Going to Denver
Sep 25th, 2002, 05:29 PM
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Sue,
Many different options in Denver and surrounding areas. If you have some time, I would suggest taking a drive to Central City. It is a small mountain town with small stakes gaming. (You will pass through Black Hawk first.) Historically, Central City is an interesting city, now it relies on the gaming industry. But it has been home to the Central City Opera house which has a great deal of history. After stopping there, take a drive to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National park. It is about an hour and a half from Black Hawk / Central City. Spectacular Mountains, georgeous drive. As you are about 8-10 miles from reaching the town of Estes Park on Highway 7, I strongly suggest dining at the "Baldpate Inn". It has a great history with a room collection of keys from 100's of years worldwide. The view is like no other. It is a full day, (only about 40-45 minutes to Central City from the Denver area) with the stops and travel. If you have flexibility, I would suggest staying in Estes Park for one night. That way you can enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park and the very quaint town of Estes Park fully. In October the "Elk" begin their "mating calls", it is really something to hear, and people travel from all over to experience it. If this is not at all what you are hoping to do, let me know....we will proceed from there.
Many different options in Denver and surrounding areas. If you have some time, I would suggest taking a drive to Central City. It is a small mountain town with small stakes gaming. (You will pass through Black Hawk first.) Historically, Central City is an interesting city, now it relies on the gaming industry. But it has been home to the Central City Opera house which has a great deal of history. After stopping there, take a drive to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National park. It is about an hour and a half from Black Hawk / Central City. Spectacular Mountains, georgeous drive. As you are about 8-10 miles from reaching the town of Estes Park on Highway 7, I strongly suggest dining at the "Baldpate Inn". It has a great history with a room collection of keys from 100's of years worldwide. The view is like no other. It is a full day, (only about 40-45 minutes to Central City from the Denver area) with the stops and travel. If you have flexibility, I would suggest staying in Estes Park for one night. That way you can enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park and the very quaint town of Estes Park fully. In October the "Elk" begin their "mating calls", it is really something to hear, and people travel from all over to experience it. If this is not at all what you are hoping to do, let me know....we will proceed from there.
Sep 26th, 2002, 04:41 AM
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I love the Denver Art Museum. Museum of Natural History is also very nice. Shopping/walking in LoDo is always fun. Eat at the Vesta Dipping Grill--reservations a must. Also Jax Fish House in LoDo. Brunch at La Fornaio is nice also. Go to the Tattered Cover Book Store in Cherry Creek for a bookstore experience you will never forget.
Sep 26th, 2002, 04:56 AM
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Sep 29th, 2002, 04:19 PM
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The Fort in Morrison is a very interesting restaurant especially if your son is studying culinary arts. Check the Friday Denver Post or Rocky Mountain News because they will have the events going on that weekend. I might be wrong but I think the International Film Festival starts that weekend. If so,there will probably be stuff going on downtown. Probably Octoberfest activities in Larimer Square.
Sep 30th, 2002, 02:11 PM
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I was in Denver several years ago. The 16th Street Mall as a different experience for me.
Since I only had a day for site seeing, I booked a tour with Mountain Man Tours. This was perfect for me since they picked me up and took me into the Rockies. It was in a van but I enjoyed it and it was a perfect way to kill 4 hours.
Mike Honeycutt
