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Neighborhoods
Dotted with stately old mansions, Capitol Hill is a residential district with a bohemian vibe. Popular attractions include the Molly Brown House Museum, a Victorian home decorated with period art and furnishings, and the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol. Offbeat shops with a punk aesthetic line 13th Avenue, and hip bars and late-night coffeehouses keep the area lively after dark.
129 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Dotted with stately old mansions, Capitol Hill is a residential district with a bohemian vibe. Popular attractions include the Molly Brown House Museum, a Victorian home decorated with period art and furnishings, and the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol. Offbeat shops with a punk aesthetic line 13th Avenue, and hip bars and late-night coffeehouses keep the area lively after dark.
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, a buzzy indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, a buzzy indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks.
Downtown Denver is dominated by the 16th Street Mall, a pedestrian strip lined with gift shops, street food vendors and al fresco bars and restaurants. In the lively theater district, musicals, plays and concerts are staged at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Nearby, the landmark Brown Palace Hotel offers weekly guided tours and is a popular spot for afternoon tea.
124 locals recommend
Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver is dominated by the 16th Street Mall, a pedestrian strip lined with gift shops, street food vendors and al fresco bars and restaurants. In the lively theater district, musicals, plays and concerts are staged at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Nearby, the landmark Brown Palace Hotel offers weekly guided tours and is a popular spot for afternoon tea.
LoDo is a bustling downtown neighborhood known for its trendy shopping and dining scene. String lights illuminate Larimer Square, a historic block with elegant Victorian buildings housing trendy boutiques and sleek restaurants and lounges. Nearby Union Station, a beaux arts-style transport hub, also has cool places to eat and drink, plus summer events that include concerts and a weekly farmers' market.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
LoDo is a bustling downtown neighborhood known for its trendy shopping and dining scene. String lights illuminate Larimer Square, a historic block with elegant Victorian buildings housing trendy boutiques and sleek restaurants and lounges. Nearby Union Station, a beaux arts-style transport hub, also has cool places to eat and drink, plus summer events that include concerts and a weekly farmers' market.
Cherry Creek is an affluent district with a vibrant shopping scene. Overlooking the creek itself, Cherry Creek Mall has department stores, high-end fashion boutiques and eclectic eateries. North of the mall, chain restaurants, relaxed cafes and chic cocktail lounges line the surrounding streets, which are also home to small contemporary art galleries. Cherry Creek Trail is popular with cyclists.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is an affluent district with a vibrant shopping scene. Overlooking the creek itself, Cherry Creek Mall has department stores, high-end fashion boutiques and eclectic eateries. North of the mall, chain restaurants, relaxed cafes and chic cocktail lounges line the surrounding streets, which are also home to small contemporary art galleries. Cherry Creek Trail is popular with cyclists.
Food scene
No-frills, counter-serve pizzeria creating New York-style pies & slices with an offbeat flair. Open late night and just 1 Block away!
40 locals recommend
Benny Blancos
616 E 13th AveNo-frills, counter-serve pizzeria creating New York-style pies & slices with an offbeat flair. Open late night and just 1 Block away!
Nearby Bar / Music Venue
Your Mom's House
608 E 13th AveA live music venue with great drinks.
Intimate lounge serving cocktails, beer & wine plus a few nibbles in casually cosmopolitan digs.
61 locals recommend
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveIntimate lounge serving cocktails, beer & wine plus a few nibbles in casually cosmopolitan digs.
Nearby Snacks
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street
1300 Pennsylvania StGreat Coffee!
SubCulture
1300 Pennsylvania StSandwich shop known for Colorado beef, vegan options & strong drinks.
Nearby Restaurant
Curry, jerk & other Caribbean-inspired dishes meet tropical drinks in a light- & plant-filled space.
19 locals recommend
Bang Up To The Elephant!
1310 Pearl StCurry, jerk & other Caribbean-inspired dishes meet tropical drinks in a light- & plant-filled space.
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveComfort Food and Brunch Spot
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taking the Lightrail into the City from Airport
The most effective way to get into downtown Denver is by taking the Lightrail. After purchasing a $10.50 ticket, Hop on the Union Station light rail from the airport, and in 35minutes, you'll be dropped off at Union Station, in the heart of Downtown Denver, CO.
From there, you can get an 8min, $10 Lyft/Uber ride into Capitol Hill, where my Condo is located.
Getting around
Info on getting a Lyft/Uber from the Airport to my Condo.
Lyft/Uber rides from the airport into my condo will normally cost about $30-40 and take 30 minutes.
To save costs, I would recommend taking the RTD Lightrail into Union Station then getting a lyft/uber to my condo for half the costs.
Don't miss
First Friday's - Santa Fe Art Walk (YEAR ROUND)
The First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe. Every FIRST FRIDAY of the month, the District comes alive as thousands descend upon the Santa Fe Drive, year-round, rain or shine, for the First Friday Art Walks from 5:30-9:30 p.m. View art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere!