Category Archives: Places to Go

We drove to Denver to tour the U.S. Mint. The tickets are first-come-first-serve. We arrived at 9:30 and got tickets for the 11:00 tour. But since it took a half hour to get everyone through the metal detectors, we only … Continue reading →

Spencer Penrose made millions in mining. He invested in the Colorado Springs area — the Broadmoor Resort was his most notable achievement. He sponsored the first race up Pikes Peak, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is his creation. He also … Continue reading →

Colorado Springs’ zoo was recently named the sixth-best zoo in the country. It’s also the only one situated on the side of a mountain. We spent much of the day there, and saw everything there is to see. We began … Continue reading →

We drove by this restaurant a while back, and I thought it looked interesting. I looked it up online and saw that it got good reviews. I also discovered that it was decorated with Uncle Sams! I ordered bacon, eggs … Continue reading →

I used to collect coins. (At one time or another, I’ve collected just about everything.) I’ve retained enough knowledge and interest to make me want to visit the Money Museum of the American Numismatic Association. There were four exhibit areas. … Continue reading →