I was kind of amazed to find out that there is a farmer's market at Denver's Union Station every Saturday during the summer. Union Station was remodeled back in 2014 to make it into an upscale shopping and dining complex. Although Amtrak trains still stop there, the waiting area has been moved to a small space in the back, and the Grand Hall is now a giant living room, with sofas, desks, chairs, and tables. What used to be the ticket window has become part of the Terminal Bar (named for a former bar down the street frequented by Jack Kerouac), where you can order a drink and take it to the seating area of your choice. The farmer's market is located in front of the building, as seen in the photograph on the left.
I guess I really shouldn't have been surprised. Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo) and nearby Riverfront Park are filled with upscale apartment buildings, and even hipsters have to shop for groceries. although most of the booths feature expensive and unique food items, which is no surprise at all. And speaking of Amtrak, as I passed the status board on my way to the light rail train and home, I noticed that the 7:10 P.M. train to Chicago was now expected to leave just after midnight. Comforting to know that some things never change.
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