Ramblings Around Denver

Highlands Ranch Lansdowne Arms Bistro and Pub

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 6:43pm. 106 Views, 0 Comments.

The Lansdowne Arms Bistro and Pub at Town Center is one of my families’ favorite places to eat locally in Highlands Ranch. When we visit I will generally have the sirloin shepherd’s pie. Though I really enjoy it, I can rarely finish it and have to take some home for lunch the next day. My wife often has the fish and chips which she tells me she loves.

Overall the menu is what one would expect from an Irish pub offering a variety of Irish favorites and standard dishes you would customarily find in a bar. Our experience in ordering different dishes is that they are prepared equally well and the service we have enjoyed has always been good.

The Lansdowne Arms of Town Center can offer different atmospheres depending on your mood. We prefer sitting in the dining…

Five Attractions In The Great Outdoors In And Around Denver

Monday, July 13th, 2009 at 4:48pm. 705 Views, 1 Comments.

There are a number of great destinations to live in the American West, but one of the best and most popular places to is the city of Denver.  When it comes to things to do for travelers and locals alike, the menu offered by Denver is hard to beat.  Although the city is home to many fine restaurants, shopping opportunities, museums, and performance venues, one of the biggest benefits to coming to the Denver area is getting outdoors.  There are a number of attractions both in and around the city though that cater to those seeking an experience in the great outdoors, here is a look at five of them that should satisfy and entertain almost any traveler visiting Denver.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre
One of the most spectacular sights to see in the area surrounding the…

Getting Into, Out Of, And Around Denver, Colorado

Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at 4:37pm. 525 Views, 0 Comments.

While going on vacation is meant to be a relaxing experience most of the time, sometimes the travel related part of the trip can be somewhat stressful.  When traveling to the city of Denver though a vacationer need not worry about transportation related issues because the city is perfectly set up to remove the worries and provide for a stress free experience.  Getting into, out of, and around Denver is extremely easy and there are a number of options available to travelers who go there.

By Air
The major airport in the entire Rocky Mountain region is Denver International Airport.  The airport opened its doors in 1995 and was one of the most state of the art airports in the entire world.  The famous tents that serve as the roof of the main structure are famous…

Ten Great Restaurants In Denver, Colorado

Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at 12:00am. 834 Views, 0 Comments.

Denver, Colorado has earned a reputation as a wonderful place to live.  The city offers a great many things to do from shopping, to outdoor recreation, to professional sporting events, and more.  One of the best parts of the city though is the chance to take the opportunity to sample some truly fine eating establishments.  There are many great restaurants in Denver, but here is a look at ten of the best.

Fruition Restaurant
Routinely rated as one of the best restaurants in the city, Fruition Restaurant brings the best of American cuisine to its patrons with a wide variety of dishes.  The restaurant is highly regarded in its appearance, meal satisfaction, and the friendliness of its staff.

Mizuna
The true tastes of California cuisine can be had for a somewhat…

Take One Of The Many Tours Available In The Denver Area

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 11:36am. 779 Views, 1 Comments.

Choosing a type of activity to partake in during a day trip is not always the easiest thing to do.  In most locations there are a wide variety of things to do, although some of them may not be as widely known as others.  One of the most educational and fun activities that can be participated in is the taking of a tour.  Tours offer the traveler and locals an opportunity to learn something new about an area that they mostly likely would learn or experience without seeing it up close and personal.  There are a number of tour opportunities in and around the city of Denver and many of them are very popular with locals too.

Rocky Mountain Tours
Touring the Colorado Rockies is a popular activity for many people coming to the Denver area.  Tours can be taken via…

Ten Things To Do In Denver

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 4:34pm. 919 Views, 1 Comments.

Vacations are an important time in people's lives.  They often are the only chance many people get to get away from their job or hometown.  Choosing the best destination though is vitally important.  Deciding on a vacation destination is by far the most important decision for anyone looking to travel.  A great choice for almost anyone is to select the city of Denver, or the entire Rocky Mountain region, as their next vacation destination.  The area offers a great many chances to experience the outdoors, but the city of Denver itself is also a world class city that has more than enough attractions to entertain and interest even the pickiest of travelers.

A visit to Denver is often described as a visit to a really big small town.  The people are overall…

Five Little Known Facts About Denver, Colorado

Monday, June 1st, 2009 at 2:33pm. 1332 Views, 2 Comments.

For decades many vacationers have chosen Denver as the destination for their trip.  The city offers a great deal to do within its boundaries, and even more activities and attractions that can be experienced within a short drive outside the city.  The city has long been popular with those seeking outdoor recreation, due in large part to its placement near the Rocky Mountains, but it also offers plenty of conventional attractions as well.  The city of Denver has a long and interesting history with many ties to America's “Old West” history and the westward expansion of the country.  Here is a look at five little known facts about Denver, Colorado.

Shopping And More At Denver's 16th Street Mall

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at 4:33pm. 1045 Views, 2 Comments.

Getting the most out of a shopping trip depends mostly on the activities that are done and the attractions that are seen while visiting a new place.  There are a number of popular activities to take part in when shopping in Denver, everything from touring the United States Mint to being a spectator at any of the local professional sporting events.  One of the most popular things to do though is to go shopping, and one of the best locations to do that is at the famous 16th Street Mall.

Denver's 16th Street Mall first opened in 1982 and was designed by the legendary architect firm of I.M. Pei & Associates.  This open air mall has expanded over the years and it currently stretches just over 1.25 miles long.  Through-traffic is closed to this portion of 16th…

Some Interesting Neighborhoods in Denver

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at 5:07pm. 902 Views, 5 Comments.

Denver, like most cities, is made up of a number of different neighborhoods.  Each neighborhood has a style substance all its own.  There are any number of neighborhoods in Denver that are pleasant to live in, as well as conveniently located near commercial and industrial settings where people work.  Just like in any other city, different neighborhoods will appeal to different people.  One of the tricks when moving to a new city, or even relocating in the city someone already lives in, is choosing the neighborhood that best fits the person or family who is relocating.

Here is a look at just some of the different neighborhoods offered by the city of Denver:

Athmar Park
Athmar Park sits along the South Platte River, and was not officially incorporated into the…

Visiting Denver's Landmarks And Historic Sites

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 at 9:32pm. 1066 Views, 3 Comments.

Once in the city of Denver, a traveler or new resident is confronted with an astounding amount of things to do.  These activities and attractions play a large role in why people choose Denver year after year as their destination of choice.  One of the more interesting things to do in the city is to seek out and visit a number of the community's landmarks and historic sites.  Many of these display and exhibit a good amount of detail relating to the early days of Denver.  There are also plenty of modern day landmarks in the city too which are also worth visiting.

Here is a look at some of the landmarks and historic sites worth visiting in Denver.

Brown Palace Hotel
The Brown Palace Hotel is a triangular shaped hotel that was built in 1892.  This is the second…