Chapin & Legend

Travel

Chapin and Legend want each of their guests to be able to enjoy their stay while visiting Colorado for their wedding. They know that many of you will be visiting Colorado for the first time and therefore have compiled a list of recommended hotels, restaurants, and activities around the beautiful “Centennial State”.

Please be aware Colorado is a popular ski/snowboard destination
March is Peak Season

Make Your Travel Arrangements Early

Accommodations

The Golden Hotel
10.7 Miles from venue

www.thegoldenhotel.com

The Eddy
9.9 Miles from venue

www.theeddygolden.com

Origin Hotel Red Rocks
5.3 Miles from venue

www.originhotel.com/hotels/red-rocks

Comfort Suites Golden West
3.9 Miles from venue

goldenevergreenhotel.com

AirBnb & VRBO
May also have a selection of Rentals available in and around Golden, CO.

Recommended Restaurants

GOLDEN

EVERGREEN

Activities around Colorado

Price Key

  • FREE – No Payment Necessary
  • $ – Low Cost ($1.00 – $30.00 per person)
  • $$ – Moderate Cost ($31.00 – $60.00 per person)
  • $$$ – High Cost ($61.00 + per person)
GOLDEN

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave Site

  • 4 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE – $
  • https://buffalobill.org/
  • William Frederick Cody, known as “Buffalo Bill”, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman. One of the most famous and well-known figures of the American Old West. The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is one of the most popular cultural and historic attractions in the Denver Metropolitan Area. Over 80,000 guests tour the museum annually and half a million people visit the gravesite and enjoy the breath-taking views from the museum’s observation deck.

Golden History Museum

  • 10 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE
  • https://www.goldenhistory.org/
  • Open Tuesday through Saturday, the History Museum is an amazing public space for uncovering and sharing our past. The exhibits at Golden History Museum include versatile programming spaces, a hands-on gallery for families, and dynamic displays that highlight the City’s collection of 15,000 historic objects.

Mines Museum of Earth Science

  • 10 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE – $
  • https://www.mines.edu/museumofearthscience/
  • The Mines Museum of Earth Science is a geology museum located on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. Attracting 30,000 visitors a year, the Mines Museum is home to one of Colorado’s two Goodwill Moon Rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission, had its beginnings in 1874 with the collection of geologist, Arthur Lakes, and includes the historic Colorado State Mineral Collection created by the Bureau of Mines in the 1890’s. The museum serves as the state repository for Colorado’s mineral heritage and showcases the most extensive public collection of minerals from Colorado.

Coors Brewery Tour

  • 10 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $
  • https://www.coorsbrewerytour.com/
  • The Coors Brewing Company is an American brewery and beer company based in Golden, Colorado. The Coors Brewery Tour showcases the largest single-site brewery in the world! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality, innovation and customer service. Reservations must be made in advance!
EVERGREEN

Elk Meadow

  • 8 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE
  • https://www.jeffco.us/1218/Elk-Meadow-Park
  • Elk Meadow Park is a park and trail system in Evergreen, Colorado managed by Jefferson County Open Space. With a variety of trails there are hikes ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. If looking for a longer hike with elevation gain, Chapin and Legend enjoy Bergen Peak Trail hike. Bergen Peak was named after Thomas Cunningham Bergen, a pioneer settler of Evergreen, CO

Evergreen Lake

  • 11 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: Free – $
  • https://www.evergreenrecreation.com/219/Evergreen-Lake-Activities
  • Enjoy a nice walk, ice skating, or even ice fishing at Evergreen Lake. Evergreen Lake is the world’s largest Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink, a stunning 8.5-acre stretch of ice with more than 10 pond hockey rinks and a huge public skating rink. Ice Safety and advisories are weather dependent.
MORRISON

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

  • 7 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE
  • https://www.redrocksonline.com/ 
  • Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s reputation may precede it, but there’s no replacement for experiencing this acoustically impeccable, naturally stunning marvel of ochre sandstone yourself. Originally built after the Great Depression to boost the economy by supplying jobs, Red Rocks Amphitheatre holds a nice piece of Colorado’s rich history. 

Dinosaur Ridge

  • 7 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE – $
  • https://dinoridge.org/ 
  • Dinosaur Ridge is a segment of the Dakota Hogback in the Morrison Fossil Area National Natural Landmark located in Jefferson County, Colorado, near the town of Morrison and just west of Denver. Visit to see some of the most visibly clear dinosaur fossils in the world! Guided tours and additional experiences available at an additional cost.
DENVER

Denver art Museum

  • 18 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $
  • https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en 
  • One of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is dedicated to helping visitors explore art and creativity through hands-on activities, extensive art collections, and world-class exhibitions. The Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building is an architectural work of art. Designed by Daniel Libeskind, it will change the way you experience art and architecture.

Colorado State Capitol

  • 19 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE
  • https://capitol.colorado.gov/ 
  • The Colorado State Capitol was constructed in the 1890s and opened in November 1894. The Capitol is the eastern edge of Denver’s Civic Center, and is part of the national historic landmark. It serves as the beginning of the Capitol Hill District, sitting slightly higher than the rest of downtown Denver. Tours take about an hour and include a trip to the dome observation area. The dome is a 99-step climb above the 3rd floor and is accessible by stairs only. Only open Monday – Friday for tours.

