"412GTI" (sixspeedab)
05/28/2019 at 19:06 • Filed to: Travel
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"412GTI" (sixspeedab)
05/28/2019 at 19:06 • Filed to: Travel | 0
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Hello fine folks! I’m flying into Denver Friday morning to meet my folks/brother in Estes Park. We’re renting an airBnB for a for a little under a week and I’m looking for some fun things to do/see, either in Estes or Denver as we’ll spend time between both areas.
Looking for: Hiking trails/pretty photography spots, breweries/bars, restaurants, something car related (long shot but you never know). Anything else interesting - My brother and I are in are mid-late 20's and will probably want to do some exploring/something more fun by ourselves.
Anyways, I’m pretty excited, never been to Colorado and can’t wait to use my camera for non car/work related things.
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Considering getting something fun off Turo for a day (although I heard M235i’s are kinda meh). We shall see.
Khalbali
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 19:29 |
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I honestly don’t even know where to start but I would say definitely go star gazing in Rocky mountain national park, my wife and I took a too down cruise is my Miata one night and it was incredible, absolutely beautiful. Just be careful of wildlife in the road, we found a moose around a corner and it was terrifying.
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412GTI
> Khalbali
05/28/2019 at 19:40 |
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Appreciate it. That sounds like a cool thing to do. There just seems like so much nature to see in the area.
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> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 19:46 |
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Something car related... Umm... Like Pike’s Peak?
Ophir pass and hikes in that area. Lots of cool stuff on the other side of the range from Denver, and easy enough to drive.
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 19:51 |
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Hike around Bear Lake at Rocky mntn national park. The drive up and down the Trailridge parkway is pretty scenic.
MUSASHI66
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 19:55 |
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Peak to peak highway if you rent a fun car. Then hit https://shelbyamericancollection.org/ on the way to town. Then hit https://www.cusslermuseum.com/ once you make it to metro area. After that, go to Denver , hit Rhino (north of downtown) and you can’t throw a rock without hitting a bar, brewery or a distillery.
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412GTI
> AMGtech - now with more recalls!
05/28/2019 at 19:56 |
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Considering visiting Pikes but it’s like around 3 1/2hr trip to get there from Estes. Thanks I’ll check into Ophir!
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412GTI
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/28/2019 at 19:58 |
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Thanks! I believe Bear Lake was on my brothers list actually so that’s good to hear.
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412GTI
> MUSASHI66
05/28/2019 at 20:06 |
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Awesome, tha t’s perfect. Road looks great as do the museums. Might consider adding on visiting Adam’s Polishes if they allow tours. Cheers!
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Khalbali
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 20:46 |
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There definitely is especially in Estes since that’s a little more into the foothills, my wife’s cousin lived there and said herds of elk would block the only roads in and out during mating season. She also got trapped there for weeks by both floods and fires. Also Estes is really big on salt water Taffy for some reason if you're into that.
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412GTI
> Khalbali
05/28/2019 at 21:04 |
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Interesting, I’m not huge into taffy but I’m sure I’ll try some if that’s the case.
smobgirl
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 21:08 |
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Beware, could still be awfully slushy in that area.
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smobgirl
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 21:12 |
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Pack warm clothes.
Get pie or pie pockets at Colorado Cherry Company (it’s between Lyons and Estes). Or hell, even spend a little time in Lyons - Oscar blues b rewery is there and it’s cool. The town is otherwise pretty tiny though :)
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412GTI
> smobgirl
05/28/2019 at 21:16 |
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Oooh sounds good, especially being near a brewery. Definitely planned on taking some warmer clothes which is a little bit of a bummer, but I’m excited.
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AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> 412GTI
05/28/2019 at 22:01 |
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Might be slightly closer. But I feel like all that stuff is totally worthwhile. Even if it makes for an extra long day.
InFierority Complex
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/28/2019 at 23:25 |
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Trail Ridge is closed until later in June, unfortunately, due to recent snowfall.
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smobgirl
> 412GTI
05/29/2019 at 00:02 |
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Lyons is great for tubing in summer too but you’d freeze to death now. I hope it warms up a bit for you guys.
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> 412GTI
05/29/2019 at 10:40 |
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The Forney Musuem of Transportation near downtown Denver is worth checking out.
MattHurting
> 412GTI
05/29/2019 at 11:57 |
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Check out the bar in the Stanley Hotel. The hotel was the inspiration for The Shining by Stephen King. It’s in Estes Park.
And drink lots of water. No kidding, just always have water with you. It’s dry here and elevation will drain you. Also, sunblock is key.
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412GTI
> MattHurting
05/29/2019 at 12:28 |
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Thanks! Will definitely check that out, my father will love anything Stephen King related.
Will certainly do that too. My first time at a higher elevation besides Mt. Washington and am going to take it easy. Cheers!
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Khalbali
> 412GTI
05/29/2019 at 16:50 |
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Yeah there's like 15 sweet shops in a tiny little mountain town, it's nice but it's SUPER touristy. But that means you get fun stuff like elk burgers and rocky mountain oysters too.
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InFierority Complex
> 412GTI
06/01/2019 at 04:11 |
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If you’re still taking suggestions I would add St. Malo’s Chapel on the Rock. If you’re taking the Peak to Peak Hwy to or from Estes anyways you can’t miss it.
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412GTI
> InFierority Complex
06/01/2019 at 11:53 |
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Thank you, definitely want to check that out. We just arrived yesterday!