Tag: Colorado
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Mile High Meals: 18 Absolutely Awesome and also Vegetarian Restaurants in Denver, Colorado
Denver is a vibrant city offering an impressive collection of vegetarian restaurants for foodies like me. From cozy cafes serving delicious vegan dishes to modern eateries offering gourmet takes on traditional vegetarian fare, Denver has something for everyone, even those looking for a meat-free meal. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or just curious about plant-based…
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Exploring Historic Georgetown, Colorado | Day Trips from Denver
There are many pocket towns in Colorado that you’ll find to be perfect escapes from the city; Georgetown is one of those towns. Despite its specific charm during Christmas, when we explored the town, there is a little something for everyone to find in Georgetown throughout the year. Today we will be exploring some of…
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Bucket Listing Denver, Colorado
Are you looking for a concise list of the most iconic and memorable places to visit and experience in Denver? Well, you came to the right blog. Traditionally, I base my bucket lists on my lived experiences from popular destinations, but I made this list with more personal interests. While as you’ll see, I have…
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Ideal Mountain Getaway in Estes Park, Colorado | Travel Guide
Estes Park is one of my favorite towns in Colorado – with proximity to the city (just a little over an hour from Denver); Estes makes for the perfect mountain getaway when looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. I’ve spent a few fantastic weekends in Estes. Today, I’m sharing the highlight…
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The Stanley Hotel | Estes Park, Colorado
Have you heard the name, Stephen King? I presume, most freakin’ definitely! If you know of the man, but not the famous hotel in which his 1977 book (and later film) The Shining was inspired, please take a seat, get comfy, stay awhile; I am about to give you an in-depth look at one of…
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Bishops Castle & The Burrowing Owl
Bishops Castle is a free attraction (donations are encouraged) just 160 miles from Denver, Colorado. The caste itself was constructed completely by the hands of Jim Bishop who first purchased the property when he was 15-years-old. From the moment you step foot on the property there is a particular… eccentricity about it. There are no…
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Garden of The Gods & Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Garden of the Gods To say I was originally smitten by Garden of the Gods would be an overstatement. My first impression when driving through was, it’s overrated. Now that I’ve said that, I must add my hesitance to call anything overrated – the statement seems so disrespectful. I mean, what authority do I have…
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Colorado Camping Elopement | How to Plan Your Perfect Elopement
The decision to elope can be a little intimidating; the idea of telling family and friends: “Surprise, we defied tradition and had this monumental life moment without you!” The truth is you have to do what is right for yourself and your partner. We are facing the very real reality of a pandemic. The restrictions…