One night we were there we had dinner at "The Fort" -- based on Jonathan's dinner performance, he was 'crowned' with Buffalo horns...
The Fort is an awesome restaurant a little ways out of the city, but open even on labor day. I encourage you to try some traditional Colorado fare... as the Fort calls itself "the essence of Colorado."
The fort has an adobe style and even a huge teepee in the middle of the structure.
One afternoon we headed out to Boulder for some University of Boulder comparison shopping... a beautiful backdrop for a campus community...
UC Boulder
And some great opportunities for shopping on the promonade with Anthony and Jonathan.
Downtown Boulder... for those familiar with the Commons in Ithaca, it felt very similar... just a little more fresh.
Look at that sunshine!
One afternoon we skipped over to Red Rocks, which provided some fantastic scenery for great photos and an excellent work-out while we explored. 
Below is the view up from the stage. We felt so cool standing where so many incredible artists have performed. Jonathan had to showcase his "air guitar talent" just so he felt like he fit in.
How tiny the stage looks from the top.... 
Jonathan and I on the stage...
What we didn't really think about was all the stairs we'd have to climb to get back up...
One night we got some tickets to a Colorado Rockies game. I called my Denver-based cousin and we met up with some SU alumni in the area for a night out on the town...
That's my cousin Sue and I in the middle... we had some good seats!
The very last day, on our way to the airport we headed out to the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Jonathan had been before and felt really compelled to return with gifts for the rescued animals and to show me this incredible place.
The sanctuary has an incredible mission and serves hundreds of lost animals, and it was so neat to see so many happy rescued animals so far from their natural homes.
There were big black bears...
Roaming on acres and acres of land....
All set up to mimic natural habitats...
There were lots of tigers... this group more newly rescued and brought to the sanctuary.
All in all a pretty cool trip and learning experience... the Denver area had lots to offer visitors and one day, I hope to go back for more exploring. 