The Eddy Taproom & Hotel is a Stylish Basecamp for Adventures in Golden
The boutique hotel pays tribute to the city’s clay-mining and brick-making heritage with a mix of vintage and modern styles.
Vail’s Sleek Slope Room Is A Stop-Worthy Mountain Steakhouse
Specialties like Colorado wagyu cooked on a DIY hot stone and bison ribeye are on the menu at the five-month-old restaurant inside Gravity Haus hotel.
What to Expect From Denver’s Summer Real Estate Market
Experts say this summer could be one of the craziest times to buy a home in recent memory.
Our 9 Favorite Warm-Weather Activities to Do After Work
May 7 marks Denver’s first sunset at 8 p.m. or later this year. Here’s how the 5280 staff is celebrating the extra sunlight.
Two Estes Park Athletes Want to Help Find a Cure for Spinal Cord Injuries
Quinn Brett and Josh Stevens will handcycle and run for a full 24 hours this weekend as part of Wings for Life World Run, an international event to raise money for spinal cord research.
Enliven Your Summer Cooking Routine With These Spicy Pepper Jams
Denver-based Yummy Lotus’ delicious vegan and gluten-free jams are available in sweet-savory flavors like jalapeño chipotle, mango habanero, and strawberry ghost pepper.
How a Summit County Teen Broke a North American Women’s Uphill Ski Record
Grace Staberg climbed more than 56,000 vertical feet during a 24-hour period last week at Copper Mountain.
What Community Newspapers Meant to One Colorado Reporter’s Career
On Monday, the Colorado Sun and the National Trust for Local News announced they had acquired 24 community newspapers in the metro Denver area. Here, 5280 senior staff writer Robert Sanchez recalls what a thrill it was to work for two of them as a teenager growing up in Parker.
Peek Inside a Denver Home Designed by Studio McGee
One of superstar designer Shea McGee’s early projects was right here in Denver, and we’ve got the room-by-room tour.
The ReelAbilities Film Festival Makes Its Mile High City Debut This Week
The international festival, which runs May 5–8, will feature a lineup of events and award-winning films by, for, and about people with various disabilities—including several with Colorado connections.
Broncos NFL Draft Recap: Lots of Depth, No New Quarterbacks (Yet)
General Manager George Paton got exactly what he wanted out of his first draft in charge. But continued uncertainty at the quarterback position means the team is destined to continue its losing ways. Plus: What’s good with the newest Broncos.
Barry’s Bootcamp Review: Expect Plenty of Selfies and Burpees at the Trendy Workout
The cultish fitness chain opened its first Denver studio on April 22. If you like challenging exercise classes accompanied by good selfie lighting, you may have just found your workout nirvana.
A Dairy Start-Up Brings European-Style Butter to Colorado
Colorado Springs–based Sawatch Artisan Foods makes ultra-creamy butters and cheeses using small-batch manufacturing processes.
Dessert Takes Many Forms at Miette et Chocolat’s Aurora Outpost
The shop and gallery on East Colfax Avenue sells confections, pastries, and edible artwork by Argentine chocolatier Gonzalo Jimenez.
Plan Your Perfect Post-Pandemic Vacation With These Nonstop Flights Out of DIA
If you’re anything like us, you’ve spent months daydreaming about all the places you want to travel once it’s safe, and legal, to do so. To help with your planning, we compiled this list of 15 destinations you can reach via nonstop flights from Denver International Airport—and the oh-so-Colorado reasons to visit.
COVID-19 Created the Hottest Real Estate Market Denver Has Ever Seen
We spoke to buyers, sellers, and real estate experts about how the pandemic set fire to an already-smoldering market.
Denver’s Top Dentists 2021
Keep your mouth happy with 5280’s comprehensive list of more than 900 of the best dentists in Denver and beyond.
Why Colorado Is Always the Perfect Filming Location
What the Centennial State may lack in tax incentives for film production, it more than makes up for with stunning scenery.
The Pikes Peak Cog Railway Is Back on Track
The beloved train to the top of Pikes Peak reopens this month after a multi-year renovation—right on schedule.
How Denver’s Art Scene Responded to Black Lives Matter
A year after the murder of George Floyd, we checked in on Denver’s cultural gatekeepers who promised to address institutional racism in the arts—and the artists who held them accountable.
How to Protect Your Skin From Air Pollution
Local skincare experts share their best advice for guarding against wrinkles, discoloration, and melanoma.
