Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Shells & Sauce
2600 E 12th AveAwesome Happy Hour
Super cool gallery of food spots each housed in a shipping container.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetSuper cool gallery of food spots each housed in a shipping container.
Wood Fired Pizza & Oysters that will knock your socks off! Order at at the counter and enjoy!
143 locals recommend
Cart-Driver
2500 Larimer StWood Fired Pizza & Oysters that will knock your socks off! Order at at the counter and enjoy!
Proto's Pizza-Denver
2401 15th StGreat spot for some a Cinzano Cocktail and a pizza.
These are truly gourmet tacos, not your traditional fare. Large variety, plus a tequila and whiskey bar. Very popular, has outdoor patio and both regular and communal seating inside
300 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StThese are truly gourmet tacos, not your traditional fare. Large variety, plus a tequila and whiskey bar. Very popular, has outdoor patio and both regular and communal seating inside
If you like trendy Ramen restaurants, you'll love "Uncle." Modelled after Momofuko in NYC, Uncle is a small venue but worth the wait. Try the salt & pepper quail & a shrimp bun to start your meal.
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveIf you like trendy Ramen restaurants, you'll love "Uncle." Modelled after Momofuko in NYC, Uncle is a small venue but worth the wait. Try the salt & pepper quail & a shrimp bun to start your meal.
Go here. Sit in the garden. Have the teriyaki chicken, brown rice green tea, and change your life.
90 locals recommend
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage StGo here. Sit in the garden. Have the teriyaki chicken, brown rice green tea, and change your life.
Fish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping venue with lots of people-watching.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StFish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping venue with lots of people-watching.
This place is really cool. It's got a little of everything. From their website: The Source - (sôrs, srs) , n -an artisan food market that occupies a former 1880‘s brick foundry building in Denver’s River North District. - a collective of food artisans and retailers offering visitors everything from freshly baked bread to craft cocktails, from street tacos to contemporary flower arrangements.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThis place is really cool. It's got a little of everything. From their website: The Source - (sôrs, srs) , n -an artisan food market that occupies a former 1880‘s brick foundry building in Denver’s River North District. - a collective of food artisans and retailers offering visitors everything from freshly baked bread to craft cocktails, from street tacos to contemporary flower arrangements.
At The Populist we firmly believe that dining is a communal act. Owners Jonathan Power, Noah Price, and Cliff White strive to emphasize this philosophy at every turn. From the numerous community tables to the nature and construction of the dishes on the menu: sharing your environment and your food is emphatically supported. Chef Power presents a regularly changing lineup of New American small plates that both excite and challenge diners. An approachable but nuanced wine list brings excellent bottles from lesser known winemakers to the table. And the cocktail list --featuring both classic and contemporary variations-- drives home the unique experience of this eatery.
182 locals recommend
The Populist
3163 Larimer StAt The Populist we firmly believe that dining is a communal act. Owners Jonathan Power, Noah Price, and Cliff White strive to emphasize this philosophy at every turn. From the numerous community tables to the nature and construction of the dishes on the menu: sharing your environment and your food is emphatically supported. Chef Power presents a regularly changing lineup of New American small plates that both excite and challenge diners. An approachable but nuanced wine list brings excellent bottles from lesser known winemakers to the table. And the cocktail list --featuring both classic and contemporary variations-- drives home the unique experience of this eatery.
If you've been to Portland, you may have been to the original Voodoo Doughnut. Denver is one of the few locations outside Oregon. Everyone should try it at least once. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sugary doughnut creations 24/7! (There is usually a line btw.)
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveIf you've been to Portland, you may have been to the original Voodoo Doughnut. Denver is one of the few locations outside Oregon. Everyone should try it at least once. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sugary doughnut creations 24/7! (There is usually a line btw.)
This is the RiNo district, close to downtown and full of trendy bars and restaurants, as well as cool street murals. Definitely a fun part of town. Most of the bars close around 11 or midnight, though.
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StThis is the RiNo district, close to downtown and full of trendy bars and restaurants, as well as cool street murals. Definitely a fun part of town. Most of the bars close around 11 or midnight, though.
To us, this is a Denver staple. Our friend John started the place a little over a decade ago. There is a really cool about the startup process when John went to live in Guatemala before he had enough money to support the restaurant and himself.... pretty rad dedication. that paid off. We salute you, John! There's always a wait. Top notch breakfast spot. Fun design and incredible food. I recommend any of the gourmet pancakes, the breakfast burrito, mimosas - actually, just about everything on the menu...
