TRAVEL GUIDE: DENVER, COLORADO


 

Denver has been on my list for quite some time and when I randomly saw there was an airline sale, we booked a trip. Spontaneity at its finest! Colorado is seriously one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. We were in Denver for most of the time, but we did rent a car to explore Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park, which I spoke more about below. Could not recommend it enough! Below I also included many recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink, and play! Comment here or DM me on Instagram if you have any other recs!


The Ultimate Travel Guide: Denver, Colorado

WHERE TO STAY



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WHERE TO EAT

Brunch/Breakfast

The Bindery - American, wine bar

Avanti - Foodcourt

ViewHouse Ballpark - American

Denver Biscuit Co

Acova - American, a ton of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options

Happy Camper - American

Dinner

Hop Alley - The spot for Chinese cuisine & craft cocktails

Senor Bear - Latin inspired restaurant & bar

Uchi - Japanese, sushi bar

Ash’kara - Middle Eastern

The Bindery - American, wine bar

El Five - Tapas

Dio Mio - Italian

Avanti - Foodcourt

Acova - American, a ton of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options

Federales - Tacos

My Neighbor Felix - Mexican

Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan Friendly

Acova - American, a ton of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options

WHERE TO DRINK/HAPPY HOUR

The Bindery

El Five

Avanti

Recess

ViewHouse Ballpark

Mile Hile Distillery

Happy Camper

Federales

My Neighbor Felix

Death & Co.

Sunday Vinyl

Forget Me Not

The Thin Man

Bar Nun

Ghost Donkey

Roosevelt

The Front Porch

Mercury Cafe

Lustre Pearl

54 Thirty Rooftop

NIGHT OUT

ViewHouse Ballpark

Recess

Happy Camper

Federales

The Thin Man

Bar Nun

Ghost Donkey

Roosevelt

The Front Porch

Mercury Cafe

Lustre Pearl

54 Thirty

THINGS TO DO

Rocky Mountain National Park - One of the most stunning places in the country to hike! The park features 355 miles of hiking trails. You can even stay overnight in one of the park’s wilderness campsites. We ended up spending the last full day exploring and I highly, highly recommend it!

Attend a concert or visit Red Rocks Amphitheater - This place is INSANE in the best possible way. I’m sure you’ve all seen the photos and yes, it’s even more breathtaking in person. There weren’t any concerts that caught our eye the weekend we went, so we just went to visit and see all the magic. Highly recommend checking out the concert schedule prior, but it’s definitely worth a visit, concert or not!

RiNo Art Distract - Every time I asked someone for Denver Recommendations, they always mentioned the murals in RiNo. A ton of colorful walls and photo backdrops all over Larimer Street. I’m talking 80+ official walls painted. Definitely a must-see!

TIPS & TRICKS

Take the train to Union Station from the airport - with prices increasing on Uber & Lyft, we ended up just taking the train from the airport to Union Station since our hotel was less than a 10 min walk. The train ride is around $10 and Uber & Lyft rides were over $100 at the time we checked. Very easy process!


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COFFEE MARTINI in Denver, Colorado
 

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TRAVEL GUIDE: PALM SPRINGS


 

Palm Springs has always been a fave destination for me. It’s a super quick drive from SoCal and really has everything you would want for a weekend in the sun. I’ve gone there for bachelorette parties and for random getaways. It’s really the perfect place for a quick getaway. If you’re looking to just have a weekend in the sun at a really cute house, I’d also check out the surrounding areas for more house options.

I’ve stayed in La Quinta before and it was one of my favorite Airbnbs. I’ve visited in the summer and winter and both have a different vibe. The summer is HOT! Dry heat, but still. I’ve gone in the winter before and it was warm during the day & chill in the evening. I’ll keep going back during the summer & winter! Here are some recommendations on where to stay, eat & play. Comment here or DM me on Instagram if you have any other recs!


TRAVEL GUIDE: PALM SPRINGS

WHERE TO STAY

I usually stay at Airbnbs but to try a few hotels and will continue to update this travel guide with more hotel/house rental spots. Keep scrolling for some Airbnb tours from the spots I’ve stayed in. You can also check out the tours on Instagram and Youtube.

Villa Bella: Loved this house we stayed at in La Quinta. Full disclosure, when we booked this house it was around $300 a night. It increased a lot since then. It does fit 10 and it was designed HGTV’s Vintage Flip so there’s that.

Hidalgo House: We stayed here most recently. It’s located in Palm Springs and close to many things. The space and decor are also really cute.

The Bachelorette Party House: this house was huge and slept 14! Finding a house for a large bachelorette party wasn’t easy but this was a great spot. Lots of room for activities. Also, HERE’S a post on my top tips for throwing a bachelorette party.

Use THIS link to get $55 off an Airbnb!



 
 

WHERE TO EAT

Rooster and the Pig: Vietnamese spot! Comes highly recommended! It’s a must!

Eight4nine: SUPER cute dinner spot!

Birba: Pasta and pizza, what more could you want?

The Tropicale: Comfort food for a modern world!

Workshop Kitchen + Bar: A new take on American farm to table. On the pricier side but worth it!

Wilma & Frieda’s: Comfort food with a twist

Tac/Quila: Modern Mexican

Azucar: It’s such a vibe! Indoor, outdoor, rooftop restaurant with all the options. FYI it’s 21+

Sandfish: Sushi!

Lulu California Bistro: Perfect for brunch!

Truss + Twine: Perfect for cocktails & small plates. It’s a bar vibe for sure!

Bootlegger Tiki:  Who doesn’t love a tiki bar?!


 
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