It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 420 season is finally upon us – it’s a time for elevated spirits, hazy smoke clouds, and endless smoke seshes with your best buds to honor the plant and its culture.
3D is thrilled to ring in another exciting 4/20 this year, with Colorado’s hottest dispensary deals and product promotions! To make your unofficial cannabis holiday the best one yet, we’ve created a list of the top 5 cannabis-friendly destinations to visit in Colorado this 420.
But before we explore the many exciting cannabis-friendly destinations and things to do in Colorado, we must review the history around the legendary number: 420.
The (Hazy) History of 420
The origins of the number 420 are often shrouded in misconceptions, such as it being a police code or a reference hidden in a song. However, the truth behind 420 traces back to the early 1970s with a group of high school friends from San Rafael, California, known as the Waldos.
These friends would gather each day after school at 4:20pm, hoping to locate a cannabis plant that a local soldier had abandoned. They would meet near a wall before setting off into the woods for their search. During school hours, they would discreetly mention “4:20” to remind each other of their plans for later.
Although they never succeeded in finding the secret plant, little did they know they created a term that would grow significantly in mainstream culture. Years later, some members of this friend group became roadies for the iconic band the Grateful Dead. Their connection to the band helped spread the term beyond their circle, transforming 420 from a simple inside joke into a cultural landmark.
By 1990, the term was being utilized in flyers throughout the Bay Area, encouraging people to “smoke 420 on 4/20 at 4:20.” This helped solidify the date as the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts that we celebrate today.
1. Cannabis Tours in Colorado
Cannabis tourism in Colorado continues to be a thriving market, attracting guests from all over the globe to experience the state’s cannabis culture. If you’re looking for a cool friend who knows everything about the local Denver scene, check out City Sessions Denver:
- This boutique cannabis tour company brings education, elevated experiences, and good vibes. Their curated adventures take you through dispensaries, grow operations, glassblowing demos, and other unique businesses and elements within the industry.
- For both the canna-curious or local stoners, this elevated tour experience will leave you with new knowledge and some infused goodies.
Another classic cannabis friendly tour in Colorado is Colorado Cannabis Tours – they’ve been around since the early days of legalization:
- This Colorado cannabis tour company offers everything from party bus dispensary tours to puff-and-paint sessions and infused cooking classes.
Their full-spectrum range of Colorado tours makes it a one-stop shop for 420 tourism. It’s a must-do in Colorado because it doesn’t just show you the city, you get lifted while doing it!
2. Colorado Consumption Lounges
Light up with friends and meet up with like-minded stoners at one of Colorado’s many consumption lounges. They say set and setting is key to a good high experience, so many cannabis consumption lounges in CO are tailored specifically to every stoner’s dream environment. Cannabis consumption lounges are a more sociable way to enjoy cannabis, no sketchy basements or stale retail environments, just good company and elevated ambiance.
Opening on 4/20/25 this year, Cirrus Social Club is a new consumption lounge where cannabis sophistication meets downtown Denver’s nightlife:
- Imagine chic lounge vibes, modern interior design, and a members-only approach that makes you feel like you’ve got the golden ticket.
- This lounge is BYOC (bring your own cannabis) and Cirrus Social Club takes care of the rest: a safe space, elevated vibe, and friendly community for a luxe sesh.
The Coffee Joint is also a legendary consumption lounge known as a chill hangout spot with a cozy coffee vibe:
- As Denver’s first licensed cannabis consumption lounge, you can vape, dab, or munch your edibles while sipping coffee, playing video games, or joining community workshops and events.
- It’s a casual, welcoming environment and full of friendly regulars. It’s the perfect stop for those looking to vibe out and experience a slice of everyday weed life in Colorado.
3. Outdoor Activities in the Rocky Mountains
Hit the hiking trails by foot or bike, or enjoy some relaxed afternoon fishing at this cannabis-friendly lodging.
A-Lodge (Adventure Lodge) brings together outdoor adventure and cannabis culture in the most Colorado way possible:
- With locations in Boulder and Lyons, it’s perfect for hikers, mountain bikers, and canna tourists who want to spark up before hitting the trails.
- Cannabis-friendly lodging, fire pits, hammocks, and a chill nature atmosphere make A-Lodge a stoner’s paradise for those who love fresh air with their bud.
For those looking for a quicker adrenaline rush, take an edible or vape puff après-ski at Monarch Mountain. This isn’t your average ski resort. It’s an ideal spot for the stoned skier:
- While not officially branded as a cannabis-friendly resort, it’s in one of the most 420-welcoming zones in Colorado.
- Its laid-back vibe, uncrowded slopes, and proximity to cannabis dispensaries make it the perfect place to shred the gnar and the ganja.
4. Local Colorado Hangs
Colorado residents can be tourists in their town, too! Explore an exciting new 420-friendly location or a secret spot to sesh. Who knows what creativity or connections will spark up because of it?
The International Church of Cannabis is the ultimate on-the-whim adventure – it’s as wild and wonderful as it sounds.
- Located in a former Lutheran church, this trippy sanctuary is home to Elevationists, a spiritual group that uses cannabis as a sacrament for personal growth.
- Even if you’re not there to worship, the stunning murals, laser light shows, and meditative vibes are next-level. It’s a must-visit if you want something totally unique, immersive, and Insta-worthy.
5. Restaurants
Elevate your munchies on a fancy 420-friendly night out in Colorado. One of the best parts about cannabis-friendly restaurants is that those who don’t consume can still feel welcome in an enhanced dining experience.
Cultivating Spirits is a renowned Colorado company that offers an elevated experience for cannabis connoisseurs with gourmet taste:
- The cannabis pairing dinner experience hosts high-end dinners, cooking classes, and upscale experiences that combine weed with fine dining, wine, and even private chefs.
- Serving locations across Colorado, their events are perfect for couples, groups, businesses, or special occasions for fine wining, dining, and weed.
Arrowhead Manor is another cannabis-friendly dining experience where mountain views meet infused gourmet dining:
- This cannabis-friendly B&B is located just outside of Denver. It offers a private cannabis-infused dinner for guests, one that is full of full-spectrum romance and flavor!
- It’s like a high-end date night with a buzz. With plush accommodations and personalized service, Arrowhead Manor is one of the best-kept secrets for weed-friendly weekend getaways.
3D Salida: Your Go-To Dispensary for Cannabis-Friendly Fun
Ready to celebrate the biggest cannabis holiday of the year?
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- Batch 2g Carts – BOGO $1 (WOW!)
- Wana – 30% Off for 1, 35% off for two or more
- DialedIn Gummies + Liquid Gummies – 2 for $40
- Keef – 30% Off (booked – TBD if we will keep)
- 710 Labs – 20% off Vapes and Jarred flower
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