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My sister and I live on opposite ends of the country and want to meet halfway for a sisters weekend. We have very fond memories of Colorado from a long ago family vacation, and have booked our flights to Denver ... only to realize neither of us knows squat about the area. Also, due to schedule wackiness, we're going over the 4th of July weekend. Whoof! [more inside]
posted by DingoMutt around Colorado at 8:49 PM - 6 answers

I'll be in Denver for work this month from the 17th-23rd. I've read the many (quite helpful) questions advising about what's great to see in Denver, so I don't need to hear about the obvious stuff, or even the next tier "wanna see Denver like a local" somewhat less obvious stuff. But I'm a snowflake: beer makes me sleepy, pot will get me fired, and other snowflaky, specific stuff. [more inside]
posted by cross_impact around Denver, CO at 1:21 PM - 8 answers

I need a failsafe way of getting from Fredericksburg, Colorado to the Denver airport by a specific time in July. There's Ubers that go to and from that area, but in my experience sometimes you book the Uber then they don't show, or they take another job, or whatever. I can't have that happen in this scenario. Do you know any transportation services in the area? [more inside]
posted by crunchy potato around Denver, CO at 8:38 AM - 5 answers

I'm going to be in Denver and staying in the cherry creek neighborhood, and am meeting a friend who is also not from Denver Sunday evening. What restaurant(s) would the good inhabitants of Denver recommend? One pescatarian (leaning towards veggie) and one omnivore, assume we want to stay under $100/person, but we don't need fancy
posted by darsh around Denver, CO at 6:12 AM - 12 answers

We're considering visiting Colorado in late May, flying into Denver. We'd like to experience the Rockies, in a relatively chill way (driving, short hikes, no back country stuff). I'm looking for generic advice about conditions at that time of year (will late spring conditions affect our ability to do certain things/go certain places?), and for specific recommendations of things to do and places to stay. We're willing to drive a few hours from Denver, probably not more than four unless there's something really worth experiencing that's farther. Thanks!
posted by mollweide around Colorado at 8:46 AM - 8 answers

Short-Notice-Travel-Filter: I'm going to Denver tomorrow morning, will be there until Thursday afternoon. Staying in a hotel downtown, looking for recommendation on things to do during the day, thanks friendz! [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane around Denver, CO at 5:41 PM - 10 answers

Hello! Any recommendations for outdoor activities/food/drinks/museums/etc in Boulder [Aug 3-6] and Denver [Aug 7-10]? Difficulty level- no car but open to any public transport, rideshare, etc. Veggie friendly restaurants preferred. We already have the hotels booked and plan to go to the rockies game on Aug 9. We're looking for a combination of active and lazy! Thanks in advance!
posted by the twistinside around Colorado at 2:40 PM - 4 answers

We are staying in Grand Lake in August and have obtained requisite passes for RMNP. Our group of 6 adults and two teens has 1 non hiker, a dog, and so many questions. We do know the no-dog policy for RMNP, and have passes. RMNP is huge, is there One Entrance in Grand Lake and One Entrance in Estes Park? We plan to experience both areas, and are staying near Columbine Lake. Way more below the fold, including ideas for short side trips, a birthday dinner ideas (The View?). Please help! [more inside]
posted by childofTethys around Grand County, CO at 8:45 AM - 6 answers

Hot water heater died at our vacation rental. What’s next? [more inside]
posted by markslack around Colorado at 4:38 PM - 10 answers

Is it crazy in Denver over July 4 weekend? Planning an impromptu trip there for a week, starting July 3rd. [more inside]
posted by inevitability around Denver, CO at 6:29 PM - 5 answers

Plans for a greater-Denver-area trip changed last minute, and now I need to book a new place to stay for the start of next week or more. Where in the greater Denver area should I stay, and what should I do to entertain myself? [more inside]
posted by soleiluna around Denver, CO at 9:09 AM - 5 answers

I'm looking for an activity with Asian American or Asian themes in Denver. [more inside]
posted by cursed around Denver, CO at 9:07 AM - 2 answers

My husband and I will be visiting Denver for a few days in June. It'll be our first time there. What are some unique things to do/things to see besides the beautiful landscape? Something I wouldn't necessarily find on a google search. Basically, this question from 2015, but updated.
posted by cozenedindigo around Denver, CO at 5:29 PM - 13 answers

How can I find a *truly* fragrance free Airbnb in Denver? I need to travel for a few days in June and am severely sensitive to fragrances. I’m feeling overwhelmed about finding accommodations, and am open to suggestions that aren’t Airbnb! But I have had terrible luck with hotel situations and people in adjacent rooms using heavy fragrance, so prefer something that is free standing. Are there cabins or something else I’m not thinking of? Do I just need to message every host that pops up in the area individually to inquire? If so, how do I word it so I don’t end up somewhere I can’t stay?
posted by Bottlecap around Denver, CO at 3:11 PM - 4 answers

The last time I went to Colorado for a vacation, I had horrible headaches from the altitude. This summer we're going again and I’d like to avoid those if there’s a way to do that. I would also like to have more athletic stamina for hiking at a high elevation. So I have a two-part question: what can I do now to prepare myself so that I minimize headaches from the altitude and that I’ll be ready to hike? We live at 500’, and we are staying in an area of Colorado around 9000’. [more inside]
posted by allison00 around Colorado at 9:55 AM - 18 answers

Have about a week free for a Roadtrip around Colorado, with a couple days in Denver on both sides for family stuff. Traveling party includes two adults: one experienced ski enthusiast and one total novice. Everyone loves hot springs. Where should we go? snowflakes inside [more inside]
posted by wowenthusiast around Colorado at 9:51 AM - 12 answers

Hello Hive Mind! To our beloved residents of the Centennial State... what is the deal with Covid related masking in Colorado right now? [more inside]
posted by a non mouse, a cow herd around Colorado at 5:53 AM - 17 answers

flying into denver in mid-september to see family and have 3~4 days of free time to do a side trip with a romantic friend. looking for both hotel suggestions in Denver and destinations around and about. suggestions? snowflakes inside. Thanks Metafilter!! [more inside]
posted by wowenthusiast around Colorado at 12:43 PM - 10 answers

We are going to be in Durango, Co. only 2 days but hope to get tickets to Mesa Verde. (only 14 days in advance) and would like to see a slope canyon, something like Antelope Canyon. Is there anything nearby? Any recommendations for Durango to Santa Fe?
posted by ebesan around Colorado at 5:08 AM - 4 answers

We are planning a (vaccinated) hiking trip to Colorado this summer but don't know where to look for a homebase. Too many choices! (Details inside.) [more inside]
posted by Mid around Colorado at 5:04 PM - 7 answers