Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night

🚶 If you go: The art walk happens rain or shine the first Friday each month, year-round.

• It's free (minus parking).
• Just wander West Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th streets from 5-8pm.

🎨 The vibe: Restaurants beckon for a pre- or post-art bite. Interspersed are Old Colorado City's numerous galleries, several of which offer free snacks.

• Plus, you can chat with the artists if conversation with your date hits a lull.

🍴 Best bites: It's hard to go wrong here.

• Mother Muff's is a classic for a reason: neighborhood pub fare, plenty of seating and frequent live music.
• For similarly casual grub in a quieter setting, head across the street to Thunder and Buttons.
• Be smart: Front Range Barbeque — home to must-try pork sandwiches — is still closed for renovations.

👀 Worthy of your time: Make it to the eastern end near Bancroft Park. The Magic Town Michael Garman sculpture museum is a slam dunk.

• Just around the corner, Second Floor Studios hides up a staircase through an easy-to-miss entrance. Inside, local artists create and display their work — and meeting them there adds an intimate, memorable touch.