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Brent's Bachelor Trip

April 22-26, 2026Black Hawk & Idaho Springs, CO0 / 0 confirmed

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Cars

1

Conner's Rental

Picking up at DEN

  • Conner(driver)
  • Brent
  • Jesse
  • Loyd
  • Iesa
2

Dimitri's Bro's Car

Picking up at DEN

  • Dimitri(driver)
  • Ilaan
  • Kevin
  • Ben
  • Emiliano

Itinerary

Wednesday, Apr 22

Arrival Day

Thursday, Apr 23

Golf Day

Friday, Apr 24

Adventure Day

Saturday, Apr 25

Last Full Day

Sunday, Apr 26

Departure

Food & Casino Guide

Idaho Springs Restaurants

Beau Jo's $$

Famous CO mountain pizza. Great for groups — order the Challenge size. The classic Idaho Springs spot.

Westbound & Down Brewing $$ - $$$

Craft brewery with elevated pub food. Burgers, steaks, shareables. Great beer.

Tommyknocker Brewery $$

Brewpub on Miner St. Wings, burgers, nachos. Idaho Springs staple.

The Buffalo Restaurant $$

Buffalo burgers, steaks, comfort food. Historic building with a bar.

Two Brothers Deli $

Breakfast burritos, sandwiches. Cheap, fast, grab-and-go friendly.

Golden (Post-Golf Thursday)

Golden Mill Best for group

Food hall — everyone picks their own. Huge patio, great beer selection. Easiest option for 10 guys.

Woody's Wood Fired Pizza $$

Wood-fired pizza, salads. Solid backup.

Mountain Toad Brewing $ - $$

Brewery with food trucks. Casual outdoor space.

Black Hawk Casinos

Monarch Casino Resort Best overall

Biggest, nicest property. Vegas-style. Chophouse (steaks), Bistro, Buffet. High-limit room for degens.

Ameristar Casino Sportsbook

Sportsbook for NBA/NHL playoffs. Timberline Grill steakhouse. Solid table games.

The Lodge Casino Best poker

Best poker room in Black Hawk. Tournaments + cash games. More authentic locals vibe.

Saratoga / Z Casino / OthersLow mins

Smaller spots along the strip. Lower minimums, good for casino-hopping.

Casino Tips

  • Bring cash — ATM fees are brutal
  • Sign up for players cards at Monarch & Ameristar (free, earns comps for food/drinks)
  • Casino-hop — walk the strip, hit 2-3 per night. Keeps the energy up.
  • Weeknight blackjack mins: $10-15 | Weekend: $15-25
  • Poker at The Lodge: $1/$2 NL, $100-300 buy-in
  • Sports betting is legal — use the Ameristar sportsbook or mobile apps (DraftKings, FanDuel)
  • Designated driver — mountain roads + no Uber. Plan ahead.

Packing List

  • Gambling money — CASH (casino ATMs charge $5-8)
  • Golf clubs (if you're playing Thursday)
  • Layers — mountain weather, can be cold in April
  • Swimsuit (hot tub at the house)
  • Sunscreen (altitude = burns fast)
  • ID for casinos (21+)
  • Comfortable shoes (hiking optional)
  • Download offline Google Maps before leaving DEN

Quick Info

No cell service on the way up!

Download GPS directions before exiting the freeway. 4WD / winter tires required.

Door & Alarm

Door Code: Coming 48hrs before check-in

Alarm Code: 6591

Alarm panel is behind the foosball table. Enter code → press Disarm.

WiFi

Network: CenturyLink1662

Password: bfde6uew6be3fd

Directions from I-70

  1. Exit I-70 at Fall River Road, Exit 238
  2. Turn right onto Fall River Rd
  3. Turn left onto Alice Rd
  4. Turn left onto Silver Creek Rd
  5. Turn right onto Beaver Rd

Check-in / Check-out

  • Check-in: after 4:00 PM
  • Checkout: before 10:00 AM
  • Self check-in with keypad

House Rules

  • 12 guests max
  • Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM
  • No smoking

Checkout (Sunday)

  • Gather used towels & linens in a pile in each bedroom (don't make beds)
  • Start the dishwasher
  • Lock up and go

Getting There

  • Fly into Denver (DEN)
  • Rental cars at the airport
  • ~1hr drive to Idaho Springs AirBnB
  • ~15min from AirBnB to Black Hawk casinos

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