5535 Tejon St. - Guidebook to Denver
Food scene
El Five has spectacular, unobstructed city views of the downtown Denver skyline, and a wide frame of sprawling highlands for an unrivaled sunset view.
El Five is a melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions, creating dishes without a home country, that taste like favorites from each one : Tapas De Gibraltar.
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El Five
2930 15th StEl Five has spectacular, unobstructed city views of the downtown Denver skyline, and a wide frame of sprawling highlands for an unrivaled sunset view.
El Five is a melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions, creating dishes without a home country, that taste like favorites from each one : Tapas De Gibraltar.
Beautiful setting below a greenhouse on the roof. The award-winning Uchi, which translated from Japanese means “house,” was opened by James Beard Award winner Chef Tyson Cole. Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by visitors from across the country and around the globe.
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Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StBeautiful setting below a greenhouse on the roof. The award-winning Uchi, which translated from Japanese means “house,” was opened by James Beard Award winner Chef Tyson Cole. Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by visitors from across the country and around the globe.
Cool, outdoorsy pizza place with cocktails & brunch, plus an expansive AstroTurf-lined patio. Fire pits, swings, music, etc.
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Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos StCool, outdoorsy pizza place with cocktails & brunch, plus an expansive AstroTurf-lined patio. Fire pits, swings, music, etc.
My Neighbor Felix is a pan-Mexican kitchen, a cuisine inspired by all seven regions of Mexico. Great cocktails & a large tequila selection. Laid-back ambiance with beautiful lights and decor.
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My Neighbor Felix
1801 Central StreetMy Neighbor Felix is a pan-Mexican kitchen, a cuisine inspired by all seven regions of Mexico. Great cocktails & a large tequila selection. Laid-back ambiance with beautiful lights and decor.
High end steak house owned by John Elway. Pricy but so good!
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ELWAY'S DOWNTOWN
1881 Curtis StreetHigh end steak house owned by John Elway. Pricy but so good!
Founded by what used to be one of Denver's largest mob families, this colorful icon of a restaurant serves classic Italian dishes & creative cocktails.
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Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StFounded by what used to be one of Denver's largest mob families, this colorful icon of a restaurant serves classic Italian dishes & creative cocktails.
Tapas, paella & an extensive list of Spanish wines on offer amid quaint-meets-industrial decor.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StTapas, paella & an extensive list of Spanish wines on offer amid quaint-meets-industrial decor.
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates.
Converted bi-level shipping container with a variety of vendors (pizza, sushi & more), plus a rooftop bar.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetConverted bi-level shipping container with a variety of vendors (pizza, sushi & more), plus a rooftop bar.
Lofty, open-air tequila and taco bar/restaurant with an energetic atmosphere. Well known for their "ice shots" of tequila, served in a shot glass made out of ice. Once you finish the shot you throw the shot glass at a bell to see if you can ring the bell! Fun place.
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Federales
2901 Larimer StreetLofty, open-air tequila and taco bar/restaurant with an energetic atmosphere. Well known for their "ice shots" of tequila, served in a shot glass made out of ice. Once you finish the shot you throw the shot glass at a bell to see if you can ring the bell! Fun place.
One of the best burgers I have had in Denver hands down! A few different locations too as this one is more small and intimate. Sloan's Lake location would be the next closest one.
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Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveOne of the best burgers I have had in Denver hands down! A few different locations too as this one is more small and intimate. Sloan's Lake location would be the next closest one.
A 16-concept all-local, food hall featuring bars, pizza, fresh pasta, a bakery, burgers, seafood, salads, etc.
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StA 16-concept all-local, food hall featuring bars, pizza, fresh pasta, a bakery, burgers, seafood, salads, etc.
Beer gardens/breweries
Convivial hangout featuring an array of local beers & spirits, plus a rooftop patio with city views.
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Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden
1920 Blake StConvivial hangout featuring an array of local beers & spirits, plus a rooftop patio with city views.
Brewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views.
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Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StBrewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views.
Sprawling, warehouse-style microbrewery & beer garden offering craft beers & FOOD TRUCKS!
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14er Brewing & Beer Garden
3120 Blake StSprawling, warehouse-style microbrewery & beer garden offering craft beers & FOOD TRUCKS!
Located in the Highlands, one of my favorite neighborhoods. Just 10 minutes south of here! Craft beers in mostly traditional styles, plus an ultra-casual setting with food-truck service.
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Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueLocated in the Highlands, one of my favorite neighborhoods. Just 10 minutes south of here! Craft beers in mostly traditional styles, plus an ultra-casual setting with food-truck service.
Intimate, lively brewery & bar offering tastes of their own beers, growlers to go & free tours.
