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Comment on I've been to all fifty states, and I've unexpectedly fallen in love with these seven cities in ~travel
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Comment on What are some of your favorite "meeting games?" in ~games
Erin Link ParentTrees & Tents on Android is my go-to idle game! Mini Metro is another great meeting game - it's a sim where you build subway systems on demand for various cities.Trees & Tents on Android is my go-to idle game!
Mini Metro is another great meeting game - it's a sim where you build subway systems on demand for various cities.
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Comment on Suggestions for a short trip to Denver? in ~travel
Erin LinkRMNP is a couple hours outside Denver, and I believe you need a timed entry permit, so plan ahead of you plan on heading that way. However, you can hike all around Red Rocks Park(as long as...RMNP is a couple hours outside Denver, and I believe you need a timed entry permit, so plan ahead of you plan on heading that way. However, you can hike all around Red Rocks Park(as long as there's not a concert) on the west side on Denver... and they have a cool little museum of all the music acts which have played there by the restaurant on site. Also, I really like Deer Creek Canyon park, on the south west side of Denver, it's beautiful with a lot of hiking trails and wildlife.
I really like the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, it's right downtown with lots of neat stuff in walking distance. They have this neat section where you can watch archaeologists at work with artifacts and ask questions.
My favorite diner is nearby, Steuben's. It's got great food and a great vibe. For breakfast, try Four Friends Kitchen out in Stapleton (a Denver suburb). They do these incredible ramen-style grits, which is so much better than I can articulate. Bonus: if you go on a weekend morning, there's a huge farmers market across the street in the summer.
There's a newly-opened Meow Wolf which is an immersive art exhibit. It's very unique experience, but may not be for everyone.
I live in Colorado Springs, it can be quite charming. The article mentions staying at the Broadmoor, which is a 5-star resort and this quite pricy. Fun fact: the Cog Railroad mentioned in this article, is also owned by the Broadmoor. Interestingly, the article doesn't mention the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which is maybe a half mile from the Broadmoor (and is my favorite zoo ever), which is built into the side of a mountain and has a lifted deck for feeding giraffes.
Colorado springs has a rich history, and was once a health destination, as people believed the aridness, altitude, & mineral springs helped relieve/cure Consumption, aka tuberculosis. Also in Colorado Springs is the Olympic Training Center and Museum.
Peak Tourism happens during the summer, but I recommend visiting during the fall when temps are a bit cooler, and staying in one of the small suburbs/ towns on the Westside, like Manitou Springs or Old Colorado City, at the base of Pikes Peak. They're both in the metro area, but are more charming, have lots of interesting events, and are more walkable than Colorado Springs Proper. The Emma Crawford Coffin Races, Pikes Peak Marathon, and so much more happen in the fall on this site of town.
Also, if you're here in September, a short drive (~1hr) will get you to Pueblo for the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival where you can try a local delicacy green chili.
In short, I liked the city so much I moved here!