Denver Botanic Gardens

  • 10 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$
  • https://www.botanicgardens.org/ 
  • The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, and a variety of theme gardens. People typically spend 2.5 hours visiting the gardens, however the average time to walk through the gardens is approximately 1.5 hours.
ADVENTURING THROUGHOUT COLORADO

Echo Mountain Ski Area

  • 18 Miles from venue
  • Cost: $ – $$$
  • https://echomtn.com/ 
  • Echo Mountain Ski Area is Denver’s closest, most affordable ski, snowboard, and tubing area! Whether you’re new to the sport, a seasoned veteran, or just enjoying a family snow day, we’re here to give you an authentic Colorado experience. Echo Mountain offers night skiing, a full rental fleet (of gear and clothing), a brand-new tubing hill, and a fantastic bar and restaurant.

Roxborough State Park

  • 28 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $
  • https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough 
  • Known for dramatic red sandstone formations. Located in Douglas County 20 miles south of Denver, Colorado, the close to 4,000-acre park was established in 1975. In 1980 it was recognized as a National Natural Landmark. To preserve Roxborough’s natural resources, no pets, drones, camping, mountain bikes, horses, rock climbing, fires, or marijuana are permitted in Roxborough State Park.

Georgetown Loop Railroad

  • 28 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$
  • https://www.georgetownlooprr.com/ 
  • Beginning in the late 1880s, the community and the Georgetown Loop became a tourist center for those who ventured West to encounter the wild ruggedness and romance. Tourism in the West developed around railroad excursions. For nearly 120 years, steam-powered locomotives were the backbone of commerce, hauling passengers as well as cargo throughout the United States. Today, three of these “iron horses” are preserved, maintained, and operated in Georgetown and Silver Plume, Colorado. These engines do not burn coal for fuel but rather on recycled waste oil and corn oil.

Loveland Ski Area

  • 39 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$$
  • https://skiloveland.com/ 
  • Near to the hearts and homes of generations of Colorado skiers and riders, Loveland is Colorado’s winter wonderland. Just 53 miles west of Denver, Loveland boasts 1,800 acres of remarkable terrain, snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide, an innovative lesson program and more snow than any Front Range or Summit County resort. 

Winter Park Resort

  • 49 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$$
  • https://www.winterparkresort.com/ 
  • With a more than 75-year history, Winter Park Resort is Colorado’s longest continually operating ski resort featuring Seven Territories across 3,081 acres of award-winning terrain. From groomers to black diamonds, world-class glade skiing, panoramic bowl skiing/riding, jumps and jibs, off-the-beaten-path powder stashes, steeps and deeps, and world-famous bumps.

Copper Mountain Ski Resort

  • 60 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$$
  • https://www.coppercolorado.com/ 
  • Copper Mountain is a conveniently located resort known for almost 2,500 acres of naturally divided terrain. While many resorts try to create distinct sections for each level of skier. Copper also offers a unique experience for expert skiers with free cat skiing on Tucker Mountain. The base at Copper Mountain is at 9,712 feet with a resort summit elevation of 12,312 feet. Plenty of mellow groomers and a wide array of activities besides skiing and snowboarding, including zip lines, tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating and more.

Rocky Mountain National Park

  • 68 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$
  • https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm 
  • Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It is one of the highest national parks in the nation, with elevations from 7,860 feet to 14,259 feet. Sixty mountain peaks over 12,000 feet high result in world-renowned scenery. With roughly 4,000,000 visitors a year a visit to this national park is worth the trip. Access to the park is weather permitting.

Garden of the Gods

  • 84 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: FREE – $$$
  • https://gardenofgods.com/ 
  • Head to the park early in the morning or late at night to avoid crowds and get parking. The Garden of the Gods has some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets in our state. With many hiking trails you can spend as little or long as you desire exploring this gorgeous public park in Colorado. If you want to make the most of your experience look into their paid guided tours!

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain

  • 114 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $ – $$$
  • https://coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak 
  • Visit Pikes Peak and see where Chapin asked Legend to marry him!  Named after explorer Lt. Zebulon Pike and the inspiration for Katharine Lee Bates’ iconic American anthem, “America the Beautiful,” Pikes Peak is an American icon whose 14,115-foot summit challenges and inspires visitors from around the globe. When at the summit make sure to stop by the cafe to get some ‘Donuts in the Sky’. Open year round, weather permitting.

Glenwood Hot Springs

  • 140 Miles from Venue
  • Cost: $$
  • https://www.hotspringspool.com/ 
  • The historic thermal spring water has been drawing visitors from all over the world since 1888. It is also home to the world’s largest hot springs pool, a full-service Athletic Club, Gift Shop, Grill and 107-room Lodge. Colorado’s hot springs give you a chance to experience one of the state’s most surreal phenomena: sitting outside in your bathing suit even though it’s snowing. In Colorado, you can submerge yourself in naturally heated hot springs while the flakes fall all around you.