Denver Metro: Boulder, Denver, Gold Hill, Idaho Springs, Lyons
Colorado Chautaqua National HIstoric Landmark Lodging - Boulder
Location: 900 Baseline Road
Why Go There? Historic landmark property on the edge of Chautaqua Park offers 61 comfortable cabins of varying sizes, two lodges. Colorado Chautauqua Association owns the Missions House Lodge, the Columbine Lodge and 61 of the 99 cottages on the City of Boulder owned property leased to Chautaqua (the other 38 cottages are privately owned); on-site year-round daily farm-to-table dining (brunch, mid-day, dinner) for lodging guests and visitors, numerous cultural/entertainment activities; 40+ miles of open space nearby hiking trails. Since 1898 Colorado Chautauqua remains committed to offering outstanding cultural and educational programs and now attracts a million+ visitors yearly. Lodging reservations are essential, given the popularity of this unique, historic setting.
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Bluebird Lodge - Gold Hill (not curator reviewed)
Location: 10 miles from Boulder (Boulder County)
Why Go There? Historic lodge rooms available during murder mystery scheduled dinners at adjacent Gold Hill Inn (see food)
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Indian Hot Springs - Idaho Springs
Location: 302 Soda Creek Road
Why Go There? Historic resort rooms, modern inn rooms, cabins; hot springs options include translucent dome covered indoor mineral water fed swimming pool with tropical lush greenery, geo-thermal caves: several huge, sunken, walk-in hot mineral water fed tubs built into the rock; private jacuzzis.
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