. If you don’t want to venture out of Denver but still want the shop small experience, we recommend South Broadway or West Highlands.
9. Take in Garden of the Gods: Experience the 300’ towering sandstone rock formations and try not to gasp! Bring a bike, pack a lunch and take a ride through the park.
10. Visit Denver Biscuit Company: Denver Biscuit Company has a location along Tennyson and of course at Stanley Marketplace who we also have to mention as a must be place to stop. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Denver Biscuit Company with their mouth watering biscuits and then explore the marketplace with their fun shops and yes, even a brewery ;)
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