One Vietnam Veteran’s Mission to Find Every Military Award Recipient
The Hall of Valor website, run by Pueblo’s Doug Sterner, is the most complete public record of honorees.
The Women Behind Basecamp Are Determined to Help You Land Your Outdoor Dream Job
How Ali Carr’s and Jenna Celmer’s thriving Facebook group is breaking down barriers to entry into the outdoor industry. Plus, five of the co-founders’ top tips for your next job search.
How Adrian Miller’s New Book, Black Smoke, Brings the Story of Barbecue to Its True Origins
Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, the award-winning Black author and Denverite’s third title, published in late April.
Meet the Mother-Daughter Duos Behind Pacific Mercantile and Truong An Gifts
The two long-standing family enterprises are at the heart of Denver’s hubs for Asian American culture, community, and commerce.
Colorado Democrats’ Fight Over Environmental Policy Plays Out in the Headlines
In a recent Colorado Springs Gazette editorial, Governor Jared Polis threatened to veto a new environmental justice bill. But some lawmakers say his reason why makes no sense—and will harm vulnerable communities.
7 Free Things to Do in and Around Denver This May
The weather’s looking lovely and the vaccines are flowing, so we’re cautiously hopeful about seeing new sights with new people. Here are seven May events we’re looking forward to.
8 New Denver Metro Bakeries to Secure Goodies From Now
Here’s how to satisfy your cravings for everything from cherry almond hand pies and piña colada pop-tarts to stuffed Berliner doughnuts and crusty baguettes.
What Type of Camping Is Right for You?
From backpacking to glamping, we break down five types of camping you can enjoy in Colorado this summer.
Can Neguse’s Climate Corps Extinguish Colorado’s Record Wildfires?
Representative Joe Neguse’s proposal to create a national workforce dedicated to the management of natural ecosystems drew inspiration from President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. But it also aims to remedy some of the problems FDR’s program created.
Census Results: Colorado is Getting a New Seat in Congress
Colorado’s population jumped nearly 15 percent over the past 10 years. The increase gives the state a new congressional district—meaning a new representative in Washington, D.C. Let the political posturing begin.
Colorado Farmers Answer 6 Common Gardening Questions
From the best ways to kill weeds naturally to saving leggy seedlings, farmers Krisan Christensen and Dan Hobbs share their expertise.
Victrola Turns to Denver for Company’s New Headquarters
The turntable and speaker manufacturer wanted to relocate to an internationally accessible city brimming with techies and music fanatics. The Mile High City beckoned.
Beast & Bottle Is Closing. Reserve A Table Now Before It’s Too Late
The eight-year-old Uptown restaurant’s final dinner service will be on June 5.
A-Basin Is Limiting Pass Sales Again Next Season—Here’s Why
After the pandemic forced the ski area to restrict visitation, its leaders realized the mountain would benefit by welcoming fewer skiers—and cars—when the world returns to normal.
6 New Gravel Bike Races Are Coming to Colorado This Year
Gravel riding has been talked about as cycling’s next big thing for the past few years. These six inaugural gravel grinds are proof the discipline has fully reached the mainstream in the Centennial State.
13 Delicious Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
These sweets, feasts, and other goodies will ensure all the matriarchs in your life feel extra special this year.
Hot Property: An Oasis in the City
Tour this $4.5-million modern Hilltop home with a location (and look) to love.
This Jew Can Cue Wants to Help You Smoke Barbecue Like A Pro
Adam McKenzie, the Centennial-based pit master behind the popular Instagram account and blog This Jew Can Cue, releases his first cookbook next month.
How the 5280 Staff Reacted to the COVID-19 Vaccine’s Symptoms
Spoiler alert: Not well. But with more Colorado vaccination sites opening to everyone, by reading our recovery diaries, you’ll know how to prepare for the possible symptoms.
Q&A With Ann Marie Awad, the Host Of CPR’s On Something
We caught up with the longtime drug reporter to talk about weed and what we can expect from the podcast’s third season, which airs May 11.
Before the Academy Awards, Remembering Colorado’s Connection to the ‘Chicago 7’
Berthoud’s Rennie Davis didn’t like his portrayal in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7—because the reality was a whole lot more interesting than the fiction.
Headed to Greeley? Don’t Miss the Fried Chicken Sandwiches At Sexy Sammies
The fast-casual spot features delicious hand-breaded chicken and Hollywood design.
