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COLLiDE Travel is an interactive collection of city guides curated by local bands, artists and tastemakers. Spanning the globe, hundreds of creatives have shared their favorite local hangs, from the underground to the upscale, and everything in between. So choose a city and start exploring!
A Shoreline Dream
The latest incarnation of their former project Pure Drama, A Shoreline Dream, formed by Ryan Policky and Gabriel Ratliff, is now a four-piece which includes Eric Jeffries on guitar, and Enoc Torraca on bass. Combining heavy electric guitar parts with new wave vox, the experimental rock outfit released their new single “Whirlwind” in September 2016.
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Denver, CO
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Milk Bar
2 underground nightclubs in 1: a "Clockwork Orange"-inspired Milk Bar & the retro Jazz Room.
1037 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA
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The Church
Multiple rooms, each with different music, make up this renovated 1865 church turned dance hall.
1160 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
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Wax Trax
Throwback indie record store with a punk focus boasting new and used vinyl and CDs in funky surroundings.
620 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA
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Twist & Shout Records
Old-school shop for buying and selling new and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and more, with occasional live music.
2508 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Angelo’s CD’s & More
Funky CD & record shop that boasts a wide range of music, body-art jewelry, and gifts, plus in-store gigs.
1959 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, USA
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Hyperspace Arcade
An all-ages arcade boasting the largest collection of classic 80s arcade cabinets in the state and offering unlimited all-day play for a flat rate.
1601 Reed St #100, Lakewood, CO 80214, USA
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The 1up – LoDo
Retro arcade & pinball games in a bustling, no-frills basement bar with pub food & a jukebox.
1925 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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Adams Mystery Playhouse
Diners help solve humorous murder mysteries over a buffet dinner in a mansion once used as mortuary.
2406 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211, USA
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Jerusalem Restaurant
Gyros & falafel satisfy late-night cravings at this long-running Middle Eastern outpost open 24/7.
1890 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210, USA
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3 Kings Tavern
No-frills live-rock bar also hosting comedy & burlesque shows in relaxed digs with pinball & pool.
60 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, USA
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, 10 miles west of Denver, where concerts are given in the open-air amphitheater.
18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465, USA
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The Hi Dive
Funky bar & stage with cheap drinks and live music (local & national acts) including everything from punk to bluegrass.
7 S. BROADWAY, DENVER, CO 80223, Denver, CO 80223, USA
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Oriental Theater
Intimate venue dating to the 1920s featuring all manner of shows, from live music to film to comedy.
4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212, USA
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Linger
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge and globally-inspired small plates.
2030 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
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Westfalen Hof
Quiet neighborhood eatery specializing in traditional German cuisine and imported beers.
32138 CO-72, Golden, CO 80403, USA
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Mutiny Information Cafe
Cool secondhand book shop with fiction, art titles, and comics, plus coffee from locally roasted beans.
2 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, USA
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Jose’ O’Shea’s
Burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican specialties, plus a free taco bar during upstairs cantina happy hour.
385 Union Blvd, Denver, CO 80228, USA
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La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant
Down-home destination with a patio fixing up homestyle Mexican plates & pouring margaritas.
4935 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80212, USA
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The Capital Grille
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
Larimer Square, 1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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Denver Diner
Old-school diner with a wide-ranging menu for a steady stream of early birds & night owls.
740 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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Mount Evans
Mount Evans is the highest summit of the Chicago Peaks in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, and is a popular destination among hikers and campers.
Mt Evans, Colorado 80439, USA
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Colorado Trail
The Colorado Trail is a long-distance trail running for 486 miles from the mouth of Waterton Canyon southwest of Denver to Durango, CO.
Colorado Trail, Littleton, CO 80125, USA
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is known for its towering sand dunes, seasonal beaches, and various hiking trails.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, USA
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Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Garden of the Gods is a public park and designated National Natural Landmark, recognized for the unique rock formations that dot its landscape.
Garden of the Gods, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
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