Destinations
Dante’s Down the Hatch Atlanta
A special treasure is docked in Atlanta. Dante’s Down the Hatch, comes with an unparalleled atmosphere; live jazz streams from the inside of an 18th century sailing ship, ‘Atlantis,’ six nights a week. Dante Stephensen, a former navy pilot, began generating the idea for his elegant and cozy restaurant while serving America overseas. But his…
Dante's Down the Hatch Atlanta
A special treasure is docked in Atlanta. Dante’s Down the Hatch, comes with an unparalleled atmosphere; live jazz streams from the inside of an 18th century sailing ship, ‘Atlantis,’ six nights a week. Dante Stephensen, a former navy pilot, began generating the idea for his elegant and cozy restaurant while serving America overseas. But his…
Blossom of Lights
Denver Botanic Gardens has traded in flower bulbs for light bulbs. Blossom of Lights started 22 years ago as a way to bring guests entertainment even when flowers are dormant. Over the course of three months, 1 million shimmering lights were placed poetically through trees and pathways. 1/3 of those lights are sustainable LED lights, which…
Girls Only- The Secret Comedy of Women
“We feel like we are accelerating.” This is exactly what you want to hear from Linda Klein, co-creator of Girls Only – The Secret Comedy of Women®. The show, written by two Denver based actors, highlights the humor of being female. Linda Klein and Barbara Gehring say when they met at an improv troupe in Boulder they became instant…
Saint James Tea Room
The Victorian town of Georgetown was missing one key element last year, a teahouse. Jeannette Peterson changed that when she opened the Saint James Tea Room in August of 2010. She named her business after the former hotel that once set up shop here in 1875, the Saint James Hotel. By transforming her former mercantile…
Fantasy Balloon Rides
Your spirits will soar if you take the skies with Gery Devokend, the owner and pilot of Fantasy Balloons. He has been hot-air ballooning for over 40 years and is tops in the industry. In 1978, Gery won every race he entered, including the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. Ballooning competitions are not about speed but accuracy.…
Sonoda's Sushi
When I walked into Sonoda’s Sushi I was sure it would be another California roll of a good night. How can you go wrong with such a simple recipe? But the “Tropical Roll” popped off the menu and into my mouth. How could you go wrong with such a creative recipe? By sitting at the…
Sonoda’s Sushi
When I walked into Sonoda’s Sushi I was sure it would be another California roll of a good night. How can you go wrong with such a simple recipe? But the “Tropical Roll” popped off the menu and into my mouth. How could you go wrong with such a creative recipe? By sitting at the…
Riverside Cemetery tells soulful stories
Some of the most can be found at Denver’s Oldest Cemetery. A group of businessman built Riverside Cemetery in 1876 after predicting the nearby Cheesman Park Cemetery would out grow its space. By taking a tour you will hear stories that radiate from the resting ground 135 years later. You will learn about some of…
Riverside Revival, Volunteers Save Denver's Oldest Cemetery
Determination from volunteers saved Denver’s oldest cemetery. When Riverside Cemetery opened in 1876 it was missing two key elements to ensure it would be looked after, an endowment and a written agreement on water rights. Years later an endowment was established but it wasn’t enough to keep up with the rate of inflation. The funds…
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