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Denver, CO
July for 7 days
$1,600
Posted on May 22, 2023 by

Cost/Budget: $110
Location: Denver, CO, USA
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Estimating $110 for gas money

Cost/Budget: $30
Location: 808 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
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[ Google Review ] The food at Good Times is good. Don't go to the Wendy's; its gross. This place is my guilty pleasure. Partially because of the green chili cheese fries but also because the people watching at certain hours is priceless. Adjacent to this burger spot is where the home free meet the night owls every weekend. Come watch humanity unfold at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard!

Photo by Oleksandr Malevskyi
Cost/Budget: $30
Location: 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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[ Google Review ] Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens I have been to! The gardens are stunning, unique and very well maintained throughout the year. The staff and volunteers are extremely kind and helpful. They also have delicious food and drinks that you can enjoy inside the garden. I also highly recommend the Halloween and Holiday light shows they have in the fall and winter. A lovely place to visit anytime of year!

Photo by Chris Smith
Cost/Budget: $90
Location: 1338 1st St, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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[ Google Review ] Get ready for a crazy adventure! So many different rooms to blow your mind. Typically takes 3 hours to walk. I have been 3 times now and enjoy different things every time. I wouldn’t say it’s for kids 4 and under. Too much to absorb for little brains and too long to walk through. They have hand sanitizer stations (always full) everywhere plus there are employees wiping handles down frequently. There are hands on things throughout the rooms. You can buy a card to stop at stations throughout to see magical lights and to hear a story line. They have a good court and gift shop. The gift shop is over priced but so much to purchase. I will definitely go again!

Photo by Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Photo by Annette Beede
Cost/Budget: $473.78
Location: Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
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$947.55 total, $473.78 per couple

Cost/Budget: $60
Location: 225 Park Ln, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
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[ Google Review ] Awesome spot. Had a variety of foods, all of which were great. They were training a new waitress and they were helping her every step of the way, not throwing her into the fire like some places do. Very accommodating when my daughter ordered a hot cocoa with whipped cream. :) We will definitely be back.

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Photo by Annette Beede

Cost/Budget: $112
Location: Colorado, USA
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$80 for annual pass $32 for vehicle pass + timed entry

Photo by Daniel Gonzalez
Cost/Budget: $0
Location: 985-1579 Bear Lake Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
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[ Google Review ] Moraine Park Amphitheater is one of my favorite wedding ceremony locations in RMNP—it's easy to access, way more private than the ones at public trailheads, has built-in seating for guests, and it's the only ceremony spot that allows for decorations, and even dogs on leash! It's a shame it'll be closed all of 2023, but I can't wait to photograph more elopements there once the renovations are done!

Photo by Tom Hay Bauer
Cost/Budget: $40
Location: 470 Prospect Village Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
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[ Google Review ] Stopped in here after a hike, place was mostly empty but of course it's off season. Bartender was very nice and attentive, place has quite a few seats upstairs along with some games and main bar. Full food menu and about a dozen craft beers on tap. Pizza was good and atmosphere was friendly. Downstairs they a gift shop and tasting bar as well but didn't try it.

Photo by Jesse Silver
Cost/Budget: $50
Location: 251 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
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[ Google Review ] Stopped in while touring Estes for a beer and lunch. They have a huge beer selection on tap, all craft. Full bar as well. It's a beer garden style place with benches outside in the courtyard. Food truck that is Mexican style is right on lot. They also have a large indoor space as well with a pool table. Dog friendly too, only 2 short blocks off main street.

Photo by THE BARREL - Estes Park

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Photo by Diva 2110
Cost/Budget: $80
Location: 6361 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108, USA
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[ Google Review ] Absolutely amazing place. They have a small menu but they do it really, really well. Their hatch green chile is SO good. You can order quart sizes to go! The ambiance is amazing as well. They are really busy due to how popular they are. They do reservations via an app. I always order 2 burritos. SO GOOD. We always get drinks before getting seated and enjoy the amazing patio views.

Photo by La Loma Castle Rock
Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
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[ Google Review ] FRESH AIR, UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS, FRIENDLY PEOPLE! The entire area is absolutely stunning. You find yourself sitting down and enjoying the view. While I was there I got to see a couple slowly rock climb up the face of one of the larger rock formations. There are plenty of walking paths, bike trails, and areas to sit. PARKING: I found it best to park further away from the trails and closer to the visitor center in one of the first wide open dirt lot areas. The walk is all a part of the experience. I, unluckily, couldn't get one of the few parking spaces in the even fewer parking lots that are located closer to where all the action is. Overall, an amazing view and great outdoor activity.

Photo by Lawrence Baca
Cost/Budget: $353.85
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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$707.69 total, $353.85 per couple

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Twin Lakes, CO 81251, USA
Photo by Conor Reddy

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
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Have to make reservations to use the incline

Photo by Brandy Scott
Cost/Budget: $20
Location: 9 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
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[ Google Review ] Pretty decent pizza. I felt bad for the guy that was working because he was the only person. The crust was crispy and thin. Could’ve used a little bit more sauce and cheese. But I know plenty of people that love their pizza exactly the way it was made there. The salad was a fair size for a side, many places. Want to give you a handful. I bought lettuce. But, this place had a decent portion. The price for the one slice with drink and garlic knots combo was really good. It’s hard to eat for seven bucks anymore.

Photo by Robert Reardon

Breakfast

Cost/Budget: $40
Cost/Budget: $110
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Photo by Robert Hodson