BDay Trip to Denver, CO
I love to ride the rails! It was something I did frequently, as a child, in Russia. However, living in America, and having access to cars and planes, we don't really have much of a use for trains as a means of necessary human transportation, so this year, I wanted to ride the rails for my birthday.
We took a 15 hour ride to Denver, CO, spent the next day in the city, and then flew back home because doing a 15h (slow) train ride home, back to back is a no-no.
We boarded the Amtrak train from SLC at 3 am. The train then, made sure to stop at every possible place it could.....and I am not sure if we ever broke 50mph, maybe.....that's about my only complaint about the ride. However, the conductors and the staff on the train were helpful and very accommodating.
The bigger of the stops was Grand Junction, CO. The old depot building was pretty cool to look at and there was a cute little shop for some quick bites.
While on the train, we enjoyed some snacks and some A-mazing scenery along the stunning Colorado river.
Eventually, as in an hour and a half late, we made it to Denver!
First order of business was some real food. We decided on this cute, healthy foods place called Next Door Eatery, right at the Union Station, mostly due to its proximity to the rails. I don't discriminate much when it comes to restaurants, so I loved everything!
The next day was full of activities, because, ya know me!
Denver Botanic Gardens
Segway Tour of Denver
This was the most fun thing we did that day! Segways are SO MUCH FUN to ride!!!! It's a serious must, in every city! Our guide, Steve, from Colorado Segway Tours was FABULUOUS!!!
After BBQing in the heat of Denver, we decided to cool off at the aquarium.
Denver Aquarium
Denver Trolley
We discovered a trolley ride right next to the Denver Aquarium, so we couldn't pass up a chance for a little more fun. The trolley ride is about 10 minutes in all, on part of an old rail road track, but is quite informative, and driven by the cutest old men.
The last place we checked out before leaving town was the Union station.
Goodbye, Denver - it's been fantastic!!!!
We took a 15 hour ride to Denver, CO, spent the next day in the city, and then flew back home because doing a 15h (slow) train ride home, back to back is a no-no.
We boarded the Amtrak train from SLC at 3 am. The train then, made sure to stop at every possible place it could.....and I am not sure if we ever broke 50mph, maybe.....that's about my only complaint about the ride. However, the conductors and the staff on the train were helpful and very accommodating.
The bigger of the stops was Grand Junction, CO. The old depot building was pretty cool to look at and there was a cute little shop for some quick bites.
While on the train, we enjoyed some snacks and some A-mazing scenery along the stunning Colorado river.
Eventually, as in an hour and a half late, we made it to Denver!
First order of business was some real food. We decided on this cute, healthy foods place called Next Door Eatery, right at the Union Station, mostly due to its proximity to the rails. I don't discriminate much when it comes to restaurants, so I loved everything!
The next day was full of activities, because, ya know me!
Denver Botanic Gardens
Segway Tour of Denver
This was the most fun thing we did that day! Segways are SO MUCH FUN to ride!!!! It's a serious must, in every city! Our guide, Steve, from Colorado Segway Tours was FABULUOUS!!!
After BBQing in the heat of Denver, we decided to cool off at the aquarium.
Denver Aquarium
Denver Trolley
We discovered a trolley ride right next to the Denver Aquarium, so we couldn't pass up a chance for a little more fun. The trolley ride is about 10 minutes in all, on part of an old rail road track, but is quite informative, and driven by the cutest old men.
The last place we checked out before leaving town was the Union station.
Goodbye, Denver - it's been fantastic!!!!