2021-12-03 12:50:49
Morning A short jaunt from Denver in Aurora, Murphy Creek Golf Course’s rolling prairie terrain challenges with several lengthy holes and bunkered greens, not to mention a handful of small natural lakes to work around. Another popular course is the prehistoric marvel of Fossil Trace, just west of Denver in Golden. Golf Digest notes its “unusual hazards” ensure “it’s never boring.” Afternoon Treat yourself to a relaxing spa experience designed for Colorado’s climate and lifestyle, like the Ritz-Carlton Spa’s Colorado River Stone massage, the Be My Honey scrub at the Oxford Hotel or the Beer Bath Hydrotherapy at The Beer Spa. Finish the afternoon with a classic Denver treat: afternoon tea at the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa with scones, pastries and dainty tea sandwiches, and the delightful melody of a harpist or pianist in an elegant and historic setting. Evening Denver’s cuisine scene receives national raves thanks to innovative use of local ingredients. Four Denver-area chefs were nominated for James Beard awards in 2020 (find them at Bar Dough, Annette, Super Mega Bien and The Wolf’s Tailor); and the food-hall trend is making for plentiful culinary hubs like The Source, Denver Central Market (in LoDo and at DIA), Avanti Food and Beverage, Stanley Marketplace, Zeppelin Station, Finn’s Manor, Union Station, Broadway Market and Milk Market. The gastro pub is another trend we never want to end, where local atmosphere and creative spins on comfort food make diners feel retro-cool, including Steuben’s Uptown, Asbury Provisions and Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox for a start. Finish the day with jazz and fine cocktails at Nocturne, a blockbuster touring Broadway musical or a stirring performance by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado or Colorado Ballet at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the largest performing arts complex under one roof. STAY SOMEWHERE LIKE THE CHIC HOSTEL FISH (MAKE TIME FOR THE OUTDOOR PATIO) AND KEEP ALL THAT EXTRA CHANGE IN YOUR POCKET FOR THE FANTASTIC RESTAURANTS MENTIONED HERE. SIP CRAFT COCKTAILS MADE FROM ARTISAN INGREDIENTS AT FAMILY JONES SPIRIT HOUSE. THE ESPRESSO MARTINI FEATURES VODKA DISTILLED FROM COLORADO GRAINS.
©Colorado. View All Articles.