One of the most renowned concert venues in the world is right here in Colorado! This is also the location of Ryan and Rebekah's engagement. Consider seeing a show or walking around the park while you're in town. Pro tip: there are no bad seats at Red Rocks!
About an hour and a half south of Denver is beautiful Colorado Springs; where Ryan called home for first few months of dating Rebekah. Garden of the Gods is a free park that boasts beautiful red rock formations, walking/hiking trails, a visitors center, and the best of Colorado's wildlife.
Located 45 minutes from the wedding venue in Longmont, Colorado is Estes Park. For fans of nature, Estes Park is home to Rocky Mountain National Park which hosts various hiking trails, a driving loop, and lots of Colorado Wildlife. There is also a quaint downtown riverwalk that host shops and restaurants next to a winding river. For fans of cinema and horror, Estes Park is also home to the Stanley Hotel, made famous by the horror film, "The Shining". Consider taking a tour or staying a night with the Stanley Hotel ghosts.
Located near Denver International Airport, Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge is a free wildlife refuge that is home to lots of native Colorado wildlife. Enjoy the 11-mile drive through the refuge with pitstops along the way to experience walking trails, lakes, and wildlife viewing. Some wildlife you may see on your visit are bison, mule deer, prairie dogs, song birds, and more!
A small town neighboring Colorado Springs bustling with small shops, restaurants, and a penny arcade. Manitou is also known for its mineral springs that flow throughout the town. For those looking for an adventure, Manitou springs is home to the famous Manitou Incline: a 2,744 step staircase that climbs 2,020 ft. up the side of a mountain. This hike is labeled as "extreme" in difficulty, so be sure you are prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally for this adventure.
Pikes Peak, affectionally labelled "America's Mountain" after Katherine Lee Bates wrote the song "America the Beautiful" inspired by the beauty of the mountain. Standing 14,107 ft tall, the peak of the mountain boasts breath taking views of the Colorado landscape. We recommend taking the Cog Railway to the top of the mountain. You will enjoy a 3.5 hour round trip up and down the mountain with a pitstop at the top to enjoy the views and famous Donuts in the Sky at the Pikes Peak Summit House. It is cold and windy at the top. Even in June you may see some snow on top of the mountain! We recommend checking the temperature, wearing long pants, and bringing a warm jacket just in case.
Where Ryan and Rebekah went for their first date on December 22, 2023. Ryan drove from Colorado Springs to Denver to meet Rebekah, while Rebekah almost missed her 5AM flight to Maryland for family Christmas the next morning after failing to set an alarm when getting home from the date. While Rebekah won the putt-putt game, both won each other's hearts.