Colorado: The Short List
Denver
Mellow Mushroom
Christmas market
Voodoo Doughnuts
Snooze
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
Boulder
Farmer’s market
Wander along Pearl Street to shop and eat
Gelato Boy
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak (take the cog railway up to the summit)
Garden of the Gods
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