Dream House Acres Guidebook
Our Favorite Things To Do
Denver has an amazing zoo right in the center of the city! Also be sure to check out zoo lights in the winter holiday season.
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StDenver has an amazing zoo right in the center of the city! Also be sure to check out zoo lights in the winter holiday season.
Our children love this museum! Great place to visit on a rainy or snowy day!
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdOur children love this museum! Great place to visit on a rainy or snowy day!
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirSo much fun for the whole family during the summer months!
An amazing museum for children that includes a 500 ft. long aerial adventure course!
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Børnemuseet i Denver på Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DrAn amazing museum for children that includes a 500 ft. long aerial adventure course!
An oldie but a goodie for family fun! Summer is never complete without a visit to Lakeside. The Chipmunk Roller Coaster is a must!
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Lakeside forlystelsespark
4601 Sheridan BoulevardAn oldie but a goodie for family fun! Summer is never complete without a visit to Lakeside. The Chipmunk Roller Coaster is a must!
Great place to go with friends, only 12 mins from our house! Kid friendly during the day.
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Topgolf
10601 E Easter AveGreat place to go with friends, only 12 mins from our house! Kid friendly during the day.
An incredible, outdoor water park on 67 acres of land, making it one of the largest water theme parks in America. Our favorite place in the summer!
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Vandverden
8801 N Pecos StAn incredible, outdoor water park on 67 acres of land, making it one of the largest water theme parks in America. Our favorite place in the summer!
Walkable park directly across University Blvd from our neighborhood. Tennis, basketball, and a playground favorite! Access the High Line Canal Trail, one of the longest urban trails in America, for running and biking.
deKoevend Park
6301 S University BlvdWalkable park directly across University Blvd from our neighborhood. Tennis, basketball, and a playground favorite! Access the High Line Canal Trail, one of the longest urban trails in America, for running and biking.
Pirates Cove Vandland
1225 W Belleview AveGreat water park close by for family fun!
City Park Golf Course is an urban parkland style course that sits in the heart of the city. Intricate water features, elevation changes and a variety of green complexes will challenge any golfer. A spectacular panorama of the downtown skyline and mountains provide the best view in the city as you enjoy your round of golf.
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City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveCity Park Golf Course is an urban parkland style course that sits in the heart of the city. Intricate water features, elevation changes and a variety of green complexes will challenge any golfer. A spectacular panorama of the downtown skyline and mountains provide the best view in the city as you enjoy your round of golf.
Such a beautiful, secluded park just a short drive from the city! Breathtaking scenery and amazing hiking trails! A photography favorite! Park entrance fee is $10.
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Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrSuch a beautiful, secluded park just a short drive from the city! Breathtaking scenery and amazing hiking trails! A photography favorite! Park entrance fee is $10.
Beautiful gardens in city center! Be sure to check out "Blossoms of Light" during the winter holiday season!
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Denver Botaniske Have
1007 York StBeautiful gardens in city center! Be sure to check out "Blossoms of Light" during the winter holiday season!
Fiddler's Green Amphitheater is an 18,000-person capacity amphitheater located in Greenwood Village. It is the largest outdoor amphitheater in the Denver metropolitan area and is generally open every year from May to September
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Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza BlvdFiddler's Green Amphitheater is an 18,000-person capacity amphitheater located in Greenwood Village. It is the largest outdoor amphitheater in the Denver metropolitan area and is generally open every year from May to September
Just 25 minutes away, you’ll find one of the most spectacular concert venues in the world with an incredible view of Denver! Take in Yoga on the Rocks or the Blues Traveler Band on July 4th to watch the fireworks across the city throughout the evening.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Just 25 minutes away, you’ll find one of the most spectacular concert venues in the world with an incredible view of Denver! Take in Yoga on the Rocks or the Blues Traveler Band on July 4th to watch the fireworks across the city throughout the evening.
