I can't say enough good things about our experience with Liquid Descent. My daughter and I signed…read moreup for the beginner rafting trip... and while she was excited... I was terrified. I was so nervous walking in, but from the moment we arrived, every single staff member made us feel welcomed, safe, and supported. Our guide, Koa, was the perfect balance of fun, kind, and incredibly skilled. He guided us through the rapids with such confidence and ease while also making sure everyone felt safe and included. He checked in on us several times throughout and made sure we were having fun, asked us if we wanted to "spice it up" a bit or keep it mellow and just really let us know this was "our" trip and he's cater to what we wanted. I quickly found myself letting go of fear and enjoying the moment... something I didn't expect would happen. Koa's energy was contagious, and his calm, respectful nature made us feel like we were in the best hands possible. At one point on the river, another rafting company had a mishap and we had to pull over and wait for them to recover and get their riders back into the raft safely. Koa explained what had happened with total grace - no judgment, no gossip - just a calm and respectful explanation. He also spoke so kindly of his own coworkers and even the owner of Liquid Descent. You could tell he genuinely cares about the rafting community and takes pride in his work and LOVES his Liquid Descent family! Every employee we encountered was friendly, encouraging, and helpful - from getting us fitted with helmets and life jackets to cheering us on as we headed out. As someone who started out nervous, that kind of supportive vibe made a huge difference. They encouraged me, and they helped me push past my comfort zone in the best way possible. What a GREAT memory! We will remember this day not only for the thrill of the rapids, but for the kindness and heart of the people who guided us through it! If you are considering rafting in Colorado, go with Liquid Descent. I'm so glad we did!

First time rafters, and LD and their amazing crew delivered! Class III/IV rapids out of the Idaho…read moreSprings area - highly recommended! Ask for Ben, our guide. He was awesome!!! Hack - go on one of the early rafts, like the 8:30 or 9:00, easier parking and often the weather is nicer!

My last full day visiting the Denver area and I was looking to something kind of quick to do. I…read morethought this museum would fit the bill, so I came! The best part is that it has FREE Admission!! I parked out in the lot just off E. Alameda Pkwy near the front of the Aurora Municipal Center. I was kind of stumped as to where to enter the museum. I walked past the cool sculpture called "Light Of Dawn" by Rafe Ropek. If you keep walking on that sidewalk, you will find the entrance is at the far end of the building right near the gate/fence. I really wanted to see the 1913 Street Car Trolley! It is in a room all by itself. It has been immaculately restored! I like the vintage ads inside! There's lots of information about transportation, too! You can learn how Aurora started out and grew! There was a Buckingham Square Mall that opened in 1971. It had two Palace Guard mascots named Buck and Ham. It was demolished in 2007. It was rebuilt into what is now Gardens On Havana shopping center. I was fascinated to learn that there in a Mission Viejo neighborhood in Aurora. It was modeled after the Mission Viejo in Orange County, CA! In the exhibit of "Growing Home Aurora", there's an extensive collection of memorabilia! I found out that Niagara Bottling, LLC has a plant in Aurora! I wandered through the "Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora's Mexican Community" area. For history's sake, I should have eaten at La Cueva. It is featured in this area. The founders of the restaurant immigrated to the U.S. in the 1950's. There's an exhibit called "Tatanka: The Spirit of the Land" that has lots of beautiful Bison paintings by Arturo Garcia. On my way out, I picked up A Guide to Aurora, too! It lists landmarks and historic sites with pictures. It was great to learn about Aurora!

I've lived here for most of my life and never knew this place existed and I was at the municipal…read morecenter for Pokemon so often. The museum is free and there's a lot thats being discussed to increase visibility. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. They have such a diverse knowledge about the history of Aurora and some of Colorado so feel free to ask questions. I learned a lot about Aurora. It gets such a bad rep and is most well known for tragedies. I never knew there was such history about this city. The hit of the museum and a must see is the trolley. I wish Denver had kept the trolley running so it made it special like in San Francisco. What a wonderful piece of Colorado history at the museum. You can also walk and sit in the trolley as well. Take the time to read the ads.

