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.

Denver has a vivid literary history including famed work from many poets, novelists and journalists; some born and raised in Colorado's capital while others, residents for only a short time. What they all have in common is they and their prose were influenced by Denver.

Vail, Colorado is a heaven on Earth environment with gorgeous terrain of mountains and streams and the perfect place to turn off the cell phone and laptop or not bring them at all. While autumn may not bring the famous soft powder snow, a true blessing from the ski and snowboard gods, it does have the chill of winter creeping in with fresh air and a soft breeze that may give your nose a little hint of red. This time of year also allows you to check out the town like the locals and really enjoy its charm before the snow dumps and the crowds pour in.

Cherry Creek, a neighborhood a few miles southeast of Downtown, has a charm of its own. Known for its well-to-do residents, country club, and upper-scale mall, it also includes a grid of quaint streets lined with boutique shops, galleries, and eateries.