Somah & Mike's Guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
These are some of our favorite state parks, local hikes or bike rides
Fantastic hikes, paddle boarding, biking in addition to scenic driving
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Bear Creek Lake Park
Fantastic hikes, paddle boarding, biking in addition to scenic driving
Its the peak that sits directly behind Red Rocks Amphitheater, and offers spectacular views of Denver. It's approx 2-3 hour hike, depending on hiker. Moderate to advanced. Can be shortened.\
BRING WATER!
Mount Morrison
Its the peak that sits directly behind Red Rocks Amphitheater, and offers spectacular views of Denver. It's approx 2-3 hour hike, depending on hiker. Moderate to advanced. Can be shortened.\
BRING WATER!
Mike has completed almost all of the Colorado 14ers!
This is a local favorite for him. A very direct 3000 foot gain in elevation. Please be sure you are hydrated before attempting this as a flatlander! :)
Mount Falcon East Parking Lot
Mike has completed almost all of the Colorado 14ers!
This is a local favorite for him. A very direct 3000 foot gain in elevation. Please be sure you are hydrated before attempting this as a flatlander! :)
Fraser Tubing Hill
455 County Road 72Winter park and Mary Jane are Somah’s favorite ‘close to the Front Range’ hotspot.
Skiing is awesome, the tubing is wonderful and if you keep going west you can connect with Hot Springs as well as snowmobile action in Grand Lake.. And you get to avoid the Eisenhower tunnel traffic!
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Fraser Tubing Hill
455 County Road 72Winter park and Mary Jane are Somah’s favorite ‘close to the Front Range’ hotspot.
Skiing is awesome, the tubing is wonderful and if you keep going west you can connect with Hot Springs as well as snowmobile action in Grand Lake.. And you get to avoid the Eisenhower tunnel traffic!
Food scene
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
3601 S Wadsworth BlvdWonderful food and cheerful staff.
Great food with a fascinating history, be sure to check it out. It’s where our Presidents dine when they are in town! They offer plant based dishes as well as incredible local meat dishes.
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The Fort
19192 Colorado 8Great food with a fascinating history, be sure to check it out. It’s where our Presidents dine when they are in town! They offer plant based dishes as well as incredible local meat dishes.
Fun breakfast place in a great Shopping district. While you're there in the Belmar area, select the perfect spot for Happy Hour.
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The French Press
7323 West Alaska DriveFun breakfast place in a great Shopping district. While you're there in the Belmar area, select the perfect spot for Happy Hour.
Absolutely “delectably authentic, original New York family straight from Italy”, cooking, ambience and vibe!
We’re not sure if we enjoy bringing our kids here more & the fun we all have.. or coming for a romantic date night!
Be sure to tell them Mike & Somah sent you from the LaunchPad
Angelina's Fine Italian Dining
8100 West Crestline AvenueAbsolutely “delectably authentic, original New York family straight from Italy”, cooking, ambience and vibe!
We’re not sure if we enjoy bringing our kids here more & the fun we all have.. or coming for a romantic date night!
Be sure to tell them Mike & Somah sent you from the LaunchPad
Yummy's Donut House
7625 West Hampden AvenueWith a name like Yummy‘s… You know it’s gonna be good!
Denny's
3580 S Wadsworth BlvdNot necessarily our favorite, but always open and reliable...
This falls under the categories
of food, something fun to do and a local favorite! Families, groups or date night…
Lots of microbrews and endless options of pizza. And it’s right down the street from the LaunchPad!
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
3550 South Wadsworth BoulevardThis falls under the categories
of food, something fun to do and a local favorite! Families, groups or date night…
Lots of microbrews and endless options of pizza. And it’s right down the street from the LaunchPad!
Always a reliable place for good food and local people watching. Brunch with Bloody Marys or Mimosas?! Yes!!
A beautiful drive into an adorable mountain town. Stay for a few hours.. Are you here for a Red Rocks concert? Morrison is where you’ll be headed.
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The Cow An Eatery
316 Bear Creek AvenueAlways a reliable place for good food and local people watching. Brunch with Bloody Marys or Mimosas?! Yes!!
A beautiful drive into an adorable mountain town. Stay for a few hours.. Are you here for a Red Rocks concert? Morrison is where you’ll be headed.
An absolute favorite in the Denver area. Fun, chic menu with local farmers and local meats.
If you are a foodie? This is your place!
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Root Down
1600 West 33rd AvenueAn absolute favorite in the Denver area. Fun, chic menu with local farmers and local meats.
If you are a foodie? This is your place!
If you enjoy vegetarian food this is an absolute must! Fun vibe and always busy. Downtown near the capital.
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City O' City
206 East 13th AvenueIf you enjoy vegetarian food this is an absolute must! Fun vibe and always busy. Downtown near the capital.
Colorado Dispensary Rec/Med
A chain dispensary that serves both medical and recreational customers.
(no smoking in the townhouse! They have fine edibles and tinctures)
If you don’t know what you are shopping for, the staff is friendly and extremely helpful.
Native Roots Dispensary Littleton
7870 W Quincy AveIf you don’t know what you are shopping for, the staff is friendly and extremely helpful.
Music venue
A worldly recognized amphitheater, a favorite among performing musicians. The Beatles played here August 1964
A great place to run stairs in the morning or catch a 'live' yoga class. Summer's they have big screen movie night..
Go to their site online and see what's happening.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
18300 W Alameda PkwyA great place to run stairs in the morning or catch a 'live' yoga class. Summer's they have big screen movie night..
Go to their site online and see what's happening.
Local art
If you’re here for a first Friday Art Walk, this is a must! The street becomes alive with all types of people. There are food vendors, musical expressions and tons of art.
Families, friends.. lovers, yes! Have fun!
Not here for first Friday? Go check it out anyway the Art district is spectacular!
Art District on Santa Fe
525 Santa Fe DrGo early!
Grocery Store +
Natural, organic local grocers, main stream grocery stores, wholesale superstores
Local organic farms/meats at fantastic prices. Wonderful herbs for altitude, skin care and more. Somah’s preference for all of her grocery shopping! Colorado family chain owned originally.
Natural Grocers
3333 South Wadsworth BoulevardLocal organic farms/meats at fantastic prices. Wonderful herbs for altitude, skin care and more. Somah’s preference for all of her grocery shopping! Colorado family chain owned originally.
Costco Wholesale
5195 Wadsworth BoulevardIf you have a Costco membership you’ll be excited for how close this is to the LauncPad.
Costco Wholesale
5195 Wadsworth BoulevardIf you have a Costco membership you’ll be excited for how close this is to the LauncPad.
King Soopers
1927 S Wadsworth BlvdStandard grocery store chain; owned by Kroger. Less than 10 minutes away.
Walmart Supercenter
440 Wadsworth BlvdGrocery superstore, no membership needed. Very few “organic” items.