Destinations

Relax at the Riverpointe Spa

A prime way to relax and catch up with your gals is with a side-by-side pedicure at the Riverpointe Spa. Setting up shop with a wide open view of the Big Thompson River, the spa is tucked away off Elkhorn Avenue. Friendly spa employees will make sure you are right at home with spiced cider (whip cream…

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Top off Those Shopping Bags

What better time to fill up the shopping bags than when the guys are out of sight? Shopping is key on most any girlfriend getaway. From local bookstores, tasty cookie shops, unique art and even a year around Christmas shop, here are some suggestions to set your shopping gears in motion. 1.  Spruce Shop What…

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Sample Award-Wining Wines at Snowy Peaks Winery

What would a girlfriend getaway be without sipping on some locally crafted wine? And it’s even better when they are crafted with Colorado grown grapes from Palisade and Burlington. Erik and Candice Mohr, owners of Snowy Peaks Winery, invited our group in on a day when volunteers and family friends were busy filling, labeling and corking bottles…

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Enjoy a Savory Dinner at Twin Owls Steakhouse

Trading in one fireplace for the next, we left the McGregor Mountain Lodge for a homemade dinner at the Twin Owls Steakhouse, situated just north of downtown, along MacGregor Avenue. After receiving a friendly greeting from the owner, Thad Eggen, we sat down in the dimly lit two story log cabin for some of the best eats…

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Enjoy a Savory Dinner at Twin Owls Steakhouse

Trading in one fireplace for the next, we left the McGregor Mountain Lodge for a homemade dinner at the Twin Owls Steakhouse, situated just north of downtown, along MacGregor Avenue. After receiving a friendly greeting from the owner, Thad Eggen, we sat down in the dimly lit two story log cabin for some of the best eats…

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Rock Steady Fundraiser and Fashion Show Supports Jeffco Action Center

The Rock Steady Fundraiser and Fashion Show is around the corner! Dress in your best rockabilly gear and support the JeffCo Action Center Men and women will be rocking down the aisle showing off clothes that you’ll be able to purchase at Funky Finds Boutique. Your ticket pays for your admittance to the fundraiser and a food and raffle…

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Return to the Ice Age with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Walk among the giants of the Ice Age in the new exhibit, Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Life-size models of Ice Age animals, fossil tusks and skulls, bring this fascinating time in Earth history back to life. Explore the differences between mammoths—beasts weighing up…

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Return to the Ice Age with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Walk among the giants of the Ice Age in the new exhibit, Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Life-size models of Ice Age animals, fossil tusks and skulls, bring this fascinating time in Earth history back to life. Explore the differences between mammoths—beasts weighing up…

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The Faux Show at the Museum of Outdoor Arts

The Faux Show at the Museum of Outdoor Arts pays tribute to contemporary artists and their often controversial work. 13 MOA Design and Build interns have recreated works of art from some of the most contemporary artists of our time, which are fueling imaginations March 3. The goal of the show is allow viewers to explore…

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Manitou Springs FruitcakeToss: Saturday January 12th

Fruitcakes are one of the most ridiculed desserts in America. The sugary treat has even prompted the Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs, where people come with one goal: to have fun while getting rid of the heavy set dessert. The local chamber of commerce started the event after brainstorming a common question following the holidays. “What in…

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