This review is in honor of our service men and women who are serving, have served and to those who…read morehave given their all, sacrificing their very life. Thank you for your brave service! Happy 4th of July (2022)!! There's plenty of parking out front at Springhill Park. One spot is reserved for the Combat Wounded visitor. There's also a restroom at the far end of the parking lot where the entrance is. Not too far, but far enough away from there is a picnic area. As I got out of the car, I first noticed the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. It consists of four pieces and between two pieces is a soldier saluting in the negative space. It is so cool! Civilians tend to forget that there are families surrounding the fallen soldiers who have to carry on without their loved ones. It's so fitting that this memorial also includes them. Then I surveyed the rest of the memorial and was awestruck. The glass wall with so many names etched on it. There are about 6,000 who've been killed in action since Colorado became a state! The last panel is facing a different direction and on that panel are the names of those Missing In Action. The slanted glass panels are quite striking. There's a narrow channel of water in front. From what I read online, the glass is to represent the Rocky Mountains. This memorial is specifically to honor those Coloradans who gave their lives. On site, there is a box with a binder with all the names (in alphabetical order) and the location where you can find them on the glass wall. There are flags from each branch of the US Military are flying on the flag poles! Since July 4th is almost here, there are American flags lining the walkway. To the left, in reddish stone, maybe marble or granite, are 8 columns. Each one has the name of a country where soldiers were lost and laid to rest... Belgium, England, France, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, The Philippines, and Tunisia. Some soil was taken from various soldiers' gravesites there and brought here. Thus the words "From Hallowed Ground To Home's Embrace". I appreciate the attention to detail and planning that went into creating this special place. Come take a moment to visit with gratitude for their sacrifice for our freedom because they were so brave.

The Colorado Freedom Memorial is a place where friends and family of Colorado based members of the…read moreUS military can go to remember those who have fallen in battle. All the names are etched in the beautiful glass artwork along with other artwork that depicts each battle or war. Along with the American and Colorado flag, each branch of the military has a their flag represented, I even saw one of the newly formed Space Force. A nice place to go for quiet reflection.

This was a great tour and Tom was a fun guide. He showed us some cool places in Denver and it was…read morefun riding on the electric bike with fat tires on it. It made me want to get one. The price was excellent for a three-hour tour. We were originally scheduled for a tour a few days later but rain was in the forecast so Tom let me and my husband switch to an earlier day. It was almost 100° out the day we had our tour, so we appreciated the frequent stops to make sure we were drinking enough water and staying hydrated. He brought a ton of water for each of us and was constantly asking if we needed more water. He also brought sunscreen. With all of our frequent stops our tour ran almost an hour late. That wasn't a problem because we didn't have anything else scheduled afterward, but we were starving because our tour started at 10:00 and ended at 2:00. I would rather have started the tour at 9:00 instead so we could have finished earlier. But I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the Denver area. It really helped us to get to know the city better and find our way around.

Pedaling through the city, wind in our hair, A guided…read moreelectric bike tour, an adventure to share. Exploring hidden gems, sights never seen, Service requested, where memories convene. What a great time with a guided tour on Tom's Electric Bikes. With knowledge and charm, he blew our minds away. A good value in my book.

Quaint, hipster little town. It has some local shops, as well as some touristy type places to buy…read moresouvenirs. The view is nice, with this town being at the base of the mointaind. It has a nice little mountain vibe and it's fun to walk from one end to the other to browse the shops.