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveTo us, this is a Denver staple. Our friend John started the place a little over a decade ago. There is a really cool about the startup process when John went to live in Guatemala before he had enough money to support the restaurant and himself.... pretty rad dedication. that paid off. We salute you, John! There's always a wait. Top notch breakfast spot. Fun design and incredible food. I recommend any of the gourmet pancakes, the breakfast burrito, mimosas - actually, just about everything on the menu...
City O City is a vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options. They also bake their own pastries, have a coffee bar, and a full bar. It's good for a meal, a breakfast, a coffee, happy hour, or meeting someone for drinks. The menu is great if you're vegetarian and tired of eating the same thing all of the time.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveCity O City is a vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options. They also bake their own pastries, have a coffee bar, and a full bar. It's good for a meal, a breakfast, a coffee, happy hour, or meeting someone for drinks. The menu is great if you're vegetarian and tired of eating the same thing all of the time.
Part of the 17th Avenue Restaurant Row in Uptown, Steuben's offers gourmet comfort food in a fun retro environment! Open late.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th AvePart of the 17th Avenue Restaurant Row in Uptown, Steuben's offers gourmet comfort food in a fun retro environment! Open late.
Prohibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StProhibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
One of the coolest places to hang out. It is built in the shape of a giant milk can. They always have new flavors of ice cream. Aside from the family-friendly Hirshorn Park across the street, this is the place to see and be seen on "the scene." You may stand in line for half-an-hour to an hour to engage in people watching and to socializing in the afternoon, in the evening before going out for the night or later in the evening as a start to your night. It is nestled between two good restaurants and bars, Linger and Lola's.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StOne of the coolest places to hang out. It is built in the shape of a giant milk can. They always have new flavors of ice cream. Aside from the family-friendly Hirshorn Park across the street, this is the place to see and be seen on "the scene." You may stand in line for half-an-hour to an hour to engage in people watching and to socializing in the afternoon, in the evening before going out for the night or later in the evening as a start to your night. It is nestled between two good restaurants and bars, Linger and Lola's.
Located in a refabbed 1950s service station, this hip restaurant serves globally inspired cuisine, with a focus on veggies and sustainable meats. Also try the DEN location on your way to or from Denver.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveLocated in a refabbed 1950s service station, this hip restaurant serves globally inspired cuisine, with a focus on veggies and sustainable meats. Also try the DEN location on your way to or from Denver.
"A mortuary converted into a trendy bar and restaurant. The rooftop bar/patio overlooks Denver. " "Linger, which sits in the refabbed Olinger parking garage—a jam-packed, multilevel space with a box view of the skyline. Drink in the experience at the bar from the rooftop patio, or through the main dining room’s enormous garage-door windows. Linger’s menu—an enticing mishmash of street food from around the globe—banishes the entrée in favor of share-it-around small plates. Instead of being trite, portions are generous and prices (which hover around $10) are downright reasonable. It’s not unusual to get your fill (plus drinks) for $30 a person. " ~5280 Magazine
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave"A mortuary converted into a trendy bar and restaurant. The rooftop bar/patio overlooks Denver. " "Linger, which sits in the refabbed Olinger parking garage—a jam-packed, multilevel space with a box view of the skyline. Drink in the experience at the bar from the rooftop patio, or through the main dining room’s enormous garage-door windows. Linger’s menu—an enticing mishmash of street food from around the globe—banishes the entrée in favor of share-it-around small plates. Instead of being trite, portions are generous and prices (which hover around $10) are downright reasonable. It’s not unusual to get your fill (plus drinks) for $30 a person. " ~5280 Magazine
Sightseeing
The iconic natural amphitheater. Wow! If there is no concert the amphitheater is open to the public for sightseeing, jogging, or just taking in the view.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe iconic natural amphitheater. Wow! If there is no concert the amphitheater is open to the public for sightseeing, jogging, or just taking in the view.
Really cute and relaxing botanic park. Great place to visit anytime of the year. Spring: I recommend relaxing among the blooming lilacs! Summer: The entire place is blooming and magical ;-) Fall: The corn maze and pumpkin patch at the Chatfeild Botanic Gardens (30 minutes south) Winter: The greenhouse is like a tropical getaway and the Japanese garden is so peaceful and beautiful in the winter. There is a fun and educational Children's garden and the Hive Cafe is great and serves food from their own garden! Look online to see what days are free!
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StReally cute and relaxing botanic park. Great place to visit anytime of the year. Spring: I recommend relaxing among the blooming lilacs! Summer: The entire place is blooming and magical ;-) Fall: The corn maze and pumpkin patch at the Chatfeild Botanic Gardens (30 minutes south) Winter: The greenhouse is like a tropical getaway and the Japanese garden is so peaceful and beautiful in the winter. There is a fun and educational Children's garden and the Hive Cafe is great and serves food from their own garden! Look online to see what days are free!
