In a city that’s synonymous with craft beer (and that’s quickly becoming known for its wine, cider and spirits scenes as well), it might come as a shock to find out that bartenders in Denver are increasingly serving up cocktails with one major ingredient missing: alcohol. Or maybe it’s not so shocking. According to both "The Wall Street... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: ‘BEER HERE! BREWING THE NEW WEST’ OPENS AT HISTORY COLORADO CENTER
It’s no secret that Colorado’s beer industry is booming. There are around 360 breweries operating within the state, meaning you could hit one every day and it would still take nearly a year to visit them all. (What a year that would be!) But the Centennial State’s obsession with suds is hardly new. In fact,... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST GREEN CHILE IN DENVER
Coloradans are typically a pretty laidback bunch. But if you want to spark up a spirited debate, ask one where to find the best green chile. It’s a hotly contested question, for more than one reason. First off, there’s the spelling: chile or chili? Can the two be used interchangeably, or is there a difference?... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: TAKE AN INSPIRING AVIATION TOUR AROUND DENVER
Denver and its surrounding cities and towns have a rich aviation heritage, from some of the earliest experiments in flight to manned space travel. Whether you simply want to learn more about Colorado’s aerospace history or take to the skies yourself, this aviation tour has something for every aficionado. Denver’s Lowry neighborhood was home to... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: 19 GREAT WINTER BEERS BREWED IN DENVER
These seasonal craft beers are sure to put you in the winter spirit. Perhaps inspired by the majestic, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, Colorado brewers excel at winter beers, from ales to stouts. Visit a few Denver breweries this winter to warm up with friends and sample some great seasonal beers. Read the full post on The... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: SURREALISM AT KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE & DECORATIVE ART
When you think of Western art, you probably think of sweeping mountain vistas by painters like Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington's bronze statues of bucking broncos or Georgia O’Keeffe’s color-drenched southwestern landscapes. But Colorado has a rich artistic tradition that stretches beyond the typical Western motifs. In fact, the state attracted and produced... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: COLFAX AVENUE
What do actor Don Cheadle, comedian T.J. Miller, singer Judy Collins, astronaut Jack Swigert and Ruth Handler, the inventor of the Barbie doll, have in common? They all got their start on Colfax Avenue, famously nicknamed the “longest, wickedest street in America." The quote was dubiously attributed to Hugh Hefner in the 1970s, and truth... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: FOSSIL PREP LAB
Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a little something for everyone, from gemstones, to Martian dust devils, to wildlife and even some mischievous, well-hidden elves. But for some visitors, it’s all about one thing: dinosaurs. By the time you’ve walked through the museum’s Prehistoric Journey exhibit, you will have encountered hundreds of dinosaur fossils.... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: KIRKLAND MUSEUM CELEBRATES NEW HOME
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art is celebrating its grand reopening on March 10, 2018. The museum houses three major collections: paintings by namesake artist Vance Kirkland, fine and decorative art by other Colorado and regional artists and international decorative art. The newly constructed building in Denver’s Golden... Continue Reading →