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Things To Do in Denver While You’re Stoned

February 18, 2017 by Colorado Cannabis Tours 1 Comment

While visiting Denver, there’s plenty to do from sight-seeing and dispensary-hopping, to checking out the local food scene. In between all of that, you might want to get in on a little culture as well. Here’s 7 things to do while stoned in the Denver.

-Arcades are a fun way to interact, whether you’re getting stoney or not. Denver offers a few grownup game-centric spots. If you’re in the mood for something a little less mainstream than say, Dave & Buster’s, the infamous OneUp has two locations. Both close to downtown, it’s a great spot to check out on the weekends and during the week. With a more of a dive bar feel, OneUp offers everything from pinball to giant jenga. FTW is a game-friendly gastropub on 16th St. Mall. While being a newer spot, it also offers a variety of activities close by with the Denver Pavilions movie theater and Lucky Strike Bowling Alley next door.

-If movies sound more your speed, Denver has lots of options. The previously mentioned UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 theater has snacks galore, and a great view of downtown. Several art house theaters such as the Mayan or the Esquire boast a unique cinema experience with interesting architecture, and the Mayan has a bar as well. The Planetarium is a great movie opportunity to relax while you expand your mind in comfy reclining seats, and take in the world of science for an afternoon.

-Speaking of mind expansion, I love going to museums when blazed. It’s a great way to zone out and zen in to the information in front of you. It can be easy to get distracted, but the The Science and Nature Museum is a great distraction for whatever your interests. From dinosaurs to Egyptians to mind control games, the museum hosts multiple floors of interactive exhibits, and is actually home to the planetarium, as well. After wandering through the space odyssey exhibit, make sure to take a gander at the view through the Petrino Family Atrium. The gorgeous view of the Denver skyline through City Park will take your breath away.

-Checking out a show at the Hi-Dive on Broadway, or the Meadowlark in RiNo is a great way to get a feel for the local music scene. Lots of people-watching and drink specials, while bands serenade the patrons. Other spots like Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox offers a more jazzy-lounge vibe, and Lost Lake Lounge on East Colfax brings hipsters of all genres together.

-One of the magnificent art galleries, like the Denver Art Museum, or the Museum of Contemporary Art is a great way to spend a stoner-friendly afternoon. The MCA has a cozy rooftop cafe and bar to enjoy the lovely city views. Over in the Santa Fe Arts District is mix of art galleries, eclectic restaurants, and small businesses to peruse.

-If you’ve got a car access, a day trip to one of the many local hiking spots around Denver is a great option too. The extra drive is worth it for the experience of these hikes. Red Rocks is a great daytime jaunt, and is very popular for locals looking to stay fit as well. Chautauqua Trailhead in Boulder is about an hour away from Denver, and offers an easy hike; if you’ve got the time and the lung capacity to manage, I highly suggest one of these. The views are well worth it.

-Being high is even better when you’re around funny people. And going to see a comedy show while stoned is a great choice in my opinion. Denver has a couple of comedy joints, and I personally love catching a show at Comedy Works or at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse. The hole-in-the wall spot known as Deer Pile, above City o’ City, has a free comedy show the last Wednesday of every month, and hosts local comedians, as well as occasional big names as a surprise act; the restaurant downstairs boasts some of the best vegan pizza if you’re looking for late night munchies.

Top 5 Restaurants in Denver

February 7, 2017 by Colorado Cannabis Tours Leave a Comment

When in the Mile High City, one is apt to get the munchies. In a fast changing city such as Denver, it’s good to have a few solid spots to go for grub. People often ask me about my favorite spots, and while it’s hard to pick, these places have certainly found a special place on my restaurant go-to’s.

Forest Room Five

forestroom5.com

2532 15th Street

(303) 433-7001

Forest room five is a unique joint just as you’re making your way into the bustling highlands neighborhood. Rustic vibes, quirky decor, small plates, and elegant cocktails are bound to entrance even the most sober of patrons. While the outdoor patio sports a few cozy fire pits, the ambiance really makes this place special. An occasional discreet toke amidst the campy outdoor scene can really enhance the experience.

