Rocky Mountain Activity Guide November 16, 2009
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Experience fall in the glorious Rocky Mountains aboard the
Georgetown Loop Railroad! Ride the Pumpkin Festival Train First two weekends of October. Our children’s hay bale maze and treasure hunt add fun and excitement of a fall excursion. Oktoberfest! 3rd and 4th weekends of October. Free Bratwurst and hotdogs to all passengers. Free microbrew tasting (for riders over 21 yrs of age with proper i.d.)
Our enclosed, heated coaches make winding through the snow covered Rockies a unique experience this winter. Visit our web site for schedule and pricing information www.GeorgetownLoopRR.com
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Located in Georgetown, only 45 miles west of Denver off I-70 exit #228.
The next time you want a superb buffalo prime rib, look no further than the Raven Hill Mining Company. Located in Georgetown, the Raven Hill Mining Company is both a quaint mountain restaurant that you can stop in after a day of skiing, sunburned nose and all, or take your sweetheart to for a romantic dinner.
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The Raven Hill Mining Company is locally famous for its Buffalo; besides prime rib you can enjoy a buffalo burrito or buffalo hamburger as well. The Raven Hill Mining Company also serves fresh fish, elk, chicken, BBQ (smoked outside), pastas, soups, salads and more. They have a kids menu, take out and catering is available.
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This 6th street favorite is open Monday through Thursday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Reservations are not required but do call if you are planning a special evening out with your favorite someone as this is Georgetown’s most romantic restaurant: (303) 569-2209.
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Rocky Mountain Events MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Holiday Markets - Celebrate the Holiday Season! Many towns throughout the front range are hosting Holiday/Christmas markets for your shopping pleasure. Visit such places as Breckenridge, Georgetown, Aspen, Idaho Springs, Black Hawk and Central City, Leadville and more!
ASPEN November 28 - November 29: Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup - www.AspenSnowmass.com December 1, 2009 - April 13, 2010: Time Travel Tuesdays - A different program every Tuesday evening featuring living history performances, engaging lectures, first-person recollections, historical games, and more $5/person. Free to members. Locations Vary. 5:30 pm (970) 9253721. www.AspenHistory.org December 12: Aspen Summit For Life - Raising awareness on the importance of being an organ donor. Race from the base of Aspen Mountain to the top - at Night! www.SummitForLife.org December 20 - January 2: Aspen Film Academy Screenings - Every year Aspen Film adds celluloid excitement to Aspen’s winter holidays with a slate of the year’s hottest films headlined by top directors and stars. Open to everyone, this two week extravaganza offers a sneek peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards. Harris Concert Hall. www.AspenFilm.org
BLACK HAWK and CENTRAL CITY November 27: Holiday Lighting Ceremony - Black Hawk Gazebo. Join us for our annual lighting ceremony at the Black Hawk Gazebo. The event always kicks off a month of holiday celebration! FREE! December 5 - December 6: Tommyknocker Holidays - Gilpin County’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Teller House in Central City. FREE!
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Lots of Holiday gift items for sale from the Gilpin History Museum Gift Shop. Call (303) 582-3345 for additional information. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. December 12: Gilpin County Arts Festival - Community Center, Highway 46 &119. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. FREE! Purchase items from the Museum gift shop. We have a large selection of Holiday gifts available.
