Denver has a lot of DUI check points so be conscious of that especially during St Patrick's Day Week/Weekend
Local Plans for Denver
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If you're from Iowa and you want to ski a day or two while you're out here, I would recommend other places than Copper/Keystone/Breck. Unless you're an expert skiier who's going to see the whole mountain, some of the more blue-collar resorts will be more bang for your buck, and less I-70 traffic to drive through. Check out Loveland Ski Area, and Arapahoe Basin.
If you look around you can find cheaper parking if you're willing to walk a little ways. I park on 20th and Market often. Otherwise, across from the Pepsi Center is the Auroria Campus and there are a number of very cheap parking lots there. I can't guarantee it but I've parked in the deck directly across from Pepsi Center and often times later at night the gate it up when you leave so its free.
DO NOT park in the parking ramp in Auraria unless you like spending 30 minutes trying to get out. Like some others have suggested use uberX. My house (Hampden & Sheridan) to downtown is 9 miles or about 20 minutes and cost is usually $18. Watch for Surge Pricing during peak hours. With NCAA and st pats it will be pretty busy. Most surge pricing i have seen is 1.7X normal rate. Can be much higher based on demand though. You get plenty of warning prior but drunk happens.
Park near Coors field and bar hop on your way to Pepsi center isn't a terrible idea either.
I've been in Denver over 3 years and have never seen a DUI checkpoint. Have I really gotten this old?
My experience has been very different from yours. The SC has historically treated Cyclone fans poorly even when the local alumni group tried to bring them business. I won't recommend that place for anyone.
And it is a Hawkeye bar.
Huh, I guess my experience has been different. I've never had issues parking at Auraria. I usually take the back way out on Colfax to get back on I25, rather than waiting on the **** show that is Speer after games. Then again I've only gone to Avs games, not any larger events like concerts or an NCAA game.
Lightrail works. I'd actually Uber tho - the rates in Denver are great. I actually think Denver still has a 10% discount running for Uber. You'll deal with some surge at times - often you can walk a few blocks to get out of it or reduce. It seems it's common tho if Uber is on surge, Lyft is not - or vice versa.
Stapleton is another decent area to stay with a lot of things to do there.
Stapleton is another decent area to stay with a lot of things to do there.
Copper tickets can be had cheap as well. If you fill up at Shell gas stations around the metro you can get buy one get vouchers for copper lift tickets. That will probably make them as cheaper, or cheaper than day window tickets at almost any CO ski area. Though I guess if you buy Abasin tickets online ahead of time you can also choose an option to get a bacon bloody with your ticket, lol.
For those of you in for a few days and like beer...
Fate Brewing in Boulder: my new fav brewery. Laimas is a gold medal winning beer, a phenomenal Kolsch style. They have a great variety too, including a very good IPA and a Gose that a friend of mine swears is the best he's ever had of that style.
New Belgium in Ft. Collins: about an hour from Denver but worth the trip, especially if you have a day to burn
Denver Beer Co: located in the downtown area, we are drawn here all the time when the weather is good. Great indoor/outdoor location and very pet friendly. Great beers and a kick-*** pretzel.
If you like Mexican food - go to the Rio Grande, the downtown location. Great food, huge margaritas and a fun atmosphere.
Fate Brewing in Boulder: my new fav brewery. Laimas is a gold medal winning beer, a phenomenal Kolsch style. They have a great variety too, including a very good IPA and a Gose that a friend of mine swears is the best he's ever had of that style.
New Belgium in Ft. Collins: about an hour from Denver but worth the trip, especially if you have a day to burn
Denver Beer Co: located in the downtown area, we are drawn here all the time when the weather is good. Great indoor/outdoor location and very pet friendly. Great beers and a kick-*** pretzel.
If you like Mexican food - go to the Rio Grande, the downtown location. Great food, huge margaritas and a fun atmosphere.
demoncore1031
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Gonna be hitting the Mellow Mushroom downtown Denver after the game for some of the best pizza in the city.
Another great pizza option is Paxtis. there are a couple locations (cherry creek/Uptown....). Think Chicago style.
demoncore1031
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Or Casa Bonita. I have never been there, I just know it exists and it was on South Park.
From what I've heard you go to casa bonita once, and then never again, lol.
To add, Living the Dream brewery (a ways from the Pepsi Center) is run by a CFanatic. Dry Dock Brewery in Aurora (also a ways from the Pepsi Center) is run by ISU peeps.
I've parked in that parking ramp on numerous occasions and never had any issues getting out.
You're kidding me. I go to the LtD all the time because I work and play kickball near there.
