Going to Denver for 10 days

[cyrocksmypants]

i saw another thread, but that seemed kid-centric and I didn’t want to hijack.

I’ve got a friend flying me out for 10 days in the end of May to dog watch for them. Sounds like it’s in the Littleton area, but I’ll be able to use their car, so travel shouldn’t be much of a problem. I’ve been to Denver a few times, but they’ve been work related so I didn’t have as much freedom to just go and do things. Looking for recommendations of things to do. Definitely interested in doing some hiking, so if anyone knows some good areas for that, that’s a plus.

 

[AgronAlum]

Do a hike in Gunnison over the divide and hit up this place. It’s a cool area.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...7-Reviews-Frenchy_s_Cafe-Pitkin_Colorado.html

I also enjoyed the Dillon/Frisco area. one of the best parts of going out there is that you can be very random with a map and still see cool things. Just drive a different direction each day and pull off on a trail.

 

[TruClone]

They have LOTS of new little bakeries you can find everywhere.

 

[AgronAlum]

Also, you’re a little far from Moab staying in Denver but if you can swing it somehow, head down toward Arches for a day.

 

[cmjh10]

Dog sitting for 10 days in Denver? Does this friend need another friend?

Don't get too high though while there

 

[CloneinWDSM]

You have friends?

 

[cowgirl836]

Garden of the Gods is supposed to be a great place to hike.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Dog sitting for 10 days in Denver? Does this friend need another friend?

Don't get too high though while there

I’m not 12 years old, man. I don’t smoke pot. I’m an adult. I get high off of life. And lots of barbiturates.

 

[nfrine]

They have LOTS of new little bakeries you can find everywhere.

Don't let the dog eat the brownies. Your friends won't invite you back.

 

[throwittoblythe]

If you're a fan of "The Shining," check out the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. It's what inspired Stephen King to write the book. The tour is a bit cheesy, but the hotel is cool to walk around and hear the history and have a drink in the bar. Estes in general is a cool place to go, anyway.

 

[BCClone]

Go whitewater rafting. Plenty of places around there. It's a bit north but Rocky Mountain national park has several mountains to hike.

 

[CyGuy5]

Rockies games are always good

 

[Cyclone.TV]

Greeley is a great place to hike.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I think Poudre Canyon Road (Highway 14 northwest of Fort Collins) is a beautiful drive. I think there are multiple hiking trails just off of it.

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/hiking-poudre-canyon-colorado-106283.html

 

[jdcyclone19]

Don't let the dog eat the brownies. Your friends won't invite you back.

 

[cyfanatic13]

Went over spring break with some buddies. Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Amphitheater are very cool. The Coors Brewery tour (free) was a pretty good way to spend an hour and you get free beer out of it.

 

[Clonefan32]

The last few times we were in Denver we ventured out to Idaho Springs. It's about a 45 minute drive straight on I-70. Real neat little town with hiking and white water rafting. A few cool little bars and an awesome pizza place.

 

[Cycsk]

Find the threads from our NCAA games in Denver. Lots of discussion about breweries.

 

[BCClone]

Is he at least setting you up with a hot hooker as a thank you?

 

[Gunnerclone]

If you can get up to Boulder it is amazing. Campus/Hill...Pearl Street...Boulder Mtn Park has many amazing hikes that I wouldn’t call mules.