Things To Do
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Red Rocks is Alison's favorite concert venue! A natural amphitheater within the stunning rock formations that create perfect acoustics. It's available to visit and hike during the day, or take in a show at night (just not on Saturday).
Take a Hike!
There are countless hiking trails in the area, but here is a list of 13 hikes of varying lengths and difficulties around the Golden area. Don't forget sunscreen!
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
We came here on a date during a wedding scouting trip and were blown away by the detail and extravagance of this immersive art experience. Pairs well with an edible. Meow Wolf is famed art group that originally made a name for itself with its original location in Santa Fe. Convergence Station is Denver’s showcase of over 300 artists (110+ from Colorado) where your imagination is set to run wild and reconsider what is possible. The 4-story exhibition is home to 70+ unique art installations, rooms, and portals from another dimension.
Elk watching at Rocky Mountain National Park
In late August and into September, the mating season for the Colorado elk begins. The town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are some of the best places in the state to take witness to this truly magnificent display of Mother Nature. The ritual begins with the male elk shedding their velvet to make their antlers nice and sharp to battle other male elk in the quest for a female companion. The male elk can also be heard bugling for miles away as they make their call for a mate. Herds of elk can be seen in large grassy meadows within the park and even in downtown Estes Park. During “elktober,” it is almost impossible to not see an elk.
Mount Evans
One of Colorado's 54 fourteeners (peaks over 14,000 ft) that Alison hiked to the top of with her Best Woman Lana many years ago! You can also drive to the top and enjoy the few with much less effort.