3 Days

Colo-Road Trippin’ Without a Car

Low emissions. High equity. Zero worry. Ditch the wheels but not the adventure. Travel through Colorado’s cityscapes and mountains, while supporting local communities and minimizing your carbon footprint. Header Image: VISIT DENVER/Denver International Airport

Sustainability Activity

Volunteer with Groundwork Denver

Groundwork's mission is to bring about sustained improvement of the physical environment and promote health and well-being through community-based partnerships and action.

Sustainability Activity

Ride a Train

Ride the A Line RTD train from Denver International Airport toward downtown and get off at the 38th and Blake Street Station — right in the heart of RiNo, one of Denver’s creative hubs. 

Day 1

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Explore RiNo

Explore RiNo’s street art via a Lime electric scooter, which is charged with 100 percent renewable energy and supercharged with 100 percent fun. Scooters…

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See Altius Farms

Check out this urban farm with one of the largest rooftop aeroponic gardens in the country. Altius uses about 10 percent of the land and 10 percent…

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Feast on Sushi

Have dinner at Uchi, a Japanese restaurant that places emphasis on sustainably sourced seafood and its close relationships with local Colorado farmers,…

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Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew

For us, brewing beer began as an excuse to gather with our friends and ruminate on life, philosophy, music, food, and of course, beer. 

lodging

The Source Hotel

The Source Hotel’s clean, modern aesthetic showcases custom Baltic birch casework, polished concrete floors, furniture by Muuto, and select soft finishes…

Day 2

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Just BE Kitchen

Just BE Kitchen is a gluten, grain and refined sugar free fast casual restaurant in downtown Denver. At Just BE Kitchen, our mission is to "Serve mindful…

Sustainability Activity

Take the Bustang

Ride the RTD A Line one stop westbound to Denver's Union Station where you'll catch the Bustang to Estes Park. The route is set to begin right before Memorial Day.

Insider's Tip

Stay Off The Beaten Path

Roosevelt National Forest offers spectacular sights of Rocky Mountain National Park! So, soak up all the views and lighten your impact by taking the road less traveled.

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Hike the Morning Away

Go for a hike at Roosevelt National Forest, which surrounds Estes Park and neighbors Rocky Mountain National Park, but is far less crowded.

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Bird & Jim

At Bird and Jim, we are defining Colorado cuisine with our ever-evolving seasonal and ingredient-driven menus sourced from the Front Range of Colorado…

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Paddleboard Under the Blue Sky

Relax and unwind lakeside by renting paddleboards at Lake Estes. They are 100 percent human-powered with zero emissions.

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The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern

Built in 1937 as a dance hall for the Big Band Era, The Rock Inn continues to be a lively gathering place with local flair.

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Volunteer at a Telescope

Why stare at the stars, when you can help operate the telescope at the Estes Park Memorial Observatory? Dive into voluntourism and help support the…

Sustainability Activity

Make Your Way Back to Denver

Take the Bustang back to Denver, then take the free mall ride from Union Station to Civic Station. 

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Do Overnight at the Queen Ann Inn

Each room is decorated by a local artist, and no eco-detail is spared. From its recycling and composting program to the sustainable green tea insulation…

Day 3

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Root Down

Root Down aims to connect the neighborhood to a dining experience in the same way ingredients are connected to food. There should be a seamless bond…

Sustainability Activity

Rent a Car

Ride the waves of the future and rent an electric vehicle through the Turo app!

lunch

5280 Burger Bar

Savor gourmet, chef-crafted burgers, adult milkshakes and house-made ice cream crafted from locally sourced and all-natural ingredients.

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Check Out a Speakeasy

Behind a bookshelf is where you’ll find Williams & Graham, a speakeasy known for its craft cocktails, small bites and ambiance. Here, even the desserts…

dinner

Duo

Duo is a seasona, contemporary, American, Farm to Table Restaurant.  It is a hidden treasure for those seeking a special dining experience tucked…

Sustainability Activity

Carpool to Red Rocks

Take CID Colorado’s shuttle, and you can bring your favorite local brew to tailgate with once you arrive! 

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Rock Out

Catch a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the world’s only naturally occurring and acoustically perfect venue. It also supports the City and County of…

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Lay Your Head Down

Stay at Kimpton Hotel Born; a LEED Silver-certified property. It’s also conveniently connected to Denver’s Union Station, so you’re able to easily hop…

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