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**Mr. Plow** · 01-09-2013, 10:24 AM

Long story short......

Wife & I's anniversary is coming up next month. Looking to take her away for a couple days to Colorado. I've been looking at Vail, or Estes Park, etc. Just not sure what's a good semi romantic place to go. Looking for some quiet together time, but a place with some decent food & nightlife.

Hoping some of you can give me some suggestions.

**Buehler445** · 01-09-2013, 10:26 AM

Estes Park is nice. I like Colorado Springs, but it is super close to where I am. DaFace knows lots of good places in Denver.

I've heard Vail is tremendously expensive.

**Mr. Plow** · 01-09-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Estes Park is nice. I like Colorado Springs, but it is super close to where I am. DaFace knows lots of good places in Denver.

I've heard Vail is tremendously expensive.

From the initial looking around, Vail does seem fairly expensive.

Semen · 01-09-2013, 10:28 AM

If you like a little gambling with your getaway, Cripple Creek is quiet and won't kill the budget. Decent restaurants there as well.

HC_Chief · 01-09-2013, 10:29 AM

Vail is expensive, but if your wife is into shopping, that's where you want to take her.

Estes Park is great. If you are a fan of The Shining, you can stay at the Stanley hotel; it was Stephen King's inspiration for The Overlook; supposedly haunted (if you believe in that sort of thing).

**Bearcat** · 01-09-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Vail is expensive, but if your wife is into shopping, that's where you want to take her.

Estes Park is great. If you are a fan of The Shining, you can stay at the Stanley hotel; it was Stephen King's inspiration for The Overlook; supposedly haunted (if you believe in that sort of thing).

LOL @ the Ghost Adventure Package.... $20 cheaper than the normal rate and it comes with a REDRUM mug!

HC_Chief · 01-09-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

LOL @ the Ghost Adventure Package.... $20 cheaper than the normal rate and it comes with a REDRUM mug!

haha, no way! My wife is so going to make me go there now.

Semen · 01-09-2013, 10:29 AM

Durango is an option as well. My favorite brewery evah is there.

kcchiefsus · 01-09-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty

Durango is an option as well. My favorite brewery evah is there.

Steamworks?

Semen · 01-09-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

Steamworks?

No, SKA brewing.

DMAC · 01-09-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty

No, SKA brewing.

Hell yes.

scorpio · 01-09-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Long story short......

Wife & I's anniversary is coming up next month. Looking to take her away for a couple days to Colorado. I've been looking at Vail, or Estes Park, etc. Just not sure what's a good semi romantic place to go. Looking for some quiet together time, but a place with some decent food & nightlife.

Hoping some of you can give me some suggestions.

Estes Park is nice but there's no real nightlife to speak of. Ski towns are going to be much better for that. Vail is a good choice.

**Rain Man** · 01-09-2013, 10:33 AM

Vail is probably the place to go. I like Frisco myself, but it's a smaller town and is not going to have nightlife. Vail will have more restaurants and more entertainment.

If you want to go with amazing scenery, go to Telluride, but I'm not sure of the nightlife there, either. That's not something I ever think about.

DomCasual · 01-09-2013, 10:34 AM

Take a look at Breckenridge. I lived in Colorado for more than half my life, and it's my favorite mountain town.

kaplin42 · 01-09-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

Take a look at Breckenridge. I lived in Colorado for more than half my life, and it's my favorite mountain town.

Breckenridge is the place I recommend. And from there you can hit Vail, and Frisco pretty quickly.

Nice shopping, decent bars, skiing, tourist stuff, yet small and quaint. Wife would love it im betting.

01-09-2013, 10:24 AM	Topic Starter
Mr. Plow Bitterness Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mmmmmm....Forbidden Donut Casino cash: $582678	Colorado get away Long story short...... Wife & I's anniversary is coming up next month. Looking to take her away for a couple days to Colorado. I've been looking at Vail, or Estes Park, etc. Just not sure what's a good semi romantic place to go. Looking for some quiet together time, but a place with some decent food & nightlife. Hoping some of you can give me some suggestions.
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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $126408	Estes Park is nice. I like Colorado Springs, but it is super close to where I am. DaFace knows lots of good places in Denver. I've heard Vail is tremendously expensive.
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Semen Spermtastic!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $115328	If you like a little gambling with your getaway, Cripple Creek is quiet and won't kill the budget. Decent restaurants there as well.
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HC_Chief Pull my finger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: OPKS Casino cash: $10026417	Vail is expensive, but if your wife is into shopping, that's where you want to take her. Estes Park is great. If you are a fan of The Shining, you can stay at the Stanley hotel; it was Stephen King's inspiration for The Overlook; supposedly haunted (if you believe in that sort of thing). __________________ I'm mean because you're stupid.
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Semen Spermtastic!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $115328	Durango is an option as well. My favorite brewery evah is there.
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01-09-2013, 10:33 AM	#13
Rain Man Welcome, Eric Fisher & Friends Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1.61 KM high city Casino cash: $62680295	Vail is probably the place to go. I like Frisco myself, but it's a smaller town and is not going to have nightlife. Vail will have more restaurants and more entertainment. If you want to go with amazing scenery, go to Telluride, but I'm not sure of the nightlife there, either. That's not something I ever think about. __________________ Onward Fisher, Onward Fisher, block right through that line. Block the ball clear down the field, a touchdown sure this time. Onward Fisher, Onward Fisher, fight on for her fame. Fight, fellows, fight, fight, fight, we'll win this game.
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DomCasual Shameless Denver Homer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dove Valley Casino cash: $5254	Take a look at Breckenridge. I lived in Colorado for more than half my life, and it's my favorite mountain town. __________________ Broncos - Rockies - Avs - Nuggets
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