Dae Gee Korean

daegee.com

460 Broadway

(720) 542-3164

Dae Gee Korean BBQ is a great for small groups, and there’s a ton of food for a relatively reasonable price. Not for the timid, however; the Korean BBQ experience is one of teamwork and trying new things. Making sure no one’s brisket gets burned while testing different side dish combos is a flavorful experience of multi tasking. And while it can sound overwhelming, you find your flow after the first round or two. The lunch time unlimited bbq special is probably my favorite, but come hungry.

Casa Bonita

casabonita.com

6715 W Colfax Ave

(303) 232-5115

Casa Bonita offers an authentic only-in-Colorado experience. The zany theme park esque vibe of this spot is a must for those looking to really get weird in their dining experience. Typical Mexican restaurant cuisine makes up the menu, but this isn’t really a spot you come to for the food. From cliff-diving gorillas, puppet shows to gunfights, this spot even has an arcade to keep the shortest attention span entertained.

Sushi Rama

sushirama.com

2615 Larimer Street

(720) 476-4643

-Sushi Rama in the always growing Rhino district gives those with an appetite for something light an interactive way of choosing their meal. Menu items are made fresh, and circulated around the booths via a slow moving conveyor belt. Take what looks good, and you can request things from the menu as well. The real deal is hitting up this spot for happy hour where cocktails and rolls are appetizingly affordable.

Rebel

rebelrestaurant.com

3763 Wynkoop Street

(303) 297-3902

Rebel restaurant offers innovative twists on classic dishes and maybe some brand new favorites as well. While the decor is simple and minimal, the dishes are anything but. While the menu changes seasonally, the combinations are always on point. The complementary drink menu, friendly staff, and always-improving seasonal cuisine make this one of my favorite spots in Denver.

Denver Voters Pass Onsite Consumption Initiative

November 28, 2016 by Zoe Wilder Leave a Comment

The New Regulation Will Enable Some Local Businesses To Apply For “Social Use” Permits

Passed this election cycle, Denver Initiative 300, the “Neighborhood-Supported Social Cannabis Consumption Initiative,” a policy type known industry-wide as “Social Use,” allows businesses to seek a permit for cannabis consumption on premises. This makes Denver one of the first cities in the United States to manifest something remotely similar to Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes.

Beginning in January 2017, Denver businesses can apply for annual temporary permits enabling regular businesses to allow bring-your-own cannabis and over-21 indoor vaping and edible consumption, and/or outdoor cannabis smoking. The new initiative is structured as an early pilot program which could eventually template the implementation of social use regulations state-wide.

Still, a few caveats exist.

The new Denver initiative will not allow businesses that serve alcohol, or activities requiring a liquor license, to apply. This rules out most bars, restaurants, some event venues and even public events which plan to serve alcohol. However, talks of yoga studios, galleries, cafes and private clubs able to apply are motivating these local businesses and others to seek permits. As it remains under state law, licensed recreational cannabis businesses, like dispensaries, still can’t allow social use consumption on premises.

Business seeking an onsite Social Use permit will have to obtain the approval of nearby neighbors plus the support of their local business association in order to apply. At this time, it’s uncertain just how many businesses will attempt licensure and how long it will take to receive local support and subsequent permitting. It may be several months into 2017 before social use comes online throughout Denver. Nonetheless, “Amsterdam-style” coffee shops, yoga studios, maybe even movie theaters should soon be reality, so long as they don’t sell cannabis or alcohol.

Additionally, all Social Use permitted businesses will have to adhere to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, a state regulation that prohibits smoking in nearly all public indoor areas. Businesses may create indoor consumption areas so long as they are not for smoking; vaporizing cannabis and consuming BYO edibles is permissible. Businesses will be able to designate outdoor consumption areas so long as the business prevents unwanted odors of cannabis from reaching people outside.

It’s also possible businesses may be able to push for traditional “cigar bar” licensing and designate an indoor smoking section with an added cigar bar permit.

