Things To Do
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure in the western United States, near Morrison, Colorado, ten miles west of Denver. Even if you are not going to a concert at night, the venue and the surrounding area is fascinating to explore during the day.
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough State Park is a state park of Colorado, United States, known for dramatic red sandstone formations. Located in Douglas County 20 miles south of Denver, Colorado, the 3,339-acre park was established in 1975. In 1980 it was recognized as a National Natural Landmark.
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
The drive up the mountain is part of the fun with great views and exciting switchbacks. The museum is charming with memorabilia of Buffalo Bill Cody's life and the "Wild West".
Jose O'Shea's Cafe and Cantina
Mexican Restaurant in Lakewood. One of Misha and Kirsten's favorite places to eat.
Coors Brewery Tour
See and taste traditional brewing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the largest single-site brewery in the world! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality, innovation and customer service. The Coors Brewery Tour showcases their history and passion for brewing in a 30-minute look at their malting, brewing and packaging processes. They also share old photos, neon signs, historical beer cans, bottles and memorabilia from their archives.
Forest Room 5
In the LoHi neighborhood of downtown Denver, near Kirsten's first apartment in Denver. A unique and hip night spot with an artsy, rustic interior & an outdoor area with fire pits & a flowing creek.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Just in case you forgot something... A mile from the Church of the Ascension where the wedding ceremony is taking place, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center is a gorgeous mall with over 150 stores. You'll think you were at the Short Hills Mall.
Miners Saloon
Charming bar/restaurant with fantastic views of the mountains during the day. They serve craft beers and have an interesting and varied menu of bar food and charcuterie. A favorite every time we've been to Golden!
The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar
If you're up for a day trip to the mountains, a stop in the charming old mining town of Idaho Springs, just off of I-70 is a must do. Idaho Springs was the scene of Misha's proposal to Kirsten and where they had their first date. Our family always stopped there on our way to or back from Snowmass/Aspen for our ski vacations. The Buffalo Restaurant has been renovated since those days, but it's still an excellent spot to sample craft beers and eat buffalo burgers. Check out the barrel tables in the back. An ingenious Covid innovation for germ-free dining....
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
A unique immersive art experience (my niece calls it "trippy") in downtown Denver.
Larimer Street
A pedestrian friendly street lined with shops and restaurants in the the heart of Denver.
New Terrain Brewing Company
This Golden micro-brewery serves house brews in an airy taproom, with food trucks & live music, plus adjacent bike trails. Apparently there are tubes for rent on hot days...
Matthews / Winters Park
This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek. A favorite hiking spot of Kirsten and Misha's!
The Cow An Eatery
A quirky, cow-themed diner in Morrison, near the Red Rocks Amphitheater. Great stop for lunch!