Erica Buehler

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Lifestyle

Colorado’s long been the Lower 48 frontrunner for all things edgy and exciting, especially when it comes to legalizing recreational substances.

Everything You Need to Know About Colorado’s Psychedelics Laws

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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

Boulder, with its signature Flatirons, youthful—and, most often, health-centric—population of movers and shakers, and abundance of things to do, see, and snack on, is an adventurer’s paradise.

15 Fun Things to Do in Boulder Right Now, from Floating Down a Creek to Dining on a Mountain

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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

The Best Coffee Shops in Denver for the Afternoon Slump

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The anticipation of summer in Denver only grows stronger once May hits and the farmers markets begin to come alive once again.

The Best Farmers Markets in Denver to Stock Up on Greens

Denver Botanic Gardens

Whether or not love is in the air, spring has sprung in Denver and there’s fun to be had.

Where to Go on a Date in Denver This Spring

Drink

Plenty of cities have rooftop bars, but Denver’s rooftops just take you and your cocktail or craft beer a little bit higher.

The Absolute Best Rooftop Bars in Denver

Every Saturday and Sunday, the senses tingle for bottomless mimosas, and restaurants around Denver hum with the gentle sounds of syrup poured over pancakes and the peppy crackle of cooking bacon.

The Absolute Best Brunch in Denver Right Now 

Where to Find the Best Burgers in Denver

Meek Vintage

Some cities develop a reputation for their thrift stores, while others don’t.

Give Your Wallet a Break at Denver’s Best Thrift Stores

Weed

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

Denver Kush Club

Whether or not you think Denver’s weed scene has lost the shiny luster of novelty, you have to admit the options—from products to places—are almost overwhelming.

The Best Dispensaries in Denver

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Events

Now that we’ve survived at least one false spring and a second winter, April means we’re one step closer to all the fun that happens in the warm Denver sunshine.

15 Cool Things to Do in Denver This Spring

With delicious drinks, dark corners, and an added thrill that regular bars just can’t mimic, Denver’s speakeasies, secret lounges, and back-corner bars add a unique level of intrigue to the city’s beverage scene.

Erica Buehler

Latest Posts From Erica

Everything You Need to Know About Colorado’s Psychedelics Laws

Times are definitely changing.

15 Fun Things to Do in Boulder Right Now, from Floating Down a Creek to Dining on a Mountain

Beyond drinking beer. But also that.

The Best Coffee Shops in Denver for the Afternoon Slump

Get your caffeine fix at these local cafes.

The Best Farmers Markets in Denver to Stock Up on Greens

Stock up on fresh produce, artisanal cheese, and freshly baked bread.

Where to Go on a Date in Denver This Spring

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

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 Absolute Best Brunch in Denver Right Now

Denver's top spots for bottomless mimosas, whipped feta toast, biscuit sandwiches, and more.

Where to Find the Best Burgers in Denver

From lauded Denver institutions to outstanding burger chains, look no further for the best burgers in the Mile High.

Give Your Wallet a Break at Denver’s Best Thrift Stores

Shopping vintage boutiques is one of Denver’s favorite pastimes.

The Best Dispensaries in Denver

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

15 Cool Things to Do in Denver This Spring

From taking art classes to relaxing at a beer spa, make these activities your spring must-dos.

How to Get into Denver’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

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