Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Consistently rated one of the top cocktail bars in the country! Reservations recommended.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StConsistently rated one of the top cocktail bars in the country! Reservations recommended.
Great brewery close-by serving german-style beers. There's usually a good food-truck out front for snacks.
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StGreat brewery close-by serving german-style beers. There's usually a good food-truck out front for snacks.
Great Divide Barrel Bar
1812 35th StOur favorite brewery in Denver.
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StOur favorite fancy cocktail bar. These guys know their stuff.
Food Scene
Cozy little coffee shop in walking distance. Great pastries and breakfast sandwiches too.
104 locals recommend
Black Eye Coffee - LOHI
3408 Navajo StCozy little coffee shop in walking distance. Great pastries and breakfast sandwiches too.
Get some ice cream here during your stay. You won't be disappointed.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StGet some ice cream here during your stay. You won't be disappointed.
A variety of startup restaurants each trying out new things with communal-style dining.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetA variety of startup restaurants each trying out new things with communal-style dining.
If you find yourself downtown, swing by and have a bit here. Great raw bar and cocktails.
103 locals recommend
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StIf you find yourself downtown, swing by and have a bit here. Great raw bar and cocktails.
Grab an espresso and a breakfast burrito, and take a stroll down Tennyson. Great shops and restaurants up and down this street.
58 locals recommend
Downpours Coffee
1200 Clayton StGrab an espresso and a breakfast burrito, and take a stroll down Tennyson. Great shops and restaurants up and down this street.
Great coffee shop in Rhino, THE up and coming neighborhood of Denver. Lots of fun to be had over here.
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StGreat coffee shop in Rhino, THE up and coming neighborhood of Denver. Lots of fun to be had over here.
Little Owl Coffee
1555 Blake StBest coffee shop downtown.
Old Major
3316 Tejon StPhenomenal house of steak and other meats with great cocktails.
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveBest pizza in the neighborhood.
Essentials
One of the only whole animal butcher shops left. Their meats are top quality and sourced locally. If you like cooking, you'll love having them within walking distance.
23 locals recommend
Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe
3326 Tejon StOne of the only whole animal butcher shops left. Their meats are top quality and sourced locally. If you like cooking, you'll love having them within walking distance.
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdMost walkable grocery store. Very organic.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveOur favorite "normal" grocery store.
Everything Else
Savory Spice Shop
1537 Platte StIncredible spice shop for all the chef's out there.
Great climbing gym and yoga studio. We go here a lot!
20 locals recommend
Movement Climbing + Fitness Denver
1155 W 5th AveGreat climbing gym and yoga studio. We go here a lot!
The local gym. We haven't been before, but we've heard great things.
15 locals recommend
Ashland Recreation Center
2475 W Dunkeld PlThe local gym. We haven't been before, but we've heard great things.
Fantastic spot with great restaurants, coffee shop, butcher, bakery, and brewery. I'd especially suggest Acorn.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdFantastic spot with great restaurants, coffee shop, butcher, bakery, and brewery. I'd especially suggest Acorn.
Shopping
Republic of Paws - Denver
2401 15th StGreat little pet shop for our furry family members.
Local outdoor equipment retailer. You can also rent tents, climbing gear, and other stuff.
14 locals recommend
Wilderness Exchange Unlimited
2401 15th StLocal outdoor equipment retailer. You can also rent tents, climbing gear, and other stuff.
REI
1416 Platte StDenver's house of worship. The big box store of all outdoor equipment.
Sightseeing
The "Central Park" of Denver. Come spread out a blanket and bring a picnic. In the summer, enjoy Jazz on Sunday evenings with the rest of the city.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdThe "Central Park" of Denver. Come spread out a blanket and bring a picnic. In the summer, enjoy Jazz on Sunday evenings with the rest of the city.
Beautifully renovated Denver train station. Lots of great restaurants. Check out The Cooper Lounge up on the mezzanine overlooking the waiting area.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
Beautifully renovated Denver train station. Lots of great restaurants. Check out The Cooper Lounge up on the mezzanine overlooking the waiting area.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StTake a stroll through a beautiful garden.
Beautiful canyon near Golden with tons of rock climbing, rafting, biking, and hiking. For climbing, call Kevin at Denver Mountain Guiding: (303) 884-2755. Tell him we sent you.
37 locals recommend
Clear Creek Canyon Park
U.S. 6Beautiful canyon near Golden with tons of rock climbing, rafting, biking, and hiking. For climbing, call Kevin at Denver Mountain Guiding: (303) 884-2755. Tell him we sent you.
Beautiful old small town just 15 minutes away. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and breweries.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Beautiful old small town just 15 minutes away. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and breweries.
Arts & Culture
Coors Field
2001 Blake StCatch a Rockies baseball game! Baseball season is April-October.
Catch a Broncos Game! They also have all kinds of other fun events going on there throughout the year.
389 locals recommend
Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StCatch a Broncos Game! They also have all kinds of other fun events going on there throughout the year.
Several theaters showing all kinds of shows from broadway to experimental.
181 locals recommend
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StSeveral theaters showing all kinds of shows from broadway to experimental.
Home of the Denver Broncos (American) Football. The NFL season runs August through January.
200 locals recommend
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StHome of the Denver Broncos (American) Football. The NFL season runs August through January.
Home to the Denver Nuggets Basketball Team. Also a good place to catch a concert if you can't make it to Red Rocks.
500 locals recommend
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirHome to the Denver Nuggets Basketball Team. Also a good place to catch a concert if you can't make it to Red Rocks.
Would you believe you can even walk to an amusement park that gives Six Flags a run for it's money.
535 locals recommend
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirWould you believe you can even walk to an amusement park that gives Six Flags a run for it's money.
Small but well-stocked. Strangely, their main attraction is a tiger. Worth the trip if you enjoy aquariums.
492 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StSmall but well-stocked. Strangely, their main attraction is a tiger. Worth the trip if you enjoy aquariums.
If you love butterflies and bugs be sure to check out this little-known gem.
187 locals recommend
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveIf you love butterflies and bugs be sure to check out this little-known gem.
Denver's AMAZING science museum. With all the exhibits, you could easily spend 3 days in there.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdDenver's AMAZING science museum. With all the exhibits, you could easily spend 3 days in there.
Opened in 1908, Lakeside is one of the oldest amusement parks in the US. It's like stepping back in time.
134 locals recommend
Lakeside Amusement Park
4601 Sheridan BoulevardOpened in 1908, Lakeside is one of the oldest amusement parks in the US. It's like stepping back in time.