Originally established in 1898 to bring culture to rural areas, this beautiful park hosts cultural events, features rock climbing sites, lovely gardens and picnic areas and is the starting point for many hiking trails. Year-round lodging, dining and events available.

Situated in the heart of an energetic city is beautiful, historic Downtown Boulder. At the heart of Downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a wonderfully charismatic four-block-long pedestrian mall that celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007. Colorful, bright flowers fill the mall almost the entire year and street performers, with a multitude of talents, make the Pearl Street Mall one of the best people-watching destinations anywhere.

The Avery Tap Room and Restaurant offers more than 30 taps of year-round beers and rotating Tap Room Rarities. Chef Chris Blackwood’s locally sourced menu changes throughout the year to reflect seasonal offerings. Daily specials include a popular fried chicken night and a seriously impressive smorgasbord of house-smoked meats, all served up with appreciation and love.

Located close to downtown Boulder, this mountain offers climbing and hiking trails with sweeping views of the city.

This paved 7.5-mile path for walkers, bikers and skaters leads from Boulder proper into the mountains, winding its way along Boulder Creek, a large park and a playground.

Tour the beautiful campus of the Univerisity of Colorado - Boulder Campus.

It all started with a humble homebrew kit and a desire to elevate the craft beer scene in the U.S.

Frustrated by the monotony of bland beer options at home, and inspired by the rich flavors they discovered in Europe, Air Force friends Eric Wallace and Dick Doore embarked on a mission to craft the kind of beer they craved themselves. A hobby quickly spiraled into an obsession, and it wasn't long before Left Hand Brewing was born in Longmont, Colorado in September of 1993. Thirty plus years later, we're still flipping the script and building community around better beer.

Friday through Sunday between 11 am and 8 pm. Colorado's largest all-hard cider taphouse with over 30 taps of cider from all over the state as well as some meads and kombucha. We have added a food truck to our services and have fresh, delicious eats and new items being added regularly. We started St. Vrain Cidery because we love cider and believe in its ability to bring people together. That’s why we champion all kinds of cider in our taproom while pouring our hearts into making our own. Come discover what cider is all about!

Located alongside the main Colorado production brewery, The Tasty Weasel Taproom kicked its doors open in Longmont, Colorado in 2008. Stop by for one of your favorite Oskar Blues core beers or a taproom-only limited release and enjoy the large patio deck.

Spanning more than 24 acres, Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world.

Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheater not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two 300 foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide a stunning setting for any performance. The dramatic sandstone monoliths serve as a history book of animal and plant life in the area for the past 250 million years. Red Rocks hosts some of the biggest names in music, which is why it’s also one of the most popular music venues in the country.

Stranahan’s® Colorado Whiskey is Colorado’s first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition. This Rocky Mountain Single Malt is handcrafted from grain to glass in Denver, Colorado. Using only the finest resources, our whiskey is made from 4 ingredients: 100% malted barley, yeast, Rocky Mountain water, and time in the barrel.

The entertainment and dining complex features a public aquarium boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world. Downtown Aquarium houses over 500 species of animals, the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, the Aquarium Restaurant, the Dive Lounge, the Nautilus Ballroom, and amusements for the entire family. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, and shopping, Downtown Aquarium has it all!

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.

Known for its wide range of Native American art, this museum also contains the only major Asian art collection in the Rocky Mountains.

A magical menagerie featuring 57 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ.

Stellar views, craft brews, and slices for every dietary preference — what more could you ask for after a day in the great outdoors?

Lost Lake via Hessie Trail is one of the top hikes near Boulder. It’s only 4 miles roundtrip, water sources are plentiful, and all nine available campsites are shaded and incredibly scenic.

Drive this stunning route from Black Hawk to Estes Park, enjoying day trip activities along the way.

Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It's known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Keyhole Route, a climb crossing vertical rock faces, leads up Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain. A trail surrounding Bear Lake offers views of the peaks.

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For more than 100 years, Estes Park has been welcoming visitors. The rich wildlife and breathtaking scenery that lured travelers in the early 1900s still draw guests today. The crisp, mountain air; charming shops; and dozens of outdoor activities do not disappoint. This four-season destination delivers all of that and more.

Nestled in among the majestic peaks of Rocky Mountain National Parks lies The Stanley Hotel, a beautiful and historic retreat, but one fateful visit in 1974 changed the story of this hotel forever. Stephen King had only a brief stay at The Stanley Hotel, but the visit lived on in his memory and grew into the inspiration for one of the most beloved novels in the western canon, The Shining. The room where he stayed is now the most requested one at the hotel and has housed celebrities from Johnny Depp to the Emperor of Japan.

Old Town Fort Collins, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Old Town inspired Main Street in DisneyWorld.

One of Brendan and Madison's absolute favorite restaurants!!! If you like Mexican food, this is a must.