Colorado: The Short List

Garden of the Gods. Shot on iPhone by Christiana.

Garden of the Gods.

Shot on iPhone by Christiana.

Denver

  • Mellow Mushroom

  • Christmas market

  • Voodoo Doughnuts

  • Snooze

  • Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys  

Downtown Boulder and the surrounding mountains. Shot on iPhone.

Downtown Boulder and the surrounding mountains.

Shot on iPhone.

Boulder

  • Farmer’s market

  • Wander along Pearl Street to shop and eat

  • Gelato Boy

Garden of the Gods. Shot on iPhone.

Garden of the Gods.

Shot on iPhone.

Colorado Springs

  • Pike’s Peak (take the cog railway up to the summit)

  • Garden of the Gods

German style architecture in Vail. Shot on iPhone.

German style architecture in Vail.

Shot on iPhone.

Vail

  • Wander the streets, admire the views and architecture and pretend you’re in Austria or Germany

  • Hike or ski, depending on the season

  • Pepi’s Bar & Restaurant for some authentic Austrian fare

  

Breckenridge

  • Marriott Residence Inn

  • Breckenridge Ski Resort

    • BreckConnect Gondola

    • lodge which has lots of food and drinks

    • activities like an adventure park for kids and places to mountain bike and hike

  • Overlook restaurant

  • Mount Quandary (14,265 elevation and the closest fourteener to Breckenridge)

    • Hiking tips from Lauren: start early, bring too much water and lots of snacks/food, pack layers, and invest in some good shoes

  • Coffee Depot

  • Michael’s Italian Restaurant

  • Breckenridge Brewery & Pub

 

Buena Vista

  • White-water rafting with Browns Canyon Rafting

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