Guidebook for Arvada

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Guidebook for Arvada

Food Scene

Amazing German bakery that serves breakfast and lunch as well as the most amazing deserts. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet
13251 W 64th Ave
Amazing German bakery that serves breakfast and lunch as well as the most amazing deserts. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Small family owned business within walking distance. Very friendly staff and good prices.
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Jack’s and Steamers
8565 Five Parks Dr
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Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Small family owned business within walking distance. Very friendly staff and good prices.
Cheap, yummy street style tacos. Beef, chicken, fish and veggie. something for everyone. 3 different specialty sauces in mild, medium and hot. Good guacamole, too. My personal favorite is the dynamite taco - fried shrimp with spicy sweet sauce. Serves beer and margaritas too.
Rusty Taco
8501 W Bowles Ave
Cheap, yummy street style tacos. Beef, chicken, fish and veggie. something for everyone. 3 different specialty sauces in mild, medium and hot. Good guacamole, too. My personal favorite is the dynamite taco - fried shrimp with spicy sweet sauce. Serves beer and margaritas too.
Popular comfort food diner but this isn't your typical greasy spoon. Go early or plan to wait a while to be seated but it's worth the wait!
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Steuben's Arvada
7355 Ralston Rd
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Popular comfort food diner but this isn't your typical greasy spoon. Go early or plan to wait a while to be seated but it's worth the wait!
Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery brings a new and exciting concept to Denver's restaurant community. A local, privately owned restaurant, Tocabe specializes in contemporary American Indian cuisine, combining traditional Osage family recipes with elements of modern Native American fare. Tocabe has been deeply involved in the local community for years and takes pride in their commitment to both the local and Native American communities. The restaurant's setting is a clean, warm, open space with connections to American Indian cultural elements infused with a contemporary atmosphere. Tocabe's fast casual style offers diners eat-in and take-out, along with catering options to meet your needs. Open 11-9 Mon - Sat 12 - 8 Sun http://www.tocabe.com/
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Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
3536 W 44th Ave
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Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery brings a new and exciting concept to Denver's restaurant community. A local, privately owned restaurant, Tocabe specializes in contemporary American Indian cuisine, combining traditional Osage family recipes with elements of modern Native American fare. Tocabe has been deeply involved in the local community for years and takes pride in their commitment to both the local and Native American communities. The restaurant's setting is a clean, warm, open space with connections to American Indian cultural elements infused with a contemporary atmosphere. Tocabe's fast casual style offers diners eat-in and take-out, along with catering options to meet your needs. Open 11-9 Mon - Sat 12 - 8 Sun http://www.tocabe.com/

Parks & Nature

Great place to ride bikes, hike, fish, boat or play in the water. They have daily rentals of watercraft including canoes, paddle boards, hydro bikes and kayaks. Visitor center has information about wildlife and the rangers are very helpful and firendly.
Standley Lake North Open Space Park
11501 W 100th Ave
Great place to ride bikes, hike, fish, boat or play in the water. They have daily rentals of watercraft including canoes, paddle boards, hydro bikes and kayaks. Visitor center has information about wildlife and the rangers are very helpful and firendly.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard! Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scenic South Boulder Creek or climbing Eldo's sheer golden walls, Eldorado Canyon State Park truly has something for everyone! Discover this hidden jewel and take home memories that will last a lifetime. Eldorado Canyon State Park selected as one of Ten State Parks You Can't Miss by SmarterTravel.com Eldorado Canyon offers over five hundred technical rock climbing routes luring climbers from around the world to challenge their skills on “Eldo’s” golden cliffs. The beauty of this canyon engages all who visit. Hike or mountain bike our picturesque trails that vary from easy to difficult and connect with Boulder's trail systems. Enjoy a picnic by, or fish in, scenic South Boulder Creek. In the winter, Eldorado Canyon offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The quiet beauty of the park can be experienced best in the cooler months, and during summer weekdays. Please avoid the summer weekend crowds! Eldorado Canyon almost always reaches vehicle capacity on weekends and holidays from May through September, i.e. after filling the Park, vehicles are only admitted when space becomes available. http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/EldoradoCanyon
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Parque Estadual Eldorado Canyon
9 Kneale Rd
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard! Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scenic South Boulder Creek or climbing Eldo's sheer golden walls, Eldorado Canyon State Park truly has something for everyone! Discover this hidden jewel and take home memories that will last a lifetime. Eldorado Canyon State Park selected as one of Ten State Parks You Can't Miss by SmarterTravel.com Eldorado Canyon offers over five hundred technical rock climbing routes luring climbers from around the world to challenge their skills on “Eldo’s” golden cliffs. The beauty of this canyon engages all who visit. Hike or mountain bike our picturesque trails that vary from easy to difficult and connect with Boulder's trail systems. Enjoy a picnic by, or fish in, scenic South Boulder Creek. In the winter, Eldorado Canyon offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The quiet beauty of the park can be experienced best in the cooler months, and during summer weekdays. Please avoid the summer weekend crowds! Eldorado Canyon almost always reaches vehicle capacity on weekends and holidays from May through September, i.e. after filling the Park, vehicles are only admitted when space becomes available. http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/EldoradoCanyon

