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Hit the Rock Pile
Located in center-field at Coors Field, the Pile's got sun, its own concession stands, and $4 bleacher seats. And it's just not
a ballgame without a Rockie dog and a frosty beverage.
Corner of 19th and Blake Streets, Denver
1.800.388.7625
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Kayak Confluence Park
This man-made whitewater course sits just off Speer Boulevard (next to REI). A bonus: paddlers celebrate happy hour with a
5:30 p.m. run on the river. For details, call Confluence Kayaks.
1615 Plate Street
303.433.3676
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Climb Lookout Mountain
If you do it on a bike, the 56 curves and 4.6 miles of Lookout Mountain Road in Golden are a lung-busting test of your fitness.
Denver resident and Tour de France veteran Jonathan Vaughters once did it in 16:45 - you'll be lucky to make it in twice that time.
Or you can do it by car - the mode of transportation for which the road was designed in 1911 - and treat yourself to some of the most
spectacular views of the Mile-High City and the surrounding foothills. Keep an eye out for the parasailers as you climb, and pay
your respects to Buffallo Bill's grave when (if?) you reach the summit.
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Tee off at Arrowhead Golf Club
This publicly owned course is as tough to play as it is beautiful - red rocks jutting up from the ground make for a jaw-dropping setting
so inspiring that at the end of the day you really won't care what you shot.
Kelly's Note:
Although beautiful, I understand that Arrowhead can be quite expensive. Fear not! There are SO many golf courses in Denver, you can find something to
meet just about any price range.
10850 West Sundown Trail, Littleton
303.973.9614
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Stroll Antique Row
Browse more than 400 antique dealers spread over 14 blocks. one of our faves is Hooked on Glass (1407 South Broadway, 303.778.7845),
a shop specializing in everything from ancient jelly jars to petroleum glass.
From the 400 block to the 200 block of South Broadway, Denver
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Have a Pregame Beer at the Wynkoop
Throw back a couple pints of Railyard Ale and pay respects to this downtown brewpub, which launched LoDo as we know it. Without
then-bartender (and now-mayor) John Hickenlooper risking it all by opening his pub in a dodgy neighborhood, there'd be no
game to watch.
1634 18th Street, Denver
303.297.2700
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Accessorize Yourself
Our wardrobe staples: An Arc'teryx fleece, a pair of Oakley half-jacket shades, and a Nalgene water bottle, from REI.
1416 Platte Street, Denver
720.855.7887
Taste the Rockies
Most factory tours lead you on a lame, semi-informative curcuit before dropping you off in their crappy gift shop. Coors Brewery doesn't
disappoint and they give you free beer - before you hit the gift shop. You'll learn about how barley is grown, the invention of the silver
bullet can and the real age of the Coors Light "Twins".
13th and Ford Streets, Golden
303.277.2337
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Hike Red Rocks Trail
Peace and quiet awaits just a short drive from the city. Need more terrain? The trail leads to three others that loop
through Jefferson County Open Space.
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Hike Chautaqua Park
Your jumping-off spot? A historic compound of Victorian cottages and outbuildings. The real appeal: miels of fantastic hiking
trails (including those leading up into the Flatirons), all within walking distance of downtown Boulder.
Grant and Baseline Streets, Boulder
303.441.3440
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Shoot Stick at Shakespeare's
Nineteen pool tables await pool sharks at this classic downtown pub.
2375 15th Street, Denver
303.433.6000
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Take a Drive Over Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park
Reaching 12,183 feet, this National Scenic Byway is the highest continuous paved road in the United States. Expect to be wowed by peak-filled
panoramas and grazing elk heards.
Rocky Mountain National Park
970.586.1206
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Float Down Boulder Creek
Put your tubes in just west of the Boulder Public Library and ride the rapids for a mile or so along the Boulder Creek Path.
Park at the Eben G. Fine Park, where Arapahoe Avenue dead-ends at the mountains, and put your tube in anywhere along the creek.
You can't get lost - just follow the cars with black inner tubes strapped to their roofs.
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