Participating businesses are required to develop operations plans outlining training and security protocols meant to prevent the underage use of cannabis. Written policy and procedures for handling and preventing highly intoxicated consumers must exist as well.

While early regulations may complicate permitting, many of the particulars will play out as the permitting process begins to take effect. The initiative is open to change and amendments as Denver’s early pilot program rolls out.

Elsewhere, Alaska currently has Social Use regulations in place to allow on-site consumption at retail cannabis stores. However, Alaska initiatives are still quite young, the first cannabis retailers only began opening throughout the state in October 2016. The implementation of Alaska’s onsite consumption regulations are still under review.

California, Massachusetts, and Maine all have new recreational cannabis regulations about to set in place and each will soon consider how to implement Social Use consumption. At this time, Social Use remains prohibited throughout Oregon, Washington and Nevada.

With an expedient implementation of the new Social Use initiative, Denver will be the first U.S. city where people can legally consume cannabis in traditional business establishments.

Photo Credit: David Rodriguez

Remembering the Women Grow Leadership Summit 2016

April 11, 2016 by Brittany Driver Leave a Comment

Remembering the Women Grow Leadership Summit 2016

The Women Grow Leadership Summit is not just an unprecedented gift to female entrepreneurs of and interested in the cannabis industry – It is also a lesson in the old adage, “Where there is a will there is a way.”

In 2015, just one year ago, the Woman Grow Leadership Summit hosted close to 200 women, a potent but relatively small group. That is in contrast to the over 1,200 ticket-holders who walked through the doors this year at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in February. Their goal? To learn from, be inspired and connect with by some of the best in the industry.

Part of the reason attendance was booming this year, no doubt, is that Women grow expanded their ticket options. In 2015 the summit was held at a private resort, so ticket costs factored in and included room and board, all food and drink and activities and transportation around the Colorado resort. The 2016 summit however, acknowledged that not all small business owners and hopefuls have the bank to take such a lavish “workcation” and made changes to solve that problem.

The most budget friendly tickets of the spectrum were the Newcomer tickets at a final price of $249. These tickets included the Lighting Talks and were generously donated to scholarship attendees.

Networker tickets were a tier higher and included the above talks as well as a networking breakfast hour and access to the networking lounge. The final cost for this option was $499.

The most inclusive tickets were labeled Leader and were all access for the ticket holder. All of the above talks, meals and 24-hour networking lounge privileges included as well as a keynote welcome dinner, more lengthy in-depth talk sessions, yoga and a special gift bag and name tag. The final cost of the Leader package was $1499.

All three levels were privy to rousing speeches from several women including musician and cannabis-infused wine entrepreneur Melissa Etheridge. From a venture capitalist in a Wonder Woman costume – to woman of color urging us all to keep showing up, to a cannabis testing lab founder who lost her business but feels she is ultimately better off with the lesson learned.

The Women Grow 2016 Leadership Summit provided 1,200 women with the chance to make a connection, become more educated on the industry and empower themselves and each other. The talks were full of inspiration, dedication, entrepreneurial spirit and female empowerment. The connections made were invaluable.

We can’t wait to see the fruits of the seeds sown this year.

For more information on the 2016 Women Grow Leadership Summit visit the Summit’s event page.

7 Wonders of the Weed Mecca or How We Upped Our Denver 420 Game

March 22, 2016 by Brittany Driver Leave a Comment

7 Wonders of the Weed Mecca or How We Upped Our Denver 420 Game

With this year’s usual 4/20 Colorado Cannabis Cup being held in California instead (there will still be an awards presentation and a concert from High Times on 4/19), we at Colorado Cannabis Tours wanted to do everything we could to make sure the party continued as usual in our fair capital city of Denver. We already had plans to add several extra time slots for our famous cannabis tours and we added extra nights to our Puff Pass and Paint and cannabis cooking class offerings. But we wanted to do more. Because its the High Holidaze, right?

