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Janine · 01-09-2011, 10:55 AM

I am so happy!

I hear it is really nice there with the mountains and all. Does anyone have some good ideas on what to do or see while I am there? I am flying into Denver today and will be spending a week in Colorado Springs. Can't wait to play in the snow!!!! ........TIFFY

BreastLuvr · 01-09-2011, 11:55 AM

By all means, visit the Garden of the Gods. Once you have had time to acclimate to the altitude, take the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad. Needless to say, dress very warmly. This time of the year, it does not go all the way to the summit (see http://www.cograilway.com/ratestimes.htm#rates0 ) but you will still get a fantastic view from 12,000 ft. If you have time for one evening in Denver and want to try something both distinctly Western and truly exotic for dinner, try the Buckhorn Exchange.

Janine · 01-09-2011, 01:32 PM

Thank you so much for the guidance. It is greatly appreciated.

BreastLuvr · 01-09-2011, 02:04 PM

If you ever want to see Colorado at its very best, and actually have the opportunity to do so, head for the high country during the last week of September and first week of October. The Rockies, in the fall, are quite simply unrivaled in terms of their beauty. More specifically, the San Juan Range, near Telluride, Ouray, and Ridgway, are high, wild and rugged. The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, are another must-see attraction and, arguably, the single most frequently photographed vista in all of Colorado.

Abe Normal · 01-09-2011, 03:20 PM

I have a cabin in Grand Lake right next to the Rocky Mountain National Park that I usually spend a month at every winter about this time. Had I known you were going we might have been able to work out an arrangement. I don't really trust the house sitter I have there.

But, living in the wild with a fireplace to keep you warm at night is one of the few things I enjoy anymore ( other than the company of a woman )

Looks like I won't get up there till spring this year and I'll miss being snowed in for days at a time.

They usually block off the roads into the park in winter, but Grand Lake is a perfect little small town to get lost in.

geecue · 01-09-2011, 04:05 PM

Have fun, in CS come visit Denver while your at it. Much more then just the mountains in Colorado. Hope you have a good time sweetheart.

DallasRain · 01-10-2011, 07:49 PM

I enjoyed a few mdays there...vacationing...

Beautiful.....have fun!!

Janine · 01-17-2011, 09:42 PM

I am back every one and thank you for all the great guidance I received. I sure am glad to be back tho. I missed home so much.....TIFFY

BreastLuvr · 01-17-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by misstiffy

I am back every one and thank you for all the great guidance I received. I sure am glad to be back tho. I missed home so much.....TIFFY

So, what areas did you get to visit?

Janine · 01-18-2011, 01:59 AM

I went to The Garden Of the Gods and saw downtown Denver. Thats about it except for the bar I went to almost every night. Oh I also went to see The Green Hornet and Tru Grit. Great movies!