Snowmass is open for business this summer with their "Summer of Free Music" concert series each Thursday night July through August. Snowmass is just as beautiful in the summer sun as it is during the ski season so climb the Rockies to enjoy these great bands that Snowmass Village and JAS are bringing to the mountains this summer vacation season in Colorado. Musical stylings … [Read more...]
Steamboat Springs Colorado is ON the Bucket List
Steamboat Springs is magical all four seasons! If you haven't ever been to Steamboat Springs you need to add it to your bucket list today. It's a part of Colorado that seems to be spectacular no matter what season you decide to visit. During the summer it's Colorado's answer to Ireland. The fields are green, the wildlife is plentiful and the natives are friendly. You'll … [Read more...]
Best Brunch Spots in Denver
With GABF on the horizon, we are thinking about all the event goers who will be flooding town for the event weekend, and that they’ll be looking for somewhere to assuage the overindulgence of the night before come the harsh light of morning. Morning After Great American Beer Fest Brunch Spots Since Denver’s a brunch-loving town, we pulled together for your … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets in Denver and Boulder CO
Colorado is Farm Country The Farmers Market season is one of the most anticipated events in Denver. Did you know that having a farmers market in your community is on the Bucket List when people are home hunting? It's true! Boulder Farmers' Market - Wednesday & Saturday Saturdays - The Boulder Farmers' Market Saturday season runs every Saturday beginning the first … [Read more...]
Mellow Mushroom Denver’s Best Pizza
Pizza & Colorado Micro Brews! A Denver Bucket List Must Try If you are looking for a great pizza place in Denver then you need to stop by one of the two locations of Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers. Not only do they have all sorts of creative toppings for their pizza, they have one of the largest selection of Colorado Microbrews around. Every month they have … [Read more...]
Zengo Bottomless Brunch at Riverfront Park is OPEN
You all know how much we LOVE Richard Sandoval Restaurants from when we stalked him at the Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival our review of Venga Venga and added La Sandia to the top spots for a glass of wine in South Denver here. This unique restaurant group is known for unique recipes, food presentation and spectacular decor so it wasn't a surprise when Zengo introduced a … [Read more...]
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheater Morrison Colorado
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Sunday If this isn't on your Colorado Bucket List it should be, especially with Easter this late in Spring this year, there's a great chance for fantastic Colorado weather and a sunrise and Easter celebration you will always remember. (photo below) Several different organizations pool their efforts each year to make this a special family … [Read more...]
Top Easter Brunch Spots in Denver
As you’re well aware, Denver is a brunching town, and as we shake off winter and look towards spring, Easter is the holiday beckoning us out to our favorite restaurants for a leisurely holiday brunch. If you have never been to the Easter Brunch at the Inverness you are missing out on a classic DTC tradition and a favorite with locals. So much wonderful food you might not ever … [Read more...]
Denver Botanic Gardens features Alexander Calder Sculptures
Denver Botanic Gardens’ survey of iconic American artist Alexander Calder’s bold sculptures – Calder: Monumental – is on view April 28 – September 24, 2017 at the Gardens’ York Street location. It is the first outdoor show of Calder’s work in the west and the first solo outdoor exhibition in the U.S. in more than a decade. Calder devoted much of his later working years to … [Read more...]
Siena Restaurant Castle Rock Colorado
What could be more romantic than Italy, and this restaurant serves up a little slice of Italy right here in the heart of downtown Castle Rock Colorado. My husband and I noticed this garden patio area with the fountain and soft lights and I thought it very reminiscent of my visit to Italy, so he knew he just had to bring me back here to see if the food and service was as good … [Read more...]
Tamayo Restaurant Larimer Square
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tamayo on Larimer Square Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with modern Mexican cuisine and handcrafted margaritas at Tamayo on Friday, May 2nd - Monday, May 5th. Happy Hour will be available from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the bar and lounge areas everyday. A DJ will be spinning Latin tunes in the terrace lounge during brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Tamayo is … [Read more...]
Denver’s Top Picks for Restaurant Week 2017
This years Denver Restaurant Week brings you something new, a tiered pricing system to checkout restaurants for those special occasions and ones for your weekend regular nights out. We've talked about HopDoddy several times because we are HUGE fans and they are once again at the top of the list for spots to go. Want to Save at DRW? $25 for two at Hopdoddy On a budget? … [Read more...]
Free and Cheap meals for kids in Denver
Lots of restaurants want to entice parents into their doors by offering their kids a free meal (Or sometimes a cheap meal)....and it works. Unless stated otherwise, kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal. These offers can change without notice, so please check with your server before you order. If you own a restaurant that has a free kids meal deal, please let … [Read more...]
Winter Park Winter Fun Ride the Ski Train!
Take the Ski Train from Denver to Winter Park this year. THE RIDE The Winter Park Express ski train ties together the area’s rich skiing and railroad history as it carries passengers through some of Colorado’s most beautiful landscapes. The ride begins at Denver Union Station, a newly renovated 1914 Beaux-Arts train station in the heart of the city. The station is … [Read more...]
Places to Propose in Colorado Springs
Popping the question is all about timing and location. Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region are full of scenic beauty and stunning places to propose that are bound to wow the soon-to-be betrothed. Whether the plan is to wine and dine at an extravagant restaurant, watch the sun set over the mountains, or make the ask after an intense hike, these very romantic places will … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Coors Field – Denver Colorado
Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade March 11th, 2017 Step off at 9:30 AM Here you'll find any current information concerning the parade as we get closer to parade day. Check back often as the parade day gets closer. Parade Day Staging Maps Coors Field Lot A Staging Map Coors Field Lot B Staging Map General Considerations and Information about Parade Day Please … [Read more...]
Snowmass Balloon and Wine Festival
ANNUAL SNOWMASS BALLOON FESTIVAL TAKES FLIGHT SEPTEMBER 8, 9 & 10 2017 IN SNOWMASS VILLAGE 3-Day Weekend Features Balloon Races and Competitions, Balloon Night Glow, Kids’ Events, Snowmass Wine Festival, and the new Motoring Classic at Aspen Snowmass A Tradition in Snowmass for 40+ years Snowmass will become a hot air balloon Mecca with the highest altitude hot air … [Read more...]
How to survive a winter storm warning in Colorado
A winter storm warning? What does that mean to you? Unlike winter storms in the "Winter" early fall storms will most likely be completely gone by the end of the snow possibly even before depending on which area of Denver you live in. The Denver metro areas like Aurora, Parker, Centennial, Englewood, Highlands Ranch won't get as much snow as those communities in or close to … [Read more...]
Things to do in the winter in Colorado
For true Coloradans, snow doesn't keep us indoors. Just wear layers (The secret to being the right temperature with our ever changing conditions) Colorado is home to winter carnivals, ice-carving competitions and beautiful lighting ceremonies throughout the Rockies and the front range. A fantastic list was just posted by Colorado.com and we've added a few of our own … [Read more...]
The Curtis Hotel
The Curtis Hotel is the perfect destination for both Denver residents and visitors? Each floor has a unique retro theme At The Curtis Hotel, each floor has a fun funky theme. From TV Land to dun dun dun dun the 13th floor where Freddie Krueger roams the hallways each floor has unique decor in the hallways and each of the rooms. Super yummy chocolate chip cookies at … [Read more...]
