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Kelsey and Joey recently went to Denver for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Conference. Kelsey was out there from Monday to Saturday flying with Frontier Airlines direct from Knoxville, since they had such cheap airfare ($158 roundtrip), but that also means you have to fly when they fly, which isn't everyday. Since she had more time out there she was able to explore more of the area, which is why we will be hearing from her.
Leaving Knoxville
I love that the mountains provide the perfect backdrop for Denver. It is so beautiful in the evening when the sun is setting and the mountains turn blue while the skyline lights up. Which is why I love Denver, it reminds me of home while still providing the city experience. I stayed at the Hyatt Regency near the Convention Center, which I highly recommend. The bar on the 27th floor offers fantastic views of the city and the mountains, although 54 Thirty rooftop bar at neighboring Le Meridian is a lot more fun and energetic. Both are great places for a drink.
View from 54 Thirty

One of several outdoor fire pits at 54 Thirty
View from Peaks Lounge

Near the convention center is the 16th Street Mall, which has some great places to eat and shop. We had tacos at Otra Vez (get the carnitas), pizza at Maggiano's, burgers from 5280 Burger Bar, American classics and the largest selection of beer (Ace Pineapple Cider is the best) on tap at the Yard House. I really enjoyed being able to walk a couple blocks and eat whatever I felt like. A few block down the road was Cheba Hut, who has the best subs ever and 3 flavors of Kool-Aid to drink. I love getting the White Widow add pineapple and to drink grape Kool-Aid. A car ride away is one of the best breakfast places I have ever been to, Snooze AM Eatery. The pancakes here are the butteriest, fluffy pancakes you will ever eat. Our table shared the cinnamon roll and pineapple upside down cakes and we just couldn't get enough. Then when all our food came it was enough to feed a small army, but everyone loved everything.
Grape Kool-Aid from Cheba Hut
Pepperoni & mushroom pizza from Maggiano's
The Aspen and garlic truffle fries from 5280 Burger Bar
Not to far away from Denver is the Red Rock Amphitheater. My friend Savannah and I tried to go out and check it out, but when we got there a show was about to start so we couldn't go inside. It was a beautiful venue set in the mountain with great views of Denver. I would have loved to go to a concert there. The day before we went 30 Seconds to Mars performed. Since that was a fail we decided to drive around and look for a place to explore. Hoping on a scenic byway we found Lookout Mountain Park. Which climbs in elevation really quickly and provides fantastic views of Denver on one side and the Rockies on the other. Great little find while we were out exploring.

Love the Depth Effect on the iPhone 7 Plus
L-Kelsey R-Savannah at Lookout Mountain
View from Lookout Mountain of the Rockies
View of Denver from Red Rock Amphitheater
Such a great time exploring Denver, but I was so glad we rented a car and got out of the city. Check back for more about our other adventures.
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