Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO
Great family-friendly FREE park: Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO. Beautiful red sandstone "fins" jut skyward next to the Rocky Mountains. Makes a good daytrip from Denver.
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Shop and Dine Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, Colorado
Slideshow of my photos from Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, a pedestrian zone with dozens of restaurants, pubs, bars and shops, not to mention thousands of visitors each year.
Pink Martini Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Colorado
A high-quality concert by Pink Martini, one of my favorite groups EVER! And all on a beautiful, clear, full-moon summer night in the stunning Red Rocks natural amphitheater in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad Steam Train in Silver Plume, Colorado
The Georgetown Loop Railroad that departs from either Devil's Gate Station or Silver Plume Depot is a fun tourist attraction for the whole family. It traces a restored mining route, can include a mine tour and panning for gold or silver, and uses historic, restored steam locomotives. At a moderate price, it's a good daytrip from Denver, Colorado, into the Rockies.
Loveland, Colorado
Loveland, Colorado, is about 45 miles north of Denver, but it has its own identity and a lot going on: historic main street, public art, restaurants and more!