Easy Weekend Getaways from Denver and Boulder: Short Breaks in Colorado

by Erin Barnes

Overview

Have a day or two to play? Take a short break from Denver or Boulder—Erin Barnes has done all the planning!

More and more people are discovering the appeal of Colorado, moving to Boulder and Denver in growing numbers. The cities are great, but there’s so much more to this state! Hikes, festivals, camping excursions, brewery tours, and much more are within striking distance of these big cities. Whether readers are looking to hear great music and tour artisan distilleries in Fort Collins or enjoy art walks and cliff camping in Estes Park, Colorado has unique experiences to offer on all ends of the spectrum.

Taking you down the road less traveled, Easy Weekend Getaways from Denver & Boulder will inspire locals and tourists alike to make the most of each weekend. This is the ultimate customizable guide to everything from UFO watchtowers to ashrams in the wilderness. With carefully curated chapters organized around various hobbies and interests, Erin Barnes has planned the perfect weekend.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682684467
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	05/19/2020
Series:	Easy Weekend Getaways
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	1,019,951
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Erin Barnes is a travel writer and music journalist who has written for Westword, The Denver Post, and other publications. She has served in public relations for regional arts and culture initiatives, and for companies including The Black Monarch Hotel. Barnes lives in Denver, Colorado, with her family.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Colorado 8

Map of Colorado 12

A Guide to Ski Town Personalities 14

Top 10 Experiences 20

Part 1 Foodie Getaways

Chapter 1 Beer 'n' Bikes in Colorado's Craft Beer Central, Fort Collins 23

Chapter 2 Foodie Paradise in Boulder 38

Chapter 3 Wine on the Western Slope 56

Chapter 4 Green Getaways in Pueblo 68

Part 2 Romantic Mini-Breaks

Chapter 5 Soaking and Sipping Cocktails in Carbondale 81

Chapter 6 Couples' Capers in Steamboat Springs 95

Chapter 7 The Dark Romanticism of Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs, and Manitou Springs 106

Chapter 8 Nostalgic Americana in Estes Park 122

Part 3 Adventure Time

Chapter 9 Biking and Wildflowers in Crested Butte and Gunnison 137

Chapter 10 Skiing, Scouting, and Shrine-Hunting in Aspen the Gonzo Way 150

Chapter 11 Getting High and Chasing Thrills in Historic Colorado: Leadville, Salida, and Buena Vista 163

Chapter 12 Gold Rush Adventures in Central City and Beyond 177

Part 4 Quiet Time

Chapter 13 Spiritual Stargazing in Southern Colorado 191

Chapter 14 Mountain Magic from Minturn to Breck 206

Chapter 15 Surf 'n' Turf in Tranquil Grand Lake 218

Part 5 Seasonal Itineraries

Steamboat by Winter and Summer 231

Boulder by Winter and Summer 234

Grand Lake by Winter and Summer 237

Resources 239

Acknowledgments 241

Index 243