Want to get spooked? These Denver haunted hotels boast spooky histories and if you’re lucky, ghostly apparitions, faucets turning off and on, flickering lights, and eerie sounds for your stay. Visit Denver shares Denver’s best-haunted hotels.  THE STANLEY HOTEL Well known as the inspiration for Stephen King’s classic horror novel “The Shining,” this Estes Park hotel is regularly […]

Where can you take your kids for a fun fall outing with corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches, petting zoos and more? If you want to stay close to Denver or venture out a bit farther, we have the ultimate guide to Denver’s best pumpkin patches but don’t delay. Some Colorado farms require reservations.  Also, while […]

The mountains loomed large above our moonlit path in Vail, their imposing limestone monoliths framing the sky as a few stars further crowded the view. Life was calmer here following our frenzied week of welcoming our Swiss exchange student Maelle into our family for the academic year. After a few days of jet-lag recovery, she […]

After a smoky and hot summer, who else is thrilled for the prospect of a snowy bluebird winter?! Vail Resorts today announced the opening dates of its 34 North American resorts, offering guests one of the longest ski seasons in the country with a focus on safety and the guest experience. The action kicks off […]

Breckenridge. Land of Colorado’s 14,000-foot rooftop, world-class skiing and its authentic Victorian storefronts that dot Main Street, a nod to its gold mining camp days. This bustling Colorado mountain town has long been a family favorite and we have stayed in a variety of properties that included a beautiful mountain home, B&Bs and condos. However, […]

As we strolled down the Frisco Pedestrian Promenade, I paused to take it all in: Exuberant flowers in a riot of colors spilled out of planters, globe lights twinkled against the alpenglow evening as live music crooned down the street against a backdrop of enthusiastic chatter from the al-fresco diners. Once an afterthought to its […]

The bad news? School starts soon for some Denver students. The good news? Denver’s glorious weather continues well into fall so we’re sharing some of Visit Denver’s top event picks for August and September. Most are great for kids, others are for parent’s night out. Either way, it’s late-summer fun in the Denver sun! Need […]

Keep summer going all year long!!   Sure, Denver’s glorious summer may be winding down but NOW is the time to secure your GetOutPass so you can enjoy Denver’s best attractions like Elitch Gardens, Fat Cats, and Bandimere Speedway all year long for 45% off (scroll down for details). WHAT IS GETOUTPASS? The GetOutPass is […]

Fort Collins is home to fabulous recreational opportunities, diverse cultural attractions and family fun. From raptors to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, to bison, to a National Heritage Area, don’t miss our guide to family fun in Fort Collins.  Learn about how the landfill works at the Garbage Garage Calling all kiddos who are […]

There’s a new addition at the top of Pikes Peak and it isn’t another mountain goat! The new 38,000-square-foot Pikes Peak Summit Complex opened to the public on June 24, 2021 after three years of construction. It is an extraordinary place to visit -almost the only place in the world where people of all ages […]