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Small-town feel right outside of Denver! Olde Town has some of the best restaurants and shops in a walkable district.
32 locals recommend
Arvada
Small-town feel right outside of Denver! Olde Town has some of the best restaurants and shops in a walkable district.
Food scene
One of the largest selections of whiskey in the state! Check out their rotating menu of local favorites.
83 locals recommend
School House Kitchen and Libations
5660 Olde Wadsworth BlvdOne of the largest selections of whiskey in the state! Check out their rotating menu of local favorites.
Lady Nomada
7519 Grandview AvenueTry the carne asada fries! You won't regret it.
You have to stop here for dessert at some point! You can't make a wrong choice here.
35 locals recommend
Rheinlander Bakery
5721 Olde Wadsworth BlvdYou have to stop here for dessert at some point! You can't make a wrong choice here.
Colorado-style pizza! The crust is a bit sweet and served with honey to dip.
23 locals recommend
Beau Jo's Arvada
7525 W 53rd AveColorado-style pizza! The crust is a bit sweet and served with honey to dip.
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdDelicious Indian and Nepalese food.
Authentic Italian food! First time visitors get a free order of garlic knots.
14 locals recommend
Grammy's Goodies
4601 N Harlan StAuthentic Italian food! First time visitors get a free order of garlic knots.
Eclectic collection of burgers piled high with toppings. Try the fried pickles appetizer!
6 locals recommend
Bad Daddys Burger Bar
8501 W Bowles AveEclectic collection of burgers piled high with toppings. Try the fried pickles appetizer!
Homegrown Tap & Dough
5601 Olde Wadsworth BlvdPizza parlor and bar! Something delicious for everyone.
The Butchery- Steaks, Chops & Seafood
7923 Allison WayDelicious steaks and seafood.
Sightseeing
Lookout Mountain
The best view of Denver and only a short drive away!
Don't miss the Capitol building! One of the steps is at exactly a mile high and is labeled (5280 feet) and the golden dome on top of the building is beautiful in the sunlight.
227 locals recommend
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveDon't miss the Capitol building! One of the steps is at exactly a mile high and is labeled (5280 feet) and the golden dome on top of the building is beautiful in the sunlight.
Wildlife refuge with gorgeous views of the mountains.
90 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway RoadWildlife refuge with gorgeous views of the mountains.
Gorgeous state park with different events and places to explore.
83 locals recommend
Chatfield State Park
Chatfield State ParkGorgeous state park with different events and places to explore.
Attractions
An amazing, interactive insect museum! You can hold Rosie the Tarantula and go inside the tropical room full of various species of butterflies.
187 locals recommend
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveAn amazing, interactive insect museum! You can hold Rosie the Tarantula and go inside the tropical room full of various species of butterflies.
It is free to walk up the ridge and see the dino footprints, but I recommend getting a seat on the tour bus! You get to see a lot more and you get the insider knowledge from the guide.
46 locals recommend
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
16831 W Alameda PkwyIt is free to walk up the ridge and see the dino footprints, but I recommend getting a seat on the tour bus! You get to see a lot more and you get the insider knowledge from the guide.
Historic home of Margaret Brown, one of the survivors of the Titanic and an activist.
240 locals recommend
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StHistoric home of Margaret Brown, one of the survivors of the Titanic and an activist.
Awesome museum with rotating exhibits as well as a permanent, immersive animal exhibit.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdAwesome museum with rotating exhibits as well as a permanent, immersive animal exhibit.
Recently remodeled and re-opened, this museum has multiple levels of gorgeous art.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyRecently remodeled and re-opened, this museum has multiple levels of gorgeous art.
This is one of Denver's oldest candy factories and they give free tours! This is an enjoyable visit for everyone.
31 locals recommend
Hammond's Candies
5735 Washington StThis is one of Denver's oldest candy factories and they give free tours! This is an enjoyable visit for everyone.