Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Another top-rated restaurant in town - there is something for everyone on their menu. Unique place and an icon in Denver. They have a cool rooftop bar and great views of the city.
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Linger
2030 W 30th Ave Another top-rated restaurant in town - there is something for everyone on their menu. Unique place and an icon in Denver. They have a cool rooftop bar and great views of the city.
Hip atmosphere and one of the best-known restaurants in town. Great food and drinks but smaller menu and smaller portions. Free valet.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveHip atmosphere and one of the best-known restaurants in town. Great food and drinks but smaller menu and smaller portions. Free valet.
Inside "The Source" (which also has a bakery, butcher, coffee shop, brewery, Mexican restaurant and little shops). Great place for locals and out of town guests. Industrial type building.
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Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdInside "The Source" (which also has a bakery, butcher, coffee shop, brewery, Mexican restaurant and little shops). Great place for locals and out of town guests. Industrial type building.
Strangest and most fun collection of donuts and a fun place to watch locals
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax Ave Strangest and most fun collection of donuts and a fun place to watch locals
Okay, I have lived everywhere but this is the best ramen I have ever had - hands down! Super noisy and long lines so call ahead and get it to go or have fun watching the locals slurp up the amazing food. Great service, amazing food, huge portions, shared tables, loud music, long lines...you know it is good!
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Uncle
2215 W 32nd Ave Okay, I have lived everywhere but this is the best ramen I have ever had - hands down! Super noisy and long lines so call ahead and get it to go or have fun watching the locals slurp up the amazing food. Great service, amazing food, huge portions, shared tables, loud music, long lines...you know it is good!
Great breakfast joint but get there when they open or the lines will be super long!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveGreat breakfast joint but get there when they open or the lines will be super long!
One of the best restaurants in town and pretty reasonable for their menu
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Rioja
1431 Larimer St One of the best restaurants in town and pretty reasonable for their menu
Best homemade biscuits you have ever eaten in your life but SO fattening! Our favorite the buttermilk fried chicken + cheddar cheese + bacon smothered in homemade sausage. They do have vegetarian options too.
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Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveBest homemade biscuits you have ever eaten in your life but SO fattening! Our favorite the buttermilk fried chicken + cheddar cheese + bacon smothered in homemade sausage. They do have vegetarian options too.
Great place to watch locals, get amazing coffee, relax, people watch or plug in and get some work done. A five minute drive from our house and located inside Stanley Marketplace (which is a must see).
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Logan House Coffee - Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StGreat place to watch locals, get amazing coffee, relax, people watch or plug in and get some work done. A five minute drive from our house and located inside Stanley Marketplace (which is a must see).
This place has it all....multiple restaurants at various price points, shopping, bars, micro brewery, coffee shop, wine shop, small grocery store, zero waste shop, yoga studio, kickboxing, gym etc. Housed in an old airport hanger this is a huge hang out spot for locals. Check it out online as they often have fun events during the day and/or evenings. Located about a five minte drive away.
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Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StThis place has it all....multiple restaurants at various price points, shopping, bars, micro brewery, coffee shop, wine shop, small grocery store, zero waste shop, yoga studio, kickboxing, gym etc. Housed in an old airport hanger this is a huge hang out spot for locals. Check it out online as they often have fun events during the day and/or evenings. Located about a five minte drive away.
Amazing breakfast spot - huge portions and within walking distance from our house.
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HashTAG
10155 E 29th DrAmazing breakfast spot - huge portions and within walking distance from our house.
Modern Mexican style food that is within walking distance from our home. They have a great happy hour, amazing food, strong drinks and a fun modern menu.
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Los Chingones Central Park
10155 E 29th DrModern Mexican style food that is within walking distance from our home. They have a great happy hour, amazing food, strong drinks and a fun modern menu.
Located in Cherry Creek. Healthy yummy food and smoothies/juices for the health conscious....but even those that are not into clean eating will love this place. We love their outdoor patio for people watching and enjoying warm days.
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True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd AveLocated in Cherry Creek. Healthy yummy food and smoothies/juices for the health conscious....but even those that are not into clean eating will love this place. We love their outdoor patio for people watching and enjoying warm days.
They have many locations but this one you can walk to from our house. They have great daily specials and a large outdoor patio for warm days. Food is farm to table and they have something to satisfy every pallate.