Cool off on a hot summer day! Check out their mellow float on the South Platte River in Littleton or whitewater tubing in Golden on Clear Creek for an exciting ride through rapids.
Adventure West River Tube Rentals
Cool off on a hot summer day! Check out their mellow float on the South Platte River in Littleton or whitewater tubing in Golden on Clear Creek for an exciting ride through rapids.
Awesome sports complex within 10 minutes of our home with turf fields, gymnasiums, drop-in pickle ball, public ice skating, and multipurpose rooms for birthday celebrations and meetings.
South Suburban Sports Complex
Awesome sports complex within 10 minutes of our home with turf fields, gymnasiums, drop-in pickle ball, public ice skating, and multipurpose rooms for birthday celebrations and meetings.
Our Favorite Restaurants
Wonderful food and the best outdoor patio for summer evenings!
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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
7520 E Progress PlWonderful food and the best outdoor patio for summer evenings!
Our anniversary tradition! The very best food and service in the city! You may even see one of the Broncos football players.
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
8100 E Orchard RdOur anniversary tradition! The very best food and service in the city! You may even see one of the Broncos football players.
Big Bill's New York Pizza
8243 S Holly StGreat pizza and pasta! Be sure to try the garlic knots!
One of our favorite lunch places! A healthier, affordable pizza option with unlimited toppings!
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MOD Pizza
8225 S Chester StOne of our favorite lunch places! A healthier, affordable pizza option with unlimited toppings!
The Original Pancake House - Cherry Hills
5900 S University BlvdA great breakfast/brunch spot just a few minutes away!
A great, retro breakfast and lunch chain with a location just a few minutes away at Southglenn! Be sure to join the online wait list as the wait can be long.
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Snooze
6781 S York StA great, retro breakfast and lunch chain with a location just a few minutes away at Southglenn! Be sure to join the online wait list as the wait can be long.
The White Chocolate Grill
8421 Park Meadows Center DrFantastic!! The Banana Cream Pie is ahhhmazing!!
Los Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant
8251 S Holly StBest, authentic Mexican food around!
Modern Euro Cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere. Seasonal farm-to-table chef driven menu. Award winning wine list. Beautiful patio overlooking Greenwood Village Crescent park and fountains.
YaYas Euro Bistro in Denver
Modern Euro Cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere. Seasonal farm-to-table chef driven menu. Award winning wine list. Beautiful patio overlooking Greenwood Village Crescent park and fountains.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Great date night restaurant!
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved table side plus an extensive salad bar.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved table side plus an extensive salad bar.
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
Quick, affordable, and delicious breakfast burritos!
Great Italian food close just minutes away! Kids eat free all summer with the purchase of an adult entree.
Mici Italian
Great Italian food close just minutes away! Kids eat free all summer with the purchase of an adult entree.
Shanghai Garden
Best Chinese food in the area! Quick service and super close to home!
Great place to hang out with family and friends! They can host groups for all your reunions, parties and gatherings.
Cherry Creek Food Hall & Brewery (Formerly Grange)
Great place to hang out with family and friends! They can host groups for all your reunions, parties and gatherings.
Land of Sushi
2412 E Arapahoe RdA local favorite! Delicious sushi at great prices!
Winston's Coffee
Great coffee, family owned, close by!
WE KNEAD DONUT GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Great donuts just a couple of minutes away!
Best Mountain Activites
The World's Largest Hot Springs! So relaxing and amazing! Well worth the 3-hour, scenic drive into Glenwood Canyons to stay in the mountains for a night or two! Be sure to take the gondola to Glenwood Caverns, America's only mountain-top theme park, to ride the giant canyon swing, the cliffhanger roller coaster and the alpine slides. Also be sure to hike to nearby Hanging Lake when its open.
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Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River StThe World's Largest Hot Springs! So relaxing and amazing! Well worth the 3-hour, scenic drive into Glenwood Canyons to stay in the mountains for a night or two! Be sure to take the gondola to Glenwood Caverns, America's only mountain-top theme park, to ride the giant canyon swing, the cliffhanger roller coaster and the alpine slides. Also be sure to hike to nearby Hanging Lake when its open.
