Denver｜Colorado Springs One-Day Itinerary (Must-See Spots!) 🌄🍽️

Hey foodies! I’m Dan Dan, your Food Detective Captain 🕵️‍♂️, here to be your personal food scout, testing restaurants so you don’t have to! 🍜✨ On Day 4 in Denver, we explored Colorado Springs—here’s the ultimate guide! Route 📍 Hotel 🏨 → Garden of the Gods 🌿 → Pikes Peak 🏔️ → Red Rocks Amphitheater 🎸 → Dinosaur Ridge 🦖 → Tofu Story 🍲 → Back to the Bay Area 📍 Garden of the Gods 🚗 2-hour drive from Denver. Free entry! 🎉 But arrive early—parking fills up fast! 🅿️ 🌄 Massive red rock formations + great hiking trails 🥾. Watch out for rattlesnakes! 🐍 📍 Pikes Peak 💰 $17 per car. Summit at 14,115 ft (4,302 m)—highest peak in the U.S.! 🏔️ 🧥 Bring warm clothes (it’s cold up there!) and beware of altitude sickness. 🚂 Scenic drive with stunning views 🌿 + wildlife sightings 🦌. Don’t miss the highest cog railway station! 🚞 📍 Red Rocks Amphitheater 🎵 Check events online first—sometimes closed for concerts! 🎤 ✨ Breathtaking acoustics & views—totally worth it! 📸 📍 Dinosaur Ridge 🦕 Perfect for dinosaur lovers! Fossil tracks + epic photo ops 📷. 📍 Tofu Story (Dinner!) 🍲 Must-try: Soy-Marinated Crab (Ganjang Gejang) 🦀 + Spicy Tofu Soup—SO GOOD! 🤤 Final Thoughts This trip was packed with adventure, nature, and amazing food! Highly recommend! 💯❤️ 👍 Like, Save & Follow for more travel/food guides! Your support keeps me going! 💪 See you next time! 👋 #TravelEats #DenverTravel #ColoradoSprings #FoodieGuide #TravelGuide #DenverFood #ExploreColorado #USAdventures 🚗🌎