Guidebook for Denver
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One of the largest independent book stores in the US. I love stopping in for a latte, there are so many nooks with great seating where I can jump on line or browse a book or magazine.
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueOne of the largest independent book stores in the US. I love stopping in for a latte, there are so many nooks with great seating where I can jump on line or browse a book or magazine.
I use to volunteer at the zoo. I love animals! There are 2 baby lion cubs which just arrived in January. There is also a new elephant exhibit that is not to be missed.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StI use to volunteer at the zoo. I love animals! There are 2 baby lion cubs which just arrived in January. There is also a new elephant exhibit that is not to be missed.
Stop and smell the herbs. The tropical conservatory is a humidity break from the dry Denver air. There is a Denver Bike Sharing station in front of the gardens.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StStop and smell the herbs. The tropical conservatory is a humidity break from the dry Denver air. There is a Denver Bike Sharing station in front of the gardens.
I love the view of downtown Denver from the lake. I have heard lions roaring, elephants trumpeting and wolves howling while taking a walk in the park.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdI love the view of downtown Denver from the lake. I have heard lions roaring, elephants trumpeting and wolves howling while taking a walk in the park.
I have had great music moments at this venue; Amon Tobin, Jimmy Cliff, Esperanza Spalding. Priceless.
Always worth checking to see whose playing while your in town.
283 locals recommend
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveI have had great music moments at this venue; Amon Tobin, Jimmy Cliff, Esperanza Spalding. Priceless.
Always worth checking to see whose playing while your in town.
For the Indie Music lovers...be sure and take a look at whose playing...you might catch a great show in this intimate theater.
249 locals recommend
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveFor the Indie Music lovers...be sure and take a look at whose playing...you might catch a great show in this intimate theater.
You can walk over and drop in on a class and there is a nice variety of classes offered.
Breathe Studio
248 South BroadwayYou can walk over and drop in on a class and there is a nice variety of classes offered.
Catch a movie at the home of the Denver Film Society. The best independent, foreign, documentary and repertory films.
70 locals recommend
Sie Film Center
2510 E Colfax AveCatch a movie at the home of the Denver Film Society. The best independent, foreign, documentary and repertory films.
I love this large collection of his collection. Denver is lucky to have it.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StI love this large collection of his collection. Denver is lucky to have it.
Glaze
1160 Madison StAmazing cake and interesting baked delights!
Food Scene
I like this coffee shop for the outside and inside seating. It's a good place to jump online with a nice cappuccino.
11 locals recommend
Dazbog Coffee
1200 Clayton StI like this coffee shop for the outside and inside seating. It's a good place to jump online with a nice cappuccino.
Hooked on Colfax
3213 E Colfax AveA coffee shop and internet cafe.
My new favorite cafe! Coffee, wine, beer and light snacks are offered in an eclectic array w/ modern decor. A little pricey but well done.
26 locals recommend
Bar Max
2412 E Colfax AveMy new favorite cafe! Coffee, wine, beer and light snacks are offered in an eclectic array w/ modern decor. A little pricey but well done.
A nice neighborhood restaurant serving simple Italian fare. A small bar, outside and rooftop seating including Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas.
81 locals recommend
Shells & Sauce
2600 E 12th AveA nice neighborhood restaurant serving simple Italian fare. A small bar, outside and rooftop seating including Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas.
The Ethiopian Restaurant
2816 E Colfax AveOh so good and right around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious street tacos, the place is so tasty that you will nearly always find it pretty packed, but squeeze in it's worth it.
300 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StDelicious street tacos, the place is so tasty that you will nearly always find it pretty packed, but squeeze in it's worth it.
For a super tasty burger and great walk through the neighborhood-definitely check it out and then stop at Glaze for a baum cake, a delightful baked treat.
50 locals recommend
TAG Burger Bar
1222 Madison StFor a super tasty burger and great walk through the neighborhood-definitely check it out and then stop at Glaze for a baum cake, a delightful baked treat.
Shopping
A sweet and cooling treat-take a walk over to liks and try a scoop or two. Cheesman is my flavor of the week.
90 locals recommend
Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th AveA sweet and cooling treat-take a walk over to liks and try a scoop or two. Cheesman is my flavor of the week.
If you need a card or would like a lovely souvenir. It is my favorite gift shop in town with everything from candles to books and birdcages. An eclectic mix of unusual items-you will want everything
6 locals recommend
Wild Flowers
1201 Madison StIf you need a card or would like a lovely souvenir. It is my favorite gift shop in town with everything from candles to books and birdcages. An eclectic mix of unusual items-you will want everything