Our regional editors dish on their favorite down-home spots.

Kate & Chris in Colorado Springs, CO

Dinner Go to Blue Vervain (56 Park Ave., Manitou Springs). Order the beets and goat cheese with honey thyme cider appetizer and then finish off with the rhubarb lavender tart.

Drinks The Golden Bee (1 Lake Ave.) is an authentic English pub with the best salt and vinegar chips outside of the UK.

Shop Tattered Cover (1628 16th St.) in Denver’s historic LoDo district is one of the few independently owned bookstores that has a great selection.

Romance Pack a picnic and take in the view at The Incline (515 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs). The mile-long hike will challenge even the fittest Nesties!