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Food scene
Downpours Coffee
1200 Clayton StBreakfast burritos with chili on top
For the best breakfast biscuits in town and giant cinnamon rolls.
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveFor the best breakfast biscuits in town and giant cinnamon rolls.
For a homey breakfast or gyros. This restaurant embodies the local vibe of the neighborhood. Make sure to try the spicy feta dip!
19 locals recommend
Chef Zorba's
2626 E 12th AveFor a homey breakfast or gyros. This restaurant embodies the local vibe of the neighborhood. Make sure to try the spicy feta dip!
a Denver brunch classic. Quite busy on the weekends but worth the wait.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Avea Denver brunch classic. Quite busy on the weekends but worth the wait.
for fantastic Chicago style deep dish pizza in a dive sports pub. Only a couple blocks away!
27 locals recommend
Wyman's No. 5
2033 E 13th Avefor fantastic Chicago style deep dish pizza in a dive sports pub. Only a couple blocks away!
Blue Pan Pizza Congress Park
3509 E 12th Avefor Detroit style pan pizza
Shells & Sauce
2600 E 12th AveGet the stuffed shells!
Ronin Congress Park
1160 Madison StreetOur favorite affordable fresh sushi.
Pepper Asian Bistro II
3759 Lipan Stfor a great Chinese, Japanese, and Thai takeout option
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveAmerican fare with a seasonal menu and catering to food allergies.
Linger
2030 W 30th AveFor happy hour deals and great skyline views.
Sweet Cooie's Ice Cream and Confectionery
3506 12th AveLittle Man spin off with vegan options.
One of our favorite restaurants. Go for happy hour for half off lots of dishes from 4 - 6:30.
105 locals recommend
Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StOne of our favorite restaurants. Go for happy hour for half off lots of dishes from 4 - 6:30.
A Denver local favorite of Sicilian food - pasta dishes are half off on Monday, plan ahead.
35 locals recommend
Odyssey Bistro and Grill
603 E 6th AveA Denver local favorite of Sicilian food - pasta dishes are half off on Monday, plan ahead.
for wine and a $20 bruschetta board and bottle on Mondays and Tuesdays
18 locals recommend
Postino 9CO
830 Colorado Blvdfor wine and a $20 bruschetta board and bottle on Mondays and Tuesdays
DAE GEE KOREAN BBQ
460 Broadwayfor DYI Korean BBQ – featured on the food network!
Gorgeous skyline views and fantastic tapas. We also love their build your own gin drinks.
291 locals recommend
El Five
2930 15th StGorgeous skyline views and fantastic tapas. We also love their build your own gin drinks.
One of the most popular and well known Italian restaurants in Denver. People love their bruschetta.
65 locals recommend
Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallOne of the most popular and well known Italian restaurants in Denver. People love their bruschetta.
ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake StUpscale asian street food. Get the french soup dumplings.
If you're looking to splurge, this is your spot. A multi course meal that is Denver's closest thing to a Michelin star.
9 locals recommend
Beckon
2843 Larimer StIf you're looking to splurge, this is your spot. A multi course meal that is Denver's closest thing to a Michelin star.
the Fifth String
2246 Larimer StreetTheir 3 course set menu selections are unbeatable, and for a decent price
Neighborhoods
another one of Denver’s large and gorgeous parks. Stop by Gaylord Street to grab coffee or food at hip Perdida, then take a stroll around the loop.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
another one of Denver’s large and gorgeous parks. Stop by Gaylord Street to grab coffee or food at hip Perdida, then take a stroll around the loop.
You’ve got to stop by Denver’s capital building and Civic Center Park, where the step exactly 5,280 feet above sea level is marked. After that, check grab some brews and hang out in Cheeseman.
129 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
You’ve got to stop by Denver’s capital building and Civic Center Park, where the step exactly 5,280 feet above sea level is marked. After that, check grab some brews and hang out in Cheeseman.
if you’re looking for a brewery, this is your place to head! Check out the street art and spend a Saturday bar hopping. 10 Barrel, Ratio, Stem Ciders, Improper City, and Finn’s Manor are hot spots.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
if you’re looking for a brewery, this is your place to head! Check out the street art and spend a Saturday bar hopping. 10 Barrel, Ratio, Stem Ciders, Improper City, and Finn’s Manor are hot spots.
the most poppin’ area in Denver, with all the bars you can imagine. Tap 14, View House, and Larimer Beer Hall are awesome spots to check out.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
the most poppin’ area in Denver, with all the bars you can imagine. Tap 14, View House, and Larimer Beer Hall are awesome spots to check out.
