Memorial Day in Colorado means the snow is finally melting, and we can stash away the heavy coats for the unofficial start of summer. It is also a time for reflection on those we have lost in the armed forces. In the following guide, we have the top recommendations on things to do in Colorado for Memorial Day. Before your plans, make a pit stop at one of our Igadi dispensaries throughout the state.
Hit the Casinos and the Trails in Central City
Central City is home to numerous casinos, most located on Main Street. Visit the Famous Bonanza Casino or Easy Street Casino to try your luck over Memorial Day Weekend. Book a table at one of the casino’s fine dining restaurants or reserve a room for an overnight stay.
If gambling isn’t your thing, enjoy the outdoors in Central City. Perched in the Rocky Mountains, the area offers plenty of biking, hiking, and rock climbing options. White water rafting and fly-fishing are also available in the recreational areas in Central City. Popular outdoor recreation spots include Chase Gulch Reservoir, Arapaho, and Roosevelt National Forests.
Hot Springs in Idaho Springs
Clear Creek in Idaho Springs offers excellent rafting opportunities. With Class I-III rapids, the trips are appropriate for all experience levels. After the excitement of the rapids, you may be looking for a more chill time for the rest of the holiday weekend. A must-do in Idaho Springs is the Indian Hot Springs. Pools in the geothermal caves range from 104 degrees to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The adults-only cave has gendered areas, with clothing optional depending on the day of the week.
Step Back in Time at Golden
Golden, Colorado, is a historic destination that will appeal to history buffs over Memorial Day Weekend. Golden History Park includes the original 1870 homestead canyons rescued from the Golden Gate Canyon. The Buffalo Bill Museum is located up on Lookout Mountain in Golden. It contains multiple artifacts from the Wild West, as well as the gravesite of Buffalo Bill Cody.
Memorial Day Celebrations in Nederland
The Carousel of Happiness is a special place to visit in Nederland when you’re in the area on Memorial Day Weekend. The carousel was created as an honor to several marines who had lost their lives in Vietnam. On Memorial Day, the carousel hosts a special service to help visitors remember fallen veterans. Later, stop by the Caribou Room if you’re looking for live music in Nederland over the weekend. Get tickets early to chill and watch some of your favorite local bands take the stage.
Shopping for Cannabis at Igadi
Our dispensary has nine locations in cities around Colorado, including Central City, Nederland, Golden, Idaho Springs, Lafayette, Lyons, and Northglenn. Before your Memorial Day weekend plans, shop our inventory of vapes, edibles, pre-rolls, concentrates, and more. Look for cannabis deals all weekend to help you save on your favorite brands, including Bonanza Cannabis, Batch, Wyld, Chaos, and Fat Grams.
