This charming downtown has a wide variety of restaurants, shops, parks, and decorations that make…read moreit a great place to spend an afternoon walking around and looking at different things. The shops that I visited were reasonably priced and I enjoyed the food that I was able to try. The traffic wasn't super busy and it was easy to walk around and navigate the downtown.

Always nice ambiance in downtown Littleton…read more I enjoy it every time I'm there. Great place for food and entertainment

I love Doors Open Denver Unique experiences everywhere…read more I took the tour of the Evans School that is being renovated by the Eber family...what a work of love! I tip my hat to them for their efforts to renovate this beautiful building I even climbed up to the cupola!

The ability to visit properties not usually open to the general public has been very interesting…read moreover the past 22 years, but I feel like the project has run out of steam by now. Most of the spots on the list are repeats from previous years and more than half are architecture firms. I don't find touring architects' offices entertaining or informative. They are all pretty much the same: a few drawings, pictures, or models of projects planned or completed and lots of desks with computers. I don't think the turnout was all that great this year (2026). I noticed that even the signage at each location was minimal compared to the past. Perhaps this program should be given a rest for awhile and the energy to arrange it redirected elsewhere.

This is the most beautiful art. I actually cried when I saw her. Definitely recommend seeing her!read more

Umi is a large sculpture that is two-stories tall! She is constructed using steel, wood and glass…read morefiber-reinforced concrete. She mostly consists of tree roots which tie her from the head to the ground. Her belly is like a womb, which you are encouraged to stand or sit inside. Umi means "Mother" in Arabic and this sculpture esteems motherhood and Mother Nature. Umi is one of five sculptures in Popper's "The Human Nature" exhibit commissioned by the Morton Arboretum outside Chicago. Umi was dismantled and brought here from Chicago and then reassembled by Daniel Popper onsite. There was no plaque or stone describing the sculpture. This sculpture was created by South African artist Daniel Popper. He & his wife were once Colorado residents. Umi was inspired by the concept of "Gaia," the Greek goddess of Earth. Also, there's no sign telling you to keep off. I can imagine curious children trying to climb up her roots! I came out to this new housing development called The Aurora Highlands to see this sculpture. Umi is located in what looks like a desolate dirt field right now. Aurora Highlands Pkwy has two separate roads that runs along both long sides of this field are one way roads. There's a bridge at E. 38th Pkwy that takes you to the other road to take you back out. You will see her here. Throughout the 2-mile length of Hogan Park at Highlands Creek, there will be more than 20 art installations here in the future, brought to you by Art In The Park! There is no real place to park. Since this immediate area had very little traffic, I briefly parked on the side of Aurora Highlands Pkwy heading back towards Main St. I got out and walked down the embankment of the park to go see Umi. When this neighborhood has more residents & traffic, I wouldn't recommend parking here at all! It seems like this sculpture is mostly to be admired & appreciated by the people who live nearby rather than just anyone who wants to come see her. There are sidewalks throughout, which makes it convenient for the neighbors to either walk over or ride bikes. I'm glad I got to come take a look! She probably looks really pretty today with the light snowfall on her. When I came yesterday, the sun was lower in the sky and made for a beautiful silhouetted picture!

What a lovely way to spend the morning and support small local businesses. I was able to get some…read moreholiday shopping done and get a little something for myself! Fabulous event!

What a great day! My husband and I just love local art, and supporting these artists. I hadn't…read moreheard of the Jackalope Arts festival, which apparently appears every year just up the street from me in Olde Arvada. We went out on this sunny and warm October day, glad to enjoy some time outdoors in the sun. We were greeted, as well, with an enjoyable stroll through local venue booths sporting everything from beeswax products to locally mixed spices to jewelry made from local stones (think petrified wood and Marble's marble, among many others). I was drawn to the designs at a T-shirt shop, and when I couldn't find my size in the design I wanted, they assured me that I could email them and they would make it for me and send it along to my home. The jewelry maker at Waystone (mywaystone.com) promised that if I could bring her a piece of petrified wood that I had discovered in my backyard, she would make it into something special to display in my home. While she accepts items through mail, since she is just down I-70 just east of Denver, I mean to bring it right to her. I was excited to visit this arts fair, and came away with some nice items, along with the cards of some artisans to whom I will reach out for some custom items. What a great way to spend a glorious fall day outside!

