Start Sunday morning offВ just north of downtown in Lower HighlandsВ (LoHi), a very cool neighborhood whose star is rapidly rising, consider brunching at E l FiveВ (2930 Umatilla St.), where you might enjoy the sprawling skylineВ while enjoy Spanish and Mediterranean twists on brunch favorites - the bottomless blood orange mimosas will put you in a relaxed mood, too. This is also a good night to visit the city's artsy and diverse South BroadwayВ neighborhood, which has a clutch of popularВ nightspots, including the BoyztownВ (117 Broadway), Denver's hottest male revue, and Punch Bowl Social(65 Broadway), a high-energy bar, bowling complex and modern diner. Or treat yourself to one of Death & Co.'s (1280 25th St.) legendary cocktails. If you're looking forВ something laid back and unpretentious, check out Work & ClassВ (2500 Larimer St.). RiNo isВ the hub for art studios, street muralsВ andВ libations like Ratio BeerworksВ (2920 Larimer St.), served in an eclectic taproom, and even an urban winery with a rather craftyВ name, Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery(3563В WazeeВ St.). Saturday night is a great time to check out Denver's most happening gay nightclub, the always-packed TracksВ (3500 Walnut St.), a massive warehouse disco with two big dance floors, one spinning the latest house music, the other offering up classic '70s and '80s anthems, in River North Art DistrictВ (RiNo), which also serves as a stop (38th and Blake Street) on the airport railВ line, one stop away from the glorious Denver Union Station. Consider one of the restaurants operated by James Beard Award-winningВ local chef Jennifer Jasinki such as Rioja (1431 Larimer St.), a long-acclaimed source of inspired Mediterranean-influenced cooking, or Ultreia (1701 Wynkoop St.), the perfect patio destination for sangria and tapas. If you're returning to downtown from an excursion to Red Rocks or Boulder, plan a special meal here. SteeleВ St.), the world's premier name in Japanese cuisine. at University Blvd.) are two of Colorado's premier shopping destinations, with a mix of top national brandsВ and independent stores.ДЄs the sun sets on Denver, you could remain in Cherry Creek and grab dinner at one of the neighborhood's fine restaurants, such as romantic Quality ItalianВ (241В ColumbineВ St.), a modern take on the Italian-American steakhouse tradition, or Chef Nobu's Matsuhisa(98 N. 1st Ave.) and Cherry Creek North(1st-3rd Ave. Or walk to your heart's content amid Cherry Creek's dozens of fine shops: upscale Cherry Creek Shopping CenterВ (3000 E. If you'd prefer to spend the day in Denver, you can still get the blood flowing, perhaps with a bike ride around the enchanting Cherry Creekneighborhood. Or, make the 45-minute drive up to the gay-friendly town of Boulder, whose historic downtown buzzes with lively shops, cafes, and restaurants. Here you can tour the stunning natural concert hall that has hosted countless superstar rock bands over the years, or hike the park's gorgeous terrain. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison), in foothills of the Rockies, just west of town. It's just a 30-minute drive to Red Rocks Park & AmphitheatreВ (18300 W. In the afternoon, you might plan a short trip just outside of town to get a sense of this beautiful area. Nearer to downtown, SnoozeВ (1701В WynkoopВ St.) is justly famous for its delicious sweet potato pancakes. 33rd Ave.) is a sureВ bet for fresh ingredients from local growers with high-level service and a hip, casual atmosphere. In the funky Highlands neighborhood, Root DownВ (1600 W. No matter what time you awaken on Saturday morning - well, at least assuming it's still morning - make it a point to sample brunch at one of the many Denver establishments thatвЂ™s renowned for this festive meal.

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