Restaurant Recommendations for Thursday Evening Before the Welcome Party:
Downtown Golden
- Table Mountain Inn
- Buffalo Rose
- Indulge Wine Bar
Other Ideas Nearby
- Blue Pan Pizza
- Hungry Goat
- Vice Kitchen
- Yard House
- Simms Steak House
Evergreen is the home of the Moston Family. A quick 20 minute drive from the hotel area, this town will give you all the mountain-vibes! Highly recommend a trip up for the views - you may even spot some elk!
Famous dive bar in Evergreen. Great spot for a local beer and maybe some music. Pool tables upstairs!
Great for a mid-level dinner in Evergreen. Upscale burgers and sandwiches - try the Dirty Frenchman!
The highlight of Evergreen - walk around the lake for a short stroll (only 1.4 flat miles).
This is our favorite hike for new visitors! Options to walk through the flatter valley or do a short up-hill to a stunning peak over Evergreen.
Bill's favorite! Casual bar with live music and good bar food.
Cozy upscale restaurant right near the Evergreen Lake.
Golden is another great mountain town, a little closer to the hotels. Home of the Colorado School of Mines, Coors and a slew of breweries.
Famous breakfast staple in Denver
Popular pizza spot in downtown Golden
Kevin's favorite brewery out west!
If you're ready to really take in the Colorado brewery scene, sign up for a tour of the Coors Factory.
Red Rocks / Morrison area has a bit less to do, but some great history! Wish we could all catch a famous Red Rocks concert, but instead, explore the area with a walk around the famous flat-irons.
Great spot for a hike near Red Rocks - relatively flat. Do as much or as little as you want as you overlook Denver.
Great hike and doable for relatively new hikers. Hikes range from 0.5 miles to 3 miles. This hike includes beautiful views, good shade, and a coffee shop at the top. It is also right near the Buffalo Bill Museum, which would make a great stop.
Denver will be the most accessible! The spots below are great options for a quick lunch or afternoon on your way in/out of Colorado.
Famous ice cream hot spot in the Lo-Hi neighborhood!
If you need a great lunch spot, this is the best happy hour deal in town! Amazing bruschetta boards.
Historic train station in Downtown Denver - fun to explore, grab a drink, etc.
Indoor market tucked into a downtown Denver street - take your pick from local vendors!
Try out a near-by Boulder hike, then grab a margarita in town and browse the cute shops of Pearl Street.
Other great restaurants & bars to try out: Post Chicken, Williams & Graham, Mizu, Leven Deli Co, Tavernetta Denver