Anonymous
05/18/2025 11:40
Subject: Denver area with family
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We are visiting friends in Englewood, which I understand is near Denver, for a three day weekend. We know we want to get some hiking in and maybe a brewery but haven’t looked too closely yet. I know it is a bit out of the way but we do want to visit RMNP for at least a day. Any thoughts on where to stay? We were initially thinking Denver to be nearish to our friends but also in the city.
Traveling with a six year old, so if you have any experiences with kid-friendly hikes in the area, please let me know!
(Clearly we are in the early stages of planning, just hoping to hear what others have liked before really jumping in.)
If I were staying in downtown Denver with a six year old I would choose the Crawford hotel in the train station as there is lots to walk to and see. Cherry Creek would be another neighborhood a little closer to Englewood- maybe look at The Clio (the Washington Park playground not too far away is great). For easy hikes check out Chataqua in Boulder, the trail by the river in Golden (and stop for lunch at the The Golden Mill food hall), Three Sisters or Lair of the Bear. Denver Beer Co on Logan is a kid friendly restaurant near Englewood. Acreage in Lafayette is a fun Cidery to visit with kids. I haven’t been to Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton but also seems kid friendly. I personally wouldn’t squeeze in a visit to RMNP on a three day trip. Maybe the Broadmoor/Garden of the Gods/ or Cheyenne Zoo in Colorado Springs could be a good excursion.
Cheyenne Mountain zoo is an excellent suggestion as is garden of the gods. Very easy with a six-year-old I would also recommend Manitou Springs. There is a fun old-fashioned arcade there very easy from garden of the gods. There is also an amusement park called the north Pole in Colorado Springs. Look it up.
Anonymous
05/18/2025 11:16
Subject: Denver area with family
Anonymous wrote:We are visiting friends in Englewood, which I understand is near Denver, for a three day weekend. We know we want to get some hiking in and maybe a brewery but haven’t looked too closely yet. I know it is a bit out of the way but we do want to visit RMNP for at least a day. Any thoughts on where to stay? We were initially thinking Denver to be nearish to our friends but also in the city.
Traveling with a six year old, so if you have any experiences with kid-friendly hikes in the area, please let me know!
(Clearly we are in the early stages of planning, just hoping to hear what others have liked before really jumping in.)
If I were staying in downtown Denver with a six year old I would choose the Crawford hotel in the train station as there is lots to walk to and see. Cherry Creek would be another neighborhood a little closer to Englewood- maybe look at The Clio (the Washington Park playground not too far away is great). For easy hikes check out Chataqua in Boulder, the trail by the river in Golden (and stop for lunch at the The Golden Mill food hall), Three Sisters or Lair of the Bear. Denver Beer Co on Logan is a kid friendly restaurant near Englewood. Acreage in Lafayette is a fun Cidery to visit with kids. I haven’t been to Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton but also seems kid friendly. I personally wouldn’t squeeze in a visit to RMNP on a three day trip. Maybe the Broadmoor/Garden of the Gods/ or Cheyenne Zoo in Colorado Springs could be a good excursion.
Anonymous
05/18/2025 10:36
Subject: Denver area with family
You could stay in Golden, it is a lot closer to Englewood than Boulder and there is a lot of nice hiking there and tubing during the summer. It is also close to Red Rocks Amphitheater which is worth seeing even if you aren't attending an event there.
Anonymous
05/18/2025 09:16
Subject: Denver area with family
+1 to the altitude. I grew up in Colorado and visit every year and was surprised to get a little altitude sick last year when I went to Estes park. I’d maybe do Boulder for a hike. Closer to Englewood too
Anonymous
05/17/2025 22:08
Subject: Denver area with family
I realize this is inside but you may want to check out Meow Wolf - it is pretty cool!
Anonymous
05/17/2025 17:04
Subject: Denver area with family
Just a couple things: if you are just there for a weekend, think about the altitude when planning hikes. RMNP is significantly higher than Denver, which could lead to a cranky hike. There are beautiful hikes that are closer and at Denver elevation in Chattaqua park in Boulder that don't require a NP entry permit (RMNP does in the summer). RMNP is amazing and gorgeous, but it can be rough depending on how ready you are and how long you're going to be there. For breweries in Denver, there are a bunch of spot in the River North neighborhood that are all walking distance form each other (you can Google Improper City and they are around there.)
Anonymous
05/17/2025 15:43
Subject: Denver area with family
There is no need to stay in Denver itself if you want to hike and drink beer.
Anonymous
05/17/2025 11:10
Subject: Denver area with family
We are visiting friends in Englewood, which I understand is near Denver, for a three day weekend. We know we want to get some hiking in and maybe a brewery but haven’t looked too closely yet. I know it is a bit out of the way but we do want to visit RMNP for at least a day. Any thoughts on where to stay? We were initially thinking Denver to be nearish to our friends but also in the city.
Traveling with a six year old, so if you have any experiences with kid-friendly hikes in the area, please let me know!
(Clearly we are in the early stages of planning, just hoping to hear what others have liked before really jumping in.)
Traveling with a six year old, so if you have any experiences with kid-friendly hikes in the area, please let me know!
(Clearly we are in the early stages of planning, just hoping to hear what others have liked before really jumping in.)