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Find ways to experience a new city from the inside out. From urban amenities to major attractions and ease of transportation, these places make an ideal base for any Colorado vacation. 1 DENVER SEE & DO: Denver Art Museum and History Colorado Center; Rockies MLB game at Coors Field; shopping around Larimer Square and Cherry Creek North GET AROUND: Commuter train from Denver International Airport to Union Station; RTD light rail and bus; free 16th Street MallRide or MetroRide GRAB A BITE: Zeppelin Station food hall MORE: See page 98. 2 AURORA SEE & DO: Numerous public golf courses; Stanley Marketplace’s restaurants and shops; Aurora Symphony Orchestra performances GET AROUND: Short trip by car or commuter rail from Denver International Airport; RTD bus and light rail GRAB A BITE: Tastes from around the world at various ethnic eateries, like Seoul Korean BBQ MORE: See page 104. 3 LAKEWOOD SEE & DO: 40 West, a Colorado Certified Creative Arts District; dining and shopping destination Belmar; nearby Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre GET AROUND: Light rail W Line GRAB A BITE: Westrail Tap and Grille for local brews MORE: See page 104. 4 COLORADO SPRINGS SEE & DO: Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods; U.S. Olympic Training Center tour; handcrafted libations at The Principal’s Office GET AROUND: Colorado Springs Airport; Bustang’s South Line; Mountain Metro Transit GRAB A BITE: Brisket queso and other tasty delights at 719 Gastropub MORE: See page 110. 5 FORT COLLINS SEE & DO: Old Town Historic District; top breweries like Odell Brewing Company; Horsetooth Reservoir for stand-up paddleboarding GET AROUND: Transfort network; FLEX regional bus; rentable rides through Fort Collins Bike Share GRAB A BITE: Farm, ranch and doc fare at The Regional MORE: See page 152. 6 PUEBLO SEE & DO: Historic Arkansas Riverwalk for boat rides and summer movie nights; award-winning Buell Children’s Museum; navigate the Creative Corridor GET AROUND: Pueblo Transit buses GRAB A BITE: Famous Pueblo green-chile patties at Bingo Burge MORE: See page 170. 7 LOVELAND SEE & DO: Benson Sculpture Garden; shopping the Outlets at Loveland or antique stores downtown; Rialto Theater for a night out GET AROUND: FLEX regional bus; COLT’s 115-plus bus stops GRAB A BITE: Cajun specialties at Mo’Betta Gumbo MORE: See page 152. 8 GREELEY SEE & DO: Weekly Friday Fests all summer; mini-train cars at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum; Greeley Ice Haus public skating sessions GET AROUND: Greeley-Evans Transit buses GRAB A BITE: Small plates at Gourmet Grub Scratch Kitchen MORE: See page 152. 9 GRAND JUNCTION SEE & DO: Weekly summertime farmers’ market; natural wonders of Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa; wine tasting GET AROUND: Grand Junction Regional Airport; Grand Valley Transit bus routes GRAB A BITE: “Lavishly crafted” MX Tapas/Tacos/Tequila MORE: See page 162. 10 LONGMONT SEE & DO: Longmont Museum summer film series; Longmont Farmers Market; Brewhop Trolley; Downtown Longmont Creative District GET AROUND: RTD local and regional buses GRAB A BITE: Locally and thoughtfully sourced CHUBurger brought to you by Oskar Blues MORE: See page 182.
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