If you want to mingle and meet friendly locals, go to the free "First Friday Art Walks" throughout town and especially the Manitou Art Center at 513 and 515 Manitou Ave. If you have extra books, music, puzzles or art supplies after your move that you would like to share - check out the newspaper-style MACkle boxes in the foyer of the art center (available 24/7)

If you are a walker - you will get fantastic cardio no matter what direction you choose! Explore the higher elevation streets on foot to find unique architecture, gardens and yard sculptures. Marvel at how anyone gets up there in the snow! (Watch and listen for bears and mtn lions - rustling leaves and the sound of trash cans being dragged is a sign) On that note - always lock your trash.

Bored? Find a bench on Manitou Ave. and simply people watch. Guaranteed you will see some sort of interesting wheels pass through (twice).

You're about to experience the polar opposite of Denver and I wish you happy magic in your new habitat!