colorado
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Top Hikes of 2026 So Far
As a new resident of the Denver area, it’s definitely been an adjustment to the hiking life. It seems as though everyone is consistently doing multiple hikes a week, and I’ve barely been able to find time for one per month. Regardless, here are my favorites of the year so far. All of these options…
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Summer Weekend Activities In & Around Denver
One of the many things that I love about my new life in Denver is that there is never a shortage of things to do. And now that summer is here, there’s even more exciting stuff going on around the city. So, here are some of my favorite activities that I’ve discovered so far this…
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Best Coffee Shops in Wheat Ridge, CO
Finally, since it’s been so long since my last coffee shop post, a new one has arrived. Wheat Ridge is one of the first cities separate from Denver as you travel northwest from the city center, and it almost feels like it could just be an extension of Arvada or the surrounding outskirts of Denver.…
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A Patio Lover’s Guide to Patio Season in Denver – Lohi
One of my favorite parts of summer is being able to visit a nice restaurant and spend some time on the patio, enjoying the beautiful weather with friends. Plus, now that I’m living in Colorado, I can do so with much better views than I had in the Midwest. So, here are some of the…
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Coffee Shops in Denver – Highlands Vol. 2
And we’re back with another installment in the Denver coffee shops series! I think after this post I’ll pretty much have visited every coffee shop in the Highlands neighborhood, so let me know in the comments which Denver neighborhood I should cover next. You can check out the first installment in this series here. Cherry…
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Top Happy Hour Spots in Denver’s Highlands Neighborhood
Denver is growing at an alarming rate – and the prices are reflecting that. So, if you’re in the Highlands part of town and looking for some relatively more affordable restaurant/bar options for happy hour, I’ve compiled a list of places to go. Bartaco If you’re looking for delicious juice-based cocktails and tacos, then Bartaco…
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Best Date Night Spots in LoHi, Denver
If you’re looking for a nice restaurant for a romantic date night, LoHi is one of the best neighborhoods in Denver to go. It somehow has the quiet (and almost small town) neighborhood feel despite being just blocks from downtown Denver, making it the perfect place to bring a date. As always, if you click…
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Top Bars for a Chill Night Out in Denver – LoHi
If you’re looking for a nice and chill night out in the Denver area, I suggest you head straight to LoHi. It’s quieter than Larimer Street, and the bars are typically quieter so you can actually talk and hang out. While these bars are a little more spread out than downtown bars, I’d say they…
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Colorado Small Town Spotlight: Georgetown
We passed through Georgetown, Colorado a couple weeks ago on our way back from Copper Mountain, and I’m so glad we stopped. It’s a tiny mountain town right off of I-70, with 150-year-old buildings and an adorable main street filled with small shops and boutiques. If you’re on your way to or from the ski…
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What to Expect When Moving to Colorado in 2026
After living in the Midwest my whole life, moving to Colorado has been quite the adjustment. I’ve realized that a lot of people are deciding to make the move to Colorado lately, so I figured I’d write down some of my observations from the last month of living here. These are just my observations from…
