Insiders' Guide to Denver, 9th (Insiders' Guide Series) [Paperback]

Linda Castrone (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insiders' Guide Series | Publication Date: August 18, 2009

From famous “Rocky Mountain Cuisine” and a diverse shopping scene to walking tours, golfing, and snowboarding, this authoritative guide helps you enjoy everything the greater Denver area has to offer.

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From the Back Cover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know.

 

With sweeping Rocky Mountain vistas and one of the best urban trail systems in the country, the Mile High City is rich in beauty, history, and excitement. From famous “Rocky Mountain Cuisine” and a diverse shopping scene to walking tours, golfing, and snowboarding, this authoritative guide helps you enjoy everything the greater Denver area has to offer.

 

Inside you'll find:

 

•  Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best family activities to the lowdown

    on real estate
•  Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and outdoor recreation opportunities
•  The inside scoop on popular attractions, such as the Garden of the Gods Park, the Anheuser Busch

    Brewery, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Art Museum
•  Sections dedicated to children and retirement

About the Author

Linda Castrone is a Colorado native, and although she has lived on both coasts and several places in between, she can’t escape the lure of her home state’s mountains and prairies. She previously worked as an assistant business editor and features editor at the Denver Post. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; Ninth edition (August 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762750308
• ISBN-13: 978-0762750306
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #773,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat helpful, January 27, 2011

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young banker (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Denver, 9th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this book because I will be taking a 4 day trip to Denver this summer, and also because I am considering living in Denver. Although the book does have good information, I didn't find it extremely helpful or interesting. I was hoping it would have more insider tips and advice, but it seemed pretty generic in my opinion. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. I think I will purchase a different Colorado book before traveling there...

2.0 out of 5 stars Ho-hum guide with terrible typography, few graphics, October 7, 2011

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J. Paulsonn (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Denver, 9th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

This guide could have been so much better. There are only 2 maps and no photos at all. Yes, there are lots of listings and it includes web sites, but it's just that--listings and more listings. It's just not very compelling or interesting. I think it's a stretch to call it an "insider's" guide, but that's just marketing. I get that.

One thing I dislike is the typography: the text is so fine and faint that it can be difficult to read. Were they trying to save ink costs or something? It's funny that they actually credit the book designer! She should be fired. I also saw the guide to Boulder and RM National Park. Same comments go for that book.

5 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book About Denver, November 24, 2009

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Denver, 9th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO DENVER, 9TH EDITION is a great book about Denver and its environs. It tells you all you need to know about recreation, dining, nightlife, shopping, and sightseeing. The outdoors-related section is essential for anyone who wants to lose weight so that they won't need to wear clothing made in countries that jail foreigners for trumped-up crimes. The section on radio stations is great although the listing of classic rock station KRFX in the "Oldies" category should, quite frankly, be taken like the humor in THE GARDEN STATE or SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE. However, the listing for the area's other classic rock station, KQMT, is much more accurate (it's listed under "Rock"). This book is a must-own for anyone interested in the West.