Colorado and New Mexico Travel guide
Populus hotel in Denver CO
Colorado
Denver
Stay- Populus Hotel
A hotel inspired by nature. From biophilic architecture, natural materials, original art, and seasonal cuisine, there is a love for the natural world in every detail. Populus was created by Urban Villages, designed by AD100 architecture firm Studio Gang and led by MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, brought to life by interior designer, Heather Wildman of Wildman Chalmer Designs, with a thoughtful art program curated by environmentalist Katherine Homes, and operated by Aparium Hotel Group.
Eat
Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.
Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
Glenwood Hot Springs
Wellness
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves ( Make sure to get the Ayurvedic Mud Wrap)
Hanging Lake Trail
Mollie Hotel
Aspen
Stay- Mollie Hotel
A boutique hotel that evokes residential comfort through the subtle lens of Japanese and Scandinavian design.
Eat
Hotel Jerome- J Bar
With its lively buzz and Old West vibe, the 19th century bar remains the town’s social hub, where ski bums rub elbows with socialites over craft beers, vintage-inspired cocktails and Aspen’s best burger.
The Snow Lodge-The Supper Club
Seasonal Italian cuisine, innovative cocktails, and live entertainment in an intimate, warm setting located in the St. Regis Aspen Resort. The Snow Lodge Supper Club offers a chic and vibrant atmosphere for nightly, live music alongside a brand-new cocktail and food program.
White House Tavern
Elevated sandwiches, burgers, salads & craft cocktails in an intimate, 19th-century miner's cottage.
Casa Tua
Sophisticated spaces with inviting warm wood details in a Dolomite-meets-Alpine style set the stage for sumptuous Italian cuisine
Spring Cafe
Organic and nourishing vegetarian food
Shop
Kemo Sabe- The go-to place for all your Aspen western apparel needs. From cowboy boots to custom hats and accessories.
Music
The Jade Room at The Snow Lodge- The place to go for Après-Ski.
Experience
Skiing or snowboarding
Silverqueen gondola
Snow mass
Buttermilk Mountain
Aspen Highlands
The Love Apple Restaurant
New mexico
Taos
Stay- Hotel Willa
New boutique hotel located at the gateway to the Taos Historic District.
Eat/Drink
The Love Apple
Intimate restaurant with a rustic patio in a former church crafting seasonal New Mexican fare.
Manzanita Market
A little health food cafe, creamery and a local market place, little sister cafe to The Love Apple.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a modern, casual café and sourdough bakery at the entrance of Taos’ historic plaza district. Their menu is a passionate curation of minimalist food and drink featuring naturally leavened breads baked in a French clay-brick oven, and single-origin coffee.
Shop
The Hat Shop
LUN + OJO
Music
Taos Historic Inn- What initially began as individual residences supporting Taos' artistic community has evolved into a historic lodging property.
Experience
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Hanuman Temple
Earthship Homes
Taos Pueblo
Earthship Home
What To Pack
Plantas Medicinas
Solid haircare is the perfect travel essential. plantasmedicinas.com
OZMA
Stay stylish, comfortable and cozy in the winter months. ozmaofcalifornia.com
Lauren Manoogian
Luxury knitwear brand. Timeless design meets sustainability. Handmade essentials blending minimalist design and exceptional comfort. laurenmanoogian.com
Plantas Medicinas Solid Shampoo Bar