We have 7 (SEVEN!) new and exciting activities for this years 4/20 celebration. Check out our latest 7 wonders below.

1. Puff, Pass and Pottery

Remember getting busted in art class constructing a ceramic bong? Maybe you called it a vase and didn’t get detention… well worry no more friends! Join local expert ceramic artist Jessa Decker-Smith for a 2-hour 420 friendly Pottery session. Design ashtray, pipe or other creative piece of art with personalized instruction from the artist, then add your own twist with customized coloring and glaze. Kiln firing is included, pieces are available for pick-up/shipping no more than 10 days after the session. Extra fees do apply for shipping expenses.

2. Stoner Cinema

Ever watched a great movie? Ever watched a great movie ON WEED!?! Colorado Cannabis Tours announces their newest and likely most popular event to date, Cannabis Theatre! Each month, starting on 4/17, we’ll select an epic piece of work from the vast libraries of Stoner Cinema to bring you a completely smoke friendly moving going experience. Concession items such as pizza, popcorn, soda and candies are available on site. Being our inauguralscreening, we’ve chosen the most popular Cannabis Classic of them all, The Big Lebowski. Feel free to abide just like The Dude himself, by going ahead and doing a J right in the middle of the movie theatre! New shit has truly come to light with this unique opportunity to consume legally and safely. This is a private screening with limited seating, so make sure you book your tickets in advance by calling us now! Doors open at 7:00, show begins at 8:00.

3. 420 Munchie Crawl

What is a Munchie Crawl? Think Cheech and Chong’s pub crawl, throw in a ton of great food offered by the best pub food joints (pun intended) in the world famous Broadsterdam district of Denver, great deals at the dispensaries along our “Green Mile”, and a luxury party bus available for your smoking pleasure! Tour all the great food South Broadway has to offer with a group of 300-400 like minded companions. Meetup is in front of Denver Relief at 4:20pm on April 20. Following the meetup, we’ll tour South Broadway sampling foods at the many participating restaurants in between stopping into the best dispensaries along the strip. Price includes food, smoke friendly party bus, awesome custom made swag bags full of “goodies” and entrance to our after party. Space is limited register now!

4. Build a Bong Challenge

One of our most popular pregame activities to our world famous Puff Pass and Paint class. This is a one hour challenge to see who can make the most creative function-able bong out of a mix of hand picked supplies. Put your engineering hats on and join us directly before your puff pass and paint class. Winner receives a “special gift” supplied by one of our sponsors.

5. Ganja and Galleries Walking Tour

Enjoy a leisurely 420 friendly guided tour of Denver’s world famous Sante Fe Arts district on Saturday, April 16 from 1:00-4:00 pm. 420 friendly smoking environment on site, champagne and drinks provided after the event at the after party. Admission to after party included in the cost of the tour.

6. Evening of Infused Dining

Join expert chef Torrin Panico for a evening of culinary decadence. This is a private gathering of Cannabis enthusiasts in a 420 friendly and relaxing setting. Each meal is a full 3 course cannabis infused experience. Choose from a variety of dishes from chicken or steak to fish or vegetarian selections. Gluten free and other dietary restricted options are also available. Each meal will be lightly-heavily infused based on the customer’s desire. Please note, this is a BYOC event, shatter can be picked up and brought to the event for infusing your meal with. Seating is limited to 25 people, so please book well in advance. Doors open at 7:30, first course begins at 8:00.

7. The FULL Package

Experience the best of everything this 4/20 has to offer by combining High Times Cannabis Cup with Colorado Cannabis Tour’s one of a kind 420 celebration. Our Full Package includes airport transportation from DIA, The Denver Marijuana Tour, Classes and events and Tickets to the High Times Cannabis Cup at the Cypress Hill concert and 5 nights hotel stay. On 4/15, after being picked up from DIA, you’ll be transported to your 420 friendly hotel. You’ll then enjoy 2 days of Denver activities, including our world famous Colorado Cannabis Tour, Puff Pass and Paint, Cannabis Cooking Class, Infused Dinner or Cannabis Theatre. On 4/19, you’ll have your tickets in hand to the High Times Cannabis Cup and Cypress Hill, Parliament and the Funkadelic and Action Bronson Concert at the First Bank Center in Broomfield, show starts at 7:00 doors open at 6:00 (transportation provided by using your free Uber discounts). Check out is on the morning of the April 21st at 10:00am, when you’ll be picked up by your private 420 friendly driver to take you back to DIA. Vaporizers and E-Nails provided at each hotel so you can consume safely without fear of penalty. A deal like this is sure to go fast, call us now at 303- 420-TOUR to book!

