Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation, Bites & Brews

by Mindy Sink

Overview

World-class breweries, rugged mountain peaks, and funky college town vibes: dive into the diversity of the Front Range with Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries, like a week exploring Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs and day trips to nearby ski resorts and Rocky Mountain National Park
• The top outdoor adventures: Go rafting on the Cache La Poudre river, rock-climb in the Flatirons, or hike slickrock trails to stunning mountain vistas. Ski the fresh powder at Loveland or Winter Park and relax with an après-ski drink
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Check out a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, catch a performance under the open sky at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, or explore the Wild West at the Museum of the American Cowboy
• The best local flavors: Indulge in the offerings of a farm-to-table restaurant, try gourmet treats at a buzzing public market, or chat with locals over a delicious microbrew
• Honest advice from Denver local and lifelong adventurer Mindy Sink on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Focused coverage of Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Golden, and the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park
• Thorough background on local culture, weather, health and safety, wildlife, and history

Find your adventure with Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs.
 
Exploring beyond the Mile-High City? Try Moon Colorado. Sticking to the park? Pick up Moon Rocky Mountain National Park.
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640496002
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Series:	Travel Guide
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	280
Sales rank:	180,520
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Mindy Sink has roots on Colorado's Front Range. She grew up in Boulder and moved to Denver right after high school. Growing up in the area herself, she has watched Denver grow into a full-fledged, world-class city. As a journalist, Mindy wrote about Denver and the greater Rocky Mountain region for The New York Times for more than 10 years, and her work has appeared in Sunset Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, and other well-known publications. She is the author of Walking Denver and a co-author of Colorado Organic: Cooking Seasonally, Eating Locally.

Mindy explores Denver with her husband Mike and their daughter Sophie as much as possible. Whether riding bikes, visiting museums, hiking, or dining out, she is always thinking of the story she will tell about her experiences.

Table of Contents

Discover Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs 6

5 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Time 14

The Best of the Front Range 17

Welcome to Beertown 19

Get Outside 20

Denver 24

Sights 29

Entertainment and Events 57

Shopping 82

Sports and Recreation 92

Food 99

Accommodations 114

Transportation and Services 124

Golden 127

Loveland and Winter Park 133

Boulder 136

Sights 140

Entertainment and Events 144

Shopping 150

Sports and Recreation 154

Food 159

Accommodations 165

Transportation and Services 168

Vicinity of Boulder 169

Rocky Mountain National Park 174

Fort Collins 178

Sights 180

Entertainment and Events 184

Shopping 190

Sports and Recreation 194

Food 199

Accommodations 203

Transportation and Services 204

Vicinity of Fort Collins 205

Colorado Springs 207

Sights 209

Entertainment and Events 218

Shopping 223

Sports and Recreation 224

Food 229

Accommodations 234

Transportation and Services 237

Vicinity of Colorado Springs 238

Background 246

The Landscape 246

History 248

Government and Economy 252

Essentials 253

Transportation 253

Conduct and Customs 256

Travel Tips 259

Resources 264

Suggested Reading 264

Internet Resources 265

Index 268

List of Maps 274

Editorial Reviews

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