1280 25th St, Denver — inside The Ramble Hotel. One of Denver's most celebrated craft cocktail bars. Dark, moody, and intimate. Light bites available. No reservation needed. Opens 3 PM.
248 Detroit St, Cherry Creek — steps from the mall. Festive Latin-inspired cocktail bar with a DJ and excellent craft drinks. Walk right in, no reservation needed. Opens 3 PM.
Wind down and get a good night's rest — big day ahead tomorrow!
Day 2
Day 2
Brunch + Activity Day
Morning
Morning
Head to Family
Morning check-in with family before heading into the city for brunch.
Brunch
Happy Camper Pizza ★ 4.7
3211 N Pecos St, Denver. Brunch starts 9 AM on weekends. Breakfast bowls, creative pizzas, great cocktails. Preferred card (no cash). Easy for family to join.
700 Water St, Denver. 500+ species — stingray touch tank, sharks, tigers, jellyfish, and a 4D theater. Plan 1.5–2 hrs. Buy tickets online in advance to skip lines — check the aquarium's website for current pricing and any packages.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Morrison, CO Free Admission
Drive & Park at Upper North Lot
GPS destination: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465. Once inside the park, follow signs for the Upper North Lot / Top Circle Lot — this puts you right at the top entrance so you walk DOWN the stairs to your seats. Best sunrise vantage, zero uphill climbing. Park opens 1 hr before sunrise.
Confirm no concert at redrocksonline.com — non-event days are always free.
~Sunrise
Sunrise at Red Rocks Free
The amphitheatre faces directly east toward downtown Denver — one of the most breathtaking sunrises in Colorado. No ticket needed, just show up.
7:00 AM
Visitor Center & Colorado Music Hall of Fame Free
Right next to where you parked — no need to move the car. Opens 7 AM. Exhibits on every legendary artist who has performed at Red Rocks. Worth 20–30 min, great for all ages.
~8:30 AM
Huckleberry Roasters Coffee · Visitor Center
Denver's award-winning coffee roaster inside the Visitor Center — right where you're parked. The perfect warm-up after sunrise. Opens with the Visitor Center at 7 AM.
9:00 AM+ optional
Trading Post Gift Shop & Trail
Located at the Trading Post building at the bottom of the park — a short drive down from the Upper North Lot. Great Colorado souvenirs and Red Rocks gear. The Trading Post Trail is a 1.4-mile loop through the red rock formations starting right outside.
The trail and gift shop are a separate stop from the Visitor Center up top. If the crew is energized, head down — if everyone is ready for lunch, skip ahead. You've already had the full experience!
Lunch · Morrison
Hungry Goat Scratch Kitchen & Wine Bar ★ 4.7
102 Market St, Morrison — 5 min from Red Rocks. Baked goat cheese dip, tomato soup, bolognese, and great salads. All scratch-made. Opens 11 AM. Call ahead for groups.
4:30 AM wake-up + full Red Rocks morning — everyone has earned a real rest. Nap, shower, and relax.
Dine-In Movie · Movie Tavern Aurora
18605 E Hampden Ave, Aurora. Food and drinks delivered right to your seat! Check current showtimes and book ahead on Fandango or the Marcus Theatres app. Conveniently close to the area for an easy flow into the evening.
Change and prep before heading to the family gathering.
Evening
Family Get-Together open invite
Pre-wedding family reunion — everyone comes together before the big day. Bring something to share!
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Day 4
Day 4
Wedding Day
Morning
Morning
Breakfast at Hotel Included
Leisurely hotel breakfast. Relaxed start to a very big day.
Brunch · Stanley Marketplace
Stanley Marketplace ★ 4.4–4.9lowkey & local
2501 Dallas St, Aurora — keeping it local and easy before the wedding. Multiple brunch and brewery options under one roof. No reservations, relaxed pace, easy for family to swing by.
Biscuit sandwiches, eggs, mimosas. Opens 8 AM — great early brunch anchor.
Stanley Beer Hall ★ 4.4
Self-pour beer wall, wings, green chili tots. Great pre-wedding hang. Opens 11 AM.
Boychik ★ 4.7
Mediterranean mezze and shawarma — a lighter option before the big evening. Opens 11 AM.
Afternoon · Freestyle
After brunch
Freestyle Afternoon open time
No agenda — relax, hang with family, or explore the Aurora area. The evening is the main event.
No later than 4 PM
Start Getting Ready hard deadline
Hair, outfits, photos — give everyone plenty of time. Leave for the venue by ~5:15 PM.
The Main Event
Wedding Ceremony
6:00 PM · Event Venue · Aurora, CO
Evening
Reception & Celebration
Dance, eat, and celebrate. Let the little ones stay up — this is a night worth every minute.
Day 3
Day 5
Day 5
Last Day & Departure
Morning
Morning
Sleep In — Leisurely Start
No alarm. Recover from the wedding night and enjoy a slow, unhurried morning.
~12:00 PM
Check Out of Hotel
Pack up and head to the family's house for final goodbyes.
Daytime · Denver Museum of Nature & Science optional
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver. Dinosaur fossils, Space Odyssey planetarium, Egyptian mummies, and the World's Largest Dinosaurs exhibit. Open 9 AM – 5 PM. Check the museum's website for current admission pricing and any free admission days. Go if the energy is there — skip it if a relaxed family day sounds better!
4141 E 9th Ave, Denver. Upscale-casual American — fried chicken, Korean ribeye cap, charcuterie boards, rooftop patio, and great cocktails. Lively, festive atmosphere — the perfect send-off dinner to close out an incredible week. Book ahead for the evening.
Grab your bags and say your goodbyes before heading to return the rental car.
~2–3 hrs before flight
Return Rental Car at DEN
Allow extra time for car drop, shuttle to terminal, and security. DEN is a large airport — build in plenty of buffer. Check in online 24 hrs before departure.
Late Evening
Depart DEN via Southwest — MCO Bound
Safe travels. What an unforgettable Colorado week.
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