20 Surefire Ways To Always Spot A Tourist In Denver

Identifies common behaviors and mistakes that make tourists in Denver easily recognizable.

Considering the fact that over 16 million flatlanders visit the Mile High City every year, it's pretty easy to spot a tourist in Denver. However, if you'd like some pointers, we've got some surefire ways to pick them out in a crowd. And here's a little insider tip: They won't be driving a car with a bumper sticker that asks, "If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?"

1. It's a powder day...

...so they're snuggled up by the fire.

2. They're teetering down the street in heels during the winter time (or at all).

3. They're loading up on near beer at the grocery store.

4. They're scarfing down Mexican food...

...at Casa Bonita.

5. They're here...

6. ...and here...

7. ...and here.

8. They've got a bunch of old lift tickets dangling from their coats.

9. They're on a brewery tour...

...at Coors.

10. They get lost walking back to their car at Red Rocks...

...and end up in Morrison. (This has actually happened - I swear.)

11. They think Rocky Mountain Oysters...

...are oysters.

12. They came for the pot...

...not the outdoors.

13. It's 4:20...

...so they're on a Cannabus tour.

14. They're postholing all over the place.

(And documenting it on camera.)

15. They're quitters.

16. They want authentic Mexican cuisine...

...so they go to Chipotle.

17. They're shopping...

...at the 16th Street Mall.

18. They never wear proper attire...

19. ...or footwear...

20. ...especially when hiking.

Speaking of tourists, why not be one in your own town? This Christmas Lights Road Trip around Denver is just what you need to get in the holiday spirit!

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