This a really cool event, great food from visiting Japanese chefs and wonderful music and…read morebeverages. Great couples event and just as good for single ladies! Highly recommend this once a year event.

It's the best rooftop party annually. Lots of good, drinks and good vibes and some live music. Best…read moreof all ? The money is going to a good cause or causes.

This is a review for a pull off in the canyon. Leisurely drive down from Ned and I was itching to…read moresit by the river, crawl out on a rock and eat my lunch. So glad I stopped and found this sweet little spot!

Got a mountain bike? Ride this path west from the Creek Path. I start at Eben Fine Park. The trail…read moregoes alongside the highway and Boulder Creek, eventually passes under the highway and turns to gravel on the other side. It continues up to the junction with Fourmile Canyon. It is a difficult ride for a casual rider, but I see younger and more fit types passing me regularly. So figure out what is realistic for you and have some fun. I'd give it more stars if there were less trucks on the highway, but there is a decent barrier in the stretch near the road. The gravel part of the trail is much more protected.

Uptown features a plethora of intriguing and much talked about restaurants that for some reason or…read moreanother, I never make it to. Which is why I was thrilled to take part in the 21st annual Uptown Sampler. Overall, the event was well executed. Unlike the Feast on the Fax, lines in each of the restaurants were minimal and many places offered quality samples - which resulted in me being uncomfortably full at the end of the evening. Here are my findings: Jonsey's EatBar - Yum and double yum! Talk about putting your best foot forward. My first stop left a great impression by offering some of their best appetizers from their menu. Mac & cheese, truffle fries, shredded lamb sliders and thin crust pizza. I'm not talking little dinky Dixie cup sized samples either - they had some full portions out - self serve. I was tempted to part it here and load up on sliders all night, but alas, other options were waiting. Uptown Square - You know that big, new apartment complex? Me neither. Anyways, the apartment complex got the tenant businesses to contribute to a little mixer in the Uptown courtyard patio. Wine samples from Above the Rim, iced coffee from Fluid, cheese samples from...Safeway? According to the hostess, an employee from the complex, the cheese and crackers came from Safeway. Huh? What happened to Chedd's Gormet Grilled Cheese? I feel shafted! Steuben's - Steuben's was nice enough to reserve the entire take out section of the restaurant for Uptown Sampler. Yep. All 150 square feet. Cramped space aside, the food was good, despite their wartime-like rationing of portions. The gazpacho had a beautiful southern spiciness to it, while their deviled eggs were simply classic. Tavern Uptown - I drive by this place everyday...I had no idea that they have such a huge patio. It was gi-normous. Their food was comforting - though I'm hazy on the details. There was a calzone-like thing with Italian sausage and a Philly cheesesteak. I decline to state an opinion on the cheesesteak b/c some Philadelphian will undoubtedly berate me with comments on how I don't know anything about a Philly cheesesteak b/c I am from California (I liked it!). The calzone thingy was primo - sausage gives everything a boost. Hamburger Mary's - Once again, I had no idea they had such a nice big patio. These places need signs that say "Hey, we've got a big-ass patio here!" Bravo to HM for not being cheap on the samples. Three different types of gutbusting sliders available at a self-serve bar. Knowing that I no longer have the powerful stomach I once took for granted when I was 18, I opted to try just one item, the bleu cheese bacon burger. Kudos on thick (but not nasty) tomato slices. Good burgers - wish they didn't possess so many calories. Avenue Grill - We were greeted by a somewhat snooty staff that gave us an eyeballing that said, "God! What a bunch of freeloaders." I couldn't eat their food it sucked. Their New England clam chowder tasted like Rocky Mountain oyster chowder. The other food only left an impression of butt. I won't be coming back to this place. Tastes Wine Bar - A complete 180 from the last experience. The staff was kind, charming and helpful. The atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. This is the kind of place that I would like to hang out at - sporting a colorful room with whimsical art mounted all over the walls. The food was okay - nothing head spinning. A creative African peanut soup, an interesting chunky chili, a sweet crepe with chocolate, olive tapenade brushetta, and a wonderfully refreshing pineapple meatball w/ curry sauce. With such a great atmosphere, we decided to chill for a bit and sample all of the beers on tap - all were great. I will come back to this place after work to have a drink and snack. Las Margaritas - Winner of the 2008 Least Appetizing Buffet Line! I couldn't bring bring myself to try the mystery food that awaited underneath 2 inches of melted cheese. I did try their corn cakes and chips & salsa. Those were okay. Pasquinis - I am not a huge fan of doughy pizza. Pasquinis makes doughy pizza. I am not a fan of ice cold pizza. Pizza, when left to sit outside in the cold, gets cold. I took two bites. It tasted like pizza and I was losing steam fast. Strings - Worst in show. They had two items: cream of broccoli soup and an ity bitty bite of something they claimed was a curried pickled scallop. Their host seemed a little hurt that I did not want to try their soup. Hey, I had a full belly and I was expecting something a little more exciting than a cream of broccoli soup. The scallop was lame - I was sure if I was eating a scallop or a booger rolled onto a toothpick. If you don't want make any effort, don't participate. D Bar Desserts - They just got their liquor license and decided to celebrate by giving out wine samples to accompany their bomblicious chocolately dessert cup.

