Romantic Weekend Escapes Near Denver

The majestic Rocky Mountains, breathtaking sunsets and pleasant climate make Colorado's Front Range a great choice for your romantic getaway. Within an hour drive of Denver, you'll find your choice of many options.

Surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest, Estes Park offers outdoor adventure, fantastic scenery and plenty of mountain romance. Choose a cabin or cottage for privacy. Many even have a fireplace and hot tub. For historical elegance, stay at the Stanley Hotel. You'll enjoy spectacular views, five-star service and old world charm. In town, stroll through the quaint city and visit all the little shops. Be sure to get some fresh, salt water taffy at The Taffy Shop. There is a large selection of restaurants to choice from with everything from pizza to steak. Adventurous visitors can take a hike or a climb, do some fishing, hit the trails on a mountain bike or go horseback riding. Estes Park is a little over an hour North of Denver.

Head South of Denver and you'll find wonderful options in Colorado Springs. The historic Broadmoor Hotel is just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, with 700 rooms, fifteen restaurants, three golf courses, tennis courts and a spa. The Broadmoor frequently offers a Romantic Getaway Package that includes a romantic dinner for two at one of five selected restaurants and a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in your room. Guest rooms feature elegant décor and comfortable furnishings.

Tucked between Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods, you'll find the quaint town of Manitou Springs. Only an hour South of Denver, you'll find historic restaurants and neighborhood cafes, unique bed and breakfasts, a luxury hotel and cozy inns. The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant has been voted the most romantic restaurant, where you can share fondue in their cozy booths hidden in nooks and crannies. The Cliff House at Pikes Peak is rated as one of the "Top 100 Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure magazine. Each room is uniquely decorated and may include steam showers, gas fireplaces, hot tubs and towel warmers. Manitou Springs also offers a wide selection of Bed and Breakfasts Inns, each very unique. Victoria's Keep is a restored 1892 Queen Ann Victorian full of charm and romance. Their suites also offer a cozy sitting area, private bath with a jetted hot tub for two and a fireplace. Additional services like an in room couples massage, flowers and chocolates can also be arranged.

Whether you are staying at the Broadmoor or in Manitou Springs, you will have your choice of outdoor activities sure to create some romance. You can take the Pikes Peak Railway to the top of Pikes Peak and enjoy the view from 14,000 feet. Marvel at the natural beauty of Colorado with a visit to Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls and Garden of the Gods.

Just twenty-five miles outside of Boulder, you'll find the Gold Lake Mountain Resort and Spa. Escape from busy every day life and you'll have no modern distractions here, either; meaning no televisions! Their packages include so many options that you will have a tough time choosing. You can choose to stay in a private cabin or the main Lodge, and you'll enjoy a hearty Continental breakfast. Activities include hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, bocce and snowshoeing. Bring along your own gear for fly-fishing, mountain biking and back country skiing. Mountain horseback rides are available year-round by appointment. Save time to be pampered at the Spa, where you will find massages, facials and yoga, just to name a few services. Gold Lake is a unique experience not to be missed!

If you prefer to stay in town, check out Downtown Denver. Get tickets to a show, have a nice dinner and stay overnight at the nearby Hotel Teatro. This boutique hotel offers all the luxury of a large hotel and more. Award-winning chef Kevin Taylor operates the two restaurants within the hotel. Their Romance Package includes a luxurious guest room, rose petal turndown service and a bottle of champagne. At the historic Brown Palace Hotel, select their Light Up The Night package where you will enjoy an overnight stay in one of their world-famous rooms, breakfast for two, cocktails in the elegant atrium and a rose petal turn down service.

As you can see, there is no need to travel very far from Denver for you and your special someone to enjoy a romantic weekend.