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Mia’s Italian Bistro
Fine Italian Dining in Historic Georgetown. Open for Lunch or Dinner. Stop in for a romantic dinner for two or a family dining experience. 511 Rose Street Georgetown, CO (303) 569-2861
BRECKENRIDGE Second Saturdays in the Arts District: The second Saturday of Each Month - Breckenridge Theatre, Fuqua, Livery Stable and Tin Shop Ridge Street. Stroll through the arts district on each second Saturday of the month and enjoy new exhibitions at the Breckenridge Theatre Gallery featuring the artwork of local artists. FREE! December 5: The Lighting of Breckenridge - FREE! 4:00 pm at 309 N Main Street. Come celebrate the holiday season in Breckenridge! Gather for hot cocoa, cookies and caroling. Santa arrives in his horse drawn carriage and leads a procession down Main Street to the Blue River Plaza where he counts down the lighting of the Town Tree. January 10, 2010 - January 17, 2010: Ullr Festival Week - Pronounced (Ooler), the mythical Norse God of Snow. Week Long of Fun! January 10 - Ullr Fest Skating Party; C West Ice Arena. $5 - includes skate rental. Pizza and soda additional fee. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. January 11 - Ullr Fest Nordic Party; Gold Run Nordic Center. Half price ski and snow shoe rental. 5:00 - 8:30 pm. A reception of light fare and cash bar. The 2010 Ullr King and Queen are crowned followed by a cross country ski or snow shoe (beginner level ability) out to the bon fire. January 13 - Ullympics; 8:00 - 8:00 pm at Carter Park. Participation is FREE. Co-ed teams of 4 compete in the retro ski relay, the group ski race, and the frying pan toss!!! After party follows at a yet to be determined Breckenridge pub.
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For over 100 years we have been providing accommodations, hot baths and meals to our guests.
Romantic get-aways for couples, or skiers that want a centralized location and have the benefits of the hot springs. Hot springs enthusiasts enjoy the water that has been rated among the top 10 springs in the world.
Stay, Play, Relax... Book a unique and unforgettable spa experience today. www.IndianHotSprings.com 302 Soda Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 989-6666 The Indian Hot Springs is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado; 32 miles west of Denver via I-70 to Idaho Springs exit.
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By Chris Richcreek 1. Name the last pitcher before San Diego’s Jake Peavy in 2007 to be a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award. 2.. Entering 2009, only one franchise had been swept in three World Series. Name it. 3. Who holds the NFL mark for most playoff wins in one year by a combination of firsttime head coach and rookie quarterback?
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2009-2010 Ski Resort Opening Dates
Fine Dining in a Victorian Atmosphere
• Arapahoe Basin 3 of 7 Lifts OPEN
Try our Buffalo Prime Rib!
Other specialities include: • Elk and Buffalo Burgers 612A 6th Street • Fresh fish Georgetown CO • Sandwiches (303) 569-2209 • Salads • Soups Catering • Full bar and more! Available
• Aspen Mountain November 26, 2009 • Beaver Creek November 25, 2009 • Breckenridge Ski Resort 5 of 30 Lifts OPEN • Copper Mountain Ski Resort 4 of 22 Lifts OPEN • Crested Butte Ski Area November 25, 2009
4. Name the only Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball player to be named first-team All-American as a freshman, sophomore and junior.
Rocky Mountain Events continued
• Keystone Ski Resort 5 of 20 Lifts OPEN
5. Only two players in NHL history have tallied 50-goal seasons in each of their first eight years in the league. Name them.