+ LoHi. Two of Denver’s chicest areas. Head to Happy Camper, Linger, or Avanti. This area will always be bustling for happy hour and on the weekends.
193 locals recommend
Highland
+ LoHi. Two of Denver’s chicest areas. Head to Happy Camper, Linger, or Avanti. This area will always be bustling for happy hour and on the weekends.
if you need to stop by a mall while you’re in town, this is the place…but beyond that, Cherry Creek is super posh with lots of cute shops and restaurants.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
if you need to stop by a mall while you’re in town, this is the place…but beyond that, Cherry Creek is super posh with lots of cute shops and restaurants.
Sightseeing
A denver theme putt putt course, inside! Perfect to start off a date night or enjoy a rare rainy day.
29 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1201 18th StA denver theme putt putt course, inside! Perfect to start off a date night or enjoy a rare rainy day.
If you're staying in our airbnb, you've got to stop by this gorgeous park and check out Denverites enjoying the views and greenery.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
If you're staying in our airbnb, you've got to stop by this gorgeous park and check out Denverites enjoying the views and greenery.
Gorgeous in all seasons with spring blossoms or lights at night.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StGorgeous in all seasons with spring blossoms or lights at night.
Catch a concert (it's the best venue in the world!) or come during the day to workout or enjoy the surrounding trails.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayCatch a concert (it's the best venue in the world!) or come during the day to workout or enjoy the surrounding trails.
Wander around 16th street for live music in the summer, to check out the clock tower, and to eat at various popular restaurants.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallWander around 16th street for live music in the summer, to check out the clock tower, and to eat at various popular restaurants.
A perfect hiking getaway for all levels (including wheelchair accessibility) that's less than 30 minutes outside of Denver.
99 locals recommend
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrA perfect hiking getaway for all levels (including wheelchair accessibility) that's less than 30 minutes outside of Denver.
Grab food or local knick knacks at this gorgeous collective eatery and shoppery.
47 locals recommend
Dairy Block
1800 Wazee StGrab food or local knick knacks at this gorgeous collective eatery and shoppery.
Larimer Square is always bustling with events, lights, and flags hanging from the buildings. Lots of amazing bars and restaurants in this area too.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StLarimer Square is always bustling with events, lights, and flags hanging from the buildings. Lots of amazing bars and restaurants in this area too.
If you brought your furry friend with you, you've got to head to this off leash area. Tons of acres to roam free, a river in the summer, and great activity for you and your pup.
9 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)
South Entrance RoadIf you brought your furry friend with you, you've got to head to this off leash area. Tons of acres to roam free, a river in the summer, and great activity for you and your pup.
City/town information
A special city right in the foothills of the mountain, wander around their downtown and walk along Clear Creek.
384 locals recommend
Golden
A special city right in the foothills of the mountain, wander around their downtown and walk along Clear Creek.
A favorite city in both winter and summer, for hiking, shopping, and skiing! Head to Lake Dillon and rent a boat or Sapphire Point for great views.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
A favorite city in both winter and summer, for hiking, shopping, and skiing! Head to Lake Dillon and rent a boat or Sapphire Point for great views.
Only 30 minutes from Denver, head to Pearl Street to pop in and out of quirky shops and stop by the Flat Irons for fantastic views and hiking.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Only 30 minutes from Denver, head to Pearl Street to pop in and out of quirky shops and stop by the Flat Irons for fantastic views and hiking.
If you only have time for a quick trip to the mountains, this is your perfect spot. Grab pizza at Beajo's, and a cider at their cidery. We also love the soap shop!
164 locals recommend
Idaho Springs
If you only have time for a quick trip to the mountains, this is your perfect spot. Grab pizza at Beajo's, and a cider at their cidery. We also love the soap shop!