Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
One of Denver's top 25 restaurants tucked in a storefront on 17th and Race.
27 locals recommend
Il Posto
One of Denver's top 25 restaurants tucked in a storefront on 17th and Race.
Denver's quintessential greasy spoon. Great for breakfast and burgers.
88 locals recommend
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveDenver's quintessential greasy spoon. Great for breakfast and burgers.
Neighborhood Coffee House packed all day. Great food. Great coffee.
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueNeighborhood Coffee House packed all day. Great food. Great coffee.
Mizuna
225 E 7th AveOur favorite Denver Restaurant. Outstanding food, service and atmosphere.
Delightful new Denver restaurant (Top 25) with a fun selection of small plates. In the up and coming RINO (river north) area.
182 locals recommend
The Populist
3163 Larimer StDelightful new Denver restaurant (Top 25) with a fun selection of small plates. In the up and coming RINO (river north) area.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveEclectic pub open at three. No TV's - just a busy gathering place.
Sports bar with a Chicago flair. Neighborhood pub. Just around the corner.
27 locals recommend
Wyman's No. 5
2033 E 13th AveSports bar with a Chicago flair. Neighborhood pub. Just around the corner.
Another Top 10 Denver restaurant within a mile. Great food. French influence.
149 locals recommend
Potager
1109 N Ogden StAnother Top 10 Denver restaurant within a mile. Great food. French influence.
Arguably, the best burgers in Denver. Cherry Creek's best burger joint.
105 locals recommend
Cherry Cricket - Cherry Creek
2641 E 2nd AveArguably, the best burgers in Denver. Cherry Creek's best burger joint.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Botanical Garden. Highly recommended. Outdoor Chihuly Exhibit will be spectacular this summer.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StBeautiful Botanical Garden. Highly recommended. Outdoor Chihuly Exhibit will be spectacular this summer.
Beautiful architecture, fantastic visiting exhibits and a great art collection of its own.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyBeautiful architecture, fantastic visiting exhibits and a great art collection of its own.
Shopping
North Cherry Creek is filled with boutique stores and restaurants. Across first avenue is the Cherry Creek Mall. Great for shopping and foodies.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
North Cherry Creek is filled with boutique stores and restaurants. Across first avenue is the Cherry Creek Mall. Great for shopping and foodies.
Large privately owned bookstore tucked in to an old theater. Great for browsing and buying.
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueLarge privately owned bookstore tucked in to an old theater. Great for browsing and buying.
Not the best ice cream in the world. It is the best in the UNIVERSE.
90 locals recommend
Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th AveNot the best ice cream in the world. It is the best in the UNIVERSE.
Essentials
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveNew to Denver. Long lines. Crazy donuts.
Everything Else
Excellent zoo with newly opened area for elephants. Exceptionally kid-friendly.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StExcellent zoo with newly opened area for elephants. Exceptionally kid-friendly.
Imax theater and great Natural History Museum. Located in City park with great views of downtown Denver.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdImax theater and great Natural History Museum. Located in City park with great views of downtown Denver.