Denver Travel Guide โ๏ธ๐๏ธ
Itinerary Day 1: Pikes Peak Cog Railway & Manitou Springs ๐ Pikes Peak Railroad โ Stunning views of lakes and snowy peaks! โ๏ธ Due to weather, we couldnโt reach the summit, but got 30% off! The guideโs commentary was great. ๐จ Manitou Springs โ Quaint galleries and handmade craft shops. ๐ผ๏ธโจ Day 2: Downtown Denver โ๏ธ Morning: Brunch at Central Market ๐ณ ๐๏ธ Afternoon: Bargain hunting at ROSS + visiting the iconic Big Blue Bear ๐ป ๐ Evening: Shopping at Cherry Creek Mall โ Found Wonderland, a toy store with a whole wall of Jellycat! ๐งธ๐ Day 3: Boulderโs Pearl Street ๐ก Charming town at the foot of the Rocky Mountains ๐๏ธ, home to the University of Colorado (gorgeous campus!). Pearl Street has lots of cute shops to explore! Foodie Highlights ๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅค Milk Tea People โ Super popular spot! Tried the Jasmine Cheese Cream (okay), but many ordered matcha. ๐ต ๐ Izzio Bakery (Central Market) โ Egg on Brioche = crispy toast + silky eggs + cheese = HEAVEN. ๐ โ Crema Coffee House โ Ordered a Thai Latte on a whimโcreamy, gingery, and delicious! The cup had a nice weight too. ๐ง Savannah Bee Company โ Refreshing slushies: Frozen Lemonade & boozy options! ๐๐น ๐ Pizza Colore (Pearl St.) โ NY-style pizza. Pesto was too salty, but Hawaiian (with pineapple!) saved the day. ๐ ๐ Jinya Ramen Bar โ Near Union Station, bar-style ramen. Black Ramen with seaweed = solid choice! ๐ค ๐ Whole Foods (Union Station) โ Tried the cucumber cold noodles (AMAZING) and 4-flavor wings (Sweet Chili = winner!). โ ๏ธ Missed but recommended by others: Pho 555 / Pho 96 / O Lien Kitchen (Vietnamese pho) โ Next time! ๐ #Denver #TravelGuide #USA #SoloTravel #Colorado #FoodieAdventures โจ๐ธ
