What To Do And See At The 2009 NASSM Colorado

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If you want to have a great time, start planning now to make the
2009 North American Solstice Sky Meet™
An Event you’ll remember.

Visit: NASSM Online


You can register for your Room at the
Omni Interlocken Resort
on the website



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Vacation Ideas: find some great drives, things to do and places to see wildlife!

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Breweries & Pubs in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is the second largest producer of beer in Colorado and the state is ranked first in the country in volume produced by breweries (kind of ironic for a town that was "dry" until 1969). Each brewery has its own distinctive style, from one of the world's largest operations to a leader in eco-friendly and sustainable business practices. To get a taste of award-winning lagers, pilsners and ales year-round, take our Foam on the Range Tour, or see below for each individual brewery's contact information.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co.

Address: 2351 Busch Drive Fort Collins CO 80524
Phone: (970) 490-4691
Fax: (970) 490-4534
Website: Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour Home Page

Tours: June-Aug: daily 9:30am-5pm; Sept: daily 10am-4pm; Oct-May: Thu-Mon 10am-4pm. Discover a time-honored brewing tradition and taste our quality lagers and ales.

CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing and Billiards

Address: 5 Old Town Square Fort Collins CO 80524
Phone: (970) 498-0483
Website: CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing

Coopersmith's, located in the heart of Old Town Square, is the epicenter for all that happens in downtown Fort Collins. Enjoy one of our three patios, but most importantly, just enjoy!

Fort Collins Brewery

Address: 1900 E. Lincoln Ave. #B Fort Collins CO 80524
Phone: (970) 482-1499
Website: Welcome to The Fort Collins Brewery

A visit to our tasting and retail room will reveal why Fort Collins has become known as the "Napa Valley of Craft Beer"! Home of the unique Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat and other local favorites such as Chocolate Stout, Retro Red, and the GABF award-winning Rauchator Doppelbock. A round of tasters a the Fort Collins Brewery is an experience NOT to be missed.

New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.

Address: 500 Linden Street Fort Collins CO 80524
Phone: (970) 221-0524
Website: http://www.newbelgium.com

Tour by yourself or with a guest relator, and you’ll learn lots about beer, brewing and New Belgium, too. Sample our famous Fat Tire, Amber Ale or pick up some groovy goods!

Odell Brewing Company

Address: 800 E. Lincoln Ave Fort Collins CO 80524
Phone: (970) 498-9070
Fax: (970) 498-0706
Website: Odell Brewing Co - Traditional, Handcrafted Beers from Fort Collins

Family owned and operated since 1989; produces 40,000 barrels annually. Sample IPA, the 2007 Great American Beer Festival’s Gold Medal winner and pick up some great gifts. All beers are available to sample six days a week!

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Boulder Beer Company - Brewery & Pub
Address:
2880 Wilderness Place
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone #1: (303) 444-8448
Description:
American
Open Lunch & Dinner
Private Room Available
Colorado's First Microbrewery and home of Boulder Beer
Tours:
M-F 2:00pm or by appointment
Boulder Beer Company - Colorado Microbrewery - Hazed & Infused


Boulder Creek Winery
Address:
6440 Odell Place #B
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone #1: (303) 516-9031
Description:
Summer Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Noon – 5PM
Welcome to Colorado’s Boulder Creek Winery: Blending new world technology with old world artistry in handcrafting a line of classic-style wines that include varietals such as Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, as well as a Private Reserve blend of premium red varietals.
Free Wine Tastings * Winery Tours * Gift Shop
Colorado Winery & Tasting Room in Boulder, Colorado

Celestial Seasonings
Description:
Join us for a Sensational Experience! The 45 minute tour includes a walk through the Art Gallery, samplings at the Tea Sampling Bar, a walk through the Factory where 8 million tea bags are produced daily and an experience in the famous Mint Room (sure to clear your sinuses). Conclude your visit with a stop in the Celestial Tea Shop & Emporium, where you will find all kinds of teas, apparel, gifts and collectibles.
Open 7 days a week.
Factory Tour
Address:4600 Sleepytime DrBoulder, CO 80301,Phone #1: (303) 530-5300
Tea | Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea & Special Tea Products


Leanin' Tree Museum & Sculpture Garden of Western Art
6055 Longbow Dr
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 530-1442
Phone 2: x4299
Toll Free: 800-777-8716
LeaninTree.com: Greeting Cards, e-cards, and gifts for all your needs

[ChiliSky]

I was reading all of this on the SOL side last night, I think we are coming out the week before, going to Sante Fe first then up to Denver, I want to go and see everything on your list, just now we might have to stay longer........Can't wait....you are planning a GREAT EVENT...

[Druid-2]

dashark is twisting my arm to do Jellystone and the badlands AFTER 2009 and make a slow trip back.via Rushmore etc

I'm in "consideration" mode right now

R2 is coming out via FRONTIER and could stay with locals for a few days too...so she'll get a chance to see a lot of these things solo.

[ChiliSky]

ooohhhh, done Yellowstone and LOVED THE BADLANDS, you will not regret it.

[bigdog]

After the Nationals, we're thinking of running over to Jackson Hole to see the Tetons then up to see Yogi in Yellowstone (our favorite National Park). Not sure where we'll go from there maybe over to the Oregon coast then home or a blast through Nevada. Still running the numbers on that.

Looking forward to the Nationals

[whitefang]

Originally Posted by bigdog

After the Nationals, we're thinking of running over to Jackson Hole to see the Tetons then up to see Yogi in Yellowstone (our favorite National Park). Not sure where we'll go from there maybe over to the Oregon coast then home or a blast through Nevada. Still running the numbers on that.

Looking forward to the Nationals

The Grand Teton National Park is our favorite have been going there since the 70's. At that time there was no Mcdonald's past St Louis and I-80 was even done in Nebraska

[Rob the Elder]

Lots of beautiful sights to see

[whitefang]

Estes Park Colorado

Ride horseback over the mountains! Let your horse watch the trail while you enjoy the scenery. These liveries provide guides and horses in the summer and fall. Sombrero is open through most of the winter. Most ride into the National Park. Elk don't seem to notice humans when they're riding a horse so you may get good wildwatch opportunities along the way!

Allenspark Livery (303) 747-2551
Cowpoke Corner Corral (970) 586-5890
Aspen Lodge (970) 586-8133
Sombrero Ranch Stables (970) 586-4577
Glacier Creek Stables (970) 586-3244
Silver Lane Stables (970) 586-4695
National Park Gateway Stables 970-586-5269
Hi Country Stables (970) 586-3244
Moraine Park Stables (970) 586-2327

My favorite is the Allenspark Area, less people and more wildlife!