I wanted an adventure to make my mom's 96th birthday memorable and I found all I'd hoped for with…read moreCity on the Side. Our tour guide/driver, Rose, was a delight! She arrived early, explained everything and gave us a great tour. She even took suggestions from us as to what we wanted to see. My mom tells everyone this was her "best day ever"! I strongly recommend City on the Side.

How does this only have one review?!…read more Where do I even begin.... this was a bucket list item for me and it completely surpassed all my high expectations! The first time that I booked, Mother Nature decided it wasn't my time to ride and dumped snow all over my dreams! Almost a year later, I reached back out to Scott to reschedule my tour and he did everything in his power to make it happen. I am beyond grateful for his commitment to customer service and ensuring I got to experience the amazing sidecar tour. My tour guide/driver, Ryan, was THE BEST! He not only dressed the part in his leather vest and flannel button up, but he was full of fun facts and interesting tidbits. I learned so much and my cheeks hurt after from smiling so much. I can't wait to get back to Denver to take the 4 hour tour and see more of the beautiful scenery of Colorado! I can't recommend this tour enough. DO IT OR YOU WILL REGRET IT! Thank you, Scott and Ryan, for making this experience one of my absolute favorites! You guys rock!!

Went on a guided tour of the Molly Brown House on 4/8/2026. I was in Denver for work and I always…read moreenjoy learning about local history where I travel. Also, with the 114th anniversary of the Titanic approaching, I figured I should learn more about the disaster's one of the most prominent survivors. My tour guide (Eli) was very informative and they talked about a lot of the inticracies of the house that I wouldn't have noticed if I had wandered around the house by myself, including details about the staircase and the method of constructing it, the wallpaper, stained glass, etc. I was particularly fascinated by how Margaret Brown leveraged her high profile status as a Titanic wreck survivor to fight for various causes such as women's suffrage, who she really was behind the legend of "Molly Brown," and the history of the house after its sale (how it became a group home for girls, and their antics of painting the lions up front and throwing things at the people passing by on the sidewalk). Definitely grateful for Eli's expertise -- shows they're really passionate about passing down the local history to the community and beyond. I left with more knowledge than I expected to learn. Thank you Eli! It was also great that the house itself contained a good number of original pieces of the house from back in the 1910s, which isn't always the case with historical houses. There was also a little back room that had original pieces from the White Star Line so people could see the plates and other things that passengers on the Titanic would have used, as well as a super detailed model of the ship itself. Will definitely be recommending this tour for anyone who plans to go to Denver.

It was a great tour. The tour guide did a great job separating fact from fiction. I didn't realize…read morewhat an impressive life Molly had. She was a philanthropist, politician, and an activist. One word of caution, bring your personal fan. This is a house from the 1800's so no A/C.

Beautiful gardens. It is a tradition for my husband and I every year. This year did not…read moredisappoint. The gardeners really did well.

Park Hill's Annual Garden Tour takes place on a Saturday in mid-June. It is like an art gallery…read morefeaturing gardeners. I always get ideas and enjoy meeting the geniuses behind the blooms! Advance tickets can be purchased at the Park Hill and Robinson Libraries, Satchel's and Spinelli's Markets, Park Hill Bookstore, Perk Hill Coffeehouse, Denver True Value and Fairfax Hardware Stores, the office listed above, and all King Soopers. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 on tour day. Children are free! You'll receive a map of the 10 featured gardens and can visit them in any order you choose. The ambitious ride their bicycles from house to house, but sometimes they are spread pretty far. Planners tend to choose varied gardens, meaning they range from tiny to huge, from xeroscaped to water features, from Asian-themed to kitschy funky, and every combination thereof. Fun fun fun! I love to look in people's backyards and see what they've got back there. :)

We did the group half day hike with Lauren and had an amazing time!! She was so informative and…read morewent at a pace that was perfect for the group. It was nice that the hike ended up being only my husband, myself, one other woman and Lauren. It trail was so beautiful! She provided snacks. The views were amazing! I highly, highly recommend this tour!!

