Denver Further Distractions
Every October some 20,000 beer lovers congregate in Denver for the Great American Beer Festival to get merry on Denver's best brews. The most popular is the Coors Brewery, located in Golden, which is the largest single brewery in the world. Guided 90-minute tours are available, following the entire brewing process, from roasting barley to bottling. There are free beer samples for those over the age of 21 years old.
At the opposite extreme, there are microbreweries and brewpubs. These serve and brew in-house distinctive beer that will not be found elsewhere. The city's best brewpubs are all within walking distance of each other in LoDo. Each brewpub offers tours and tiny samples of their ales, porters, stouts and lagers. The best include Wynkoop Brewing Company, Rock Bottom Brewery and Breckenridge Brewery.
Wynkoop Brewing Company
18th and Wynkoop Streets
Tel: (303) 297 2700.
Website: www.wynkoop.com
Opening hours: 1100-0200.
Free admission.
Rock Bottom Brewery
1001 16th Street
Tel: (303) 534 7616.
Website: www.rockbottom.com
Opening hours: 1100-0200.
Free admission.
Breckenridge Brewery
471 Kalamath Street
Tel: (303) 623 2739.
Website: www.breckenridgebrewery.com
Opening hours: 1100-0200.
Free admission.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Just 24km (15 miles) west of Denver nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain range lies the imposing Red Rocks Park. Huge sandstone ridges create a natural amphitheatre which has housed some magical musical performances. These concerts are a regular thing, especially in the summer when high-profile acts like U2 come to play. For those more interested in the natural beauty of the area, several trail walks are available with the chance to see wildlife like raccoons, deer, skunks and the occasional rattlesnake.
18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
Tel: (720) 865 2494.
Website: www.redrocksonline.com
Free admission to park, performances cost extra.
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