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Maura O'Neal

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Biography

Maura O’Neal has lived in Denver for three years and is still finding new things to do in and around the Mile High City. When she is not out exploring her own neighborhood, she works as a flight attendant to support her international travel habit. Visit her blog at http://travelsabound.blogspot.com.

Maura O'Neal's Perfect Days

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    Colorado Springs for Athletes and Sports Fans

    Whether you’re an athlete or an avid spectator, Colorado Springs has plenty to offer. Just 70 miles from Denver and home to the Olympic Training Center and a handful of sports halls of fame, the Springs is a gold mine of activities for the sports enthusiast. Get ready for an action-packed perfect day.
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    Glenwood Springs: More than Nature’s Hot Tub

    Anything that draws crowds after 120 years is worth experiencing. And while the Glenwood Hot Springs have been around for thousands of years, it wasn't until the Ute Native Americans discovered the healthful benefits of the naturally heated mineral-rich waters in the 1880s that the hot spring pools became a destination. You can easily float away an entire weekend in the

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    Outdoor Fun in Fort Collins

    Just over 60 miles north of Denver, Fort Collins is an ideal day trip destination to escape the hustle and bustle of Colorado's capital city. As flowers are blooming and the days are getting warmer, spring fever is in the air and summer on its way. To celebrate the warm weather seasons, this perfect day will guide you around Fort Collins, cruising along its extensive network of paved bike paths on a one speed fat tire bike.

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    Fort Collins’ Beer Culture

    It is easy to see why Fort Collins has been nicknamed the Choice City. A lively city just over an hour away from Denver it is home to Colorado State University. Fort Collins is also known for its craft-brew breweries, including New Belgium, O'Dell's Brewery, and the Fort Collins Brewery. Along with several brewpubs, including Coopersmith's and CB and Potts, and a healthy home brewers club all contribute to a serious beer culture. In fact, according to the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau it ranks third in the country in its volume of breweries and pubs.

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    Denver’s Historic Highlights

    Few perfect days begin with tales of lechery and treachery, but if you're at all interested in the history of Denver, head downtown where you can experience a Denver History Walking Tour, visit historic sites, and even tour a late 19th century home.

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    Boulder: Mead, Markets & More

    Thirty minutes from Denver, the city of Boulder - often referred to endearingly as the Peoples' Republic of Boulder - has a personality of its own. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, nature lover, wine connoisseur, or historian, this city where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains has much to offer.