Erica Buehler

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Denver

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Events

There is no better time or place to be than Denver in the summer.

22 Actually Cool Things You Can Do in Denver This Summer

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Denver’s no Kansas City, but it sure does foster some lean, mean, barbecuing machines.

The 11 Best BBQ Joints in Denver, According to a Local Expert 

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Lifestyle

Sadly, the last two years saw much more turmoil than from COVID-19 alone.

18 Essential AAPI-Owned Businesses to Support in Denver

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Sure, Denver is where it’s at for all things food and festivities.

The 11 Most Exciting Suburbs Near Denver 

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Drink

Oh, the coveted few hours each day where the drinks are cold, the food is fresh, and the prices are just too good to resist.

The Best Happy Hour in Your Denver Neighborhood

What do you get when you combine a mountain-adjacent metro area and 300 days of sunshine?

The Absolute Best Rooftop Bars in Denver

We don’t dare claim 2022 as our year given the recent history of, well, everything.

The Best Patios for Eating and Drinking Outside in Denver

Some may say that, because Denver suffered under Prohibition for four years longer than the rest of America, it has a special claim to the libations and atmosphere of the era.

The 13 Best Secret Bars in Denver

Weed

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

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Now that we seem to be back on relatively firm footing post-pandemic (knock on wood), we’re back to perusing our favorite local dispensaries in the flesh and getting that crucial one-on-one time with our beloved budtenders.

The 17 Best Dispensaries in Denver

Patio weather or not, you can’t keep Denverites from a good brunch.

The Absolute Best Brunch in Denver Right Now 

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Spring is in the air, folks (at least until it snows again).

Where to Go on a Date in Denver This Spring

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Some of the best day or weekend trips happen in the smaller towns down the roads less traveled.

Erica Buehler’s Recent Articles

22 Actually Cool Things You Can Do in Denver This Summer

From paddleboarding to stunning local hikes, these activities are your summer must-dos.

The 11 Best BBQ Joints in Denver, According to a Local Expert

From Memphis dry ribs to tangy Carolina vinegar, these are your best bets for BBQ in Denver.

18 Essential AAPI-Owned Businesses to Support in Denver

For AAPI Month and beyond, here’s how to support Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, and more in the Mile High.

The 11 Most Exciting Suburbs Near Denver

From Morrison to Golden, these are the best Denver suburbs to move to or or just for a quick weekend getaway.

The Best Happy Hour in Your Denver Neighborhood

For dollar oysters and half-off beers, look no further than these spots for boozy deals.

The Absolute Best Rooftop Bars in Denver

From penthouse hotel bars to breweries with a view, this is where you should be drinking from on high in the Mile High.

The Best Patios for Eating and Drinking Outside in Denver

For outdoor dog-friendly drinking and patios with live music, these are your best bets for al fresco dining in the Mile High.

The 13 Best Secret Bars in Denver

Here’s how to get into the best speakeasies and hidden bars in Denver.

The 17 Best Dispensaries in Denver

For happy hours and medically certified budtenders, look no further than these dispensaries for weed in Denver.

The Absolute Best Brunch in Denver Right Now

From prosciutto Benedicts at Snooze to Bloody Marys at The Lobby, these are your best bets for brunch in Denver.

Where to Go on a Date in Denver This Spring

For everything from first impressions to anniversary celebrations, these dates are guaranteed to impress.

9 Reasons to Drive to Manitou Springs, Colorado

Manitou Springs is a must-hit day trip with no shortage of history, plenty of spas, and impeccable mountain town vibes.