Do not ever bash John Elway. But if you want to make some quick friends at a bar, bring your best “Rockies suck” joke and feel free to ask that guy wearing a Nuggets jersey if he has any pot.
Actually, the weather in spring and fall is just as unpredictable as winter or summer. March is historically the snowiest month, and in May we often see a 70-degree day followed by snow. While your lift ticket is cheaper during off-peak seasons, there is also less going on in the apres-ski scene. In the heat of summer, you can catch a good beer and music festival just about every weekend.
South Broadway is quickly catching up. The strip between Alameda and 6th Avenue has some of the best bars and nightclubs in town and the area hasn’t quite caught the eye of the majority of tourists yet, meaning meals are slightly cheaper and reservations easier to snag. Head further south past I-25 and you’ll find the renovated Antique Row, now dubbed the “Green Mile” because it is home to the highest concentration of marijuana stores anywhere in the world. A collection of hip bars and restaurants are settling into the area as well, anchored by the longstanding Herman’s Hideaway and Dive Inn.
The tour isn’t bad, in all honesty. They even get you a little sauced before tossing you out into wild streets of Golden. But the Denver area has 70+ breweries. It’s not uncommon for a cookie-cutter suburban shopping center to be home a thriving brewpub. If you want to see Denver for what it is, check out the little guys.
This is true. But, like an onion, the city has many layers. There is also a booming craft distilling scene here, where some of the city’s top chemists are concocting everything from green chili whiskey to absinthe. It is possible to take a Monday Distillery Bus Tour and get a good feel for how the city likes to whet its whistle.
It was, before Denver became trendier than a 1999 Abercrombie & Fitch catalog. These days, it depends what you consider ‘hip.’ If overpriced restaurants and creative lighting are what you are looking for, you’ve found your spot. But hipness has moved over to Highlands.
In recent years, Denver has been plagued by constant construction. Traffic has gotten worse. If you plan on driving, ask for some advice and don’t be afraid to try some backroads because I-25 can be a nightmare.
I don’t know anyone that eats cow balls regularly. It’s become an urban legend.
Denver’s tourism has been steadily increasing as the city grows. It often feels the heat of peak travel seasons and the town is ready for the rush. 