Meg A Lemon, MD

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Hammond's Candies. The company has been creating some of the world's sweetest candies and confections since 1920. A large part of their continued success is the fact that they have stayed true to their original recipes and careful attention is still given to every aspect of the candy's production. A tour of the facility lasts approximately 30 minutes, and during that time you will see how candy canes and lollypops are made from start to finish. The tours are free and no reservations are required.

The High Line Canal trail is rather lengthy at 67 miles, but it offers an incredible variety of different scenery that will make your hike even more invigorating. This trek is part of a much larger trail system owned and operated by Denver Water. Access to the recreation trail can be found at Expo Park, Highline Park, Aurora Municipal Center, DeLaney Farm, and Norfolk Glen Park. Runners and walkers beware, as the trail allows horses in the High Line Canal area.

William Smith was an Aurora pioneer who went from raising sheep on his humble property to eventually founding Aurora's Public Schools and donating the land for Del Mar Park. See where this prominent Aurora figure lived by visiting the William Smith House that was built in 1910 and named a landmark in 1986. The home remained in the family until 1983 when Smith's daughter Margaret, passed away. The house is now a privately owned residence, but you can still stroll by and snap photos from the sidewalk.

Mazzotti Farms keeps it fresh in so many ways. This is a unique destination where visitors can browse the farmers market and find a wide assortment of locally grown fruits and vegetables that include plums, peaches, squash, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloup, beets, carrots, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and lots more. Plus, the kids will enjoy attractions like the petting zoo, the pumpkin patch, the corn maze and lots of other great family fun. Mazzotti Farms are located 2 miles south and 2 miles east of Hudson, Colorado.