Recs
Get Outside
Panorama Point
Short 3.1 mile hike (650 ft elevation gain) where Wyatt proposed!
Bear Creek Trail
Nice flat walking/biking path in Lair o' the Bear Park. Watch out for bikers!
Clear Creek Trail
Bike/walk Clear Creek Trail from Golden through Clear Creek Canyon (accessible!)
Red Rocks
Not just a concert venue - nice park to walk around and see some of Colorado's unique geology!
Denver Botanic Gardens
Plants and stuff
Echo Lake
Pretty mountain park near the venue with a nice walk around the lake close to parking. Additional options for longer hikes including a hike to the Chicago Lakes (~10 miles round trip). Highly recommend!
Lost Lake Trail
Nice hike (4.1 miles, 816 ft elevation gain) out to an alpine lake!
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Grub
Mezcaleria Alma
Expensive, but our favorite place in Denver (tied with all of the other Alma restaurants)
Rougarou
Good martinis... Get the blue cheese tart
Joy Hill
Ask about the special of the day! Half off bottles of wine on Thursdays...
MAKfam
Great place for modern Cantonese food!
Blackbird Cafe
If you do any hikes in Clear Creek Canyon, this place is close by and a solid spot for breakfast and lunch!
Chimayo Grill
Best fish tacos in the galaxy
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Drinks
Bread Bar
Our favorite little mountain bar
New Terrain Brewing
Good outdoor space to get a beer and food from rotating food trucks
Plume Coffee Bar
Good coffee and potential for hummingbird sightings
Sputnik
Fun/weird soviet-themed bar - corndogs available
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Nora's Recs
Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area
Nora's favorite place in the whole world