I was extremely disappointed in the Uptown Sampler this year. The majority of the restaurants had…read morevery limited variety of food compared to previous years, with Las Margaritas and Hamburger Mary's being the exception. I think this event is dying. One of the restaurants that opt'd out this year on 17th told me the previous years have been a complete waste with no real return on business. As a 7 year resident of the area, it's sad to see an event with such potential suck so bad. :( We did have a fun time. It pretty much turned into a bar crawl! The new Dessert bar on 17th looked really nice. They are supposed to be getting the liquor license soon, so it could potentially be a cool little Sunday brunch place.

The Articulated Wall is one of those pieces of public art that makes you stop, look up, and wonder…read more Towering high above the nearby industrial landscape, this bright yellow sculpture designed by Bauhaus artist Herbert Bayer stands out with its bold, geometric spiral form. You don't need to spend a lot of time here--this isn't a park or museum--but it's a striking visual landmark that rewards a quick visit or drive-by. It's especially photogenic on a blue-sky day, and it definitely adds a cool, modern vibe to this part of Denver. It won't be for everyone--some see it as just a big yellow tower--but if you appreciate public art, architecture, or hidden urban gems, it's worth checking out. Bonus: there's usually not a crowd, so you can enjoy it in peace.

My first thought was, "Jenga, anyone?" But then, they looked like somebody played with their…read morefood... stacking French Fries!! This is different sort of art form! The definition of "Articulation" in the dictionary is: "This describes how sculptural figures (and other forms) are jointed:, either how the differing parts of a body merge in a single form, or how separate sections come together." The top portion of this is very yellow sculpture is visible from I-25. I had it in my list of things to see in Denver. After passing by, we got off the freeway and found it outside of the Denver Design Center. This very wall, located here in Denver, is not an original. Herbert Bayer re-designed this 85 foot tall sculpture. He was commissioned to build his first one in Mexico City for the 1968 Summer Olympics. Too bad I didn't know about this when I went to Mexico City back in March of this year! The one in Mexico City is smaller, standing 60 ft tall. Bayer said he wanted this to be viewed while driving by rather than standing next to it. I did both! The sculpture is constructed of 32 pieces of pre-fabricated concrete elements each measuring 41′ x 5′-2″ x 2′-7″. A refueling mast taken from an aircraft carrier runs through the middle of the wall, holding the sculpture together. Two million pounds of concrete were used to create the 85-foot tall sculpture. This wall was dedicated in 1985. Bayer died the same year at the age of 85. This Articulated Wall belongs to the Denver Art Museum. Here, they have about 8,000 items of Bayer's works. They rotate his works. You can even see a miniature sculpture of this wall there. A nickname for this wall is "Fry Stack". Funny thing is that there was really a French Fry eating contest in front of the sculpture ... for art's sake! So, remember, seeing this while driving past it in your vehicle is the intended way to view this sculpture!