Michelle Jackson is the founder of the website and podcast Square State Colorado. She's focused on supporting local businesses, sustainability and sharing a more nuanced and thoughtful experience of Denver and the state of Colorado. She grew up in Colorado and is excited to square this Square State with her readers and listeners. Go to: https://squarestateco.com to learn more about Denver and the state of Colorado if you live here or are planning to visit or move here.
Recently, Denver’s Union Station had a facelift. It had been ten years since Union Station was remodeled and the powers that be felt it was time for a refresh. I had the chance to explore the space once the project…
I love fall in Colorado. There’s nothing like waking up to cooler mornings, the opportunity to wear cute fall clothes and the frantic energy of summer tourist season finally easing up. Fall, for me, is the time of year where…
This isn’t the first time that I’ve seen posts where people ask the question “Is Denver Overrated?” What’s interesting about this discourse, especially on Twitter, is that it feels like people had one really bad experience here…typically during the earlier…
This wonderful hotel had the misfortune of opening during COVID. Then-Denver embarked on a years long renovation of the iconic 16th Street Mall. So, when I saw all the incredible reviews of the hotel I knew something special was happening…
Initially, I wasn’t sure what to think about The Slate Hotel. It felt like it was in a slightly awkward location. Then, I started meeting out-of-state vacationers who were staying there. They absolutely LOVED The Slate Hotel and the more…