Colorado trip

[ChollyTrippi]

I'm thinking about taking a trip out to Colorado for a honeymoon in July. We're looking primarily at renting a mountain cabin somewhere in the Denver area (within an hour or two drive) and then maybe staying a couple nights in Denver. Never been there or anywhere near it. I'd welcome any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Stay in Dillon or Frisco, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than Breckenridge or Vail.

 

[Chef]

If you're driving through Kansas, stop at Cousin Eddie's house in Coolidge, KS.......yeah, it's a bit out of the way.......

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Better yet, just avoid Kansas altogether...

 

[Chef]

 

[ChollyTrippi]

We'll be flying in to Denver (most likely) and then renting a car. We'll be out there at least a week, or until the money runs out, whatever comes first.
Thanks for the responses so far. I'm looking forward to doing some whitewater rafting while I'm out there if anybody has a favorite river/outfitter.

 

[MileHigh]

You've made a wise choice.

Frisco or Dillon are fine places to stay and, yes, less expensive than Breck and Vail (what isn't?). Winter Park is very nice to stay at, too. There are cabins all over the mountains for you to rent, as well.

There are river runners out of Dillon, but the best in the state is further south on the Arkansas. Going through the Royal Gorge is fantastic. The best time for rafting is Memorial Day, though it looks like it might be a bit earlier this year.

There are thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails. I don't know what all you want to do besides the rafting, so you can PM me with specific questions.

 

[Cadet]

"Casa Bo-nita! Casa Bo-nita!"

 

[Chi City 81]

That Cadet is a South Park fan will make the single men of SportsJournalists.com heart her even more.

 

[Cadet]

Oh, I'm every guy's dream. But only one can put up with me.

 

[MileHigh]

That Cadet is a South Park fan will make the single men of SportsJournalists.com heart her even more.

Quite true.

 

[ralph wiggum]

Make sure you go to Golden for the Coors brewery tour

 

[BRoth]

I have family in Boulder ... about 45ish minutes from Denver ... and I fall in love with the city every time I go there. Great people and a great place to stay and kill some time. Even if it's for a day, you'll find plenty of things to do.

Make sure to check out Pearl Street if you do.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Just don't make the trip to South Park... My wife is from Denver and when we were there about nine years ago and the show was exploding, I made her go with me to South Park so we could get our pictures taken in front of the sign.

If memory serves, it was four hours from Denver...

BTW, go to Red Rocks... I don't care if it's Steelheart opening for Winger, go see a concert at Red Rocks...

 

[ChollyTrippi]

"Steelheart opening for Winger ..."
I've been laughing at that for the past 10 minutes.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

"Steelheart opening for Winger ..."
I've been laughing at that for the past 10 minutes.

Winger is actually from Golden... I'm sure they're proud...

 

[MileHigh]

Make sure you go to Golden for the Coors brewery tour

Take the longer drive to Fort Collins and go to the New Belgium Brewery. Better beer.

 

[MileHigh]

I have family in Boulder ... about 45ish minutes from Denver ... and I fall in love with the city every time I go there. Great people and a great place to stay and kill some time. Even if it's for a day, you'll find plenty of things to do.

Make sure to check out Pearl Street if you do.

Lots to do in Boulder -- once dubbed "Between the mountains and reality" -- with tons of hiking and biking trails nearby. Boulder Creek will be flowing nicely in July to go inner tubing.

And I also whole heartedly endorse going to Red Rocks. You will not be disappointed.

 

[Cosmo]

BTW, go to Red Rocks... I don't care if it's Steelheart opening for Winger, go see a concert at Red Rocks...

You kidding me? BYH would ****ing crawl to Red Rocks to see that show!

Underrated area is in southwest Colorado, if you get a chance to see it. I stayed a couple of days in Durango when I lived out west, and it was fabulous if you like outdoorsy ****. Rode my mountain bike to the top of Durango City Mountain (seven miles, ugh), but the view was so outstanding. You can see like a dozen 13,000-foot peaks from there. Fantastic. And the ride back was fun. Also, Ouray and Silverton and Telluride are down in that area, plus Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez.

 

[AgatePage]

Make sure you go to Golden for the Coors brewery tour

Bo-ring. with crappy beer. You want the brewery tour, go to Ft. Collins and do the New Belgium Brewery. And then get schnockered (sp?) on Fat Tire afterward.

Much simpler tour, closer to the actual process, better people, far better beer.