Denver might not see any more 100-degree days, but it’s still gonna be hot and sunny out there for a while yet. Before these last days of summer pass us by, Bree and Justine wanted to share a few recommendations for how to squeeze the last drops of fun out of summer.
Justine’s Pick: Quiet Times at Rocky Mountain National Park
The elk may be rutting, but Justine says the dog days of summer are the very best to enjoy a high altitude drive in Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road typically closes for the year in October, so this is your last chance to enjoy those epic views of America’s sixth most-visited national park (more than 4 million visitors per year!). Justine would like to remind anyone interested in partaking that you do still need to make a reservation for RMNP’s timed entry system.
Justine’s Insider Tip: Stop at Antonio’s Real New York Pizza in Estes Park on the drive home. “It’s the best pizza in Colorado,” according to her.
It’s a great little day trip,” according to Justine. “You’re not dealing with crowds right now — a little getaway.
Bree’s Pick: A Cheap Ticket to the Amusement Park
It’s true, Bree may be Lakeside’s number one fan. But she’s also got love for Elitch Gardens, especially around this time of year. “They’re doing an online-only season pass for 67 bucks, and it's for next year, but it starts this year. So you still can go through every weekend in September until the last weekend when they start Fright Fest.” Bree says the season pass includes parking, which otherwise costs $35, as well as bring-a-friend passes and free entry for kids ages three to five. But this deal is only available through Labor Day!
Bree’s Insider Tip: Bring your own lunch for an even more affordable visit. She likes to pack a cooler with snacks, then get your hand stamped so you can leave the park and return after lunch. “That's like '90s prices,” Bree says.
You could literally go do the lazy river and spend two hours there,” Bree says. “It'd be so easy.
