COME TO LIFE / City Escapes 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 Den-ver International Airport to Union Station; RTD light rail and bus; free 16th Street MallRide or MetroRide GRAB A BITE: The Denver Central Market MORE: See page 102. 2 AURORA SEE & DO: Numerous public golf courses; Stanley Market-place’s restaurants and shops; Aurora Symphony Orchestra performances GET AROUND: Short trip by car or com-muter 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 111. CITY ESCAPES Urban Vacation Ideas 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. 3 LAKEWOOD SEE & DO: 40 West, a Colorado Certified Creative Arts District; dining and shopping destination Belmar; nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre GET AROUND: Light rail W Line GRAB A BITE: Contemporary American cuisine at 240 Union MORE: See page 111. 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: Thin-crust Neapolitan pies from the oven of Pizzeria Rustica MORE: See page 112. 4 7 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: Alfresco dining on Bin 707 Foodbar’s patio MORE: See page 162. 5 FORT COLLINS SEE & DO: Charming Old Town Historic District; top brew-eries like New Belgium; Horsetooth Reservoir for stand-up paddleboarding GET AROUND: Transfort network; FLEX regional bus; rentable rides through Fort Collins Bike Share GRAB A BITE: MainLine Ale House’s tavern fare and Colorado-crafted brews MORE: See page 142. 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 Burger MORE: See page 144. 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: Gourmet sweet treats from Starlight Dessert Bar & Bakery MORE: See page 180. 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: Namesake items at Red’s Dogs & Donuts MORE: See page 180. 6 9 10 LONGMONT SEE & DO: Longmont Museum summer film series; Tower of Compassion within Kanemoto Park; Brewhop Trolley GET AROUND: RTD local and regional buses GRAB A BITE: Georgia Boys BBQ Company’s Southern-style staples; American bistro Sugarbeet MORE: See page 192. 1 SEE MORE AT COLORADO.COM/URBAN. 70 / COLORADO.COM FROM TOP: IVYWILD SCHOOL; CITY OF LOVELAND/MICHAEL WILCOX; GRAND JUNCTION FARMERS’ MARKET, MILES/DENISE CHAMBERS; BINGO BURGER; COORS FIELD, MILES/MATT INDEN.
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