October 2010

What to do & where to do it this Halloween weekend in Colorado

If you don’t plan to scare yourself silly at a haunted attraction or on a ghost walk this weekend, never fear, there’s other stuff happening around the state to keep you entertained. There are so many placed to take the kids trick-or-treating in Colorado, I’m not going to list any here. Please check your local paper or online entertainment calendar to find a place near you. s ss s Fort

Old Gravestones haunted houses in Loveland, Colorado

Most of us have visited a haunted house at least once, but we usually only visit the cemetery when absolutely necessary. Halloween, however, provides the perfect time to visit a local cemetery and discover what legends surround those who now reside six feet under. A cemetery isn’t just the resting place of the dead, it tells the story of a town. Several local communities will be opening the gates to

Hearts & Horses haunted house in Loveland, Colorado

It’s our last giveaway of the Halloween season. This time around the Mayor of HeidiTown bought two tickets to Hearts & Horses’ haunted house in Loveland. I’ve written about this organization for a local newspaper and it holds a special place in my heart. Hearts & Horses is a non-profit that promotes the emotional and social well-being of people with special needs through equine therapy. I have witnessed first hand

A Creepy Walk in the Woods skeleton, a haunted forest walk in Loveland, Colorado

It’s just a little walk in the woods, what could be scary about that? Thanks to Cub Scouts Pack 180, it’s going to be terrifying! You never know what might be underfoot or creeping up behind you during this Creepy Walk in the Woods, so watch your step and your back. Creepy Walk is only in its second year, but this haunted attractions rivals the longtime pros. This year the

Cavalia, be amazed

I don’t usually cover large shows like Cavalia on HeidiTown.com, but this time I’m making an exception. This show was created and directed by one of the founders of Cirque de Soleil, and while I have enjoyed Cirque de Soleil shows, none moved me in the same way as Cavalia. The show is a combination of acrobatics, dance, theater, horse back riding, horse whispering and magic. Cavalia is performed in

What to do & where to do it this weekend in Colorado (Oct. 16-17, 2010)

Things are slowing down as the warm weather starts to wane, but there’s still plenty to do this weekend in Colorado. If you are planning to scare yourself silly this weekend, be sure to check out my LIST OF HAUNTED HOUSES and sign up to win tickets to BATTLE OF THE HAUNTS. Don’t forget the Breckenridge Craft Spirit Festival is this weekend (read all about it by clicking here). s

Destination Terror Battle of the Haunts in Fort Collins, Colorado

Here’s a contest sure to make you scream!   The Mayor is giving away 3 pairs of tickets to the Battle of the Haunts, the longest running haunted attraction in Northern Colorado. This attraction features TWO haunts and your ticket gets you into both. If you make it out alive, you can vote on the haunt you enjoyed the most. First up,  Destination Terror. Enter the world of Baron Eric

The still in Dancing Pines Distillery in Loveland, Colorado

Colorado is already known for beer, but the craft distillery business is making their mark in the rocky mountain state. Colorado is fourth in number of distilleries around the country, falling behind California, Michigan and Oregon. Nationally the number of distilleries is around 150, and is growing by 20% every year. While distilling liquor may make you think of moonshine, bootleggers and prohibition, today, distilling liquor is a true artisan

Where to scream this Halloween in Colorado screaming face

It’s October and that means Halloween is just around the corner. Now I’ll be honest, the Mayor of HeidiTown (that’s me) isn’t a huge fan of haunted attractions. In fact, I’m a big chicken. The movie “The Ring” kept me awake for weeks. However, I realize a lot of you enjoy having the piss scared out of you so I’ve decided to compile a list of Colorado’s haunted attractions. First,