qskapunk Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Me and the lady are going to Denver over Labor Day weekend and are looking for suggestions on things to do, eat, see, etc. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. We're going to have a rental car, so anything within about an hour drive or so of denver is fair game. Couple things already on our list: New Belgium brewery tour Taste of Colorado Casa Bonita Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Visit Virgil and crack open several beers with him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 yea, i'm going to email him and see if he's going to be around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I haven't lived in Denver for 5 years, so some of this might not still be relevant. But I would try to hit up some record shops: Twist & Shout and Wax Trax are pretty close to each other, and Twist & shout is next to a super good bookstore as well. Jerry's record exchange on Colfax has some obscure stuff too. You can try to see some shows too. Decent venues to check include: the Gothic Theater and the Bluebird. I'm not sure if 15th St. Tavern is still around, but that place had fun garage rock shows all the time. Also, there are a lot of weird/cool little shops down on South Broadway (around 1st st. and the streets south of that), and some fun places to get beers down there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks for the tips, keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Casa Bonita!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Casa Bonita!!! haha. I haven't been there in years. That place is so funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Casa Bonita!!! haha. I haven't been there in years. That place is so funny. I went there for my 13th birthday. Place is nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrandall00 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I currently live in Denver and that weekend there are tons of shit to do...The Dem Natl Conv will have just gotten over so hopefully my fair city will still be in tact. I personally wouldn't recommend the taste of Colorado. it's not that bad but, I tend to get social anxiety in things like that. The food is expensive, most of the people that go to taste suck, I still go some years but I always find myself asking "why the hell did I just do that?". Elitch gardens would be awesome, as well as water world. I think water world closes after labor day and if you have never been it's a Denver must. someone earlier mentioned record stores... most definitely. the three good ones (already mentioned) are all less then 10 blocks from each other. there is also Black and Read in Arvada if you have a car. that store is my personal favorite in the state. Bart's Cellar in Boulder, also a nice one. someone also mentioned 15th st tavern...was awesome but now gone. Broadway bars always a good hangout. Hi-dive, Sputnik, Barry's, 3 King's tavern (my favorite, great pinball machines). The Denver art museum rocks, and the botanical gardens is amazing. And you definitely have to see about going to the VC warehouse... every time I'm there I always buy tons of shit. Don't want to overwhelm, so I'll stop there. If you have any question feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Casa Bonita!!! its now on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Casa Bonita!!! its now on the list Don't expect too much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 I currently live in Denver and that weekend there are tons of shit to do...The Dem Natl Conv will have just gotten over so hopefully my fair city will still be in tact. I personally wouldn't recommend the taste of Colorado. it's not that bad but, I tend to get social anxiety in things like that. The food is expensive, most of the people that go to taste suck, I still go some years but I always find myself asking "why the hell did I just do that?". Elitch gardens would be awesome, as well as water world. I think water world closes after labor day and if you have never been it's a Denver must. someone earlier mentioned record stores... most definitely. the three good ones (already mentioned) are all less then 10 blocks from each other. there is also Black and Read in Arvada if you have a car. that store is my personal favorite in the state. Bart's Cellar in Boulder, also a nice one. someone also mentioned 15th st tavern...was awesome but now gone. Broadway bars always a good hangout. Hi-dive, Sputnik, Barry's, 3 King's tavern (my favorite, great pinball machines). The Denver art museum rocks, and the botanical gardens is amazing. And you definitely have to see about going to the VC warehouse... every time I'm there I always buy tons of shit. Don't want to overwhelm, so I'll stop there. If you have any question feel free to ask. thanks! we go to the taste of chicago most every year so we're familiar with the crowds and such - will probably just stop by for a little while and check it out will probably check out some of those bars and hopefully the VC warehouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbrew22 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Go to my parents restaurant! NoNo's Cafe, on c-470 and countyline i miss colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeffscene Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Don't go. Fuck the Broncos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Go to my parents restaurant!NoNo's Cafe, on c-470 and countyline i miss colorado Might have to check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest afsdan Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Go to my parents restaurant!NoNo's Cafe, on c-470 and countyline i miss colorado Might have to check it out this is pretty far from downtown. check out the record stores like these folks mentioned. I like going out to Golden and swim in Clear Creek. It's cold, but awesome on a hot day. You could swim in the Platte in town, but it's essentially the city's sewer. Wanna meet for a drink at a bar on Broadway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Don't go. Fuck the Broncos. How dare you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Don't go. Fuck the Broncos. How dare you. How fucking DARE you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 How dare YOU, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skanknsmile Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm heading up that way on thursday to see My Morning Jacket and the Black Keys. Then we are going to bum around Denver and the surrounding area till Sunday. I would also like some suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 How dare YOU, sir. Just to clarify, my comment was intended to back yours up. I am pro-Bronco, and anti-Bronco hating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeffscene Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You guys and your playoff-worthy records...Pft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 How dare YOU, sir. Just to clarify, my comment was intended to back yours up. I am pro-Bronco, and anti-Bronco hating. Gotcha. I thought you came here, into this thread, to bark at me like some little junkyard dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeffscene Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Just to clarify, my comment was intended to back yours up. I am pro-Bronco, and anti-Bronco hating. Gotcha. I thought you came here, into this thread, to bark at me like some little junkyard dog. Damnit. +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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