things to do
Onto Coffee
Best Black Sesame Lattes and Ube Matchas! Amazing Chicken Katsu!
Wayfinder Coffee Co.
Yummy light bites and pastries and delicious coffees in a cute atmosphere!
Homa Cafe + Bar
Club Scout Sandwich, add red onions!! (Made on homemade Japanese milk bread) and they have crispy shoe string fries, the best kind of fries, not up for debate! Also there is a green house you can sit and eat in!
Black Box Bakery
AMAZING croissants. Also located inside of a shared area with lots of other good spots to eat/drink and shop!
Oo•de•Lally Coffee
Huge menu and lots of good drinks and food! Cute pace to chill.
The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
If you love wine, you will love this spot!
Tokki
This is THE spot for asian fusion! Live music on select nights and they make an AMAZING kimchee bloody mary!
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The music is the experience here. Spinning live Vinyl and DJ sets. Plus small bits and handcrafted cocktails and wine.
COATI
A hub of everything wonderful and delicious. Something for everyone and good vibes.
Ivywild School
Another hub of amazing food and drinks. This location is a bit more fun though! It's in an old school they repurposed. There's even a bar called the "Principle's Office".
Mezcalita
The BEST Mexican food in town. Birria quesadilla?! It's delicious. Creamy chicken enchilada? Also delicious. Everything is great, you can't go wrong. Plus, they know their tequilas and have specialty ones you can't find anywhere else!
Mason's Dumpling Shop - Aurora
Handcrafted dumplings and other dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Need we say more?
Luca
Wonderful Italian dishes and romantic, relaxed atmosphere.
The Rabbit Hole
Alice in Wonderland themed restaurant. Hidden entry and amazing food!
Kin Nori Bar
Our Valentines day spot :) Family owned and yummy fresh sushi.
CHIBA BAR
Anime and Asian food. Period.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
Super retro penny arcade with new and vintage games. It's a vibe and so is the little town it's in! You can spend a whole day here.
SunWater Spa
Mountain spa and wellness center with mineral water cedar soaking tubs, salt water pools, and a sauna. Book Mary's Mountain tub for the best experience.
Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station
One of a kind interactive art experience with a story arc you can follow. SO much fun.
Garden of the Gods
This is a classic, must see, "you didn't go to Colorado if you didn't go here" spot!
Denver Botanic Gardens
We are suckers for a botanic garden :)
Glen Eyrie Castle
A beautiful old property you can walk around and learn about it's history. We also like to come here for high tea (light meal and snacks served with warm tea). A reservation is needed for the high tea.
Nederland
The drive to and from this small little town is really breath taking with lots of views, creeks, and winding roads between the mountains. A great low key drive for leaf-peeping (seeing the aspen trees change color to orange and yellows)