Visit the one and only grave of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Located in Lookout Mountain Park, part of the Denver Mountain Parks system, the site overlooks the natural beauty of the Great Plains and the Rockies, attracting over 400,000 annual visitors.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Gilpin and Jefferson counties northwest of Golden, Colorado. The 11,998-acre Front Range park established in 1960 has 36 miles of hiking trails
See and taste traditional brewing in the Rocky Mountains! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality and innovation. The brewery experience includes a 30-minute self-paced tour highlighting our malting, brewing and packaging processes; followed by sampling of our refreshing products. Sampling is for those 21 or older with a valid ID.
Red Rock's Park and Ampitheater's reputation may precede it, but there's no replacement for experiencing this acoustically impeccable, naturally stunning marvel of ochre sandstone yourself. Recently designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior, the amphitheater is a top destination for Colorado residents and tourists from around the world. It’s just 15 miles from Denver and the Red Rocks Shuttle starts the experience with food and drink specials at the Thirsty Lion, offering round-trip options departing from Union Station. Shuttle riders can also be picked up at two Illegal Pete's locations in either Capitol Hill or on Pearl Street in Boulder. So make plans to see a concert, watch a film, hike, dine or geek out on history. We dare you not to fall for its rare beauty.
Do you want to have dinner in a 52,000-square-foot Colorado strip mall replica Mexican village having a “fiesta” amidst gun fights and gorilla hijinx and hey let’s catch a puppet show and have some caricatures drawn while we’re at it? Then you should check out, Casa Bonita.
***Please note, the food here is horrible, but the entertainment factor is 10/10***
Come visit one of the regions most amazing historic mining heritage sites, the mighty Argo Mill. Our walking tour includes a visit to our history room to view a video describing the history of the Argo Tunnel and Mill, a view into the Argo Tunnel, a descent through our historic 5 story gold ore mill, a visit in the historical artifact museum at the base of the Argo Mill, and a chance to find real gold as we offer you a gold panning lesson!
Need to work off some of the beer and wine from the reception? The hike to St. Mary’s Lake and St. Mary’s Glacier is about 3/4 mile and is a moderate hike over rocky terrain. Appropriate footwear, plenty of water and preparation for changing weather conditions on the continental divide are recommended.
Introducing Westbound & Down Brewing Company. We can't help ourselves. We love beer. Even more, we love sharing with our friends. Brewed with a bit of Rocky Mountain air and served with a side of fresh powder, we aim to please. No matter what direction life takes you, stop by and let us quench your thirst for adventure.