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Where to go in Denver and Boulder, Colorado. Two suggestions. Intelligent Travel needs more
Over at Intelligent Travel, editor, Janelle Nanos is heading to Colorado this weekend, specifically to Denver (for Friday evening) and Boulder (for the rest of the weekend). She's looking for suggestions for what she might do and where she might eat. Hiking is one of the things Janelle is interested in doing.As a person who as been both to Denver and Boulder, I have my ideas, although I haven't done any hiking at either place. I have one suggestion for Boulder for a thing to do, and one idea for a place to eat. I have more, but for now, I'm highlighting two. ,.,Both are worthy of a post on their own, and I've gushed about them to friends and relatives.
A friend told me about Banjo Billy 's Bus Tour when she heard I was heading to Boulder. This tour was about the best one I've ever taken and I am so fond of tours.
The bus is a restructured school bus that looks a bit like a shack. The seats are horse saddles or living room couches and recliners. The tour takes in the lore of Boulder, like who was murdered in which building, and where the ghosts hang out--that sort of thing. As well as teaching much about Boulder lore and history, it's a hoot--very funny. My daughter and son loved it too.
For a place to eat, Boulder Dushanbe Tea House is exquisite. My daughter and I ate out on the patio. I can't remember exactly what we ate, but the the food and atmosphere were fabulous. We had the loveliest drinks. Both of them involved hibiscus. Mine was the version with alcohol.
Those are my two ideas. If you have others let us know, but most importantly, let Janelle know by going to Intelligent Travel and posting a comment on her post. Thanks!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jason Bechtel Aug 7th 2008 1:33PM
We had breakfast at The Kitchen on Pearl Street back in May. It was pricey but excellent. Our group of four guys in grubby hiking kit were a little out of place in the much-nicer-than-the-simple-name-suggests place, but a good time was had by all.
Marilyn Terrell Aug 8th 2008 11:50AM
Banjo Billy's looks awesome. I can't believe that bus is capable of locomotion.
Robert Miller Aug 8th 2008 11:45AM
I recommend Rocky Mountain National Park. If you have kids or pets check out child carrier backpacks and/or dog backpacks.
JS Aug 8th 2008 9:50AM
Check out the PlanetEye Local Expert page for the Denver area:
http://www.planeteye.com/LocalGuide/0-0/Denver+United_States+6248.aspx
Jamie Rhein Aug 8th 2008 11:53AM
Marilyn,
His original idea was a log cabin type thing, but the logs were too heavy so the bus was too tippy. That's why it's a "shack."
Willy Aug 9th 2008 12:25AM
Take a drive/hike up Left Hand Canyon; everyone knows where it is -- good stuff.