2017 Family Favorites: Me Time
Our children are number one, true. But we can’t be great caregivers if we don’t carve out time for ourselves to rest and recharge. Here are some of the places our readers like to go to decompress, laugh, and pursue adult interests.
Adult Education and Classes
Top Five
Arapahoe Community College
Colorado Free University
Front Range Community College
Red Rocks Community College
University of Denver
The Winner
Red Rocks Community College
13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood and 5420 Miller St., Arvada | 303-914-6600 | rrcc.edu
Through certificate and degree programs, RRCC helps adult students meet their career and educational goals in a stimulating, collaborative academic environment. Traditional classroom offerings are supplemented with online, self-paced, and weekend classes for busy parents. Qualified faculty members teach a range of in-demand subjects, and RRCC’s education is one of the most affordable in the state.
Date Night
Top Five
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Littleton
Comedy Works
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Sushi Den
Vesta
The Winners
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Littleton
7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton | 720-588-4107 drafthouse.com/denver/theater/littleton
At Alamo Drafthouse, it’s all about dinner at the movies. Craft cocktails and scratch-made creative bites are served up seat-side while new and classic films roll on the big screen. The theater house has seven screens for new releases, family movies, and independent flicks, along with repertory programming, too.
Vesta
1822 Blake St., Denver
303-296-1970 | vestadenver.com
It’s no wonder that Vesta has won dozens of awards for its food, drinks, and hip ambiance. This intimate spot is a go-to destination for diners celebrating special occasions, and it’s also the perfect place for parents looking to reconnect over barrel-aged cocktails and dishes created with seasonal, fresh ingredients served alongside Vesta’s signature dipping sauces.
Girls Night Out
Top Five*
Canvas and Cocktails
Grizzly Rose
Postino
Punch Bowl Social
Sipping n” Painting
Upstairs Circus
*Tie occurred in this category
The Winner
Upstairs Circus
1500 Wynkoop St., Ste. 100, Denver and 5370 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 106, Greenwood Village | 720-722-2105 | upstairscircus.com
This funky makerspace is an ideal venue for friends who want to gather, drink, and create. Book a spot at a Project Social, and make a pre-set project from the Upstairs Circus project menu. Crafts vary in length and difficulty, and are twice as much fun with libations.
Kid-Friendly Local Coffee Shop
Top Five
Atlas Coffee
Kaladi Coffee Roasters
Lost Coffee
Novo Coffee
Two Rivers Coffee
The Winner
Two Rivers Coffee
7745 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada | tworiverscoffee.com
The baristas at Two Rivers know their stuff, and are standing by to make a killer cup. From nitro cold brew to breakfast burritos with house-made hot sauce and gluten-free baked goods, this cool coffee shop has everything parents are searching for—plus a few kid-friendly drinks, such as steamers with homemade syrups, including lavender honey and vanilla.
Mom Getaway
Top Five
Breckenridge
Glenwood Springs
Motion Fitness and Massage
The Broadmoor
The Woodhouse Day Spa
The Winner
The Woodhouse Day Spa
Five metro locations | 303-813-8488 | woodhousespas.com
Relax with a complimentary mimosa or a cup of loose-leaf tea before trying one of the services on this spa’s expansive menu, which includes skin care offerings, massage therapy, foot treatments, sleep treatments, and more. Book a signature service; whether it’s a healing minkyti facial, four-handed massage, or extra-special pedicure, you”ll always leave feeling rejuvenated.
Workout for Mom
Top Five
CorePower Yoga
Motion Fitness and Massage
Orangetheory Fitness
Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
StarCycle
The Winner
Motion Fitness and Massage
2570 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver and 5455 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge
720-609-7033 | motionfitnessdenver.com
For killer workouts in a welcoming neighborhood gym, try Motion Fitness and Massage. Skilled trainers take a personalized approach to fitness. Whether you’re interested in yoga, cardio kickboxing, boot camp, or TRX, you”ll leave this comprehensive wellness center feeling every bit as good as you look. Children are welcome to spend time in a designated playroom while parents exercise.
