Girls Roadtrip to CO. Whitewater rafting and such!
Hey, three friends and I are planning a trip to Colorado (from Iowa). Not that long of a drive. But we are looking for something to do along the way and mainly things to do in Colorado. The only thing on our list so far is whitewater rafting. :) We are planning our trip the middle of June and will probably be gone doing the trip in 10 days. Thanks for your help!
Some Mildly Off-Track Colorado Bits
You're all headed for one of the great areas to visit in the North America. Let me just suggest a few places I know of that might appeal to your stated interests. In Boulder, be sure to get to the Pearl Street Mall. While hardly off the beaten path, it will let your one friend indulge her shopping jones while all of you can enjoy the street performers and some great food.
In Denver, if you have time beforehand, contact your Congressman's office and see if he/she can arrange a tour of the mint for you. It is an election year, so they should be more than willing to help. Also, one place that my wife and I enjoyed that might count as a heritage museum is the Molly Brown House. Molly was a well known character before she boarded that little boat in Southampton in 1912, and her home reflects it.
Finally, by all means get up to Rocky Mountain National Park. In Estes Park on the east side, you can visit the Stanley Hotel - the setting for "The Shining". On the west side of the park, be sure to take the short trail up to the headwaters of the Colorado River where you can jump across it.
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Ghost Stories at the Stanley Hotel
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Originally Posted by kez4JC
Thanks for all of your help. We are really excited for our trip already. Would be very greatful if the ideas kept coming.
Kelsey, I would make a point to drive to Estes Park and sit in on the ghost stories that are shared every Friday & Saturday evenings at the Stanley Hotel. Bill Ward is the resident ghost hunter and he tells some tall tales starting at 7:00 pm. The cost is $5.00 and includes some great hot chocolate. Click here for more info about the Stanley.
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