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Great Divide Barrel Bar
1812 35th StIntimate, lively brewery & bar offering tastes of their own beers, growlers to go & free tours.
Picnic tables and games! Craft beer & American grub served in casual digs with a large patio.
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Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StPicnic tables and games! Craft beer & American grub served in casual digs with a large patio.
A brewery in Coors Field that is open year-round.
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The Sandlot Brewery
Blake StreetA brewery in Coors Field that is open year-round.
Huge games like corn hole and Jenga to play in the bierhalle. Great beer!
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Bierstadt Lagerhaus
2875 Blake StHuge games like corn hole and Jenga to play in the bierhalle. Great beer!
Bars
A massive outdoor space ringed with food trucks attracts crowds at this hip, warehouse like hangout.
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Improper City
3201 Walnut StA massive outdoor space ringed with food trucks attracts crowds at this hip, warehouse like hangout.
The Red Barber is a convivial rooftop bar retreat with 360-degree views perched high above the city in the Catbird Hotel. Games and great views!
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The Red Barber
3770 Walnut StreetThe Red Barber is a convivial rooftop bar retreat with 360-degree views perched high above the city in the Catbird Hotel. Games and great views!
This stylish bar distills its own spirits on-site for use in cocktails accompanied by small plates.
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The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage StThis stylish bar distills its own spirits on-site for use in cocktails accompanied by small plates.
Prohibition-era SPEAKEASY in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StProhibition-era SPEAKEASY in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
Creative Mexican cocktails & nachos served in a hip lounge with moody lighting & a chill vibe.
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Ghost Donkey
1750 Wewatta StreetCreative Mexican cocktails & nachos served in a hip lounge with moody lighting & a chill vibe.
Located in Union Station, the 1914 train station in the heart of Denver. Craft cocktails, coffee & shared plates presented in a trendy location that has a bar & a patio
The Wild
1660 Wynkoop StreetLocated in Union Station, the 1914 train station in the heart of Denver. Craft cocktails, coffee & shared plates presented in a trendy location that has a bar & a patio
Ballpark neighborhood; a lively, upscale bar near Coors Field. Perfect for pre or post Rockies game drinks and eats!
The Rally Bar
1600 20th StreetBallpark neighborhood; a lively, upscale bar near Coors Field. Perfect for pre or post Rockies game drinks and eats!
Rooftop patio. Laid-back, whiskey-focused bar serving craft cocktails & Southern-inspired eats.
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American Bonded
2706 Larimer StRooftop patio. Laid-back, whiskey-focused bar serving craft cocktails & Southern-inspired eats.
The oldest bar in Denver (est. 1873). Very low-key place to enjoy a cold drink and hot burger. One of the best burgers in Denver!
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My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StThe oldest bar in Denver (est. 1873). Very low-key place to enjoy a cold drink and hot burger. One of the best burgers in Denver!
Lofty, open-air tequila and taco bar/restaurant with an energetic atmosphere. Well known for their "ice shots" of tequila, served in a shot glass made out of ice. Once you finish the shot you throw the shot glass at a bell to see if you can ring the bell! Fun place.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Federales
2901 Larimer StreetLofty, open-air tequila and taco bar/restaurant with an energetic atmosphere. Well known for their "ice shots" of tequila, served in a shot glass made out of ice. Once you finish the shot you throw the shot glass at a bell to see if you can ring the bell! Fun place.
BRUNCH
Great brunch spot with several dishes surrounding biscuits, including biscuit French toast, biscuits and gravy, chicken and biscuits, strawberry shortcake, etc. There's also a full bar, complete with Bloodys and mimosas for washing down all those carbs.
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Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveGreat brunch spot with several dishes surrounding biscuits, including biscuit French toast, biscuits and gravy, chicken and biscuits, strawberry shortcake, etc. There's also a full bar, complete with Bloodys and mimosas for washing down all those carbs.
Bi-level, midcentury-modern space. Retro and cool brunch spot serving bacon flights, bloodys, mimosas, chicken & caffles, etc.
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Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveBi-level, midcentury-modern space. Retro and cool brunch spot serving bacon flights, bloodys, mimosas, chicken & caffles, etc.
Cult following of brunch fans! So so so good! Join waitlist virtually using Yelp, otherwise you are guaranteed to be waiting an hour or more for a table.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveCult following of brunch fans! So so so good! Join waitlist virtually using Yelp, otherwise you are guaranteed to be waiting an hour or more for a table.
AMAZING CREOLE FOOD! Awesome for Southern transplants and those who can appreciate southern cuisine. Giant, flaky buttermilk biscuits that accompany most plates; po-boys; crawfish etouffee; eggs Rockefeller (like the oysters, but with eggs); and shrimp & grits...
