- This is Denver, Colorado, known for its high elevation,
beautiful mountains, Denver omelets,
and possibly John Denver.
But there's way more to know about Denver and even more
to do, and we're gonna take you through it all.
This is What to Know Before You Go: Denver edition.
Once you get into Denver International Airport,
you're probably gonna wanna get out.
So take the airport rail to Union Station.
It's just nine dollars each way
and the trains leave every 15 minutes
between six AM and eight PM.
Otherwise it's every 30 minutes.
Super convenient, super easy.
And do not just breeze through Union Station.
This beautiful space is more than just a hub.
It's a 100 year old historic landmark
with some of the city's top restaurants and bars
like Citizen Rail, an urban steakhouse
styled like a modern day rail car
with a gorgeous open kitchen and wood fire grill.
You can go traditional with
a perfectly cooked dry-aged tomahawk ribeye for two
or Colorado lamb chops with lentils and Swiss chard
or mesquite fired mussels swimming in a tangy dijon broth.
Don't sleep on the cocktails, either,
especially the Plunder's Road
made with citrus, mezcal and clarified milk.
Biking is high on the list of ways to get
from point A to point B in Denver.
Hundreds of miles of dedicated bike paths
run through Denver and its edges,
connecting you to areas like Cherry Creek and Red Rocks.
Biking along these paths makes it easy
to pack in a lot of destinations in one day.
In spring 2010 Denver launched
its bike sharing program, Denver B-Cycle.
Starting at just nine dollars a day
more than 800 new shiny red bikes are available for sharing
at almost 90 stations around Denver.
If you have a need for speed
explore the mile high city on a scooter.
Scootours Denver offers Vespa style scooter rentals
and even guided scooter tours.
Never ridden one before? They got you.
If you can ride a bike, are 18 or older,
and have a valid driver's license,
Scootours can easily train you to ride.
If that's not your speed, take a hike.
Make a day trip to Boulder
and hike through beautiful Chautahqoua,
a relatively easy trail with more amazing views
of the Front Range.
This is a popular spot so be advised that it can get crowded
but it gets major points for being pet friendly.
Speaking of animals if you've never seen
over 500 pieces of taxidermy in one place,
it's time to check out Buckhorn exchange.
This Denver institution has been around since 1893,
serving up some of the best meats you can find
and of course, rocky mountain oysters.
If you don't know what they are
it's best to just trust us and try them.
They're deep-fried goodness.
Bull testicle goodness but whatever.
Just order one or two of these crispy balls
with horseradish dipping sauce and dig in.
But if that kills your appetite,
it's worth the trip just to see the decor alone.
Got beers on the brain?
You've got to head to River North
and tour the Great Divide brewing company.
Open in 1994, this brewery has 16 taps
of seasonal and year round brews
and due to the small size the tours are first come,
first serve, open to the public and best of all, free.
More of a film buff?
You'll want to catch a flick at the legendary Mayan theater.
This movie theater opened in 1930
and is one of the country's three remaining theaters
designed in the art deco Mayan revival style.
If you prefer outdoor activities, you'll find that Denver
has some pretty sweet city run golf courses.
It's just 10 dollars for the green fee at Harvard Gulch.
A par three in the Platt Park neighborhood.
Still have mountain lust?
Take the Amtrack Winterpark Express and hit the slopes.
Dubbed the ski train, this weekend only train
runs from Union Station to Winterpark
and has been in operation since 1912.
If you book in advance you can get the early bird price
of 29 dollars each way and avoid
all the traffic with this easy two hour ride.
Speaking of beating traffic one of the easiest ways
to get around the mile high city is pedicab.
These tricycle cabs cart passengers all around town
and the Mile High Pedi Cabs
is the oldest company, started in 1988.
Most drivers pedal hard for tips
but typically it's two dollars per city block.
With this roadmap, you'll have no problem
finding your way around this amazing city.
Now go out there and put it to good use!
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