Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Taste of Thailand Restaurant
2120 S BroadwayGreat authentic thai food
Denver's oldest restaurant that serves beef, buffalo, elk, quail, and other game.
103 locals recommend
Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
1000 Osage StDenver's oldest restaurant that serves beef, buffalo, elk, quail, and other game.
Fantastic brunch menu - Saturday and Sunday mornings may have a long wait.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveFantastic brunch menu - Saturday and Sunday mornings may have a long wait.
Wash Perk
853 E Ohio AveLocally owned coffee shop
Fresh fish flown in daily from Tokyo to be served at this Japanese restaurant.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StFresh fish flown in daily from Tokyo to be served at this Japanese restaurant.
True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd AveOrganic, anti-inflammatory menu in cherry creek.
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
799 S University BlvdFresh made ice cream with unique flavors.
Blue Bonnet Restaurant
457 S BroadwayGreat mexican food
Imperial Chinese Seafood
431 S BroadwayLittle India Restaurant & Bar Downing St.
2390 S Downing StPark Burger
1890 S Pearl Stburger and shakes
Maria Empanada
1298 S BroadwayBreakfast empanadas and coffee shop
GB Fish and Chips
2175 Sheridan BoulevardVoodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveInteresting theme donuts
Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria
654 S Colorado BlvdFantastic cubano close to the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reiver's Bar and Grill
1085 S Gaylord StLocal tavern just a few blocks walk from the house
Historical speak easy. Call ahead and expect a wait, but worth it.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StHistorical speak easy. Call ahead and expect a wait, but worth it.
Great place for live concerts. Some of the smaller, lesser known bands play here. In the heart of the Colfax area, great for people watching and late night entertainment.
283 locals recommend
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveGreat place for live concerts. Some of the smaller, lesser known bands play here. In the heart of the Colfax area, great for people watching and late night entertainment.
Local whiskey distillery. Very cool. Book a tour! Then have a meal at the Roadhouse pub next door, tons of local craft brews, shots of whiskey.
105 locals recommend
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StLocal whiskey distillery. Very cool. Book a tour! Then have a meal at the Roadhouse pub next door, tons of local craft brews, shots of whiskey.
Shopping
Cherry Creek
More than 10 blocks of locally owned stores to shop, shop, shop!
Upscale indoor shopping mall with a variety of stores, dining options and an IMAX theater.
83 locals recommend
Colorado Mills Mall
14500 West Colfax AvenueUpscale indoor shopping mall with a variety of stores, dining options and an IMAX theater.
Essentials
Organic and natural foods store. Well priced fruits and vegetables.
341 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdOrganic and natural foods store. Well priced fruits and vegetables.
Large grocery store with pharmacy, florist, ATM, bakery, lotto tickets and Redbox.
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveLarge grocery store with pharmacy, florist, ATM, bakery, lotto tickets and Redbox.
Closest grocery store to the house, but also the most expensive.
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StClosest grocery store to the house, but also the most expensive.
Sightseeing
Larimer Square is a tightly situated portion of downtown that is home to various bars, shops, and eateries. The party lights strung overhead year-round create a wonderful atmosphere.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StLarimer Square is a tightly situated portion of downtown that is home to various bars, shops, and eateries. The party lights strung overhead year-round create a wonderful atmosphere.
Old South Pearl has a great Farmers Market that runs every Sunday morning from May to November! This strip also offers cute shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
South Pearl Street
South Pearl StreetOld South Pearl has a great Farmers Market that runs every Sunday morning from May to November! This strip also offers cute shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how they produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility. Make sure to reserve well ahead of your trip.
115 locals recommend
Denver Mint
Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how they produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility. Make sure to reserve well ahead of your trip.
Check out Dinosaur Ridge to see real dinosaur footprints! There are stunning views to be had from the many hiking trails out of Morrison.
98 locals recommend
Morrison
Check out Dinosaur Ridge to see real dinosaur footprints! There are stunning views to be had from the many hiking trails out of Morrison.
The Broadway strip includes nightclubs, bars, restaurants, desserts, activities. Central point is near 1 Ave. Check out Punch Bowl Social, Historians Ale House, and Sweet Action Ice Cream.
22 locals recommend
Broadways
1027 BroadwayThe Broadway strip includes nightclubs, bars, restaurants, desserts, activities. Central point is near 1 Ave. Check out Punch Bowl Social, Historians Ale House, and Sweet Action Ice Cream.
Parks & Nature
The Denver Botanic Gardens have an extensive collection of plants from around the world and feature a multitude of different displays. Nice cafe options, as well, and a beautiful gift shop.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe Denver Botanic Gardens have an extensive collection of plants from around the world and feature a multitude of different displays. Nice cafe options, as well, and a beautiful gift shop.
Perfect to get a 360 degree perspective of Denver and the foothills. Challenging bike ride up, paragliding station on top. Visit Buffalo Bill's grave, historic Boettcher mansion.
245 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Perfect to get a 360 degree perspective of Denver and the foothills. Challenging bike ride up, paragliding station on top. Visit Buffalo Bill's grave, historic Boettcher mansion.
Arts & Culture
Noted as one of the most culturally significant and original art venues in the country, the DAM (as we call it) is not to be missed. Located in downtown Denver, this striking dual building will take your breath away. We are always stunned at the amazing shows presented here.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyNoted as one of the most culturally significant and original art venues in the country, the DAM (as we call it) is not to be missed. Located in downtown Denver, this striking dual building will take your breath away. We are always stunned at the amazing shows presented here.
This world-renowned museum is just plain fabulous. Great for young and old, its exhibits are captivating and expansive. The Gem Collection and the Konovalenko Carved Gems are well worth the ticket price. Worth seeing here are IMAX shows, the planetarium, and Expedition Health. While you're here, you could also go to the Denver Zoo which is great and shares parking lots with the museum.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThis world-renowned museum is just plain fabulous. Great for young and old, its exhibits are captivating and expansive. The Gem Collection and the Konovalenko Carved Gems are well worth the ticket price. Worth seeing here are IMAX shows, the planetarium, and Expedition Health. While you're here, you could also go to the Denver Zoo which is great and shares parking lots with the museum.
If you are lucky enough to be in Denver on the first Friday of the month, do not miss the Art Walk on Santa Fe Drive. Food trucks, street performers, wine, art. Google it. Go.
44 locals recommend
Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveIf you are lucky enough to be in Denver on the first Friday of the month, do not miss the Art Walk on Santa Fe Drive. Food trucks, street performers, wine, art. Google it. Go.