Beer is Ale We Need in Colorado
We went to Colorado as tourists and came back as locals, basically. We strolled through the heart of Denver and probably ate too much in this beautiful state. I think we pretty much cover all bases in a long weekend.
Littleton:
This city was adjacent to where we were staying in Colorado, so we just had to be a part of it. There is tons of history in the area, especially when it comes to Columbine High School. Mainly, it is a public high school in the Denver metropolitan area. About a couple of decades ago, there was a shooting… I am not going to get into it, but if you want to read more, here is a source.
We did not think it would rain, but here we are.
Garden of the Gods
I pretty much did the hiking in a different trip, so this was a little different for this kind of trip. It felt like a pit stop, especially since it was raining all day, we were only able to see the orangey rocks from our car.
If the weather is nice, you can do the hikes in one day. There are short or long walks to choose from. I’ll be back! (It’s a reference… Who says that?!)
I came here to do a bit of hiking with my wife. The trails were extremely well maintained in the central loop area and the formations and views were beautiful. The upper ridge trail was a bit more technical but absolutely worth the effort. Would absolutely recommend as it was all free and a wonderful time.
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Palenque Cocina y Agave
We started with the spicy margaritas with tajin and it did not disappoint. Tyler and I obviously had the larger plates, which I honestly do not know why we do that to ourselves, but maybe we are trying to get a bang from our buck or something. I had the tamales with mole! It reminds me when I did the collaboration with a Mexican cuisine restaurant in Chicago. The vibrant colors, the scene, and just the overall atmosphere.
Although, we did have a little mishap with the reservation, because we wanted outdoor rooftop seating and they were not willing to work with their error. They said they could not accommodate the amount of people we were bringing in one table at the rooftop. So we sat on a dining table in the ground floor outdoor part. Not the same view, but at least we were all together.
Golden:
Coors Brewery
A reservation is a must! It is a self guided tour with beers that come in the package as well. We had to take a bus to the destination, go through their museum through our lens, past the humongous gift shop, and into the bar area. You could probably spend a day there if they did not kick you out from your tour time.
Drink wisely… The percentage of alcohol is pretty high for each beer. I loved the icy draft. I think the aesthetic of how it is poured and the coldness of it right off the start makes a whole world of a difference. Whoever told you beer is better warm did not know what they were talking about!
Boulder:
One of my aunts favorite places to order some good, authentic empanadas, is called Maria Empanada! It is located in Boulder in a plaza with multiple restaurants and shops to explore. There is a lot of art expression before entering and when you are walking around it. The built is very industrial, but it has nice touches of cuisines to try. What a gem!
We also passed by University of Colorado, in which my brother bought a sweater. He is a true collegiate sometimes!
Colorado Springs:
The Broadmoor
WHAT A BEAUT!
There’s a status to maintain! From the clothing to how they care for their furniture and pieces of art to just every nook and cranny- there is just something about this place that makes it so intriguing.
Historically, national and world skating and hockey championships were held at the Broadmoor World Arena, which was demolished in 1994 and replaced by another arena by the same name in Colorado Springs. Golf championships have been held at The Broadmoor Golf Club since 1921
The Tavern
We pretty much devoured the food. It was super delicious! Of course, we had to order bougie prosecco too. My brother was mid-pouring me a glass and we think the workers got offended. I think that is how much they pride themselves in the way they serve their guests.
We ordered the french onion soup, steak tartar, mushroom pasta, and parmesan chicken.
Fun facts:
- There is a street that goes through Colorado as the longest equating at 50 miles in the US. It is called Colfax Street.
- It is the highest state in America based on its elevation being higher than the rest of the US.
- Cheeseburgers were invented in Denver. Bet you did not know that one!
Colorado now feels like a second home since we have family living here. It is nice to be able to experience these spots in the local perspective and try to explore as much as possible while we are here. This was also the first time we were able to travel with our significant others, missing one!!
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