Posted in Colorado
March 01, 2019
Here Are 11 Rites-Of-Passage That Every Coloradan Must Experience Once
When you live in or hail from the Centennial State, there are just certain things that everyone should experience in order to be an official Coloradan. Not sure what we mean? Then look over this checklist of the 11 rites-of-passage every Coloradan must experience once:
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Do you think you're in shape? The 2,000-foot elevation gain, 2,744-step Manitou Incline begs to differ!
Sure, we dig on Casa Bonita quite a bit, but by golly, eating there is a rite-of-passage... an unpleasant, but necessary rite-of-passage.
Did you know that the official Colorado state pet IS shelter dogs and cats?! Did you also know that it is mandatory for EVERY Coloradan to own a dog? If you didn't before, now you do. (We kid, but it’s hard to find a Coloradan without a furry, four-legged friend!)
Do you partake in cannabis? Recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado. Don't care for the stuff? You can still go in for the sake of curiosity!
Fluffy coats and overpriced boots are for suckers (AKA Californians), so always opt for the $0.99 flops and North Face jacket.
Sure, seeing bands at Pepsi Center and Fiddler's Green is fun, but nothing tops the incredible acoustics and ambiance of the one-of-a-kind Red Rocks Amphitheater.
If Colorado had an official state car, it would be the Subaru. Why? It's because they are safe, do well in the mountains, get great gas mileage, and - well - everyone else in the state already has (and loves) one, so why not?
Not a morning person? Me neither... until I witnessed one of our sunrises for myself! (Trust us: after seeing one, your coffee will no longer be the best part of waking up!)
For breakfast, it's huevos rancheros. Lunch? A bowl of green chile with a warm, homemade tortilla on the side. Come dinnertime, go for a massive smothered burrito.
Bonus points if you buy a car from Rocky's, order your new bedroom set from American Furniture, AND get your girlfriend's engagement ring from Tom Shane.
Only in Colorado do we have our own varied traffic laws, which include swerving into other lands to avoid potholes and gunning it toward the end of a yellow light.
For even more Only in Colorado humor, click on Here Are 11 Crazy Traditions You’ll Totally Get If You’re From Colorado.
