Headed West? Stay in Alamosa
If your Colorado travel plans bring you to the charming community of Alamosa, you are in for a treat. This true western town is known for its close proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Here, you can explore the…
Mile High Fun
Turning Up the Heat in Glenwood Springs
Like most mountain towns, Glenwood Springs offers up all the activities that one would expect: skiing, rafting, mountain biking, golfing, lakes for fishing, and more. One of the things that Glenwood Springs has to offer vacationers that not all other…
Can’t Do Better Than the Bears Inn B&B In Evergreen
When you are on the road, a quiet room with a comfortable bed is really all you need, but when you reach your destination and will be spending a few days enjoying the area, you want a place you can…
A New Educational Angle for All Ages
Opening day at the new Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon was a resounding success last August, and a steady stream of visitors continues to visit the 5-acre non-profit facility, enriching their mountain experience whether as tourists or residents. Without…
Pitkin, Colorado: The Ultimate Mountain Retreat
When you are looking for nature based Colorado attractions for your summer vacation, consider a visit to Pitkin. Whether you wish to soak in the hot springs, climb a mountain, or splash in a lake, this is one of the…
Feel Free To Ski: Stay in Frisco
There are many reasons that one might find themselves in the mountain town of Frisco, Colorado. This could be the result of a Colorado ski vacation, a passion for history, or because of a love for good ol’ fashioned BBQ. …
Crested Butte Restaurants: Tiny Town, Big Choices
Take a drive through rural Western Colorado and you’ll encounter more horses than humans, but when you vacation in Crested Butte, you’ll be astounded at the array of gourmet restaurant choices in this hamlet of fewer than 2,000 locals. In…
Never A Dull Moment Dining in Ouray
In its own majestic corner of the world, Ouray Colorado has a special magic about it. The quaint town in southwestern Colorado offers fantastic year-round outdoor activities, luxury lodging, and wonderful dining. While some establishments are open year-round and others…
Celebrating a Big Anniversary with Colorado Monument
The year 2011 was a big year for the Colorado National Monument, and a big year for us. My husband and I celebrated 5 years while we visited Colorado National Monument, and Colorado National Monument celebrated 100 years thanks to…
Feeling Frisky? Have Some Fun in Fraser
With the nickname of “Icebox of the Nation,” one would wonder why you would visit Fraser, CO for your Colorado vacation. While some might shun this city because its average temperature hangs precariously around 32° Fahrenheit, for others who enjoy…
Dancing Pines Distillery: Small Distillery, Big Ideas
Although Colorado is well known for its craft breweries, Colorado craft distilleries have flown under the radar for some time. Living in Fort Collins, I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of the local breweries and brewpubs, but little did…
Colorado Distilleries Run Deep
On December 9th, the Dancing Pines Distillery hosted the first annual Liquid Arts Festival at the Bonnell Building in Loveland to invite people to discover a few local Colorado distilleries. Although it is the event’s debut year, the Fest opened…
What’s Cooking In Granby: 4 Restaurants to Try
If your Colorado travel plans bring you to the mountain community of Granby, you are in for a treat. Sitting 7,935 feet above sea level, here you can experience the Rockies with much less cost than the larger resort community,…
Casino Royale in Central City
Way back in the late 1800s, Central City was given the moniker of “The Richest Square Mile on Earth” as a result of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. To put it plainly, Central City really does have a gilded history. …
Embrace Mountain Life in Leadville, Colorado
Named as one of the nation’s Top 20 Dream Towns in America by Men’s Journal, Leadville, Colorado is a hidden gem located within driving distance of both Denver and Colorado Springs. It sits along the top of the Rockies Scenic…
Discover Luxury at the Historic Beaumont Hotel and Spa in Ouray
Nestled in a picturesque valley in Southwestern Colorado, Ouray feels as if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. Nicknamed the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray has a quiet and majestic charm that can be felt throughout its history. With waterfalls cascading…
240 Union: A Lakewood Exclusive
The Denver West Metro area has a lot to offer for businesses, vacationers and the families who live nearby and are able to take advantage of the attraction at a mile high. If you find yourself in the Lakewood, Colorado…
Three Distinctive Lodges in Crested Butte
If you’re searching for the spirit of the old west, you’ll find it at every turn in Crested Butte, Colorado. This historic mining town of about 1,500 residents is a year-round destination for outdoor lovers, history buffs and travelers seeking…
Open the Door to the West in Golden Colorado
When it comes to Colorado vacations, many people visit this part of the country to reconnect to our country’s western side. Golden, Colorado is the city “Where the West Lives,” and is an ideal place to base a vacation that…
Oink, Oink: Life On the Farm
“Mom! Come quick!” my 10-year old shrieks as we round the bend toward the barn at the Littleton Historical Museum. She has run ahead to see which animals are out this afternoon, and she hasn’t been disappointed. We are greeted…
Wildlife Experience: Intriguing Museum on Denver’s Prairie
Set in the rolling prairie on the south edge of Denver, the Wildlife Experience is a unique, diverse facility with a single-minded purpose: To promote the understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The museum in Parker accomplishes this goal…
Bender’s Brat Haus: Simple and Fresh
Some people celebrate the birth of a child with a cigar or a bottle of expensive wine. My family? They celebrated my birth in a different way. They went out to Bender’s Brat Haus and brought back krautburgers for the…
Buffalo Doughboy: Small Denver Bakery Big on Taste
The smell of morning coffee and croissants can adjust your attitude for the entire day. And Buffalo Doughboy in Denver’s West Washington Park neighborhood is just such a place to start your day off on the right foot. Clark Eaton…
Dinosaur Journey: Kids Will Dig This Western Slope Museum
It may take a leap of imagination to see the arid, rocky environment of western Colorado as the humid, swampy home to dozens of dinosaur species, but Fruita’s Dinosaur Journey will make it all seem real. Well worth the stop…
Reaching for the Summit: Historic Broadmoor Gets Brash
The iconic 14,110-foot Pikes Peak and the 90-year-old Pikes Peak International Hill Climb — a car-and-motorcycle race up the famous mountain each July — were the inspirations for The Broadmoor resort’s new Summit restaurant. So says the restaurant’s renowned designer,…
Quite a Ride: Banjo Billy’s Bus Tour
Murders, suicide pacts, massacres and lynchings are usually the stuff of horror films, but forget Hollywood; these morbid events make up the darker side of Boulder’s history and are said to have left behind a town full of ghosts. John…
White Fence Farm: Old-Fashioned Fun and Food
Noted for its fried-chicken dinners served family style, White Fence Farm restaurant is located on what used to be a country farm in Lakewood, Colorado. We have celebrated birthdays and special occasions with family and friends many times at this…