This annual home tour raises funds for the Denver School of the Arts. (Yes, this seems odd since…read moreDSA is in Park Hill and this tour takes place on the opposite side of town. But who am I to question such things. It also seems like there's a "the" or two missing somewhere in the name of the tour, but again, I know nothing.) With 9 astounding historic places on the tour this year, I can only imagine that it will be wonderful year after year. It was founded by the owners of the Lumber Baron Inn, which is apparently featured on the tour every year. From their loving and astounding restoration of a previously condemned Victorian on 37th Ave., you know they have an eye for what makes the Highlands area so great. While the wow factor of the homes on the tour was undeniable, I have to be honest and say that the event lacked organization. Given that it is a fundraiser, you have to give some wiggle room for amateur planners, but if they went on other neighborhood tours they might learn a few things: like publicize the same starting time in all advertisements (not 11 am in some places, noon in others), make it clear where and when you can purchase advance tickets (I tried to buy mine directly from the school, prominently listed as a place to buy tickets, and was turned away), get a certain traffic flow going through the homes (present in some, not all). I will say that I spoke with the owners of the Lumber Baron, Julie and Walt Keller, since their number was on the tour's website. They were wonderful to deal with and very kindly helped me out with my ticket snafu although they are not the planners themselves and were in no way responsible. I hope that the planners can work out some kinks in the coming years. But even if they don't, and they keep the same caliber and diversity of homes in the future, I will highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves historic homes, regardless of the inconveniences!

My friends and I were wondering the neighborhood for the highlands garage sale day and came across…read morethe Jewels of the Highlands open house. When we walked up to the house we were asked to put on booties, no big deal, the lady asked to stamp a booklet and we said we didn't have a booklet and they let us in. Little did we know that it was not an open house. We made it nearly to the back of the house on the main floor and another woman host yelled at us from across the room as if we were three adolescents misbehaving. It was so embarrassing to be yelled at by an adult in a public yet in a professional setting. The three of us are homeowners in the neighborhood and were shocked to be treated so rudely by people that share a love for our area. The host rudely demanded that we need to show her our papers and then asked us to immediately leave and not return unless we purchased tickets. She did explain that it was for a fundraiser for Skinner middle school but her tone and approach were completely unprofessional and alarming. Needless to say I will not be purchasing tickets to go to another home show.

The G R Bar Ranch has been one of the most fun vacations we have spent in Colorado. Located near…read morebeautiful Paonia, the ranch offers 4 cabins for a week long stay; cabins are a mile to a mile and a half from each other so you feel like all the ranch belongs to you. Each cabin comes with 2 horses and their tack. (You can get more for an additional price.) When the husband and I checked into the ranch and Arrowhead cabin, their ranch hand brought us a matching set of ponies and started to show us basic horse care. Once he realized I was an experienced horse person, he said for us to come get him if we needed any help. Other than the ranch hand coming back the next day to ask if I would trade my pony because they needed an easy horse for another family for Smitty, the ranch's pack horse who had not been ridden all summer but knew Smitty and I would be fine together, we had the ranch to ourselves. There are tons of trails to ride on, lakes to fish in, boats to paddle in, and 4 wheel roads to drive on (all inclusive). We did not see any of the other families the whole week. Now, if you are not such an isolationist as we are, you can go down to the main lodge for a visit with other families or the owners. The cabins are run by propane and slightly rustic. You have all the comforts of home except a TV and telephone which is what we wanted for our vacation escape. We did go into town to get fresh peaches and other food but basically spent an incredible week catching up with each other and pretending Arrowhead was our private cabin. From reading the guest book, families come year after year even leaving some personal items such as games and sports equipment doing the same thing we did, pretending this was their private get away. The only reason G R Bar gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because they advertise the great fishing in their lakes. Since we were there at the end of the season, most fish had been fished out and eaten. This made the husband a bit cranky as he is a catch and release man. Other than that, I cannot even begin to tell you how fabulous the G R Bar Ranch is for a family vacation. And once you go, you become their family and receive a Christmas card every year.

