Explore the Area
Moxie Bread Co.
Great bakery & coffee shop near the venue. Also have another location in the downtown of Louisville
Marigold
Family owned Bistro near venue that features ingredients local to the area.
MainStage Brewing
Local beer-garden near venue with great mountain views.
Lyons Classic Pinball
Popular pinball arcade with machines spanning multiple decades.
Chautauqua Dining Hall
Aside from grabbing a bite to eat, this area is also the trailhead to some great hikes in the Flatirons Mountains. Worth it to spend some time here. One of our favorites!
Boxcar Coffee
Great coffee shop and bakery at the foothills of the flatirons. Also have another location on the Pearl Street Mall
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Persian Tea House that was built by hand in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, then taken apart, shipped, and rebuilt by hand in Boulder. Great spot to grab lunch, sip tea, and view artisan architecture.
/por/ wine house
Hannah's favorite wine bar in the cute Downtown of Louisville. Perfect patio for taking in the Colorado summer!
Zucca
Cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Louisville. Handmade pastas, great wine list, one of our faves!
Waterloo
Their upstairs patio is the perfect place to spend an evening. Music inspired atmosphere with great food & drink.
The Huckleberry
Family owned breakfast spot and bakery in Downtown Louisville.
Little Horse Vintage
Eclectic vintage shop with books, records , and knick-knacks galore. Fun place to spend an afternoon. Also have a smaller location in Fort Collins.
Stodgy Brewing Company
Our favorite brewery in Fort Collins. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, this log-cabin inspired brewery has great local craft brews and a patio that feels like you're right in the Colorado mountains. (wrote this list while here :) )
Maxline Brewing
Craft brewery with a great trivia scene. Fun way to spend an evening.
New Belgium Brewing Company
One of the largest breweries in Fort Collins. Huge patio often with live events as well as brewery tours. The quintessential Colorado brewery experience.
Social
Prohibition era speakeasy hidden beneath Fort Collins' downtown. One of our absolute favorite places to go and was a consistent visit for us on date nights. Cocktails are great (highly recommend their Lavender Sour), small bites are delicious, and they have a seasonally rotating menu of cheesecake...... need we say more. Look for the old street clock in the downtown area to find your way in.
Ace Gillett's Lounge
Keeping the theme underground, this is another speakeasy style lounge tucked underneath the Armstrong Hotel. With a live jazz and delicious food, it's a great place off the beaten path to spend an evening.
Alleycat Coffee House
Hidden down an alley (hence the name) this coffee shop was the first place Hannah tried when moving to Colorado, and it became an instant hit for the both of us. This eclectic coffee shop is a staple in the Fort Collins community and has great coffee and killer small bites.
Lima Coffee Roasters
Multiple locations throughout Fort Collins and one of our faves in the area.
Rainbow Restaurant
Cute breakfast spot in an old house, this is one of our favorite places to grab brunch together and a common meeting spot with our friends. Lovely patio to lounge around and spend a morning.
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space & Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir is perfect to take a drive around, or head down to one of its beaches and hop in the water. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space has a variety of hiking and walking trails (pictured above) for all ability levels, complete with wildlife, waterfalls, and wildflowers. Only a 15 minute drive from Fort Collins, it's hard to beat the accessibility while still getting the full Colorado outdoor experience.
Standley Lake
Beautiful reservoir in the Arvada/ Westminster area with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Tons of trails for walking and wildlife viewing.
Subjective Coffee
Our favorite coffee shop in all of Colorado.
Two Hands
Australian inspired breakfast spot in the Berkeley area. Great place to grab a bite to eat then go stroll the shops on Tennyson St.
Sloans Lake
Large lake just outside of Downtown Denver with views of the Denver skyline. Great park and walking trails to spend an afternoon outdoors.
Crema Coffee House
One of our favorite coffee shops in the Denver Metro area. Great place to grab a coffee and go explore the RiNo Arts District.
Dio Mio
A recent favorite of ours. Handmade pastas on a chef curated rotating menu, fun place to grab a great meal in the heart of the RiNo District.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish influenced wine and tapas bar in the RiNo District.
F1 Arcade
Formula 1 Racing simulators tucked into a bar and lounge. Fun way to fulfill your need for speed.