Shopping

Large shopping mall with great stores, movie theater with reclining seats and plenty of restaurants and bars.
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FlatIron Crossing
1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr
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Large shopping mall with great stores, movie theater with reclining seats and plenty of restaurants and bars.
Denver's urban shopping and dining district. Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique chef-driven restaurants. Shop one-of-a-kind stores with distinctive fashion and exclusive offerings. Special events and a vibrant atmosphere year-round. Shops open: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. http://www.larimersquare.com/shopping/
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Larimer Street
Larimer Street
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Denver's urban shopping and dining district. Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique chef-driven restaurants. Shop one-of-a-kind stores with distinctive fashion and exclusive offerings. Special events and a vibrant atmosphere year-round. Shops open: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. http://www.larimersquare.com/shopping/

Essentials

This is not your usual grocery store - this is a SUPER store. They carry everything you expect to find at a well stocked grocery store and also have clothing, beauty items, household items, camping gear...whatever you may have forgotten at home.
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King Soopers
9983 Wadsworth Pkwy
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This is not your usual grocery store - this is a SUPER store. They carry everything you expect to find at a well stocked grocery store and also have clothing, beauty items, household items, camping gear...whatever you may have forgotten at home.

Entertainment & Activities

Close, inexpensive course with driving range.
Stoney Creek Golf Course
13939 W 96th Ave
Close, inexpensive course with driving range.
Great 9-hole course with alternative tees for a nice varied "back-9." Located at East Park in the Interlocken business area, there's park restrooms and typically has decent foot traffic walking through park.
East Interlocken Disc Golf Course
272 Interlocken Blvd
Great 9-hole course with alternative tees for a nice varied "back-9." Located at East Park in the Interlocken business area, there's park restrooms and typically has decent foot traffic walking through park.

Arts & Culture

Plays, concerts, art gallery. See their website for current performances. https://arvadacenter.org/
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Centro de Artes e Humanidades de Arvada
6901 Wadsworth Blvd
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Plays, concerts, art gallery. See their website for current performances. https://arvadacenter.org/
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is located in Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver. From Downtown, take I-70 west to exit 259, turn left at the bottom of the Morrison exit ramp, cruise on downhill 1.5 miles to the Red Rocks Park entrance. Coming from south Denver, take C-470 to the Morrison exit, turn west and follow the signs to the Park entrances. Here's a tip to avoid some traffic: you can also exit C-470 at Highway 285. Take it west to Highway 8 and then head north to the Amphitheatre! Park Hours Red Rocks Park and trails open one hour before sunrise and close one hour after sunset on non-show days. Admission is free to visit Red Rocks Park, Amphitheatre, Visitor Center, Trading Post and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre is located in Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver. From Downtown, take I-70 west to exit 259, turn left at the bottom of the Morrison exit ramp, cruise on downhill 1.5 miles to the Red Rocks Park entrance. Coming from south Denver, take C-470 to the Morrison exit, turn west and follow the signs to the Park entrances. Here's a tip to avoid some traffic: you can also exit C-470 at Highway 285. Take it west to Highway 8 and then head north to the Amphitheatre! Park Hours Red Rocks Park and trails open one hour before sunrise and close one hour after sunset on non-show days. Admission is free to visit Red Rocks Park, Amphitheatre, Visitor Center, Trading Post and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

