COME TO LIFE | City Escapes Denver SEE & DO: Denver Art Museum; History Colorado Center; Rockies game at Coors Field; Meow Wolf; shopping Larimer Square and Cherry Creek North GET AROUND: Commuter train from Denver International Airport to Union Station; RTD light rail and bus City Escapes Urban Vacation Ideas From urban amenities to major attractions and ease of transportation, these places make an ideal base for any Colorado vacation. Loveland SEE & DO: Shopping the Outlets at Loveland or antique stores downtown; bike Devil’s Backbone; night out at Rialto Theater GET AROUND: FLEX regional bus; COLT’s 115-plus bus stops GRAB A BITE: Caribbean food at Cuba Cuba; brunch at Mimosas More: See page 88. GRAB A BITE: Rocky Mountain-style salmon at Bent Fork the grill; catfish Creole at Betta Gumbo Aurora SEE & DO: Numerous public golf courses; Stanley Marketplace’s restaurants and shops; the R Line Public Art Tour More: See page 156. Greeley SEE & DO: Friday Fests all summer; public-art walking tour; Greeley History Museum GET AROUND: Short drive or commuter rail from DIA; RTD bus and light rail GET AROUND: Greeley-Evans Transit buses GRAB A BITE: Tastes from around the world at ethnic eateries like Seoul Korean BBQ, Masalaa South Indian cuisine, Mason’s Dumpling Shop and Third Culture Bakery GRAB A BITE: Colorado rack of lamb at Chimney Park; short-rib cannelloni at Meeker’s, a Colorado Kitchen & Bar More: See page 156. More: See page 98. Grand Junction SEE & DO: Summertime farmers’ market; wonders of Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa; wine tasting Lakewood SEE & DO: 40 West ArtLine; dining and shopping at Belmar; Discover Alameda art, history and dining path GET AROUND: Grand Junction Regional Airport; Grand Valley Transit bus DENVER ART MUSEUM GET AROUND: RTD Light Rail W Line GRAB A BITE: Local brews at Westrail Tap and Grill; tacos at Los Chingones More: See page 97. Fort Collins SEE & DO: Old Town; SUP at Horsetooth Reservoir; top breweries Colorado Springs SEE & DO: Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods; U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum; boutiqueing downtown GRAB A BITE: Whiskey burger at Warehouse 25Sixty-five Kitchen + Bar; Farmer’s Co-op salad at 626 On Rood More: See page 158. Pueblo SEE & DO: Arkansas Riverwalk for boat rides and summer events; Neon Alley at night; navigate the Creative Corridor Longmont SEE & DO: Longmont Farmers Market; Brewhop Trolley; Downtown Creative District GET AROUND: Transfort network; FLEX regional bus; Fort Collins Trolley GET AROUND: COS Airport; Bustang’s South Line; Mountain Metro Transit Pueblo Transit buses GRAB A BITE: Pueblo green-chile patties at Bingo Burger; chicken chicharone tacos at Brues Alehouse More: See page 156. shrimp soup at Shuga’s; coffee-and-cocoa-rubbed brisket at Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern; Chocolate Ibarra Stout at Atrevida Beer Co. GRAB A BITE: Squashacado tacos at Jefes Tacos & Tequila; Farm House Hash at Longmont Public House More: See page 146. 64 1-800-COLORADO More: See page 101. More: See page 175. DENVER ART MUSEUM/JEFF WELLS. GET AROUND: GRAB A BITE: Chickpea stew at Raska International; umami burger at Back Door Grill; sweet treats at Butter Cream Cupcakery GRAB A BITE: Cocktails and GET AROUND: RTD local and regional buses
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