Danna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
See the foliage change color in late September to early October. Great hiking trail. It’s about 90 minutes from Denver.
54 locals recommend
Kenosha Pass
See the foliage change color in late September to early October. Great hiking trail. It’s about 90 minutes from Denver.
Glenwood Springs is a resort city in Colorado known for its hot springs. It sits in the rugged Rocky Mountains, surrounded by the vast White River National Forest. Take a dip at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool or Iron Mountain Hot Springs, then spend the evening exploring downtown.
83 locals recommend
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs is a resort city in Colorado known for its hot springs. It sits in the rugged Rocky Mountains, surrounded by the vast White River National Forest. Take a dip at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool or Iron Mountain Hot Springs, then spend the evening exploring downtown.
Aspen is a 4 hour drive from Denver. I would go in late September or early October to see the foliage in Maroon Bells. Stay in Aspen or Snowmass Village and explore the John Denver Sanctuary and many beautiful hiking trails.
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
Aspen is a 4 hour drive from Denver. I would go in late September or early October to see the foliage in Maroon Bells. Stay in Aspen or Snowmass Village and explore the John Denver Sanctuary and many beautiful hiking trails.
Pikes Peak Summit House
Cripple Creek
Evergreen
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StPearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetIndian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdMount Evans
Black Hawk
Downtown Golden
Washington Avenue
LoDo
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StNeighborhoods
Overlooking downtown Denver, Highland is a bustling residential neighborhood featuring avenues lined with elegant old homes, chic cocktail bars and trendsetting restaurants. The sleek Highland Bridge spans the South Platte River to Commons and Confluence parks, home to jogging paths, shady picnic spots and riverside trails.
193 locals recommend
Highland
Overlooking downtown Denver, Highland is a bustling residential neighborhood featuring avenues lined with elegant old homes, chic cocktail bars and trendsetting restaurants. The sleek Highland Bridge spans the South Platte River to Commons and Confluence parks, home to jogging paths, shady picnic spots and riverside trails.
Largely residential area but do check out the large Wash park. You’ll find many people jogging, walking, playing, relaxing in the park. There is a boathouse and you can rent a small pedal boat to enjoy the 15 acre lake.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Largely residential area but do check out the large Wash park. You’ll find many people jogging, walking, playing, relaxing in the park. There is a boathouse and you can rent a small pedal boat to enjoy the 15 acre lake.
Boulder is a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in northern Colorado. Spend a day at downtown’s pedestrian Pearl Street Mall which includes art galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. On weekends, you can catch many street performances. The University of Colorado Boulder campus is located in Boulder.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Boulder is a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in northern Colorado. Spend a day at downtown’s pedestrian Pearl Street Mall which includes art galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. On weekends, you can catch many street performances. The University of Colorado Boulder campus is located in Boulder.
River North Art District or RiNo known for its colorful murals, food halls, lounges, and breweries. Check out the food halls such as the Denver Central Market and The Source.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
River North Art District or RiNo known for its colorful murals, food halls, lounges, and breweries. Check out the food halls such as the Denver Central Market and The Source.
Vietnamese
Great pho ( rice noodle soup)! Can’t go wrong with any of their pho soups. One of the popular and best places for pho.
38 locals recommend
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardGreat pho ( rice noodle soup)! Can’t go wrong with any of their pho soups. One of the popular and best places for pho.
They have a little bit of everything. I like their grill plates and do it your self spring roll wraps.
49 locals recommend
New Saigon Restaurant
630 S Federal BlvdThey have a little bit of everything. I like their grill plates and do it your self spring roll wraps.
Chinese
This is hands down the best place for dim sum ( small plates of dumplings or snacks). If you want to experience the traditional dim sum trolly, come on the weekend! Expect a long wait, so get there at 10:30am before they open. This is a local favorite! Try their steamed bbq pork buns, custard tarts, scallop or shrimp dumplings, sesame balls, and many more.
48 locals recommend
Star Kitchen
2917 W Mississippi AveThis is hands down the best place for dim sum ( small plates of dumplings or snacks). If you want to experience the traditional dim sum trolly, come on the weekend! Expect a long wait, so get there at 10:30am before they open. This is a local favorite! Try their steamed bbq pork buns, custard tarts, scallop or shrimp dumplings, sesame balls, and many more.
Hong Kong Station 港味小厨
6878 South Yosemite StreetHappy Cafe Chinese Restaurant
945 South Federal Boulevard
Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StMexican
Tacos Rapidos
2800 W Evans AveMexican fast food that opens 24 hours
They have four locations. Please make a reservation before going, it gets really busy. Highly suggest their street tacos ( ask for carnitas meat, only available on the weekend), steak picado ( 🌶), and margaritas.
15 locals recommend
Los Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant
8251 S Holly StThey have four locations. Please make a reservation before going, it gets really busy. Highly suggest their street tacos ( ask for carnitas meat, only available on the weekend), steak picado ( 🌶), and margaritas.
Regional chain serving up wonderful breakfast burritos 🌯 for cheap! Tip: even if dining in, ask the breakfast burritos to be wrapped in aluminum fold. It makes the tortilla skin soft! It makes the burritos extra good!
122 locals recommend
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardRegional chain serving up wonderful breakfast burritos 🌯 for cheap! Tip: even if dining in, ask the breakfast burritos to be wrapped in aluminum fold. It makes the tortilla skin soft! It makes the burritos extra good!
Italian
Family owned. Large portion and well-priced. Seafood linguini is a must!
33 locals recommend
Cafe Jordano
11068 W Jewell AveFamily owned. Large portion and well-priced. Seafood linguini is a must!
Postino Broadway
145 N BroadwayAngelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th AveBarolo Grill
3030 E 6th AveJapanese
There are three locations and this one is the original location. Try their tonkatsu or nebeyaki ramen.
Sukiya Ramen
7939 East Arapahoe RoadThere are three locations and this one is the original location. Try their tonkatsu or nebeyaki ramen.
Land of Sushi
2412 E Arapahoe RdFresh and well priced 🍣 🍱
Upscale Japanese restaurant located on pearl street. Their 🐠 are fresh and you can’t go wrong with any of their items. Nicely decorated and great ambiance. Do make a reservation ahead of time as they get very busy.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StUpscale Japanese restaurant located on pearl street. Their 🐠 are fresh and you can’t go wrong with any of their items. Nicely decorated and great ambiance. Do make a reservation ahead of time as they get very busy.
Sushi Katsu
2222 S Havana StMade to order, all-you-can-eat sushi 🍣 🍱
Kiki's Japanese Casual Dining
2440 S Colorado Blvd