Pack Your High Heels and Hiking Boots

Temperatures here in STL are dropping, but there’s no snow in the forecast yet… if you’re looking for a colder getaway, rediscover Colorado! From high heels to hiking boots, savor all of the charms of Denver and Boulder with a fresh take from SL. 

With the lowest obesity rates in the nation and omnipresent opportunities to engage with the outdoors, there is a unique confluence of affluence and outdoorsy in these two cities. They create the perfect upscale “work hard, play hard” environment. While SL was visiting, some of our favorite spots included St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder and Clayton Members Club & Hotel in Denver. A Boulder highlight? The unofficial “Rodeo Drive of outdoor apparel”... Pearl Street features more than a dozen shops tailored to both the hiker and the fashionista in all of us. In Denver, the Clayton Members Club & Hotel was orchestrated by New York based firm AvroKO, lending to its sexy, mid-century design. Also referred to as a “culinary playground” by locals, stand out spots to eat and drink include The Parlor, OAK Market, Of a Kind, and Five Nines. 

In conclusion, whether you’re into adventures, shopping, dining or all around affluence, look no further than the dynamic duo of Denver and Boulder. SL approved, get more info on our visit by reading the full story from our November/ December issue: https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/slsl_s-o_2021?fr=sYTJiYjQxNjA3Njk. 

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