Manitou Springs is an adorable, quaint little Rocky Mountain village outside of Colorado Springs…read morethat is a *must* for folks who enjoy an active lifestyle. The stairway to heaven known as the Manitou Incline https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-incline-manitou-springs is here, as well as nearby Cave of the Winds https://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-of-the-winds-mountain-park-manitou-springs, Pike's Peak https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikes-peak-americas-mountain-cascade-2 and Garden of the Gods https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-and-nature-center-colorado-springs with all of their trails and scenic views. Plus, you can sip from several different naturally carbonated springs http://manitoumineralsprings.org/pdf_files/brochure.pdf and eat some fabulous meals & desserts at the numerous quirky restaurants on the main drag. When you're ready to slow down, you can visit one of 11 art galleries. Almost everything is accessible on foot or via the free shuttle system that circulates through town. It's about 75 miles or a 90-minute drive from Denver (depending on traffic), but if you have the extra time and don't want to drive or park, you can take a Bustang $12 fare South Line https://www.ridebustang.com/south-line bus into Colorado Springs and from there catch the $2 fare #3 shuttle into Manitou https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/rt3_spweb2018.pdf. Free parking is available at Memorial Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/memorial-park-manitou-springs, from which you can take a free shuttle https://www.yelp.com/biz/bus-system-mountain-metropolitan-transit-colorado-springs-2 into town, the Incline, or the Pike's Peak Cog stop, but walking most of the village itself is totally doable from the park if you are fit. Don't forget your refillable bottles for the spring water! More helpful links (since Yelp doesn't want to update the biz listing to include a relevant URL): Mineral Springs CC & Visitor's Bureau https://manitousprings.org/ Mineral Springs Foundation http://manitoumineralsprings.org Mineral Springs City Government http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/

We booked the "Rocky Mountain Escape" tour for about $90 per person, and it ended up being one of…read morethe best parts of our trip. The tour lasted a little over 4 hours and is considered a half-day experience. Our guide, Aaron, was awesome! He is super friendly, funny, and full of great info about Denver and its history. Pickup was right in front of Union Station, and the tour started right on time (a few people in our group were running behind, of course haha). We made several stops along the way, and every single one had amazing views. We even got to see some wildlife: bighorn rams, elk, and a fox! Aaron was great about pulling over so everyone could grab photos whenever we spotted something cool. There were about 11 of us in total, which made it feel like a nice small group instead of a big crowded tour. It was our first time exploring the Rocky Mountains, and we're so glad we chose Aspire Tours. I would definitely recommend them...and don't forget to tip your guide.

We had a great tour with Jeff as our driver and knowledgeable guide. The day could not have gone…read morebetter.

This MLK memorial is not just a statue--it's a living classroom in bronze and stone. It educates,…read moreevokes, and challenges visitors to meditate on civil rights and collective history. Yet such potent reminders also attract unscrupulous attention. The 2024 vandalism serves as a painful reminder of the ongoing battles--literal and symbolic--that extend far beyond its physical form.

The statue of Martin Luther King Jr. by Ed Dwight is installed in Denver's City Park. The memorial…read morestatues was installed in 2002, which has replaced another statue of King relocated to Pueblo. This stature also features depictions of Frederick Douglass, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, and Sojourner Truth. There is audio program for this monument right across the statute.

The place is very spacious and food was good. The person handling the numbers was way to fast there…read morewas no instructions on game what you were playing. She would mumble something between games. They would play special games but no instructions!!

Nifty place to go Bingo. Plenty of space to spread out and a wide variety of card selections…read more Things I didn't like were they only game they played was Black Out and it was difficult to understand what numbers the caller was calling.

We've gone to all the iterations of Camp Christmas: the first one at Stanley, outdoors in Lakewood,…read moreeven the virtual COVID one. This year's is smaller as expected but brings just as much spirit (and puns). It's great that they spread out a bunch of stuff throughout Stanley Marketplace but it's definitely worth it to pay for the Express experience as well, really cool stuff you can only see there. Some of which I definitely recognize from past iterations but also many new creations.

Always enjoy a trip over to Stanley Marketplace. Great stores and restaurants and fun to see them…read moredressed up a little bit for the holidays. We came for the return of Camp Christmas as it is one of our favorite holiday traditions. There was a couple of fun installations to view as well as the walk through experience. We had fun but were a little disappointed this year as everything felt on much smaller scale than usual. More of a sprinkle of Christmas fun rather than the usual Christmas extravaganza we've come to know and love from Camp Christmas. Still fun but a bit underwhelming. We were also disappointed to see some of our favorites from years past missing like the scavenger hunt and music playlists for different times of day. Also a bit disappointed that they are charging the same price for adults and children in the walk through experience. Hope that next year Camp Christmas will be back in full form.