Just 53 miles west of Denver (1 hour and 15 minutes from our home), Loveland is an excellent ski resort for beginners. It is also the most affordable and includes innovative lesson programs and free snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide!
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Loveland Skiområde
Interstate 70Just 53 miles west of Denver (1 hour and 15 minutes from our home), Loveland is an excellent ski resort for beginners. It is also the most affordable and includes innovative lesson programs and free snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide!
Our favorite ski resort with three mountains and 5 bowls for all levels of skiers (1 hour and 40 mins from our home). Be sure to check out the world's largest snow fort at the top of Dercum mountain! Night skiing, award-winning dining, and year-round outdoor activities!
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Keystone Resort
Our favorite ski resort with three mountains and 5 bowls for all levels of skiers (1 hour and 40 mins from our home). Be sure to check out the world's largest snow fort at the top of Dercum mountain! Night skiing, award-winning dining, and year-round outdoor activities!
A beautiful, authentic mining town under 2-hours from our home with huge peaks and world-class skiing including five terrain parks, three half-pipes, and two high-speed, six passenger SuperChairs. Don’t forget your Oxygen Boost due to the altitude or acclimatize in Denver for a couple of days before heading here.
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Breckenridge Skisportssted
1599 Ski Hill RdA beautiful, authentic mining town under 2-hours from our home with huge peaks and world-class skiing including five terrain parks, three half-pipes, and two high-speed, six passenger SuperChairs. Don’t forget your Oxygen Boost due to the altitude or acclimatize in Denver for a couple of days before heading here.
At the top of our favorites, Vail has over 5,000 acres of ski trails and a beautiful Swiss-style village with shops and eateries. Skiing doesn't get any better!
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Vail Ski Resort
At the top of our favorites, Vail has over 5,000 acres of ski trails and a beautiful Swiss-style village with shops and eateries. Skiing doesn't get any better!
A-Basin is known for having the longest ski and ride season in Colorado from mid-October to June or even July some years! A skiers dream, perfect for all skill levels, and only 1.5 hours from our home!
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6A-Basin is known for having the longest ski and ride season in Colorado from mid-October to June or even July some years! A skiers dream, perfect for all skill levels, and only 1.5 hours from our home!
Right off of I70, Copper Mountain is easy to get to (about an hour and 40 mins from our home). It is a Colorado favorite with plenty of ski/snowboard options for all levels, including free cat skiing and other activities such as zip lines, tubing, snow shoeing, and ice skating.
Copper Mountain
209 10 Mile CircleRight off of I70, Copper Mountain is easy to get to (about an hour and 40 mins from our home). It is a Colorado favorite with plenty of ski/snowboard options for all levels, including free cat skiing and other activities such as zip lines, tubing, snow shoeing, and ice skating.
Between its stellar mountain views, manageable difficulty, and close proximity to Golden and the Denver suburbs, the Lookout Mountain Trail is one of the Front Range’s most popular hiking trails.
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Lookout Mountain
Between its stellar mountain views, manageable difficulty, and close proximity to Golden and the Denver suburbs, the Lookout Mountain Trail is one of the Front Range’s most popular hiking trails.
Scenic mountain lake with an easy loop trail just 45 minutes away! Paddle boarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
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Evergreen Lake
Scenic mountain lake with an easy loop trail just 45 minutes away! Paddle boarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Ice Castles
Such an awesome experience! Beautiful for photos.
The Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park is one of Colorado’s most authentic living museums and historically immersive experiences. Bring your family and friends for a narrow gauge train ride, book a real silver mine tour, or learn how to pan for gold. Travel back in time and discover the rugged romance of the Colorado Rockies in the 1880s. The Fall Colors Ride is a must!