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Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StAMAZING CREOLE FOOD! Awesome for Southern transplants and those who can appreciate southern cuisine. Giant, flaky buttermilk biscuits that accompany most plates; po-boys; crawfish etouffee; eggs Rockefeller (like the oysters, but with eggs); and shrimp & grits...
Colorful, retro restaurant serving innovative brunch & comfort fare, plus mimosas & champagne. A black-owned and operated upscale restaurant in historic Five Points neighborhood, which used to be known as Harlem of the West due to jazz music scene.
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Mimosas
2752 Welton StColorful, retro restaurant serving innovative brunch & comfort fare, plus mimosas & champagne. A black-owned and operated upscale restaurant in historic Five Points neighborhood, which used to be known as Harlem of the West due to jazz music scene.
Located in LoHi (lower Highlands), not too far from here! Creative plates & pastries produced in this easygoing all-day market & dining spot. Elegant dining accompanied by an urban marketplace.
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The Bindery
1817 Central StLocated in LoHi (lower Highlands), not too far from here! Creative plates & pastries produced in this easygoing all-day market & dining spot. Elegant dining accompanied by an urban marketplace.
An OG of the Denver brunch scene, Root Down has been perfecting the boozy weekend meal since 2009. BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!! Bold mashups of international influences. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveAn OG of the Denver brunch scene, Root Down has been perfecting the boozy weekend meal since 2009. BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!! Bold mashups of international influences. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly.
Laid-back eatery offering hearty Southern breakfast & lunch classics in a historic Victorian home. Food "from scratch" using locally sourced organic ingredients.
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Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveLaid-back eatery offering hearty Southern breakfast & lunch classics in a historic Victorian home. Food "from scratch" using locally sourced organic ingredients.
Sightseeing
Surreal, immersive, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc. Meow Wolf’s largest permanent installation, Convergence Station, is an immersive art experience that transports participants of all ages into new dimensions of storytelling and creative exploration. I loved it! Family friendly as well. Book tickets online ahead of time!
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StSurreal, immersive, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc. Meow Wolf’s largest permanent installation, Convergence Station, is an immersive art experience that transports participants of all ages into new dimensions of storytelling and creative exploration. I loved it! Family friendly as well. Book tickets online ahead of time!
Denver's largest park, has several lakes, spectacular mountain views, a public golf course, flower gardens and a hiking/jogging trail that is exactly one mile high. It's also where you'll find Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdDenver's largest park, has several lakes, spectacular mountain views, a public golf course, flower gardens and a hiking/jogging trail that is exactly one mile high. It's also where you'll find Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer. Light shows during the winter around holiday season.
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Jardines Botánicos de Denver
1007 York StPublic botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer. Light shows during the winter around holiday season.
"Behind the Seams" tours of Coors Field are available during the offseason and provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball. Also, don't miss the Sandlot, a brewery in Coors Field that is open year-round.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake St"Behind the Seams" tours of Coors Field are available during the offseason and provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball. Also, don't miss the Sandlot, a brewery in Coors Field that is open year-round.
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is one of the world's most renowned concert venues. Listening to a concert here is on the "bucket list" of every true music fan. When there's no concert, the Visitor Center has a free museum and Performers' Hall of Fame, while the surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks.
Check out if there is a show playing while you're in town! We are close to the light rail which runs into Golden near the amphitheater.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is one of the world's most renowned concert venues. Listening to a concert here is on the "bucket list" of every true music fan. When there's no concert, the Visitor Center has a free museum and Performers' Hall of Fame, while the surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks.
Check out if there is a show playing while you're in town! We are close to the light rail which runs into Golden near the amphitheater.
Beautiful park with views of the city. Denver was founded at Confluence Park as a gold mining camp in 1858. Today, the river park is the heart of Denver's bike trail network, and is surrounded by attractions. Ride the Platte River Trolley to the Downtown Aquarium. Kayak the river or bike the trails running adjacent.
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Parque Confluence
2250 15th StBeautiful park with views of the city. Denver was founded at Confluence Park as a gold mining camp in 1858. Today, the river park is the heart of Denver's bike trail network, and is surrounded by attractions. Ride the Platte River Trolley to the Downtown Aquarium. Kayak the river or bike the trails running adjacent.
Denver Union Station has undergone a massive restoration that transformed the landmark into a transportation, dining, shopping and entertainment hub, and hotel. The historic, 1914 train terminal is now a foodie destination, with a dozen restaurants and bars situated in the station's old ticket windows.
