Fun @ 5280*
* or what to do in Denver before your spine surgery
If you’re headed for the Mile High City for some R&R, there are lots of fun things to do a see. The Denver Grand Prix takes place August 12-14. That’s a retired Rahal Racing machine I’m sitting in. It’s parked at the east entrance of the Cherry Creek Mall. Humm…maybe Danica Patrick once had her slender figure squeezed into that car.
Of course this being the second week in July, the Tour de France is in full swing. No matter who you root for, a great place to catch the action is at the Handlebar and Grill. This place gets the nod from the folks at Velo News and has heaps of cycling lore hanging inside. Parked in the lot for the opening day of The Tour was Randy Wittmer and his Mobile Cyclery. This thing is packed full of every bike part and accessory you can imagine. A gear geek’s wet dream come true.
If you want to get away from it all but still stay in the heart of Denver, check out City Park and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Locals say that the ‘bird’ watching is better at Washington Park, but I like the look of the flock at this place.
July 9th, 2005 at 1:59 pm
Wow, that is really close to your dream of driving around the country fixing stuff out of your semi. You look good in a truck full of tools, by the way.