I have stayed at GR Bar Ranch several times, and each time was magical. If you love nature and the…read moreoutdoors, and you're looking for a private slice of heaven, this is the place for you. It is literally off the beaten path (you should have 4 wheel drive) and not one of those places where there are ten cabins next to each other and you wave to one another from your individual fire pits in the evening. No, this is the real deal! You are alone, you have no neighbors, and there is endless abundant nature to explore. I loved my early morning cup of coffee on the front porch. The air smells so good and just listening to the little sounds around me, the rustle of the leaves, the small animals and birds, was so soothing. It is rustic (everything runs on propane), but you will have everything you need in one of the most beautiful places there are. I was actually worried about my teenage son on a recent visit (there is no "free wifi" and cell reception is spotty or nonexistent), but he loved it! This is a wonderful place for families to connect the old fashioned way - play a board game, hike, fish, go horseback riding, or just relax. I have heard they also have great hunting for those so inclined. My family and I will definitely be back for another visit, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful place to anyone looking for a very special vacation spot. Five stars!!

A fascinating, personal, and inspiring Denver experience I…read morecannot say enough positive things about my graffiti tour with Randy. His depth of knowledge is almost unbelievable--in the best way. He understands the artwork, the artists, Denver's history, the surrounding neighborhoods, and the cultural significance of graffiti and street art. He does not simply point out interesting pieces; he helps you understand the stories, people, and communities behind them. I learned so much and took more than 100 pictures along the way. Meeting Graham, a local artist, was an unexpected and amazing highlight that made the tour feel even more special. What stayed with me most was how the tour revealed Denver as a city filled with creativity, history, culture, and wonderful people. Randy was welcoming, thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly generous with his time and knowledge. Whether you already love graffiti and street art or are simply curious about Denver, take this tour. You will leave seeing the city--and the art around you--with new eyes.

There are three tours run by this company: the classic tour, the RiNo North tour, and the happy…read morehour tour. In order to cover as much ground as possible, I scheduled the RiNo North tour (covers north side) and the happy hour tour (supposedly covers much of what the classic tour covers). Randy was my guide, and was a laid back, knowledgeable guy. I fancy myself a bit of a street art connoisseur and think I could have done a lot of this on my own if I had done some planning, but Randy did offer a lot of info I didn't know about the art community in Denver and various street art terms I wasn't familiar with. We made a brief stop during the North tour for bathroom and drink breaks. For the happy hour tour, you're supposed to stop at a brewery, but I was the only one on the tour, so Randy and I opted to keep checking out art instead of stopping. Once I started posting on instagram, I consulted the pages they provide so you can credit the artists. Looking through those pages for all three tours, I really think the original gives you the most bang for your buck. If I could do it over, I would have just scheduled that one, then spread out on my own. Tours are around 32 bucks each. You can only book them if at least two people have booked, which is the minimum. I got the solo happy hour tour because I booked two tickets (I'm an anxious planner and was willing to pay extra to have it locked in on my schedule). Each tour covers about two miles and lasts around two hours. Worthwhile tour where you'll see some great street art, learn about the Denver art community, and get to know more about the town itself.

We couldn't have asked for a better tour of Denver because John was such a knowledgeable and…read morefriendly tour guide - it was like hanging out with a friend who knows a ton about Denver! He told us lots of interesting facts and really catered the tour to what we were interested in. It was a great way to start our trip because it gave us a good overview of the different neighborhoods.

Super experience!!! We had a new driver (Justin) but he was extremely prepared, shared plenty of…read moreinteresting info about the sites and restaurants, and made the tour very enjoyable overall. Justin even helped us capture some great photos along the way. And he recommended a great local brewery to round out the tour. Not a single complaint. Added bonus is that the eTuk manager worked to fit us on the schedule during a weekend that was super busy. He called me back an hour or so later with an option for the following day. Great customer service from start to finish. And the electric vehicles were also just a cool option.