Go check out this amazing rock and nature shop in Fort Collins's beautiful, historic Old Town Square, a great place to go with kids, and right next to a splash pad and some awesome restaurants and bars!

An extremely cute town square in the heart of wonderful, walkable downtown area, a great place for family time by day, and a bustling night life after sunset throughout the surrounding historic old-western streets!

Want to see the artistic hippy-dippy coffee shop where Kyle and Laura fell in love?!?! Head on over to the Alley Cat Cafe in the alley off of Laurel Street for a true college town coffee shop experience! Try to guess which ceiling tile was painted by Laura, and imagine a young Kyle playing drums in a jazz band there!

Planning a Denver day on your way back to the airport? About an hour and a half away from the venue area is the famous Mexican restaurant/indoor theme park, Casa Bonita! with everything from cliff divers to face painting, to an arcade and a man in a gorilla suit, the whole family is sure to be entertained!! Make sure to get your reservation at least a week ahead of time, and allow plenty of time for parking/logistics! Both Kyle and Laura went here as children, and we both thought the pirate cave was scary!

Want to see an amazing collection of beautiful artworks from throughout human history from all across the world?! Spanning cultures, places, time periods, and most importantly exploring ideas?! Feel free to step into an art historical journey at the Denver Art Museum--the place where Laura also works!

Looking for a kid-friendly or easier flat/lowland hike? Devil's Backbone in Loveland is an excellent spot to explore geological rock formations and look out over plains of windswept grasses and rabbit brush! It is also horse friendly for those looking for a good trail ride. The only warning is: There are rattle snakes here! Make sure to wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and keep a close eye on the path especially when hiking with dogs or trail riding!

One of the Wingates' classic hikes. Here is a challenging, beautiful hike for those looking for some exercise, with stunning views of a big cliff at the end! You will feel like Simba from Lion King! Laura and Kyle used to hike here all the time when they first started dating. It is a popular, somewhat busy hike, so I would recommend going in the early morning. We have seen a couple rattlesnakes here too, so long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended!

If you are planning a mountain town visit on your trip to Northern Colorado, You could easily spend a day or a whole long weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park and the charming mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado. The sweeping views, autumnal aspen leaves, and wildlife residents of RMNP are well worth the visit. You will most certainly see an elk! There are plenty of adorable stores, bars, and restaurants in Estes Park to explore too. Not to mention, the famously haunted Stanley Hotel from The Shining! This area does involve a pretty windy mountain drive up the gorgeous Thompson Canyon on highway 34 from the Loveland area (paved but narrow and steep), for those in the mood for adventure. From Denver, the drive is a little smoother on Highway 36 through Lyons.