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Next Door | Stapleton
10155 East 29th DriveThey have many locations but this one you can walk to from our house. They have great daily specials and a large outdoor patio for warm days. Food is farm to table and they have something to satisfy every pallate.
Parks & Nature
Zoológico de Denver
2300 Steele St 15 minutes from our house - great zoo
Gorgeous and in the warm weatehr they have a kid's area (on top level of parking lot)
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Jardim Botânico de Denver
1007 York St Gorgeous and in the warm weatehr they have a kid's area (on top level of parking lot)
Gorgeous - check out the images online. I believe it is about a 75-minute drive from our home.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGorgeous - check out the images online. I believe it is about a 75-minute drive from our home.
A super short walk from out home! Easy hike but stairs to get in and out.
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Bluff Lake Nature Center
11255 E Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardA super short walk from out home! Easy hike but stairs to get in and out.
Arts & Culture
Museu de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyMuseu de História Natural de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdShopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveHouses 300 Colorado makers all under one roof. Super fun place for locals or tourists and a great place to get unique gifts that you probably can't find anywhere else. It is across the street from Whole Foods and the Cherry Creek Farmer's Market is in the outside parking lot each Wednesday and Saturday morning in the summer. Be sure to go to the second level and check out the kid's clothing at Jack & Nicole!
The District Shops
2500 E 1st AveHouses 300 Colorado makers all under one roof. Super fun place for locals or tourists and a great place to get unique gifts that you probably can't find anywhere else. It is across the street from Whole Foods and the Cherry Creek Farmer's Market is in the outside parking lot each Wednesday and Saturday morning in the summer. Be sure to go to the second level and check out the kid's clothing at Jack & Nicole!
Target
7930 Northfield BlvdSuper Target right beside Northfield Shopping area
Getting Around
Catch the train to the airport or to Union Station. Super easy and runs every 15 minutes until dark (then runs every 30). Go to www.rtd-denver.com for up to date schedule. You can catch the train or bus to so many locations.
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Central Park Station
8200 Smith Rd Catch the train to the airport or to Union Station. Super easy and runs every 15 minutes until dark (then runs every 30). Go to www.rtd-denver.com for up to date schedule. You can catch the train or bus to so many locations.
Everything Else
Great hiking. Fun walkable college town. Beautiful views.
If you go to Boulder check out 'Wonder' - a 100% organic, cold-pressed juice and nut milk shop located on the main drag. The drinks are expensive but they are as filling as a meal and so yummy!
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Boulder
Great hiking. Fun walkable college town. Beautiful views.
If you go to Boulder check out 'Wonder' - a 100% organic, cold-pressed juice and nut milk shop located on the main drag. The drinks are expensive but they are as filling as a meal and so yummy!
BEST concert venue in the US - seriously! They have concerts every single day of the summer. Buy tickets way in advance as they sell out fast.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayBEST concert venue in the US - seriously! They have concerts every single day of the summer. Buy tickets way in advance as they sell out fast.
Outdoor shopping area with restaurants, shopping, movie theater and lots more. Mostly chain stores.
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The Shops At Northfield
8340 Northfield BlvdOutdoor shopping area with restaurants, shopping, movie theater and lots more. Mostly chain stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Coolest "Speak Easy" in Denver. Pricey but fun and definitely an experience!
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Green Russell
1422 Larimer StCoolest "Speak Easy" in Denver. Pricey but fun and definitely an experience!
Situated in the mezzanine of Denver Union Station, the lounge offers inspiring views — vibrant downtown Denver seen through soaring 28 foot high cast-iron windows on one side, and the panorama of the Great Hall on the other. We take all of our out of town visitors here. Super classy and great drinks!!
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Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop StSituated in the mezzanine of Denver Union Station, the lounge offers inspiring views — vibrant downtown Denver seen through soaring 28 foot high cast-iron windows on one side, and the panorama of the Great Hall on the other. We take all of our out of town visitors here. Super classy and great drinks!!
A fun music venue and a great place to grab food and drinks. Check out www.opheliasdenver.com for details. Small cover charge for entry later in the evening. If you get there earlier for dinner the cover will be waived. Unique venue and menu.
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StA fun music venue and a great place to grab food and drinks. Check out www.opheliasdenver.com for details. Small cover charge for entry later in the evening. If you get there earlier for dinner the cover will be waived. Unique venue and menu.