So often we hear people saying that “Until guests come to town, they never experience or take advantage of their own city in which they live. It is so easy to give into routine and shuffle from school/work/kids sports or regular trips to the store and hobbies, that we often neglect the benefits and events in our own radius. Always dreaming or planning to venture off somewhere that we are not can sometimes lead to not seeing and appreciating the beauty of where we are now.

I have spoken to several people who live in New York, who have never been to the Statue of Liberty, The top of the Empire State Building or Sylvia’s on 125th. Tons of people who live in Hawai’i have never visited the top of Mauna Kea observatory and countless residents of Michigan have never seen the great Mackinaw Bridge.

Too often we push things aside, convincing ourselves that we need to save up for lifetime vacations that will cost thousands of dollars and take years of our lives to save up for when taking the time to appreciate the very events and attractions in our own neighborhoods, cities and states can be just as fulfilling and memorable.

So we actually ventured, yes, while hosting family and friends out to stroll the beautiful city we have been in since October. We along with the Riley’s (Founder and CEO of Harlem Blue Craft Beer) from New York took this opportunity to see the beautiful Mile High City of Denver we have been in for a while and had a truly memorable and fun time!

Strolling the famous 16th street, taking in the magic of Coors Field, checking out Tivoli and its craft beer creation and enjoying the best burger lunch on the outdoor patio of Illegal Burger was a fantastic day that our families enjoyed tremendously.

We encourage you to take advantage of the very city you happen to be in. Visit your local museums, parks and monuments. Treasure the things that are within an hour radius of where you live, and you may find that your Holiday or vacation surrounds you daily!!

Happy Holiday Rising