GEORGETOWN, IDAHO SPRINGS and SILVER PLUME
• Loveland Ski Resort 2 of 9 Lifts OPEN
6. How many times was bowler Mark Roth named PBA Player of the Year? 7. Who had the most knockouts in his pro heavyweight boxing career: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman or Joe Frazier? Answers 1. Arizona’s Randy Johnson in 2002. 2. The New York Yankees (1922, ‘63 and ‘76). 3. Coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens won two playoff games at the end of the 2008 season. 4. Wayman Tisdale (1983-’85). 5. Wayne Gretzky (1980-’87) and Mike Bossy (1978-’85). 6. Four times -- 1977-’79, ‘84. 7. Foreman had 68; Ali had 37; Frazier had 27.0 consecutive top-two finishes. Who had held the mark at nine? and Roger Federer (‘09). (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
November 28: John Denver Letter Day and Tree Lighting Ceremony Georgetown December 5-6 and 12-13: 50th Annual Christmas Market - Georgetown. Roasted chestnuts, horse-drawn wagon rides. FREE entertainment, the St. Lucia Children’s Procession, Holiday Museum Tours, and hand-crafted goods provided by local artisans and craftsmen. Admission is FREE! December 12, 18, and 19: Christmas at Hamil House - Georgetown. Join us for a Christmas evening in classic Victorian style. Ticket price includes open bar, heavy hors d’oevres, entertainment, caroling with the Silver Plume Singers, traditional Tree Lighting ceremony, readings, wassail bowl and toasts, and general good cheer. Reservations Required. Call for details (303) 569-2840, or go to www. HistoricGeorgetown.org
• Monarch Ski Area November 25, 2009 • Snowmass Mountain November 26, 2009 • Steamboat Ski Resort November 25, 2009 • Vail Ski Resort November 20, 2009 • Winter Park Ski Resort November 18, 2009 • Wolf Creek Ski Area 6 of 7 Lifts OPEN
LEADVILLE November 21 - November 22: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair - Find handcrafted and mix media art items, holiday decor and more for sale at the Leadville Arts Coalition Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show on Friday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am 4:00 pm located at the National Mining Museum Conference Center. For more information contact Carter.Muse@gmail. com or call (719) 486-1314. To place your event in this section, send an email to Info@TidbitsOfDenver.com as far ahead of your event as possible.
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Thanksgiving In The Mountains
So you’ve decided to spend Thanksgiving in the mountains – If you’re a skiier or boarder, be thankful for all the wonderful snow we’ve received! Sure, Thanksgiving is about a big traditional family meal, but it’s all about reminding ourselves that we should be thankful for what we ahve. And if you’re an outdoor adventurer, there is no better way to remind yourself how lucky we are to live in Colorado than to experience fresh powder.
enjoy. So if you like to ride but grandma hasn’t been on skis in over 15 years, you may want to stay in a resort area. If your brother is bringin his 2 year old son, make sure there is something for the little tyke to do while you hit the slopes. If everyone in your group enjoys the various snow sports, then you have a wider variety of places to choose from.
After you’ve chosen your destination, decide if staying in a hotel or renting a vacation home is best for you. A 3 bedroom condo might be more affordable then 3 separate hotel rooms, but you’ll need to factor in any When planning your Thanksgiving extra cleaning fees and parking fees your holiday in the mountains your thoughts condo might charge. will naturally go to “where will we eat Thanksgiving weekend is not all about our Thanksgiving dinner?” You have two Thanksgiving. Black Friday can be enjoyed options to consider – Either enjoy one of the at many locations in the mountains wonderful restaurants throughout the area including big box retail chains and outlet or rent a vacation rental equiped with a full malls. But don’t forget the local stores – you kitchen. You’ll need to weigh the benefits can find wonderfully, unique items for sale of both – The restaurant setting may not in many mountain towns. Many families be what you’re used to on Thanksgiving, enjoy a good movie over the Thanksgiving but you don’t have to cook or clean while weekend, find out what’s playing in or near a vacation rental gives you the home-style where you’ll be staying for a family night sit-down Thanksgiving dinner you enjoy, out. make sure you have everyone pitch in with Several mountain locations also have a the cooking and cleaning and don’t forget ThanksJibbing Festival. If you want to show to bring all the ingredients you will need to up your jibbing skills, you may want to stay prepare your meal. No matter which way in or near Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, you decide to go, you can enjoy a half day Keystone or Aspen. of skiing before sitting down to eat. The key to a successful Thanksgiving While planning your Thanksgiving in the holiday in the mountains is planning. mountains, consider all of the people who Pick the best town or resort for your will be joining you and their abilities, or group. Choose a hotel or vacation rental. lack there of, on the slopes. You will want Decide where to have your Thanksgiving to choose to stay in an area that will have meal. Make sure everyone will enjoy their something for everyone in your party to vacation.
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