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Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DrThe Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park is one of Colorado’s most authentic living museums and historically immersive experiences. Bring your family and friends for a narrow gauge train ride, book a real silver mine tour, or learn how to pan for gold. Travel back in time and discover the rugged romance of the Colorado Rockies in the 1880s. The Fall Colors Ride is a must!
One of our favorite places to escape the buzz of the City and go for a hike and a picnic. Only a half-hour drive from the City and there are several places that are kid friendly for splashing in the clear flowing river.
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Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74One of our favorite places to escape the buzz of the City and go for a hike and a picnic. Only a half-hour drive from the City and there are several places that are kid friendly for splashing in the clear flowing river.
Estes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails. The park’s Trail Ridge Road winds past craggy peaks, forests and tundra. Nearby are the wilderness areas of Roosevelt National Forest. The Estes Park Aerial Tramway connects the town to the summit of Prospect Mountain for views over the valley.
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Estes Park Visitor Center
500 Big Thompson AveEstes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails. The park’s Trail Ridge Road winds past craggy peaks, forests and tundra. Nearby are the wilderness areas of Roosevelt National Forest. The Estes Park Aerial Tramway connects the town to the summit of Prospect Mountain for views over the valley.
With quiet meadows, glistening alpine lakes, towering mountain peaks, and over 300 miles of hiking trails with incredible wildlife viewing, Rocky Mountain National Park has something for everyone to discover!
Rocky Mountain National Park Sign
With quiet meadows, glistening alpine lakes, towering mountain peaks, and over 300 miles of hiking trails with incredible wildlife viewing, Rocky Mountain National Park has something for everyone to discover!
Four lane tube park with banked curves and covered conveyor lift plus a warming lodge with cocoa.
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Coca Cola Tubing Hill At Winter Park
Winter Park DriveFour lane tube park with banked curves and covered conveyor lift plus a warming lodge with cocoa.
Fraser Tubing Hill
455 Co Rd 72Unbelievable fun snow tubing!
Only an hour away, Hoedown Hill has the longest tubing hill in North America! If you’ve got a hankerin’ for some tubing, skiing, and boarding, you’ve just hit the bullseye. Saddle up, ’cause we’re fixin’ to take you on a wild ride like no other. Prepare to whoop and holler as you glide, slide, and ride down our tubing hill. It doesn’t matter if you’re a a first-time rider, or a pro on the slopes, Hoedown Hill’s family fun for everyone!
Hoedown Hill
Only an hour away, Hoedown Hill has the longest tubing hill in North America! If you’ve got a hankerin’ for some tubing, skiing, and boarding, you’ve just hit the bullseye. Saddle up, ’cause we’re fixin’ to take you on a wild ride like no other. Prepare to whoop and holler as you glide, slide, and ride down our tubing hill. It doesn’t matter if you’re a a first-time rider, or a pro on the slopes, Hoedown Hill’s family fun for everyone!
Downtown Denver
A historic landmark in the heart of the Mile High City for more than a century, Denver Union Station is a vibrant destination for gathering, dining, imbibing, and shopping.
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Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StA historic landmark in the heart of the Mile High City for more than a century, Denver Union Station is a vibrant destination for gathering, dining, imbibing, and shopping.
Dairy Block
1800 Wazee StSuper cute area of downtown with lots of restaurant options!
Great spot to hang out downtown and also a beautiful place to view fireworks after the Rockies games!
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McGregor Square
1901 Wazee StGreat spot to hang out downtown and also a beautiful place to view fireworks after the Rockies games!
The Denver Performing Arts Complex is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is home to a professional theater company and also hosts Broadway musical tours, contemporary dance and ballet, chorales, symphony orchestras, opera productions, and pop stars.
Denver Performing Arts Complex
The Denver Performing Arts Complex is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is home to a professional theater company and also hosts Broadway musical tours, contemporary dance and ballet, chorales, symphony orchestras, opera productions, and pop stars.
