100 Things To Do Denver Before You Die Second Edition

Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Denver has always been a center for outdoor recreation. But today, Colorado's booming capital city is becoming as well known for its chef-owned restaurants, breweries, live music, galleries, and trendy young neighborhoods. Whether you're a transplant looking for new adventures in the Mile High City or a first-time visitor searching for vacation ideas, let this book be your guide. Here are places to bike, hike, walk, climb, sip, taste, browse, and explore. From LoDo to LoHi, Cherry Creek to Longs Peak, this second edition of 100 Things to Do in Denver Before You Die is the guide to experiencing the best that the Front Range of Colorado has to offer.

Wisconsin tradition and natural beauty meet political activity and a constant influx of new ideas in the cool college town of Madison. Starting from the city’s center—the State Capitol, set between two gorgeous lakes—downtown bustles with restaurants, breweries, theaters, galleries, shops, startups, and more, then segues into the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, where 40,000-plus Badgers pursue studies and Jump Around on football Saturdays. The city is full of eclectic neighborhoods, with restaurants, shops, parks, festivals, and additional discoveries to be made at every turn. It’s a smart, family-friendly, come-as-you-are place, with far more than 100 things to do in any of its four distinct seasons. This second edition of 100 Things to Do in Madison Before You Die adds a new round of eateries, breweries, events, and attractions that newcomers and longtimers alike won’t want to miss. Please consider the book your starting point for exploring, or falling anew for, this vibrant, independently spirited city.

Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Denver has always been a center for outdoor recreation. But today, Colorado’s booming capital city is becoming as well known for its chef-owned restaurants, breweries, live music, galleries and trendy young neighborhoods. Whether you’re a transplant looking for a bucket list of adventures in the Mile High City, or a first-time visitor searching for vacation ideas, let 100 Things to Do in Denver Before You Die be your guide. Here are places to bike, hike, walk, drink, climb, taste and explore. From LoDo to LoHi, Cherry Creek to Longs Peak, this is the guide to experiencing the best that the Front Range of Colorado has to offer.

Springfield owes a lot to Abraham Lincoln and the Illinois Capitol Building. They put Springfield on the map in a way that few other cities of 115,000 can match. Yet Springfield is much more than Lincoln’s hometown or Illinois’ capital. It boasts parks and nature preserves, war memorials and museums. It has one of Frank Lloyd Wright greatest homes and one of the world’s largest carillons. Music and shopping flourish in intimate settings. Even when it comes to Lincoln, there’s more than meets the eye. Sure, you can visit his home and presidential library, but you can also see where he shopped and played handball and visited friends – all the little things of day-to-day life. This book serves as a guide to explore the educational, inspirational and exciting moments that Springfield offers.

The breathtaking views of Colorado Springs from the summit of Pikes Peak inspired Katharine Lee Bates unforgettable anthem, “America the Beautiful.” The city embodies some of the best that the West has to offer, and any visit to the region will be full of such inspiring vistas. To maximize your visit, 100 Things to Do in Colorado Springs Before You Die offers insider tips and itineraries for enjoying the outdoor adventures, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in this stunning gem of a city. Sip lattes at the world’s first (and maybe only!) tiny-house coffee shop: Story Coffee Company. Be delightfully disgusted by the largest privately owned insect collection at the May Natural History Museum. Tour the U.S. Olympic Training Center for a peek at the “anti-gravity” treadmills and perhaps an Olympic athlete in training! Snap a selfie with one of the unique public art sculptures in downtown Colorado Springs. Author Kirsten Akens shares a local’s insight from the perspective of both a longtime resident and a journalist with a skill for digging below the surface. With this book as your guide, you’re guaranteed to hit all the highlights while learning even more about the city along the way.

Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Hank Stram or a new supporter of Andy Reid, these are the 100 things all Kansas City Chiefs fans needs to know and do in their lifetime. The book contains every essential piece of Chiefs knowledge and trivia—from a guide to the team’s training camp facilities, whom the “Chiefs” nickname was in honor of, or in which year the Chiefs became one of the first teams to use a non-gray facemask—as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from one to 100. With an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for readers use to track their progress, 100 Things Chiefs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resources guide for true diehards.

Whether a die-hard booster from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jim Harbaugh, these are the 100 things every San Francisco 49er fan needs to know, and do, in their lifetime. Inspired by and written for the devout 49er fan, this lively and detailed book explores important facts and figures from the teams storied history--from the early years of Y. A. Tittle to the teams golden era in the 1980s and 1990s featuring coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert, Hall of Fame quarterbacks Joe Montana and Steve Young, and star receiver Jerry Rice, to todays championship contender. From the most important facts about the team and the traditions that define what being a 49er fanatic is all about, this guide also highlights such essential experiences as the best places to eat near Candlestick Park.

100 Things to Do Before You Die highlights the wildest and most exciting events on the planet. The authors profile the 100 best happenings, gatherings, festivals, and events from all over the globe, providing photographs and detailed reports from each scene.