Parks & Nature
Residential neighborhood with a large city park. There are tennis courts, paddle boats, and walk/run/bike loop
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Residential neighborhood with a large city park. There are tennis courts, paddle boats, and walk/run/bike loop
City Park is an urban park and neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The park is 330 acres (130 ha) and is located in east-central Denver. The park contains the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ferril and Duck Lakes, and a boathouse. City Park is also the name of the neighborhood that contains the park, though the park is the vast majority of the neighborhood. To the immediate north of the park is the City Park Golf Course. City Park is the largest and most notable park in Denver.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCity Park is an urban park and neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The park is 330 acres (130 ha) and is located in east-central Denver. The park contains the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ferril and Duck Lakes, and a boathouse. City Park is also the name of the neighborhood that contains the park, though the park is the vast majority of the neighborhood. To the immediate north of the park is the City Park Golf Course. City Park is the largest and most notable park in Denver.
Arts & Culture
Large art museum in a stunning building. There's also a restaurant and gift shop.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyLarge art museum in a stunning building. There's also a restaurant and gift shop.
RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut StGreat location for art and hip restaurants
Shopping
Larimer Street
Larimer StreetIconic street in Denver lined with niche boutiques
Huge mall with a mountain log cabin style interior and enormous fireplaces.
154 locals recommend
Park Meadows Mall station
Huge mall with a mountain log cabin style interior and enormous fireplaces.
Cherry Creek mall and surrounding area have LOTS of high-end and boutique shopping and restaurants.
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveCherry Creek mall and surrounding area have LOTS of high-end and boutique shopping and restaurants.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveGreat store owned by the Kroger Grocery Line. Everything you need!
Entertainment & Activities
A local favorite right in downtown. There is free parking in the garage under the pavilions. Don't forget to get your ticket validated in the movie theater. You can also take the free mall ride that spans all of 16th Street from East to West Downtown.
104 locals recommend
Denver Pavilions
500 16th St MallA local favorite right in downtown. There is free parking in the garage under the pavilions. Don't forget to get your ticket validated in the movie theater. You can also take the free mall ride that spans all of 16th Street from East to West Downtown.
Denver Aquarium
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High or Mile High Stadium, is an American football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The field is named after a sponsor and the stadium is named Mile High. The stadium's primary tenant is the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
200 locals recommend
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StSports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High or Mile High Stadium, is an American football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The field is named after a sponsor and the stadium is named Mile High. The stadium's primary tenant is the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
Coors Field is home to the Colorado Rockies. Check for rockpile tickets for $5 - $15 dollars usually. Also if you shop at King Soopers, the local grocery store, with your Kroger's card they occasionally offer really great club level seat prices on the receipt. Coors Field is a baseball park located in downtown Denver, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado Rockies, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. It is named for the Coors Brewing Company of Golden, Colorado, which purchased the naming rights to the park prior to its completion in 1995. The Rockies played their first two seasons, 1993 and 1994, in Mile High Stadium before moving to Coors Field.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StCoors Field is home to the Colorado Rockies. Check for rockpile tickets for $5 - $15 dollars usually. Also if you shop at King Soopers, the local grocery store, with your Kroger's card they occasionally offer really great club level seat prices on the receipt. Coors Field is a baseball park located in downtown Denver, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado Rockies, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. It is named for the Coors Brewing Company of Golden, Colorado, which purchased the naming rights to the park prior to its completion in 1995. The Rockies played their first two seasons, 1993 and 1994, in Mile High Stadium before moving to Coors Field.
Pepsi Center is an American multi-purpose arena located in Denver, Colorado. The arena is home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). When not in use by one of Denver's sports teams, the building frequently serves as a concert venue.
500 locals recommend
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirPepsi Center is an American multi-purpose arena located in Denver, Colorado. The arena is home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). When not in use by one of Denver's sports teams, the building frequently serves as a concert venue.
Considered to be one of the more progressive zoos in the country, the Denver Zoo's breeding programs have created a baby boom across the last decade, producing large numbers of infants, who are now "adolescents" of their respective species. Any visit to the zoo is bound to be remarkably entertaining and eye opening as these scamps are continually testing the boundaries of their environments, which have been crafted in nontraditional ways to allow visitors to have closer exposure to animals than most zoo enclosures allow. You won't be disappointed!
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StConsidered to be one of the more progressive zoos in the country, the Denver Zoo's breeding programs have created a baby boom across the last decade, producing large numbers of infants, who are now "adolescents" of their respective species. Any visit to the zoo is bound to be remarkably entertaining and eye opening as these scamps are continually testing the boundaries of their environments, which have been crafted in nontraditional ways to allow visitors to have closer exposure to animals than most zoo enclosures allow. You won't be disappointed!