Pondering N/E/S/W around Denver in April
Nov 15th, 2013, 09:11 AM
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They never said the whole time, of course. And with 11AM, that airport hotel does makes sense.
It has grown up a good bit since the first time we flew in the week DIA opened!! And Stapleton was about 2 miles from our son's house at that time!! We really had distance shock.
But there are plenty of things there now--on the way to turn in the rental car, if nothing else.
It has grown up a good bit since the first time we flew in the week DIA opened!! And Stapleton was about 2 miles from our son's house at that time!! We really had distance shock.
But there are plenty of things there now--on the way to turn in the rental car, if nothing else.
Nov 15th, 2013, 11:02 AM
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WhereAreWe, so we can explore the lower elevations of TRR, but no hiking unless we have boots with spikes. Haha. Is TRR a place to get out of the car once and awhile, explore nature and the views without hiking?
From all your suggestions I will research Frisco, Idaho Springs, and Colorado Springs to find a base for our day trips.
How does a hot springs operate? Does someone own it and you pay money to go in, like a public pool?
From all your suggestions I will research Frisco, Idaho Springs, and Colorado Springs to find a base for our day trips.
How does a hot springs operate? Does someone own it and you pay money to go in, like a public pool?
Nov 15th, 2013, 11:57 AM
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Yes, for the hot springs--big pool in the middle of Glenwood Springs.
TRR will not be open all the way through east to west but still pretty.
CO Springs will not do for day trips to the mountains westward. I suggested it ONLY for seeing the Air Force Academy and if you are doing the dinosaur thing.
Go to CO Springs for a night and day. Then head toward the mountains for the rest of your trip. Frisco would be a good base for a good part of the time, if you can find something there.
If you are going to Glenwood Springs, then continue on a bit to Aspen.
Have you taken a look at a good map of Colorado? The distances are not that great once you are in the mountains. For instance, even Aspen is only 4 hours from the airport/Denver.
TRR will not be open all the way through east to west but still pretty.
CO Springs will not do for day trips to the mountains westward. I suggested it ONLY for seeing the Air Force Academy and if you are doing the dinosaur thing.
Go to CO Springs for a night and day. Then head toward the mountains for the rest of your trip. Frisco would be a good base for a good part of the time, if you can find something there.
If you are going to Glenwood Springs, then continue on a bit to Aspen.
Have you taken a look at a good map of Colorado? The distances are not that great once you are in the mountains. For instance, even Aspen is only 4 hours from the airport/Denver.
Nov 15th, 2013, 01:10 PM
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Forget about Idaho Springs unless you're interested in the goldmine tour. There's little else there that merits a stop except for Starbuck's and Beau Jo's pizza. If you must, get off at the first exit and take main road through town getting back on I-70 at west end.
Yes there are places in RMNP where you can get out of the car and plenty of awe-inspiring views. If weather is nice, you might be able to take a short hike/walk, just don't count on it.
Yes there are places in RMNP where you can get out of the car and plenty of awe-inspiring views. If weather is nice, you might be able to take a short hike/walk, just don't count on it.
