Denver & Rocky Mountains Adventure Guide ๐๏ธ
Conquered 5 lakes in Rocky Mountain NP! Hereโs my exhaustive but epic itineraryโsave this for your trip! ๐ Day 1: City Sights + Garden of the Gods ๐ต Fatigue Level: ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ 8-11 AM: Denver Downtown Walk โ Big Blue Bear ๐ป | Colorado State Capitol ๐๏ธ | Union Station ๐ | Denver Art Museum ๐จ โ Free shuttle bus available! (All done in 2 hours). ๐ 12-6 PM: Garden of the Gods โฐ๏ธ โ Red sandstone formations (like Mars on Earth!). โ Drive time: 3 hrs round-trip (but only 2 hrs needed to explore). ๐ 6-8 PM: Dinner at Bistro King ๐ฅข (Top-tier Northeastern Chinese!) ๐ฅ Must-order: Jellyfish salad, Dry-fried intestines, Sichuan boiled fish! ๐ Day 2: Rocky Mountain NP (5 Lakes Challenge!) ๐ต๐ซ Fatigue Level: ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ซ ๐ 8:30-10 AM: Brunch at Onefold ๐ โ Chinese sausage fried rice + fresh OJ = Perfect fuel! ๐ 10 AM-8 PM: Rocky Mountain National Park ๐๏ธ โ Timed Entry Pass REQUIRED! (Book early!). โ Rent MICROspikes (Mountain Side Gear Rental) โ Snowy trails = slippery! โ 5 LAKES HIKE: Bear Lake (Easiest, most scenic!) Nymph Lake (Lily pads + mountain reflections) Dream Lake (Postcard-worthy!) Emerald Lake (Turquoise gem!) Lake Haiyaha (Hardest! Snow-covered = "blind hiking" ๐ฅพ). โ Download offline maps! (No signal!). ๐ Missed Dinner? Try Columbine Steak House ๐ฅฉ (Budget-friendly & delicious!). ๐ Day 3: Chill Day (Train + Hot Pot) ๐ Fatigue Level: ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ ๐ 8-11:30 AM: Georgetown Loop Railroad ๐ โ Vintage train ride through mountains ($30, book ahead). โ Scenery = meh (too close to rock walls), but a unique experience! ๐ 11:30 AM-2 PM: Lunch at Tasty Pot ๐ฒ โ Lamb hot pot = HEAVEN! ๐ Pro Tips: โ RMNP in June? SNOW SPIKES ARE A MUST! โ Garden of the Gods = Quick but stunning. โ Skip the train if short on timeโprioritize hiking! #DenverTravel #RockyMountainNP #ColoradoAdventures #HikingGuide #FoodieFinds