Drinks & Nightlife

Not only is the newly renovated Union Station a transportation hub but it has a variety of great restaurants and bars within the terminal. Located in the heart of historic LoDo district (Lower Downtown Denver) there are plenty of options for nightlife all around and a free shuttle on the 16th Street pedestrian mall to help you get around downtown.
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Union Station LRT Nb
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Not only is the newly renovated Union Station a transportation hub but it has a variety of great restaurants and bars within the terminal. Located in the heart of historic LoDo district (Lower Downtown Denver) there are plenty of options for nightlife all around and a free shuttle on the 16th Street pedestrian mall to help you get around downtown.
Lovely scenic drive into the foothills takes you to historic gold mining town turned casino town. Everything from large, fancy casinos like Ameristar and the Lodge to smaller unique places like Bull Durham Saloon & Casino. Open 24 hours.
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Black Hawk
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Lovely scenic drive into the foothills takes you to historic gold mining town turned casino town. Everything from large, fancy casinos like Ameristar and the Lodge to smaller unique places like Bull Durham Saloon & Casino. Open 24 hours.
Rado Distilling is a locally owned and operated distillery in Arvada, Colorado. Their Signature Spirits are made with Colorado's richest natural resource — sugar beets — farmed in Colorado since 1905. They hand-craft their beet spirit using their own copper stills to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience. Beet spirits taste like rum, but without the alcohol burn. Their Colorado White, Colorado Gold and Colorado Dark are easy to enjoy on their own or mixed in a cocktail. Visit their tasting room to try their spirits straight up, in a hand-mixed libation, or in one of their signature Rocky Mountain Cocktails.
Rado Distilling
5405 West 56th Avenue
Rado Distilling is a locally owned and operated distillery in Arvada, Colorado. Their Signature Spirits are made with Colorado's richest natural resource — sugar beets — farmed in Colorado since 1905. They hand-craft their beet spirit using their own copper stills to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience. Beet spirits taste like rum, but without the alcohol burn. Their Colorado White, Colorado Gold and Colorado Dark are easy to enjoy on their own or mixed in a cocktail. Visit their tasting room to try their spirits straight up, in a hand-mixed libation, or in one of their signature Rocky Mountain Cocktails.
Wonderful place a bit off the beaten path. Large choice of in-house brewed beers, way more than your average brew pub. Dog Friendly. Attentive and interesting staff, great clientele, laid back environment.
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4 Noses Brewing Company
8855 W 116th Cir
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Wonderful place a bit off the beaten path. Large choice of in-house brewed beers, way more than your average brew pub. Dog Friendly. Attentive and interesting staff, great clientele, laid back environment.
At the brew pub they offer a family friendly atmosphere where you can sit, eat and enjoy a handcrafted ale while watching one of the big screens, playing a board game or just engaging in a friendly conversation. They offer appetizers, salads, artisan pizzas, sandwiches and desserts to compliment their handcrafted ales. They also offer Colorado wines and distilled spirits from local wineries and distilleries.
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Kokopelli Beer Company
8931 N Harlan St
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At the brew pub they offer a family friendly atmosphere where you can sit, eat and enjoy a handcrafted ale while watching one of the big screens, playing a board game or just engaging in a friendly conversation. They offer appetizers, salads, artisan pizzas, sandwiches and desserts to compliment their handcrafted ales. They also offer Colorado wines and distilled spirits from local wineries and distilleries.