Susannah & Matthew
Things To Do
Chautauqua Park
Just minutes from downtown Boulder and the University of Colorado, Chautauqua is nestled at the foot of the famous Flatirons mountains. A beautiful spot for a picnic to enjoy the scenery of the front range, or if you're feeling adventurous there are many hikes! Susannah recommends the view at the top of the Royal Arch hike (but be prepared, it's a steep climb)!
Pearl Street Mall
Located in the heart of Boulder, the Pearl Street Mall is a four-block pedestrian mall filled with restaurants, shops, and colorful characters! Take a stroll and people watch or grab a bite at The Kitchen, Japango, or Illegal Pete's (a favorite casual eatery of the bride & groom's).
Flagstaff Road
Drive west on Baseline Rd in Boulder, past Chautauqua, and you will find yourself on Flagstaff Road! A winding adventure up Flagstaff Mountain, this road offers scenic views of Boulder and the mountains beyond. For those who don't like driving on tight turns, a favorite spot for Matt & Susannah is not far up! Look out for a circle pull off on your right and check out a great view.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
The iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater is worth visiting even if there isn't a concert (though CAAMP will be playing on 10/3 and 10/4)! The rock formation that makes up the venue's natural amphitheater is stunning, and The Colorado Hall of Fame Museum is a tour of music legends throughout the ages. Red Rocks is a favorite of Matt & Susannah's!
Estes Park
Estes Park is a beautiful little town at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. It takes about 1 hour to drive here from Boulder. Estes is home to the Stanley hotel where the movie the Shining was filmed. If you have the time you should drive into Rocky Mountain National Park, you will need to make a reservation to enter the park. While you are in Estes park, walk around downtown, stop in various shops, and make sure you get some saltwater taffy.
Georgetown
George town was founded in 1859 during the Pike Peak gold rush. Georgetown is located up I-70 and is roughly an hour and fifteen minutes out of Boulder. This on one of the most well preserved mining tows in Colorado with over 200 Victorian era buildings. While in Georgetown there is a variety of fantastic shops, galleries and boutiques, it’s a pleasant experience just to spend a day moseying through Georgetown’s historic downtown.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Located in Georgetown Colorado is this fantastic railway you can take to see beautiful views of Clear Creek county Colorado. The trip takes about 1 hour and it connects the two mining towns of Silver Plume and Georgetown. The railway was built in 1884 and it was considered an engineering feat at the time.