Guidebook for Denver
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveClosest grocery store & pharmacy
Food Scene
This is a cute neighborhood restaurant, we love their Happy Hour appetizers. This area of S. Gaylord has a couple other restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques that are fun to check out.
55 locals recommend
Washington Park Grille
1096 S Gaylord StThis is a cute neighborhood restaurant, we love their Happy Hour appetizers. This area of S. Gaylord has a couple other restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques that are fun to check out.
Great food in a fun area of town, atmosphere reminds me of Key West.
38 locals recommend
Max Gill & Grill
1052 S Gaylord StGreat food in a fun area of town, atmosphere reminds me of Key West.
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StDelicious spot for sushi. Call ahead, it gets very busy.
Best burger in town! Great local spot for a burger and sweet potato fries...the shakes are pretty good too!
109 locals recommend
Park Burger
1890 S Pearl StBest burger in town! Great local spot for a burger and sweet potato fries...the shakes are pretty good too!
Perfect spot for Italian food. Food is amazing, portions are served "family style" They also have a nice patio to enjoy the Colorado weather.
53 locals recommend
Carmine's on Penn
92 S Pennsylvania StPerfect spot for Italian food. Food is amazing, portions are served "family style" They also have a nice patio to enjoy the Colorado weather.
Try a tasty Duffeyroll, basically a twist on a cinnamon roll. Fun stop for breakfast.
30 locals recommend
Duffeyroll Cafe Bakery
1290 S Pearl StTry a tasty Duffeyroll, basically a twist on a cinnamon roll. Fun stop for breakfast.
Jelly U Cafe
1700 E Evans AveTasty breakfast spot.
Stella's Gourmet Coffee and Such
1476 S Pearl StGreat local coffee shop
Good italian food in a cute neighborhood. Sits on a block with other neighborhood restaurants and bars.
104 locals recommend
Trattoria Stella
3470 W 32nd AveGood italian food in a cute neighborhood. Sits on a block with other neighborhood restaurants and bars.
Shanahan's Steakhouse
5085 S Syracuse StMy husband's favorite steak house in town.
Kona Grill - Denver
3000 E 1st AveAmazing Happy Hour!
Keith's Coffee Bar
2450 S Downing StClose, quick coffee shop
Homegrown Tap & Dough - Wash Park
1001 S Gaylord StCochino Taco
3495 S Downing StHapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StNorth Italia
190 Clayton LnEsters Neighborhood Pub
1950 S Holly StSightseeing
Great park for an afternoon stroll or jog. In the summer, you can rent paddle boats and bikes near Smith Lake on the north end of the park.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Great park for an afternoon stroll or jog. In the summer, you can rent paddle boats and bikes near Smith Lake on the north end of the park.
Take the Coors Brewery tour and see how beer is made. At the end of the tour you can sample some of Coors products. After, take a stroll through historic downtown Golden.
11 locals recommend
Coors Brewing Co
13th StreetTake the Coors Brewery tour and see how beer is made. At the end of the tour you can sample some of Coors products. After, take a stroll through historic downtown Golden.
Small park where the Cherry Creek and Platte River meet. Easy place to pick up trails our have a picnic.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StSmall park where the Cherry Creek and Platte River meet. Easy place to pick up trails our have a picnic.
Dinosaur Ridge
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StRed Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayEntertainment & Activities
Rated as one of the top ice cream shops in the US! This ice cream shop has classic charm.
52 locals recommend
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
799 S University BlvdRated as one of the top ice cream shops in the US! This ice cream shop has classic charm.
Close local park, walking distance from the house. Playground, tennis courts and an Observatory once used by the University of Denver.
13 locals recommend
Observatory Park
2930 S Milwaukee StClose local park, walking distance from the house. Playground, tennis courts and an Observatory once used by the University of Denver.
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StDowntown Aquarium
700 Water St
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StShopping
Visit the mall or head to the Cherry Creek North shops across the street from for restaurants and boutiques.
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveVisit the mall or head to the Cherry Creek North shops across the street from for restaurants and boutiques.
This REI is in a really cool building and sits on the Platte River. Great views of the city, outdoor area on the river and can pick up the Platte River Trail or Cherry Creek Trail too.
242 locals recommend
REI
1416 Platte StThis REI is in a really cool building and sits on the Platte River. Great views of the city, outdoor area on the river and can pick up the Platte River Trail or Cherry Creek Trail too.
Amazing dessert bar, you can sit at the counter and watch your desserts being prepared fresh. Try the "Cake & Shake" or "Bag-o-Donuts"
86 locals recommend
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveAmazing dessert bar, you can sit at the counter and watch your desserts being prepared fresh. Try the "Cake & Shake" or "Bag-o-Donuts"
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest bar in Denver, they claim to hold the 1st liquor license. You feel like you have stepped back in time when you listen to the cowboys playing Western music in the upstairs bar Fri & Sat nights.
103 locals recommend
Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
1000 Osage StOldest bar in Denver, they claim to hold the 1st liquor license. You feel like you have stepped back in time when you listen to the cowboys playing Western music in the upstairs bar Fri & Sat nights.