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Over the last few days, I’ve had my social media channels remind me that this time in 2019, I was living it up in Colorado. While I went in November 2019 and February 2020, the July trip to Colorado taught me all the summery things to love about the state. These were just a few of the best parts:
- Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast. Megan and I have written about why Colorado is the ultimate 4th of July destination, and this annual fireworks event at Folsom Field in Boulder was definitely a great way for us to celebrate. Bonus: it’s free, so you can bring all the friends and family along!
- Voodoo Doughnut. I have shared my love for Voodoo Doughnut in the past, and this quick trip to Denver really solidified it for me. They have a great selection of tasty flavors, and of course, the voodoo doughnut is a must-eat. Would I recommend indulging before a hike? No. But it’s workable. 😉
- Garden of the Gods. We made the trek out to Colorado Springs to check out Garden of the Gods. The 300-foot sandstone rock formations sound like a big deal – but you can’t really understand how impressive they are until you’re right there next to them. Definitely worth a trip – you’ll get some great photos!
- Olympic Training Center. While we were in Colorado Springs, we did a tour of the Olympic Training Center. I hadn’t been super sold on this ahead of time, but it was actually really cool to see where and how the athletes train in preparation for the Games. You can also check out the Team USA shop.
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Most people may know Red Rocks as a neat concert venue (which it is), but we went to hike. Red Rocks Park is a Denver Mountain Park, and it has some great trail options, even if you’re not a super strong hiker. Gotta do it for the views!
- Coors Brewery Tour. Located in Golden, Colorado, I learned that Coors is the largest single-site brewery in the world. I also learned that the three samples they give you hits you hard at that Colorado elevation. Be better about planning than we were and book ahead of time – they fill up.
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