Colorado Springs Sightseeing
Breathtaking natural beauty! It's definitely worth a day trip to Colorado Springs for a hike and some amazing pictures. Family and stroller friendly with an easy, paved trail throughout the park.
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Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StBreathtaking natural beauty! It's definitely worth a day trip to Colorado Springs for a hike and some amazing pictures. Family and stroller friendly with an easy, paved trail throughout the park.
Cave tours, spectacular scenery, rides and attractions from mild to wild, you will explore, soar and keep the whole family happy all day long. So much more than just a cave!
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave tours, spectacular scenery, rides and attractions from mild to wild, you will explore, soar and keep the whole family happy all day long. So much more than just a cave!
Visit 365 days a year for family fun – from up-close experiences and animal demos to taking a trip on the carousel or Mountaineer Sky Ride. Ranked as one of the top zoos in the country by USAToday 10Best and Trip Advisor, you’ll get to explore innovative exhibits, enjoy fun events and find attractions to keep you entertained.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdVisit 365 days a year for family fun – from up-close experiences and animal demos to taking a trip on the carousel or Mountaineer Sky Ride. Ranked as one of the top zoos in the country by USAToday 10Best and Trip Advisor, you’ll get to explore innovative exhibits, enjoy fun events and find attractions to keep you entertained.
America’s Highest Suspension Bridge - Step by step, walk the 1,257 wooden planks suspended 956 feet over the Arkansas River across the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge. Conquer the gorge on our Via Ferrata course, soar over the edge on the World’s Scariest Skycoaster, and fly across the Royal Gorge on Colorado’s #1 Bucket List Zip Line all found right here in Southern Colorado. The ultimate Colorado experience at America’s Bridge is packed with adventures for everyone in the family.
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Royal Gorge Bridge og Park
4218 Co Rd 3AAmerica’s Highest Suspension Bridge - Step by step, walk the 1,257 wooden planks suspended 956 feet over the Arkansas River across the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge. Conquer the gorge on our Via Ferrata course, soar over the edge on the World’s Scariest Skycoaster, and fly across the Royal Gorge on Colorado’s #1 Bucket List Zip Line all found right here in Southern Colorado. The ultimate Colorado experience at America’s Bridge is packed with adventures for everyone in the family.
Imagine what you’ll discover on your 9-mile journey to the top of this 14,115-foot National Historic Landmark. This striking mountain of granite was carved by glaciers over many years. Beautiful scenery surrounds a range of wildlife and then there’s the summit, with its sweeping 360-degree views of the Pikes Peak region, vistas that inspired the song of a nation and natural beauty that has drawn generations of explorers and travelers.
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Barr TrailImagine what you’ll discover on your 9-mile journey to the top of this 14,115-foot National Historic Landmark. This striking mountain of granite was carved by glaciers over many years. Beautiful scenery surrounds a range of wildlife and then there’s the summit, with its sweeping 360-degree views of the Pikes Peak region, vistas that inspired the song of a nation and natural beauty that has drawn generations of explorers and travelers.
Located in a beautiful box canyon, the Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls, with a total height of 180 feet. Often referred to as “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado”, Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is the only waterfall in Colorado to make National Geographic's list of international waterfalls. Visitors can view the scenic wonder of Seven Falls from either the top of the 224 step staircase or from the Eagle’s Nest viewing platform, which can be accessed via elevator. In the evenings, the falls are beautifully illuminated by colorful lighting.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdLocated in a beautiful box canyon, the Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls, with a total height of 180 feet. Often referred to as “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado”, Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is the only waterfall in Colorado to make National Geographic's list of international waterfalls. Visitors can view the scenic wonder of Seven Falls from either the top of the 224 step staircase or from the Eagle’s Nest viewing platform, which can be accessed via elevator. In the evenings, the falls are beautifully illuminated by colorful lighting.
Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdExplore the fascinating architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StAn amazing place to hike, explore, and have tea!