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LoDo
Denver Union Station has undergone a massive restoration that transformed the landmark into a transportation, dining, shopping and entertainment hub, and hotel. The historic, 1914 train terminal is now a foodie destination, with a dozen restaurants and bars situated in the station's old ticket windows.
The building has been fully renovated with expanded gallery space, plus stunning views of the city skyline and Rocky Mountains. The building showcases Asian art, Indigenous arts of North America, Northwest Coast and Alaska Native, European and American art before 1900, Latin American and art of the ancient Americas, photography, textile art and fashion, and Western American art collections.
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Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe building has been fully renovated with expanded gallery space, plus stunning views of the city skyline and Rocky Mountains. The building showcases Asian art, Indigenous arts of North America, Northwest Coast and Alaska Native, European and American art before 1900, Latin American and art of the ancient Americas, photography, textile art and fashion, and Western American art collections.
Swim with sharks and enjoy viewing other aquatic wildlife. Great for kids!
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Acuario del centro
700 Water StSwim with sharks and enjoy viewing other aquatic wildlife. Great for kids!
An iconic, lively, and pedestrian-friendly gathering place, Larimer Square is the beating heart and creative soul of downtown Denver. Old, historical buildings in Denver with lots of shops and restaurants.
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StAn iconic, lively, and pedestrian-friendly gathering place, Larimer Square is the beating heart and creative soul of downtown Denver. Old, historical buildings in Denver with lots of shops and restaurants.
Neighborhoods
Amazing street art all over. One of Denver’s creative hubs, River North Art District (RiNo) leans heavily on its industrial past, preferring to revitalize historic warehouses and factories rather than tearing things down. Great breweries and restaurants as well.
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River North Art District
Amazing street art all over. One of Denver’s creative hubs, River North Art District (RiNo) leans heavily on its industrial past, preferring to revitalize historic warehouses and factories rather than tearing things down. Great breweries and restaurants as well.
One of Denver's most historic neighborhoods. Victorian-era homes and buildings; lush gardens and parks; hip independently owned shops; art galleries; beer gardens and restaurants, all make the Denver Highlands neighborhood one of my favorites! Not far from the house.
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Highland
One of Denver's most historic neighborhoods. Victorian-era homes and buildings; lush gardens and parks; hip independently owned shops; art galleries; beer gardens and restaurants, all make the Denver Highlands neighborhood one of my favorites! Not far from the house.
Ballpark is a lively area centered on Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Around the stadium, brewpubs and pizzerias mix with laid-back jazz clubs and rooftop bars with expansive views.
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Ballpark
Ballpark is a lively area centered on Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Around the stadium, brewpubs and pizzerias mix with laid-back jazz clubs and rooftop bars with expansive views.
Within an hour of Denver
Gambling, scenic views, hiking, etc.
CASINO ALERT! These two old gold mining towns (once known as the "Richest Square Mile on Earth") have come alive with casino gambling. Central City and Black Hawk offer two dozen casinos rock 24-7 with 10,000 slot machines, poker, blackjack, roulette and craps. The surrounding hills are covered with abandoned gold mines.
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Black Hawk
CASINO ALERT! These two old gold mining towns (once known as the "Richest Square Mile on Earth") have come alive with casino gambling. Central City and Black Hawk offer two dozen casinos rock 24-7 with 10,000 slot machines, poker, blackjack, roulette and craps. The surrounding hills are covered with abandoned gold mines.
A recent study pegged it as the "happiest" city in America. You'll find out why when you stroll past the shops, cafes and street performers on the Pearl Street Mall, or take a hike on the city's 200 miles of trails. Just google boulder hiking trails (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and many trails/directions to them will pop up.
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Boulder
A recent study pegged it as the "happiest" city in America. You'll find out why when you stroll past the shops, cafes and street performers on the Pearl Street Mall, or take a hike on the city's 200 miles of trails. Just google boulder hiking trails (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and many trails/directions to them will pop up.
Home to Colorado's No. 1 attraction, Rocky Mountain National Park!!!! Offers an unforgettable trip into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. More than 350 miles of trails meander to valleys of wildflowers, thundering waterfalls, high alpine lakes and craggy, snowcapped peaks.
Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous highway in the world with panoramic views in all directions. See elk, moose and bighorn sheep, while hawks and eagles circle overhead.
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Estes Park
Home to Colorado's No. 1 attraction, Rocky Mountain National Park!!!! Offers an unforgettable trip into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. More than 350 miles of trails meander to valleys of wildflowers, thundering waterfalls, high alpine lakes and craggy, snowcapped peaks.
Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous highway in the world with panoramic views in all directions. See elk, moose and bighorn sheep, while hawks and eagles circle overhead.