That night, we took in a Cubs\/Rockies game. Coors Field is nice, but I think the best thing about it is all the things to do in the neighborhood: for example, McGregor Square and Denver Milk Market, both basically food halls with a good variety of options. The NHL finals game was playing on the big screen when we left the game, and the Spurs and Knicks were playing the next night when we went back to the area for ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On our last full day, we rented a car and ventured out to Staunton State Park<\/a>. We figured it would be a little closer (and less busy) than Rocky National Park. We had a nice five-mile hike up to Eagle Cliffs Overlook. The thin air took a little getting used to, but the temperature was about 70 degrees; probably a good 20 degrees cooler than Denver. We found a bench in the shade and had a nice picnic afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI think we averaged close to 20,000 steps a day. Very fun city to explore. I appreciate all the public art (which we just saw a fraction of). Overall, it felt like a very clean, safe, and well-kept city with a lot to explore in under an hour’s drive. I can see why it is growing quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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