Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables

Known for its horse-boarding facilities, Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables has the feel of an authentic Western horse ranch – but it’s located just outside Littleton. It boasts four decades of experience in trail rides, horseback-riding lessons, and parties, complete with chuckwagon suppers where you can truly get a taste of the American frontier. The stables […]

Arrowhead Golf Club

There’s a reason that Arrowhead Golf Club is one of the most photographed golf courses in the nation. Located just outside of Littleton, the course features ancient sandstone formations and breath-taking mountain views. That’s why Arrowhead is not only a favorite destination for golfers, but a popular place for corporate parties, weddings and business meetings.

Chatfield State Park

Chatfield State Park has a lot to offer for boaters, bicyclists, hikers, campers and dog-walkers alike – and it’s just a few miles southwest of Denver, close enough for a quick visit or a day-long frolic. If you find that there’s just too much to do in a day, it has close to 200 campsites, […]

Fun City

Fat City crams family vacation spot, first-date destination and frat-party funplex into one sausage casing – and it’s not nearly as far away as Sin City. Live music or DJs with an impressive sound system means even more people wish they could live in this City.

Englewood Recreation Center

The Englewood Recreation Center offers a wide array of facilities, from an indoor track to lighted sand volleyball courts, a pool and fully equipped weight room. There are also a variety of classes offered, as well as birthday party options. And f you live within Englewood city limits you receive a discount on membership fees.

El Lucero

An unexpected Mexican gem in a strip mall, El Lucero makes a mean green, and the daily specials are always interesting. But it also puts together the best tacos al carbon we’ve found, with beef so soft and salty it’s like eating buttery popcorn. No one speaks much English, but “yum” is universal.

Fontana Sushi

Brothers Quiang and Sky Chen own this Fontana Sushi, the only link in a chain otherwise belonging to Kevin Lin. Wanting a place where they could offer both the authentic Japanese gyoza, soba, katsu and tempura that form the street-food backbone of their native cuisine as well as a spread of Tokyo new-wave dishes, the […]

Thai Bistro

Tasty starters and intense curries are the hallmarks of this excellent Thai eatery. The setting is strip-mall casual, but once you’re inside you’ll forget everything but your insatiable desire to eat every chile-laden item in the place. Don’t miss the red jungle curry, but be sure to have a beer handy to cool down your […]

Red & Jerry’s

This sports bar/restaurant offers off-track wagering, but the sandwiches are the real winners, sided by warm kettle chips and a kosher dill.