With An Arcade, Cliff Divers, A Secret Cave, & More, This Incredible Restaurant In Colorado Is Perfect For Families
By Christy Articola|Published April 29, 2024
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
There’s no other restaurant in the world like Casa Bonita in Lakewood, Colorado. This place is iconic and it’s a fantastic place for people of all ages, but especially for families. It’s far more than just a restaurant – it’s an experience. After concerns about it’s future during the pandemic, it has been saved and revitalized, and now it’s better than ever. If you haven’t been before, you NEED to go there as soon as possible, and if you have been in the past, you must go again. Visiting Casa Bonita is your duty as a Coloradan, and I love it more every time I have a chance to visit. Read on to learn more about this very special place.
Casa Bonita is a beautiful and glorious landmark in Lakewood, Colorado. It first opened back in 1974 and was at one time part of a chain. Today, it's the only one that remains, and we are so lucky to have it in Colorado.
There was a good chance this place was going under during the pandemic, but thanks to the creators of South Park, it was saved, and now we can continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Although anyone who has ever visited Casa Bonita has raved about the unique experience they've had there, the food was, well, terrible, for many many years. One of the biggest changes after its reopening was a big improvement to the menu, which now offers food that is not only edible, but that is actually quite good.
But, people don't go to Casa Bonita for the food. They go for the experience and adventure. When you step inside this place, you step into an entirely different world. It's huge, and it's fantastic.
You'll want to check out the waterfall though, since that's where the cliff divers are. Cliff diving is one of the biggest things that makes Casa Bonita so unique and special. You'll be amazed at what you see these performers do!
There's so much to do inside Casa Bonita - these suggestions are kind of just the tip of the iceberg. We don't want to give it all away - you'll have to dive in - no pun intended - and see for yourself.
And, when all is said and done, you'll want to shop in the gift shop to buy a souvenir so you can remember your visit forever.
That is, until you come back and do it all over again!
Casa Bonita in Lakewood, Colorado is fun for people of all ages and it most certainly will be a load of fun for your entire family. There is no other place like it in the world, and we are so fortunate to have this very special place in our great state. It’s worth the trip time and time again. Don’t miss it! Plan a visit today – even if you’ve been dozens of times before!
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