One day in Denver in January - what should I do?

[amraeder]

So for my wife's family Christmas (which happens middle of January), we go to the mountains around Denver and spend our time there - parents rent a cabin in the ski-resort-y areas. Last year was Winter Park. This year is Copper Mountain, I think.

Anyway, I talked the wife in to taking one day of the trip away from the mountains and actually in Denver, since I've never actually spent time in the city.

So, I've got one day (a Friday), actually IN Denver. What say you, Denver SJ? What should I be doing?

PS. Already checked, no Nuggets or Avs home games that day.

 

[heyabbott]

Craig' List

 

[User 1019]

Microbrews. Lots of them.

 

[LongTimeListener]

Try to kick a field goal. I bet you're good from 50.

 

[Vombatus]

And a microdistillery: Leopold Bros.

www.leopoldbros.com

 

[Pancamo]

www.snoozeeatery.com

 

[cranberry]

When I'm killing time in Denver, I always seem to wander up and down the 16th Street mall for a couple hour then wind up in a bar.

 

[ChrisLong]

Find Mile High and post a few stories.

 

[Madhavok]

Well, you're in Copper which isn't much of a town. You do have Frisco about five minutes away though. Go golfing.

 

[amraeder]

Thanks all for the suggestions, keep them coming.

Pancamo, man, those pictures on that site are food porn. Everything there looks amazing.

Vombatus, never been to a distillary before. A very cool suggestion, thanks!

T_b_f, "Microbrews. Lots of them." Is basically my plan for getting through the entire weekend. But if you know of any local microbrews that I NEED to check out while I'm there, let me know!

 

[MileHigh]

Well, what are your likes/interests? We have beer here. Lots and lots and lots of beer. And beef. Lots and lots of beef. Snooze (or Jelly) for breakfast/brunch. Be prepared for a wait, but worth it at both places. Get the doughnut holes at Jelly (jelly-filled). Burgers? City Grille. Steaks? Bastiens, Elways, Shanahan's, Del Frisco's. Casa Bonita is overrated and the food sucks. Buckhorn Exchange for something different. You can find lots of things to do along the 16th Street Mall. Art? Denver Art Museum. I LOVE the Denver Natural History Museum. PM for more specific questions/interests/requests.

 

[Songbird]

An old friend sells Bustle Packs in Denver, if you're looking for gifts for that special female in your life.

 

[Vombatus]

Does a Bustle Pack have anything to do with her bust? Never heard of this.

 

[Fly]

And a microdistillery: Leopold Bros.

www.leopoldbros.com

They blew big **** as a microbrewery in Ann Arbor. I'm SURE they're wonderful spirit makers.

 

[RecoveringJournalist]

Go to Boulder.

 

[Fly]

Haven't been to Snooze in our visits to Mrs. Fly's sis. It's on the must-do list for certain next time, likely this spring/summer. We did really dig Sam's #3, anything with their pork based green chile was excellent.

For microbrews, if you like the funky/sour stuff, Crooked Stave is the go-to spot. They've just opened (or are just about to open) a bigger place but the things I've had from them are superb.

I had a blast at Great Divide in my lone trip several years back. I want to make a return this time, especially since they've stopped distribution to my state.

Wynkoop and Breckenridge are both pretty blah IMO. Shockingly, AC Golden (Coors) makes some off-the-hook sours if you can find 'em.

Falling Rock gets a lot of attention but I wasn't all that thrilled with it. Been told Cheeky Monk is a fun spot but have never been.

If you're out in Boulder, Avery has one of the best taprooms I've been to.

 

[Songbird]

Does a Bustle Pack have anything to do with her bust? Never heard of this.

Give her the gift of Denver fashion: http://bustlepacks.com/

 

[User 1019]

I would start here.

http://www.beeradvocate.com/place/city/7/

 

[Riptide]

Get outdoors. It's the Rockies.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

Check the calendar to see if you're there during the Western Stock Show and Rodeo from the 10th to the 25th. Reminds you Denver is part of the West.