This ain’t no rodeo, but it sure is Colorado. While cowboys and their horses may get all the glory, it was the miners and their burros who blazed the way for our state. Celebrate their legacy with this competition of man and pack animal racing together from Leadville to Fairplay. The weekend will also include llama races, kids pack dog races, parades, contests, and dances.

From gourmet pizzerias and beer gardens to eclectic boutiques and Asian markets, our Mile High suburbs are overflowing with places worth discovering. We’ve pulled together an assortment of spots that embody the vibrant, appealingly quirky spirit of our city’s outlying areas. So read up, get out there, and try something new in the next town over.