Self-Care for the End of the Denver Nuggets Season
Friends, I have to tell you that I’m sad to see this Denver Nuggets season go away after the team (and Aaron Gordon with his poor hamstring) fought so hard against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With a little more time on my hands not watching games and all of these feelings to process, I’ve been doing a lot of walking, and a little bit more self-care.
I thought I’d share some of my favorite urban walks in Denver, as well as my secret self-care getaway.
If you’d like to go on one of these walks to check out houses in the neighborhood, please call / email / text and we can talk!
Cheeseman Park
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Size: Medium
Nearby Nosh: Liks Ice Cream
Bonus: Denver Botanic Gardens for your calm
If you’re looking for natural beauty in an urban setting, this is the park walk for you. Grab an ice cream at old Denver institution Liks ice cream, and consider dropping in to the Botanic gardens to spend time in the Zen garden taking deep breaths.
Sloans Lake
Neighborhood: Sloans Lake / Jefferson Park / Highlands / Edgewater
Size: Big
Nearby Nosh: US Thai Cafe
Bonus: Alamo Drafthouse for a movie
If Denver had a coastline it would be a perfect place, but walking around the water at Sloans does OK as a stand-in. This is one of my favorites because there are always a ton of dogs out for their daily stroll.
Cranmer Park
Neighborhood: Hilltop
Size: Small
Nearby Nosh: Olive & Finch
Bonus: The Sundial for a cool art installation
This is a wonderful park to bring a picnic and sit away from the bustle of Cherry Creek, with a vista that fits its former name “Mountain View Park.”
Wash(ington) Park
Neighborhood: Washington Park
Size: Big
Nearby Nosh: Wash Perk
Bonus: Architecture for an inspiring walk
For a house geek like me, Wash Park offers some of the best and most varied viewing in the Denver metro area. It’s also got a lake, excellent nearby food options, and plenty of people watching opportunity to take your mind off things.
Self-Care Secret Getaway
Indulgences Day Spa on Federal Boulevard
While they have all the services you’d expect from a day spa, my two favorite things about Indulgences is that they have a steam room that you can use before your service, and their gift shop is always well stocked with self-care presents if you need a gift or a quick pick-me-up.