Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Gold Point
3126 Larimer StExcellent drink and food menu - local favorite!
This is a regular spot for us - love their food! Pizza, salads, sandwiches, etc - food is great, vibe is good! It is also a music venue, so you can always check out their show schedule.
89 locals recommend
The Walnut Room
3131 Walnut StThis is a regular spot for us - love their food! Pizza, salads, sandwiches, etc - food is great, vibe is good! It is also a music venue, so you can always check out their show schedule.
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdLots of restaurant and drink options, all under one roof!
My personal favorite Food Market type place. Full bar at the front, and tons of dining options. Definitely worth a stop to check it out - the market offers ice cream, sandwiches, baked goods, pizzas, etc, etc, etc.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StMy personal favorite Food Market type place. Full bar at the front, and tons of dining options. Definitely worth a stop to check it out - the market offers ice cream, sandwiches, baked goods, pizzas, etc, etc, etc.
The Populist
3163 Larimer StGreat date night place - check out the menu online!
Denver has been obsessed with their bagels since the doors opened in 2014 - located just blocks down Welton from you, this local go to is worth the walk... but expect a wait.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveDenver has been obsessed with their bagels since the doors opened in 2014 - located just blocks down Welton from you, this local go to is worth the walk... but expect a wait.
Some of the best burgers in Denver. If you like veggie burgers, this is the best I have ever had!
75 locals recommend
Park Burger - RiNo
2615 Walnut StSome of the best burgers in Denver. If you like veggie burgers, this is the best I have ever had!
Great little Italian restaurant, everything from scratch, and delicious! Call ahead to see about a reservation.
Americatus Taverna
2449 Larimer StGreat little Italian restaurant, everything from scratch, and delicious! Call ahead to see about a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
Black Shirt Brewing
3719 Walnut StGreat beer -and they added a pizza oven, yum!
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer St Great beer and great vibes!
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StMore Beer!
It is actually a distillery, and happens to be Lindsey's favorite place to do a little day drinking! Food trucks out front, corn hole on the back patio, and it turns into a dance party, with an awesome DJ at night.
Hint: Try the Cucumber infused vodka, with fresh lime juice, and soda water - YUM!
68 locals recommend
Mile High Spirits
2201 Lawrence StIt is actually a distillery, and happens to be Lindsey's favorite place to do a little day drinking! Food trucks out front, corn hole on the back patio, and it turns into a dance party, with an awesome DJ at night.
Hint: Try the Cucumber infused vodka, with fresh lime juice, and soda water - YUM!
If you think you like ciders, this place will guarantee you LOVE them. Locally brewed, super fresh, and delicious! If you don't think you like ciders, you are wrong - and Stem will prove it to you :)
132 locals recommend
Stem Ciders
3040 Walnut StIf you think you like ciders, this place will guarantee you LOVE them. Locally brewed, super fresh, and delicious! If you don't think you like ciders, you are wrong - and Stem will prove it to you :)
Entertainment & Activities
Coors Field
2001 Blake StAlways great to take in a game, tickets available for as low as $5!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThe Denver Zoo is well known to be one of the best in the nation!
Best place in the city to catch a movie - they have reclining chairs and recently added a bar!
75 locals recommend
Regal UA Denver Pavilions & RPX
500 16th St MallBest place in the city to catch a movie - they have reclining chairs and recently added a bar!
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum, incase you find yourself wanting to get your learn on!
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdExcellent museum, incase you find yourself wanting to get your learn on!
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyDenver has an extremely active Broadway scene (often referenced as second to NYC, but I am guessing a couple cities would argue for that spot!). Either way, excellent shows, convenient location!
181 locals recommend
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StDenver has an extremely active Broadway scene (often referenced as second to NYC, but I am guessing a couple cities would argue for that spot!). Either way, excellent shows, convenient location!
Comedy works draws an incredible variety of comedians to Denver! They have a sister theatre down South at the Landmark, be sure to double check location before booking tix!
89 locals recommend
Comedy Works Downtown
1226 15th StComedy works draws an incredible variety of comedians to Denver! They have a sister theatre down South at the Landmark, be sure to double check location before booking tix!
Shopping
River North Workshop Co.
3040 Blake StreetGreat store with lots of fun gift ideas!
Denver's go to for all things shopping - from big box stores to boutiques!
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveDenver's go to for all things shopping - from big box stores to boutiques!
Pedestrian mall right in Downtown Denver, with a great mix of restaurants and retail!
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallPedestrian mall right in Downtown Denver, with a great mix of restaurants and retail!
Shopping district located just North of Cherry Creek Mall - wonderful mix of restaurants and retail, fun to walk around!
24 locals recommend
Cherry Creek North
2401 E 2nd AveShopping district located just North of Cherry Creek Mall - wonderful mix of restaurants and retail, fun to walk around!
Getting Around
This is the "Plane to the Train" station, where you can pick up the commuter rail that connects Denver International Airport to Union Station. It is less than a mile from where you are staying.
40 locals recommend
38th / Blake Station
3745 Blake StThis is the "Plane to the Train" station, where you can pick up the commuter rail that connects Denver International Airport to Union Station. It is less than a mile from where you are staying.
Grab the light rail here to take you straight into Downtown Denver. The D Line stops and starts just one block from Marion, and will take you into downtown, with stops conveniently close to 16th St. Mall, the Convention Center, and Denver Center for Performing Arts.
34 locals recommend
30th & Downing Station
Grab the light rail here to take you straight into Downtown Denver. The D Line stops and starts just one block from Marion, and will take you into downtown, with stops conveniently close to 16th St. Mall, the Convention Center, and Denver Center for Performing Arts.
Essentials
If you are downtown, you will see lots of options for convenience stores and drug stores along 16th Street Mall.
18 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
1505 S Federal BlvdIf you are downtown, you will see lots of options for convenience stores and drug stores along 16th Street Mall.
This is your closest grocery store - they are a big brand in CO and should have everything you need!
722 locals recommend
Safeway
757 E 20th AveThis is your closest grocery store - they are a big brand in CO and should have everything you need!