Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveNice cafe. fun Ethiopian cafe ceremony on special occasions.
Syrup Cherry Creek
300 Josephine StBusy breakfast spot.
The Rolling Pin Bakeshop
2716 Welton StRosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveBeet Box
1030 E 22nd AveVegan friendly
Great burgers and beer, also veg options! warning: they only take cash.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StGreat burgers and beer, also veg options! warning: they only take cash.
Onefold
1420 E 18th AveSuch good breakfast tacos!
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th Avegreat breakfast, sandwhiches and salads... also baked goods!
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveTACOS!
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar
1700 Humboldt StThe Crispy Broccoli will change your life!
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueVeg Friendly!
Trattoria Stella
3470 W 32nd AveGreat Pasta!
The Uber Sausage
2730 E Colfax AveDelish cheap food!
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StLots of Food Stuffs
ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake Sttry the soup dumplings! and the kaya toast!
great affordable sushi, if you go on a weekend night, you might get to the the bar long sake bomb!
6 locals recommend
Osaka Sushi
3940 E Exposition Avegreat affordable sushi, if you go on a weekend night, you might get to the the bar long sake bomb!
Osaka Ramen
2611 Walnut Stthe Ramen is great but the doughnuts are even better!
New Saigon Restaurant
630 S Federal Blvdgiant menu! veg options and even frog's legs
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st Avealso a bar
Located in the Atomic Cowboy, DBC is the best for biscuits, my fave is the Bruce lee (biscuit w bacon and raspberry jam). only open til 2pm, but after that you can get great pizza from Fat Sullys in the same location. And always booze (and great coffee)
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveLocated in the Atomic Cowboy, DBC is the best for biscuits, my fave is the Bruce lee (biscuit w bacon and raspberry jam). only open til 2pm, but after that you can get great pizza from Fat Sullys in the same location. And always booze (and great coffee)
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StSuper fast and affordable curry bowls.
Sushi Sasa
2401 15th StExpensive but so good!
Great Japanese food (not sushi). Great Sake Selection. Fun neighborhood.
106 locals recommend
Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StGreat Japanese food (not sushi). Great Sake Selection. Fun neighborhood.
A great experience, make sure to read the rules, and check out the garden.
90 locals recommend
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage StA great experience, make sure to read the rules, and check out the garden.
Parks & Nature
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat walking paths.
The botanic gardens are so beautiful. There are large indoor spaces too, if it is cold or rainy.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe botanic gardens are so beautiful. There are large indoor spaces too, if it is cold or rainy.
Washington Park
DAY TRIP! but really beautiful. also check out colorado springs while you are there!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdDAY TRIP! but really beautiful. also check out colorado springs while you are there!
Arts & Culture
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
830 Kipling StSo fun! tiny things!
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StDenver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdOriginal, Affordable Theater! check buntport.com for showtimes.
19 locals recommend
Buntport Theater Company
717 Lipan StOriginal, Affordable Theater! check buntport.com for showtimes.
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock Stthe largest collection of Clyfford Still's work
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyDikeou Collection
1615 California StKirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock Stin the Santa Fe Arts District, near loads of galleries, especially good on the first friday of the month, when many galleries are opening new shows and welcoming everyone.
10 locals recommend
Space Gallery
400 Santa Fe Drin the Santa Fe Arts District, near loads of galleries, especially good on the first friday of the month, when many galleries are opening new shows and welcoming everyone.
Drinks & Nightlife
Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveThe Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StBlue Moon Brewing Company
3750 Chestnut PlFirst Draft Taproom & Kitchen
1309 26th StBluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveNocturne
1330 27th StJazz Club
715 Club
715 E 26th AveThe Hi-Dive
7 S Broadwayfun for live music and dancing
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StLarger Venue, check for bands.
Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer StMeadowlark Bar
2701 Larimer StMile High Spirits
2201 Lawrence StShopping
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueIconic Local bookstore
Twist and Shout
2508 E Colfax AveGreat for Records, Cds and books
reZENed
2101 York StCool Vintage/Used Store!
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton Blvdrestaurants, galleries, a bakery, a butcher, a liquor store!
Old South Gaylord Street Shops
1034 S Gaylord Stgroup of unique shops in a nice neighborhood
South Pearl Street
South Pearl Streetgroup of unique shops in a nice neighborhood
I Heart Denver
500 16th St Mallgreat local artists and goods
there is a mall and a shopping district. big and small stores near the same place.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
there is a mall and a shopping district. big and small stores near the same place.
Uniqlo Denver Pavilions
500 16th St MallEntertainment & Activities
Sie Film Center
2510 E Colfax AveIndie Movie theater
Alamo is the best for Dinner and a Movie. Dinner served in the theater, also NO TALKING and NO TEXTING! great!
140 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax Ave Alamo is the best for Dinner and a Movie. Dinner served in the theater, also NO TALKING and NO TEXTING! great!
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Cirfun but expensive.
Old School amusement park. very nostalgic and photogenic. some of the rides are scary (read: unsafe) but it is AMAZING!
134 locals recommend
Lakeside Amusement Park
4601 Sheridan BoulevardOld School amusement park. very nostalgic and photogenic. some of the rides are scary (read: unsafe) but it is AMAZING!
Coors Field
2001 Blake Stif you like base ball...
Denver Pavilions
500 16th St MallShops and movies, sometimes there are markets and other events.
Sightseeing
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayGreat for concerts or just a hike.
The capitol, the library, the art museum, the city and county building.
lots of free festivals and events, fireworks sometimes, and the buildings are lit for winter holidays.
36 locals recommend
Civic Center
The capitol, the library, the art museum, the city and county building.
lots of free festivals and events, fireworks sometimes, and the buildings are lit for winter holidays.
Free mall ride, a bus will take you to one end and you can walk down the street.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallFree mall ride, a bus will take you to one end and you can walk down the street.
Lots of restaurants, shops and people to watch. Check out union station specifically.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Lots of restaurants, shops and people to watch. Check out union station specifically.
There is so much to see on the longest commercial street in the country. So much history, so many restaurants, galleries, shops etc.
East Colfax Avenue
East Colfax AvenueThere is so much to see on the longest commercial street in the country. So much history, so many restaurants, galleries, shops etc.