Long live 420 Denver 2016!

Great Food, Great Company, Great Cannabis Smoking – Denver Mason Jar Event Group!

February 9, 2016 by Colorado Cannabis Tours Leave a Comment

No Better Place To Be

Social events always lead to one big question for me…where is the weed and where can i smoke it? Anyone who has been to a party with me can attest to it. And while pot is a given at parties and casual get-togethers, regardless of which of the 50 states you are, what about the fancy dinner party I’d been invited to with food prepared by a Top Chef winning culinarian?

It turned out, deciding when to start smoking was the only stress associated with a this dinner party.

Mason Jar Event Group, the Boulder based brainchild of Kendal Norris, has a fairly simple goal. Get together great food and drink, great company with great cannabis – and have a party! With so very few legal ways to consume marijuana in Colorado, outside of your own home, Norris’ scaled up get together are providing just that.

Mason Jar Event Group has a fairly simple goal: get together great food, great company, great cannabis – and have a party!

At Mason Jar’s Fall event, which I had the pleasure of attending, there was a powerful feeling in the air. The venue was outside (and on private property) and as I approached that familiar skunky smell wafted around me. “Goodie Bags” curated by Headquarters Cannabis Company had been picked up, off site, at the Headquarters dispensary and paid for separately from the event ticket.

Mason Jar and their participating sponsors abide by the rules set in place regarding cannabis in the areas they operate in – that’s very important for Norris’ piece of mind and for the comfort of the attending guests. Part of the package in going to a dinner party like this is the ability to consume marijuana and have a decadent time without the fear of the police busting it up.

Attendees at the Fall event were absolutely taking advantage of their Colorado cannabis rights. Most had no more than entered and put down their things at a place setting before sparking up their first weed course, a pre-rolled joint of Lamb’s Breath (if I remember correctly). As the sun began to set and the sky grew darker, tiny white lights strung above the 60 person setting dinner table lit the scene.

I had smoked my pre-roll when I noticed the centerpieces – tiny mason jars containing glass one hitters. Their presence was spot on – because I’d brought papers and a lighter along but no grinder. No grinder does not equal a successful joint in my hands. “Don’t mind if I do” I thought as I retrieved my next strain to be enjoyed with our first course.

Each of the evening’s courses had a cannabis strain pairing and/or an alcoholic beverage pairing, if you were so inclined. As an added safety precaution, all Mason Jar Event tickets include a complimentary shuttle ride from either Denver or Boulder, their way of doing their part to prevent any unsafe driving.

As our final course, deconstructed s’mores arrived and chef of their Rosenberg blue and hot chocolate over each plate speaking to each guest individually it occurred to me that I might have died and gone to heaven.

But I hadn’t… Instead I just been in the right place at the right time a mason jar of a group party on a crisp fall evening it doesn’t get much better.

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Remembering the Women Grow Leadership Summit 2016

The Women Grow Leadership Summit is not just an unprecedented gift to female entrepreneurs of and interested in the cannabis industry – It is also a lesson in the old adage, “Where there is a will there is a way.”

7 Wonders of the Weed Mecca or How We Upped Our Denver 420 Game

1. Puff, Pass and Pottery

2. Stoner Cinema

3. 420 Munchie Crawl

4. Build a Bong Challenge

5. Ganja and Galleries Walking Tour

6. Evening of Infused Dining

7. The FULL Package

Long live 420 Denver 2016!

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