Colorado

A full pastry case at Petunia Bakeshop can look very different by the time latecomers walk through the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

Not every Colorado adventure requires hiking boots and a trail map. Across the state, indoor attractions offer everything…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

The whistle blows, the wheels start turning, and suddenly the journey matters more than the destination. Colorado’s scenic…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Bring your project ideas—and remember to stop at the ATM—before heading into Fabric Nook in Granby. This small-town…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Mountain air, quirky storefronts, and the shimmering water of Barker Reservoir give Nederland a personality that feels distinctly…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

An alarm clock feels slightly less offensive when pancakes, green chile, and hot coffee are waiting at the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

Towering canyon walls make the approach to The Broadmoor Seven Falls feel dramatic long before the water comes…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

Dinner gets suspicious fast at Adams Mystery Playhouse, where the person at the next table might suddenly become…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 2

Some restaurants become directions: turn at the old Mexican place everyone in town knows. Colorado has several spots…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 2

Bridges arch over calm water while restaurant patios spill toward winding paths in the heart of downtown Pueblo.…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 2

Powdered sugar on your shirt is practically part of breakfast at Lucile’s Creole Cafe in Boulder. Set inside…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 1

Flaky crust cracking beneath a fork is a pretty convincing reason to change your road trip route. Across…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 1

A steep walk above Glenwood Springs leads to a place wrapped in more than a century of Old…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 1

A towering stack dripping with syrup has a way of making everything else on the breakfast menu seem…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

Steam rising from a freshly unwrapped tamale is enough to explain why Tamales By La Casita has become…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

A sunny patio, cool mountain air, and a table overlooking green peaks can make brunch stretch well past…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Dramatic landscapes don’t always require a long drive into Colorado’s highest mountains. Just outside Littleton, Roxborough State Park…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Bison roaming across open prairie hardly seem like they belong on land once associated with chemical weapons production.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

A table beside the water hits differently when there are only a few weeks of summer left to…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Movie night comes with a Rocky Mountain backdrop at Comanche Drive-In Theatre near Buena Vista. Sitting at roughly…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Mountain roads feel a little more worthwhile when a legendary fried chicken dinner waits at the other end.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Victorian storefronts framed by soaring Rocky Mountain peaks make Georgetown feel remarkably close to another era. Once a…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Hiking trails and mountain roads have a way of turning an ordinary appetite into a serious craving. Fortunately,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Five hours a week does not leave much room for spontaneous lunch plans, but Romero’s Cafe & Catering…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Time moves differently in Colorado’s forgotten corners. Scattered among mountain valleys, lonely plains, and former mining country are…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Waiting hours for pizza sounds unreasonable until a restaurant becomes part of the adventure. Olde Schoolhouse Cafe near…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Warm pita hitting the table beside creamy hummus, crisp falafel, and sizzling grilled meats can make any Colorado…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Down a staircase beneath the streets of Colorado Springs, an ordinary dinner begins to feel wonderfully strange. The…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

A perfectly cooked steak tastes even better when mountains, rivers, or wide-open Colorado scenery fill the view beyond…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25