Enjoy 420 (cannabis) in Denver
MARIJUANA IS LEGAL FOR RECREATIONAL USE IN DENVER (ALWAYS CHECK LOCAL LAWS).
So youâre visiting Colorado to go âhikingâ! But, of course, that legal marijuana option is intriguing. Denver is one of the top spots to experience legal weed. Hereâs a quick 411 on cannabis tourism. And donât worry, Ember Hostel has an awesome 420 back patio for your use and youâll meet lots of like-minded travelers there!
Use Discretion
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Are you old enough?
Adults 21 or older can legally possess one ounce (28 grams) of marijuana or THC. You must have a valid photo ID (driverâs license or passport). Dispensaries will only sell you 28 grams at a time, per day. This may be a mix of âflowerâ (bud from plants) or edibles.
Know before you blow
Although you can legally purchase it, and you can legally have it, open consumption is not allowed. You cannot walk down the street drinking a beer, same with a joint (or marijuana in general). There are only a small few of venues that allow inside consumption, so always ask first. The golden rule is âdiscretionâ.
Luckily, there are some private âclubsâ where you can consume marijuana that you bring with you. Most clubs only allow concentrates, and edibles, due to laws about open flames indoors. Do your research, before you visit a club. Know what type of consumption they allow, as to avoid being disappointed when you get there. We encourage our guests to try out Bend & Blaze Yoga, which offers cannabis consumption while yogaâing with other stoners.
But smoking weed in the park is so fun!! This can be frustrating for tourists. Again, treat it the same as alcohol. Some things are just possible with discretion. Use your best judgement, and just know that if you are caught you will be paying a ticket. Also, Ember has an awesome, iconic back patio that is 420 friendly.
How do I buy the stuff?
So you go into the dispensary, itâs your first time...it feels weird!
You feel like youâre in on something...doing something wrong...but that is just not the case! The âbud-tendersâ are there for the sole purpose to inform you about their products. Donât be afraid! One of the things that Denver dispensaries work hard at is customer service - itâs one way they can stand out from the crowd! Tell them you are visiting from out of state, and you just want the run-down of things!
Ember Hostel is just a 5 minute walk from Denverâs best dispensary: High Level Health. We love this dispensary because they have a great varied selection, but most importantly awesome and friendly budtenders. Tell them we sent you!
Most dispensaries sell the same brands and most are similarly priced. Check out the specific dispensaryâs website for daily deals. You can also download the app WeedMaps for a full city listing with user reviews.
Tell me all the ways!!
Everyone has their own way that they prefer to consume marijuana. Back to the alcohol comparison; some people like beer, some wine, some vodka, some jell-o shots! Thereâs more than one way, experiment!
The first thing to know is about the strain types:
Indica - âBody highâ, a more sedative relaxing high. Also known as âin âda couchâ, itâs perfect for chilling with a movie.
Sativa- âHead highâ, invigorating, uplifting high. Itâs seen as an energizing strain. Good for a day at the zoo, or hiking in the mountains.
Hybrid- A mixture of Indica/Sativa. Some strains lean more to one side, giving them more of the effects of either. This is a good place to start, if you are new to the game.
How to Consume Cannabis
Most travelers donât want to spend money on pipes or dab rigs, because you canât travel home with them. Keep it easy. Start with these easy options:
âPre-Rollâ - a joint, already rolled for you!
The good old fashioned way! Get a lighter...light her up! Chances are you wonât want to finish it all at once. Keep the container it comes in, and just save it for tomorrow!
Vaporizer - battery with a screw on concentrate cartridge
By far THE most recommended way for first timers. Although there is not enough research about the long term effects of vaping, it is much safer than smoking (if you just plan to use it while youâre here).
Edibles - Cookies, brownies, drinks, candy, powder, the list goes on!
You can choose âmicro-doseâ edibles which start at 2.5 mg to 5 mg. Most edibles come in 10 mg. Please do not start by consuming 10 mg. Start with 5mg or less.
START SLOW - Please do not start by consuming 10 mg. Start with 5mg or less. Only. Eat. One. Time and time again we see people who think âIt isnât working! I better eat anotherâ. Do NOT do this. It will all hit you at once, and you will have a bad high. Donât be that person.
Check out our BEST OF DENVER Google map for quick links to the closest Weed Dispensaries (and, we donât know about you, but we typically get the munchies after a good toke. The map also includes links to closest food joints (hehe).
We also encourage guests to get out and enjoy a bit of nature while here, we suggest Red Rocks for a quick day trip.