Jeannie’s guidebook
Some Favorite Places
There are many hikes, restaurants and of course Red Rocks Amphitheater nearby. Here are some of my favs!
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwaySee a concert!
An easy trail with various scenes of the legendary Red Rocks.
7 locals recommend
Red Rocks Trading Post
17900 Trading Post RdAn easy trail with various scenes of the legendary Red Rocks.
Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74Awesome hike up through the canyon.
Mountain town in the foothills. Trails, Clear Creek, restaurants, breweries.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Mountain town in the foothills. Trails, Clear Creek, restaurants, breweries.
Excellent Mexican food, decor and margaritas a few minutes walk away.
EL TEQUILEÑO Family Mexican Restaurant
1535 S Kipling PkwyExcellent Mexican food, decor and margaritas a few minutes walk away.
Nice nearby spot, patio, music, food trucks.
15 locals recommend
Green Mountain Beer Company: local taproom with craft beer
2585 S Lewis WayNice nearby spot, patio, music, food trucks.
Creekside Cellars
28036 CO-74A beautiful drive up the canyon from Morrison to Evergreen, CO.
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StGroovy music venue, club, restaurant in Denver.
Boulder
1/2 hour beautiful drive up 93 from Golden.
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveYumm and fun. Try out Ace next door for ping pong too!
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleySweet decor, cocktails, snacks, music.
Groovy, little outdoor spot, music sometimes on weekends. Great after a hike down Clear Creek.
66 locals recommend
Golden City Brewery
920 12th StGroovy, little outdoor spot, music sometimes on weekends. Great after a hike down Clear Creek.
Green Mountain
Nearby high location for sunsets at the top, hiking.
Dinosaur Ridge Trailhead takes you up to the top for sunsets and views. The area is a historical site with actual dinosaur footprints and fossils. 10 minutes away.
46 locals recommend
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
16831 W Alameda PkwyDinosaur Ridge Trailhead takes you up to the top for sunsets and views. The area is a historical site with actual dinosaur footprints and fossils. 10 minutes away.
Gorgeous mountain spot in summer and winter. Skiing and or hiking/biking. 1 & 1/2 hour drive.
116 locals recommend
Winter Park
Gorgeous mountain spot in summer and winter. Skiing and or hiking/biking. 1 & 1/2 hour drive.
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadA moderate to difficult hike up to a glacier. One hour away.
European style bakery for fresh baked bread and a large variety of beautiful pastries.
23 locals recommend
Taste of Denmark
1901 S Kipling StEuropean style bakery for fresh baked bread and a large variety of beautiful pastries.
Food scene
Beso De Arte
102 Market St