Author Topic: travel thread (Read 1356583 times)

IPA4Me · « **Reply #8550 on:** August 22, 2016, 08:58:47 AM »

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October. Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

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So much to do in the state. I'm a Breckenridge fan myself. Summit County is loaded with activities.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #8551 on:** August 22, 2016, 09:19:14 AM »

Too many people in Summit/Eagle county but it's great if you don't mind people. Colorado is a big state with lots to do so depends on your personal tastes. If you do go don't do the RMNP/Trail Ridge Road/take pics of elk thing that everybody does. Do something different. PM mocat for advice on different crap to do.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #8552 on:** August 22, 2016, 09:27:54 AM »

You can do just about anything you want in Colorado. Denver has some incredible restaurants. There are ski areas for about any price range/skill level. If you let me know some interests and the time of year you plan on going, I can try to point you in the right direction.

Tobias · « **Reply #8553 on:** August 22, 2016, 09:28:23 AM »

great area to find some Geodude pokemon

michigancat · « **Reply #8554 on:** August 22, 2016, 09:38:42 AM »

But definitely get some weed

KST8FAN · « **Reply #8555 on:** August 22, 2016, 11:00:47 AM »

Wife wants to see the best of the mountains. Probably some lite hiking. Train at Royal Gorge? Anyone recommend a cabin?

Tom

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420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #8556 on:** August 22, 2016, 11:01:33 AM »

Pack a knife. Mountain lions, bruh.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #8557 on:** August 22, 2016, 12:28:02 PM »

Tom get on VRBO to find a cabin.

meow meow · « **Reply #8558 on:** August 22, 2016, 12:31:40 PM »

you can do some light hiking around Ested Park/RMNP, I think your wife would probably love Estes Park has a lot of shops/restaurants, couple breweries, Mansion from The Shining/Dumb and Dumber. Lots of stuff to do, good drives if you don't want to hike too much.

8manpick · « **Reply #8559 on:** August 22, 2016, 12:34:06 PM »

Jenny Lake, Wyoming

pissclams · « **Reply #8560 on:** August 22, 2016, 12:40:31 PM »

crested butte is where it's at

chum1 · « **Reply #8561 on:** August 22, 2016, 12:46:35 PM »

Does Colorado Springs area have more touristy stuff to do than Denver area? That would be my guess.

Mikeyis4dcats · « **Reply #8562 on:** August 22, 2016, 01:08:16 PM »

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 12:46:35 PM

Does Colorado Springs area have more touristy stuff to do than Denver area? That would be my guess.

Garden of the Gods, AFA, some breweries. But I wouldn't say more than Denver. Denver is kind of a nice basepoint for hopping up to Ft. Collins, down to CS, into the front range.

kitten_mittons · « **Reply #8563 on:** August 22, 2016, 01:58:01 PM »

You could drive to Loveland and stop by where k_m used to own up on dorks in tetherball at Mary Blair Elementary.

Trim · « **Reply #8564 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:12:17 PM »

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October. Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

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Find out what has her wanting to see Colorado and plan your itinerary around those things.

chum1 · « **Reply #8565 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:32:19 PM »

Top 15 listings from tripadvisor below. I'd say that 8-10 of Denver's seem like experiences very comparable to those you could have in many large cities. I'd say that for only 1-3 of Colorado Springs'.

Colorado Springs:
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
United States Air Force Academy
National Museum of World War II Aviation
Red Rock Canyon
North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
Focus on the Family Welcome Center
Helen Hunt Falls
Olympic Training Center
Glen Eyrie Castle
Old Colorado City Historic District
Seven Falls
Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Denver:
Denver Botanic Gardens
Mount Evans
Coors Field
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Art Museum
Mount Evans Scenic Byway
Denver Zoo
Union Station
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
Denver Public Library
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Colorado State Capitol
Washington Park
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #8566 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:33:34 PM »

Ummm, you forgot casa bonita and barts cave.

chum1 · « **Reply #8567 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:40:41 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 22, 2016, 03:33:34 PM

Ummm, you forgot casa bonita and barts cave.

Cave of the Winds wasn't there for Colorado Springs either. So, those basically just cancel out.

KCFDcat · « **Reply #8568 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:44:41 PM »

Quote from: pissclams on August 22, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

crested butte is where it's at

Woah. We agree on something!

chum1 · « **Reply #8569 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:57:18 PM »

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When it comes to parks in the U.S., Garden of the Gods is tops.

That’s the word from the online travel site TripAdvisor, which recently ranked the park No. 1 in the country, ahead of New York’s Central Park (No. 2) and Chicago’s Millennium Park (No. 3).

The ranking is based on feedback from TripAdvisor users, who have posted more than 3,000 reviews of the park to date, for a 5/5 average rating. TripAdvisor is among numerous online sites that steer tourists toward restaurants, hotels and other services and attractions while allowing visitors and locals to sound off on their experiences.

Rounding out the top five in TripAdvisor’s annual list are New York’s Highline Park (No. 4) and the Boston Public Gardens (No. 5). Garden of the Gods ranked No. 2 on the world list behind Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/06/24/colorado-park-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s-nearly-tops-in-the-world-travel-site-says/

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #8570 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:01:07 PM »

Getting pretty excited for Portland. This is just 20 miles east of it.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #8571 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:04:28 PM »

Very nice last few pics fellas.

CNS · « **Reply #8572 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:08:48 PM »

Wacks, def do whatever those three are associated with, then identify them and give a full report. That is something CNSWife and are will be doing soon.

Gooch · « **Reply #8573 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:10:12 PM »

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:18 PM

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When it comes to parks in the U.S., Garden of the Gods is tops.

That’s the word from the online travel site TripAdvisor, which recently ranked the park No. 1 in the country, ahead of New York’s Central Park (No. 2) and Chicago’s Millennium Park (No. 3).

The ranking is based on feedback from TripAdvisor users, who have posted more than 3,000 reviews of the park to date, for a 5/5 average rating. TripAdvisor is among numerous online sites that steer tourists toward restaurants, hotels and other services and attractions while allowing visitors and locals to sound off on their experiences.

Rounding out the top five in TripAdvisor’s annual list are New York’s Highline Park (No. 4) and the Boston Public Gardens (No. 5). Garden of the Gods ranked No. 2 on the world list behind Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/06/24/colorado-park-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s-nearly-tops-in-the-world-travel-site-says/

Millennium park #3?

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #8574 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:14:05 PM »

Quote from: CNS on August 22, 2016, 04:08:48 PM

Wacks, def do whatever those three are associated with, then identify them and give a full report. That is something CNSWife and are will be doing soon.

Will do. Gonna bike and hike the trails. Oregon has always been on the ole bucket list.