Liz’s guidebook
Food scene
Quick delivery and open 24 hours. Anything you want type of diner!
14 locals recommend
Great Scotts Eatery Denver
1295 Cortez StQuick delivery and open 24 hours. Anything you want type of diner!
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - Denver
1551 Cortez StEverything I've had here has been tasty!
Right down the street from the first Airbnb I ever stayed at! I made friends forever at that location! Great Italian food here!
91 locals recommend
Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StRight down the street from the first Airbnb I ever stayed at! I made friends forever at that location! Great Italian food here!
If you can get to the one in Idaho Springs, that whole downtown area is super cool! But there's one in Arvada near here too. Colorado style pizza! It's good but what makes is Colorado style is they want you to dip your crust in honey! haha I'm from Chicago so....NO.
23 locals recommend
Beau Jo's Arvada
7525 W 53rd AveIf you can get to the one in Idaho Springs, that whole downtown area is super cool! But there's one in Arvada near here too. Colorado style pizza! It's good but what makes is Colorado style is they want you to dip your crust in honey! haha I'm from Chicago so....NO.
Chuy's
499 S Vance StThis is a Mexican food chain but it's good. Great for everyone, fun place!
Very good breakfast/lunch diner (but upscale with some fancy, healthy options). In my top two places to go for breakfast!
6 locals recommend
First Watch
7450B W 52nd AveVery good breakfast/lunch diner (but upscale with some fancy, healthy options). In my top two places to go for breakfast!
Starbucks
9372 Sheridan BoulevardThis is the closest Starbucks!
The absolute BEST Indian food around ANYWHERE! I love this place SO MUCH!
52 locals recommend
Himchuli - Indian & Nepali Cuisine
3489 W 32nd AveThe absolute BEST Indian food around ANYWHERE! I love this place SO MUCH!
My favorite pizza here even though it's Detroit style. The cheese is melted on the side of and underneath the pan/crust...SO GOOD! There's one in Congress Park are if you are around there too.
117 locals recommend
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveMy favorite pizza here even though it's Detroit style. The cheese is melted on the side of and underneath the pan/crust...SO GOOD! There's one in Congress Park are if you are around there too.
Mac Nation Cafe
5510 Parmalee Gulch RdA special place on the side of a mountain road!
Lady Nomada
7519 Grandview AvenueNew and very good Mexican food!!!
Sightseeing
Look up NCAR to Mesa to Fern Canyon or NCAR to Green Mountain. Close but pretty hikes near Boulder.
28 locals recommend
NCAR Trail Head
1850 Table Mesa DrLook up NCAR to Mesa to Fern Canyon or NCAR to Green Mountain. Close but pretty hikes near Boulder.
Hiking, concerts, yoga, fitness, movie night! Great sunrise!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayHiking, concerts, yoga, fitness, movie night! Great sunrise!
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadVery pretty, very rocky! $20 cash only to park!
Echo Lake Park
So pretty and lots of trails to choose from!
Standley Lake
Pretty and close. Trails and a huge lake.
Lookout Mountain
Great sunrise and views!
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdEldora is just 42 miles! Spend the day skiing or snowshoeing!
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 7053 miles west of Denver at Interstate 70 and Exit 216!
Explore Colorado Springs and do not miss these special red rock formations!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdExplore Colorado Springs and do not miss these special red rock formations!
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetWalk the mall and find food, shops etc!
Want a challenge while you're visiting? Check out this incline! Near Colorado Springs so you could plan Garden of the Gods in the same day!
16 locals recommend
Manitou Incline - Reservations are Required
Want a challenge while you're visiting? Check out this incline! Near Colorado Springs so you could plan Garden of the Gods in the same day!
Tours
Wow, a zoo on a mountain! The most animal/human interactive zoo I've been to. Feed the giraffes! You can have an encounter with just about any animal species if made in advance!
Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWow, a zoo on a mountain! The most animal/human interactive zoo I've been to. Feed the giraffes! You can have an encounter with just about any animal species if made in advance!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StOh if you can catch the elephants swimming you will be delighted!
Neighborhoods
Not far...where the Italian restaurant I recommended is. There's also a strip on 44th that has shops, restaurants!
13 locals recommend
Sunnyside
Not far...where the Italian restaurant I recommended is. There's also a strip on 44th that has shops, restaurants!
Downtown Littleton is super cute. A bit far from here but if you're into checking out neighborhoods, this one won't disappoint!
34 locals recommend
Littleton
Downtown Littleton is super cute. A bit far from here but if you're into checking out neighborhoods, this one won't disappoint!
Not too far (15 minutes maybe) and has a cute downtown with shops, coffee and restaurants. One of my favorite places because it has everything you could want in food and drink!
33 locals recommend
Louisville
Not too far (15 minutes maybe) and has a cute downtown with shops, coffee and restaurants. One of my favorite places because it has everything you could want in food and drink!
Parks
Washington Park
Very popular place/park.
Sunrise or sunset, it's beautiful at Sloan's Lake! Not too far of a drive and if you want to walk around the lake I believe it's about 2.5 miles and you get mountain views on one side and Denver city views on the other!
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
Sunrise or sunset, it's beautiful at Sloan's Lake! Not too far of a drive and if you want to walk around the lake I believe it's about 2.5 miles and you get mountain views on one side and Denver city views on the other!
I used to live 1/2 block and loved being able to walk to this park! It has a lake and mountain views. A lot of people go here to have pictures taken for weddings or anything really. It's a great place!
16 locals recommend
Belmar Park
801 S Wadsworth BlvdI used to live 1/2 block and loved being able to walk to this park! It has a lake and mountain views. A lot of people go here to have pictures taken for weddings or anything really. It's a great place!
Water World
8801 N Pecos St5 min from Water World Water Park!
Stores
This is the closest grocery store and where I shop when I'm not having Whole Foods delivered (kind of lazy in the grocery shopping department).
513 locals recommend
King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlThis is the closest grocery store and where I shop when I'm not having Whole Foods delivered (kind of lazy in the grocery shopping department).
This is the closest Whole Foods and they deliver though Amazon.
37 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4451 Main StThis is the closest Whole Foods and they deliver though Amazon.
Lowe's Mercado
7305 N Pecos StThis is on Pecos just the other side of 36 and they have so many great things.
Walgreens
Very close Walgreens for convenience or Pharmacy needs.
The 16th Street Mall is current under construction/renovation. I would inquire about specific events anywhere near the mall. The free Trolley is still in effect but it just takes a different route.
16th Street Mall
The 16th Street Mall is current under construction/renovation. I would inquire about specific events anywhere near the mall. The free Trolley is still in effect but it just takes a different route.
Colorado Mills
14500 W Colfax AveThis mall is huge and has something for everyone!
Traveler advice
Getting around
I would rent a car for this area.
You can Uber or Lyft too, but a car would be easier.