Things to Do in July that Won’t Break the Bank
Here are 12 (mostly) free things happening in Colorado this month.
The Highlight Reel: June’s Tastiest Food News
A monthly review of happenings in the Denver dining scene from 5280’s food team.
Not Another Ghost Town
The community of Hillside lives on as a cozy cottage getaway.
Top of the Town 2017: Culture & Nightlife
From patios to artists, its the best of Denver’s culture & nightlife.
Top of the Town 2017: Services
Go ahead: Shake up your self-care (or ski-care, or four-legged-friend-care) routine with one of these fabulous finds. You deserve it.
Top of the Town 2017: Shopping
Local artisans and designers have spent years turning the Mile High City into a retail mecca—one that rewards both big spenders and bargain hunters. In short: There’s never been a better time to buy.
Top of the Town 2017: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors
There’s no shortage of ways to work up a sweat, both in the wild and in the city, in the Centennial State. These are simply the best.
Top of the Town 2017: Dining
From classics like steak to new of-the-moment categories such as market hall and eatertainment, we’re here to push your palate no matter what cuisine—or dining experience—you’re hungry for.
M.J. Szymanski’s Sweet Life
The pastry chef creates everything from tangy lemon bars to birthday cake panna cotta for Stella’s on 16th.
Life, Hacked
It’s summertime and the living’s easier, thanks to these four Colorado-based initiatives.
High Achiever: Taylor VanAllen
With his name already affixed to one slacklining record, Morrison’s Taylor VanAllen is gearing up for more.
Bragging Rights
Are you up to these eight outdoor challenges?
Support Veterans in Style with this Denver Fashion Brand
Denver-based Sword & Plough makes jewelry from bullet casings and bags from upcycled military gear.
Meet the Colorado Symphony’s New Maestro
Brett Mitchell is bringing his love of pop culture to Colorado’s classical scene.
Fuel Up With Wonder Press’ Maca-Pecan Smoothie
You don’t have to choose between healthy and delicious at this Boulder cafe.
5280 Neighborhood Guide: Sloan’s Lake
With a new wave of eats and entertainment, Sloan’s Lake demands a daytrip.
Where We’re Eating In July
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month, July 2017.
3 Ways to Explore Wyoming’s Wonders
Think beyond Jackson Hole for dinosaur digs, crowd-free hiking, and a massive rodeo.
Aprés Eats in Steamboat Springs
Where to grub in Ski Town, U.S.A.
Restaurant Review: Fish N Beer
Chef Aniedra Nichols serves soulful seafood at this lively eatery in RiNo.
Kelly Whitaker’s Heritage Grain Crusade
With his new nonprofit, the Noble Grain Alliance, the Basta chef is bringing heritage grains back to Colorado farms and restaurants—and to you and me.
The Feather Baron
Thomas Whiting breeds birds not for their meat, but for their feathers, in a quest to satisfy a clientele of fly-fishers—and his own obsession with perfect plumage.
Adam Gildar’s Excellent Adventure
How the 32-year-old gallerist is thriving on cultural contradictions and the vagaries of the art world—and aiming to put Denver on the international scene’s radar in the process.
Why Denver’s Museum of Contemporary Art Appeals to a Younger Generation
Denver’s bastion of modern art is teaching other museums how to attract a younger, hipper crowd.
Molly Brown Would Have Turned 150 This Year
Yes, the Titanic icon is no longer with us, but we’re surprised she lived as long as she did. We detail some of her other death-defying moments.
Why Denver’s Streets Are Dangerous—And How To Make Them Safer
More than 600 people died on Colorado roadways in 2016, and in Denver, traffic fatalities have gone up every year since 2005. Why is this happening—and what can we do about it?
Denver’s Very Own Shark Whisperer
At 81, this former teacher is still educating Coloradans about the sea’s biggest fish.
CU-Boulder Alumni Compete in Basketball Tournament
University of Colorado-Boulder alumni take another shot at the next best thing to the NCAA tournament.
9 Can’t-Miss Events at Slow Food Nations
What to do at Denver’s most anticipated foodie event of the year.
Leadville Transforms Itself (Again)
Change has come to the historic mining city of Leadville in a big way. And for the Latino residents who call the highest-elevation city in the United States home, that means facing new challenges—and new fears.
Our Summer on the Colorado Trail
When my husband decided to run all 486-plus miles of the Colorado Trail last year, we had no idea how profoundly it would shape our family’s future.
Disaster on Denali
Fifty years ago this month, three Colorado mountaineers survived the deadliest disaster in the history of Alaska’s infamous Denali. What went wrong on that fateful day—and how did the Colorado men make it out alive?
Mountain Majesties
A letter from the editor of our July 2017 issue.
What to Do in July
Your short list of Colorado’s coolest July events.
Drink Wine and Eat Cheese as You Follow the Tour de France
Celebrate the cycling event of the year with delicious pairings from the fifth annual Cured de France.
Summer Camp Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore
It’s hard to deny the nostalgia when you drop off your kid at summer camp. Just because you’ve got a 401(k), though, doesn’t mean you can’t go back to camp yourself. Forget tug-of-war: These four Colorado getaways come with grown-up perks.
Making Memories
A letter from the editor of the 2017 edition of 5280 Traveler.
How to Bike Like a Local
Eat, drink, and ride like a local on these new(ish) Colorado bike-cations.
Soak, Explore, Repeat
Pair your winter jaunts to sultry mountain pools with explorations of the chilly landscapes beyond the resorts.
Colorado Tourism Office Introduces the Colorado Field Guide
Discover new places to explore in the Centennial State with the Colorado Field Guide.
Gear Up
The best part about planning a trip is buying new (Colorado-designed) equipment.
Sightsee Like a Tourist, Eat Like a Local
Every Denverite has played tour guide at one time or another. How can you go from good host to great? Take your guests to a few of the city’s most iconic spots—and then show them how to eat like a local.
Spend Your Summer in the Sun (Valley)
Escape the nightmare that is I-70 traffic by jetting to the mountain town Colorado would love to claim as its own.
How to Spend a Weekend in Missoula
Discovering Missoula’s magic formula for a weekend of summer fun.
Gear Closet: The Primus Onja
82 of Colorado’s Best-Kept Secrets
There are still plenty of places left to be explored in the Centennial State—like these 82 overlooked gems.
The Guide to Colorado’s Best Wilderness Areas
Ten of our favorite federally protected wilderness areas in the Centennial State where you can hike, camp, hunt, and fish—and just generally fall more deeply in love with Colorado.
The Guide to Camping in Colorado
A comprehensive look at setting up under the stars, including the 30 best places to camp in Colorado, tips on must-have gear, and gourmet (but easy!) recipes.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Utah’s Westwater Canyon offers stellar scenery and sought-after solitude—but only for boaters brave enough to face its rapids.
What to See at Denver Comic Con 2017
Not all heroes wear capes, but our guide to one of the nation’s largest Comic Con events gives you the tools to save the day.
You Can Own This Modern Miner’s Shack
An architectural tribute to Creede’s mining heritage is on the market in the former silver boomtown.
Light Up Your Fourth of July With These 10 Denver-Area Events
Celebrate America’s 241st birthday at these celebrations across the Denver metro area.
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Josh Pollack
The man behind Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen dishes on “the Dude,” pizza, and of course, bagels.
Traveling Light: 8 Vacation Essentials
Eight pieces of clothing that will keep your suitcase light—and you looking fashionable—all summer long.
What You Need to Know About the Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a local case of the baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
5 Ways the Senate’s Health Care Bill Would Affect Coloradans
Premiums may go down for certain populations, but some estimates find that hundreds of thousands of Coloradans could lose their coverage under the GOP’s latest plan.
Cook Like A Pro: Food Lab
Expand your skill set and share a meal at this gorgeous Boulder cooking school.
Hike We Like: Pikes Peak’s Northwest Slopes
Bag another fourteener by summiting America’s Mountain (the hard way).
The Boom in Colorado Music Festivals
Love summer music festivals? You’ve settled in the right place.
Get Creative At Golden Triangle’s New Final Friday Art Walks
The beloved arts neighborhood reintroduces itself with a new monthly event series.