Denver Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict
Moments after the verdict was announced, members of the community reflect on the conviction of the ex-police officer and how Denver can move forward.
A Food Hall Joins Golden’s Booming Restaurant Scene
The Golden Mill is the latest addition to the town’s growing roster of new or expanded restaurants and culinary businesses.
Should You Pop the Top on Your Home?
That is the question many Denverites are pondering as they balance the need for more space with the challenges of entering the city’s competitive housing market. Here, local contractor and pop-top expert Justin Bride offers helpful insights and advice.
Lyle Lovett, Bob Weir, and Joe Neguse Headline eTown’s Earth Day Party
The creators behind Colorado’s iconic eTown radio show reflect on 30 years on the air ahead of the nonprofit’s b’Earthday Celebration.
Despair, Resiliency, and Finally, Hope: How One Assisted Living Facility Has Weathered the Pandemic
After a year of severe isolation and loss, residents and staff at Elk Run Assisted Living in Evergreen are starting to see the light at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel.
Hope You Covered Your Garden Because More Snow Is Expected Through Tuesday
On the heels of last week’s wintry weather, another round of snow showed up Monday night, along with some bitterly cold temperatures.
A Note from 5280’s New Food Editor
Patricia Kaowthumrong is the first Asian-American woman to lead the magazine’s dining coverage.
A Running List of Reopening Plans for Major Denver-Area Venues
Warm weather is on the way. More and more people are getting vaccinated. Here are some places you’ll be able to return to soon because of that.
Your Questions About Life After Vaccination, Answered
Yes, you can hug your friends and go on that trip to the beach, but extreme caution is still required.
A Dispatch From a Boulder Death Cafe
Since September 2011, small groups of people across the world have gathered over tea and cake to discuss mortality. I went to one in Boulder to learn how COVID-19 and the King Soopers shooting are impacting those conversations.
3 Restaurants Heating Up Telluride’s Dining Scene
Timber Room, Wood Ear Whiskey Lounge & Noodle Bar, and LittleHouse offer a trio of delicious reasons to visit the southwest Colorado town.
Realtors Are Going to Extreme Lengths to Deal with Denver’s Crazy Housing Market
Some agents are waking up at 2:30 a.m. to schedule showings. Others are spending hours trying to catch potential listings before they go on the market.
Rain and Snow Will Put Colorado’s Spring Weather on Pause This Week
Just when it looked liked spring was here to stay, Colorado’s wacky weather patterns are about to give us an extended stretch of chilly, precipitation-filled days.
How Gymnast Lynnzee Brown Went From a Season-Ending Injury to Scoring 3 Perfect Routines
In February 2020, the University of Denver athlete tore her achilles. About a year later, she’s turning in flawless performances and preparing for the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships.
A Popular Lafayette Pie Shop Is Expanding
Tip Top Savory Pies, a shop specializing in handheld meat-filled pastries, will open a new location in Boulder’s Gunbarrel area this spring.
Start Fresh This Season With These Pretty, Local Appliances
Adding color to the kitchen just got easier, thanks to Boulder-based appliance maker Big Chill’s new Spring Edit palette of four refined colorways.
Want Healthier, More Sustainable Cheese? Here’s How You Can Get Some
A partnership between Origin Dairy, Colorado Cow, and Haystack Mountain Cheese yields local chile jack, brie, camembert, and more from regeneratively raised cows.
Fishing the Good Fight Casts a Line for Men’s Mental Health
The two-year-old local nonprofit uses fly fishing to help men struggling with depression and anxiety. And in the next few months, it’s expanding offerings to include weekend retreats and scholarships that subsidize therapy costs.
3 Denver Restaurants Expanding with Drive-Thru Locations
Chicken Rebel, Denver Biscuit Co., and Bambu are all tapping into the fast-food model.
What the Suez Canal’s Evergreen Reveals About Colorado’s Evergreen
A giant container ship operated by a company called Evergreen got stuck in the Suez Canal. So, naturally, we went to Evergreen, Colorado, to ask people there to tell us about when they’ve been stuck.
Liquid Arts Passport Offers Discounted Sips, Ways to Support Local Makers
The program offers discounts at craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries across Colorado.
What You Need to Know About Colorado’s Redistricting Process
The state’s new independent redistricting commissions will draw the maps that shape the political landscape for the next 10 years. Will the process be able to ensure fairness amid data delays and rampant polarization?
