Brian + Nicole
Things To Do
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado. You can walk in and around the Amphitheatre for free and check out some beautiful views. There are lots of easy hikes surrounding the area as well. Please note, if there is a concert later in the day that you visit, they do not allow free visitation past 2pm. After then, you will need a ticket for the concert to be allowed in. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is about 30 minutes from the city of Denver and 13 minutes from the hotel.
Rockies Baseball Game
Coors Field is a baseball park located in downtown Denver, Colorado and is the home field of the Colorado Rockies! The Rockies will be playing at home, against the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants the entire weekend of our wedding. Pack your baseball hat and your appetite for a hot dog and head over to a ball game! The stadium is right in the center of the city and about a 20 min drive from the hotel.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Drive around Rocky Mountain National Park to see beautiful views and, if you're lucky, some animals! A day pass for the park is $25 per car, but it is definitely worth driving through and exploring some easy hiking trails. One of our first and favorite hikes in Colorado is the Emerald Lake trail. It is a 3.1 mile hike that is on the easy to moderate side. To start this hike, you will need to start at the Bear Lake Trailhead. It is a highly trafficked trail and should be easy to find your way around. We recommend wearing hiking shoes and workout clothing, however sneakers and jeans can work. Rocky Mountain National Park is about a 1.5 hour drive from the city of Denver and the airport.
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak is one of the tallest 14ers in Colorado! If you don't know, a 14er is a mountain that is 14,000 feet above sea level. You can hike pikes peak (21.3 miles with a 7,401 feet elevation gain) or you can drive/take a tour to the top! A tour costs about $69.50 per person and takes about 4 hours. If you rather drive yourself, it is $10 per person and takes about 2-3 hours to go up and back down. You will drive to a certain point, park your car and then take a free shuttle to the top. Please check online to see if Pikes Peak Highway is open before driving up; weather can vary. Also, try one of their "magic" donuts made from America's highest deep fryer. You must eat them at the summit of Pike Peak! They don't taste the same in lower elevation.
Hikes
Here are some easy and amazing hikes you can do over the wedding weekend: Emerald Lake 3.1 mile moderate hike in Rocky Mountain National Park St. Mary's Glacier 1.9 mile moderate hike near Idaho Springs Seven Bridges Trail 3.8 mile moderate hike near Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods mild walking area near Colorado Springs Lake Isabelle Trail 8.6 mile moderate hike near Nederland Lily Pad Lake 3.3 mile easy hike near Silverthorne Independence Mountain 2.1 mile moderate hike near Evergreen Chief Mountain 3.1 mile moderate hike near Idaho Springs Mount Bailey 0.9 mile moderate hike near Bailey
Coors Brewery Tour
The Coors Brewery in Golden is the largest single-site brewery in the world and still stands on the same ground where Adolph Coors set up shop in 1873. Take the Coors Brewery 30 minutes tour to get an up-close look at the malting, brewing and packaging process before enjoying some samples of beer. Tickets are $10 for non-Colorado residents. The Coors Brewery is 30 minutes from the city of Denver and 45 minutes from the airport.
Breweries
Coors Brewery 13th St & Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401 New Belgium Brewing Company 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Odell Brewery 800 East Lincoln Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524 Avery Brewery 4910 Nautilus Ct N, Boulder, CO Zuni Street Brewery 2355 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80211 First Draft Tap Room & Kitchen 1309 26th St, Denver, CO 80205 Denver Beer Co 1695 Platte St, Denver CO 80202
Brunch
Here are a few of our favorite brunch spots! Tomayo 1400 Larimer St Innovative Mexican plates come out of the kitchen of this chic spot with a vast rooftop deck. Ophelias 1215 20th St Huge, multilevel "gastro-brothel" with live music & a restaurant offering eclectic American food. Tupelo Honey 1650 Wewatta St Lively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps & more. Snooze multiple locations Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails. Jelly 1700 E Evans Ave Cheerful, light-filled joint preparing familiar breakfast fare & lunchtime salads & sandwiches. Lucile's Creole Cafe 275 S Logan St Cozy, bright kitchen providing Cajun & Creole favorites for breakfast & brunch only.
Food & Drinks
Here are a few of our favorite restaurants and bars in Denver! Number 38 3560 Chestnut Pl 24 taprooms, large menu and live music all in a great outdoor space! Avanti Food & Beverage 3200 N Pecos St Bi-level shipping container with a variety of vendors, plus a rooftop bar. Linger 2030 W 30th Ave This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates. El Five 2930 Umatilla Fifth Floor Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean small plates & drinks served in a top-floor penthouse. Little Man Ice Cream 2620 16th St Milk-jug shaped shop scooping unique flavors of homemade ice cream & open until midnight. Happy Camper 3211 N Pecos St Classic & creative pies plus cocktails served in a warehouse setting with tire swings & Airstreams Dairy Block 1800 Wazee St A newer European market concept complete with restaurants, winery, distillery, speakeasy, ice cream, coffee, and alley yard games! There's something for everyone here.
Things Near the Hotel
Denver West Village Mall Retail mall & a movie theater Crumbl Cookies Huge, warm, melt in your mouth, delicious chocolate chip cookies made fresh everyday. The Keg Steakhouse Classic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant. Twin Peaks Resturant Sports-bar chain where scantily clad waitresses serve American comfort food in lodgelike surrounds. Modern Market Eatery Sleek, counter-serve cafe for health-conscious salads & sandwiches, including vegan options. Blue Sky Cafe Daytime cafe, turning yoga studio by night, serving breakfast, sandwiches, juices & espresso drinks. Carrabba's Italian Grill Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting. BJ's Restaurant and Brewery Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews