Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Illegal Pete's South Broadway
270 S BroadwayThe BEST burritos around!
Bardo's has wonderful coffee, homemade pastries and is a local hangout for many.
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The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayBardo's has wonderful coffee, homemade pastries and is a local hangout for many.
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StA quick drive to this brewery!
Europa Coffeehouse
76 South Pennsylvania StreetGreat coffee here and free Wifi
Starbucks
2000 S University BlvdIf you need Starbucks!
Our favorite place for pizza! Note: this is a walk up and order at the window type of place. It is not a sit-down restaurant. Order by the slice or order a whole pie! They don't deliver.
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Fat Sully's South Broadway
141 S BroadwayOur favorite place for pizza! Note: this is a walk up and order at the window type of place. It is not a sit-down restaurant. Order by the slice or order a whole pie! They don't deliver.
One of my favorite brunch/lunch/happy hour spots. Be sure to arrive for brunch on the weekends right at opening to avoid waiting.
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Steuben's
523 E 17th AveOne of my favorite brunch/lunch/happy hour spots. Be sure to arrive for brunch on the weekends right at opening to avoid waiting.
Snooze has great brunch! This is one of three locations in Denver, but make sure you arrive EARLY on weekends or be prepared to wait.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSnooze has great brunch! This is one of three locations in Denver, but make sure you arrive EARLY on weekends or be prepared to wait.
Jelly Cafe is one of our favorite breakfast/brunch spots. If you want to eat here on the weekend, arrive early!
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Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveJelly Cafe is one of our favorite breakfast/brunch spots. If you want to eat here on the weekend, arrive early!
One of the BEST Italian restaurants in Denver! Family-style dishes to die for.
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Carmine's on Penn
92 S Pennsylvania StOne of the BEST Italian restaurants in Denver! Family-style dishes to die for.
One of our favorite Mexican-American restaurants in Denver. Make reservations if you're going on the weekend, especially for brunch.
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Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StOne of our favorite Mexican-American restaurants in Denver. Make reservations if you're going on the weekend, especially for brunch.
Amazing brunch spot with secret garden back patio. Or, walk up and order coffee to-go.
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The Cookery at Myrtle Hill
1020 S Gaylord StAmazing brunch spot with secret garden back patio. Or, walk up and order coffee to-go.
This is a great happy hour spot. Oyster bar, great drinks, wonderful menu. Not very easy if you have children with you though as the menu/setting is not very kid friendly.
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDo
1539 17th StThis is a great happy hour spot. Oyster bar, great drinks, wonderful menu. Not very easy if you have children with you though as the menu/setting is not very kid friendly.
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveFantastic tacos and happy hour.
Fantastically delicious southern comfort cooking. Bacon wrapped scallops, salads the size of your head, and chicken and waffles are to die for. Very personable staff.
Fourteen Seventy-Two
1472 S Pearl StFantastically delicious southern comfort cooking. Bacon wrapped scallops, salads the size of your head, and chicken and waffles are to die for. Very personable staff.
Kaos Pizzeria
1439 S Pearl StOne of our favorite pizzerias!
Shopping
Don't miss this boutique while you're in town! They have everything for everyone, and they sell vintage furniture and wonderful baby items.
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Decade
56 S BroadwayDon't miss this boutique while you're in town! They have everything for everyone, and they sell vintage furniture and wonderful baby items.
Take the light rail to the 16th street mall where you can shop, eat, see a movie or more! It's a pedestrian mall that is a mile long, with Free Mall Ride Buses for colder weather.
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallTake the light rail to the 16th street mall where you can shop, eat, see a movie or more! It's a pedestrian mall that is a mile long, with Free Mall Ride Buses for colder weather.
Cherry Creek shopping area is a 5 minute drive. Indoor-outdoor mall area with great restaurants and shops like The North Face, Lululemon and more.
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Nordstrom Cherry Creek Shopping Center
2810 E 1st AveCherry Creek shopping area is a 5 minute drive. Indoor-outdoor mall area with great restaurants and shops like The North Face, Lululemon and more.
Great shopping area, indoor and outdoor, with a large Whole Foods.
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Cherry Creek
Great shopping area, indoor and outdoor, with a large Whole Foods.
Small shopping area with a few taverns, restaurants and shops.
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Old South Gaylord Street Shops
1034 S Gaylord StSmall shopping area with a few taverns, restaurants and shops.
lululemon
3420 W 32nd AveShopping!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my absolutely favorite pizza places in Denver. Don't miss their beer menu!
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The Walnut Room Pizzeria
2 BroadwayOne of my absolutely favorite pizza places in Denver. Don't miss their beer menu!
The Hornet
76 BroadwaySome of the BEST brunch in town. Get the French Press coffee.
A must-visit for brunch and coffee. On the weekends get here early (before 9) or there will be a 1 hour wait (sometimes longer).
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Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StA must-visit for brunch and coffee. On the weekends get here early (before 9) or there will be a 1 hour wait (sometimes longer).
The Irish Rover Pub
54 S BroadwayOne of our favorite places to stop for a quick drink.
If you love beer (and food) this is an amazing place to check out! Plenty of local craft beers and great eats.
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Historians Ale House
24 BroadwayIf you love beer (and food) this is an amazing place to check out! Plenty of local craft beers and great eats.
Entertainment & Activities
This isn't just a bar: during the day it's an amazing place to bring the kids or friends for a round of bowling, ping pong match, or shuffleboard. Plus, they have great food.
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Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayThis isn't just a bar: during the day it's an amazing place to bring the kids or friends for a round of bowling, ping pong match, or shuffleboard. Plus, they have great food.
Regal UA Denver Pavilions & RPX
500 16th St MallAlways has plenty of show times.
This large park is great for picnics, a long run, or to play with the kids. There is a fenced in dog park here, and this area is home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
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Stadspark
2001 Colorado BlvdThis large park is great for picnics, a long run, or to play with the kids. There is a fenced in dog park here, and this area is home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StWe love Denver Zoo!
Sightseeing
Wash Park has two ponds and a 3 mile running loop around it. It's only about 10 blocks from our home. On the East side of the park you can see the mountains.
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Washington Park
Wash Park has two ponds and a 3 mile running loop around it. It's only about 10 blocks from our home. On the East side of the park you can see the mountains.
10 minute walk from our place to hop on the Light Rail. North Lines D, F + H will take you Downtown straight to the 16th Street Mall which is about a 10 minute ride. Lines C and E take you to Union.
S Cherokee St & W Alameda Ave station
10 minute walk from our place to hop on the Light Rail. North Lines D, F + H will take you Downtown straight to the 16th Street Mall which is about a 10 minute ride. Lines C and E take you to Union.
Cheesman Park
Great little park!
Wonderful hiking area, if you have time to make a day trip. Great during the summer to escape the heat, and Estes Park is a wonderful town!
Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
Bear Lake RoadWonderful hiking area, if you have time to make a day trip. Great during the summer to escape the heat, and Estes Park is a wonderful town!
There are wonderful hikes and lots of great scenery here.
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Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow RdThere are wonderful hikes and lots of great scenery here.
Essentials
Trader Joe's is a 5-minute drive for those staying from out of town.
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Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdTrader Joe's is a 5-minute drive for those staying from out of town.
Safeway
757 E 20th AveGrocery Store located about 2 blocks from our home.
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StSmall neighborhood Whole Foods.
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StSuper size Whole Foods.
Arts & Culture
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyA 10 minute drive from our home.
Sports stadium is a quick 5 minute train ride from our home.
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Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StSports stadium is a quick 5 minute train ride from our home.
Home of the Rockies, our baseball stadium is in Denver's historic LoDo area and is a quick 10 minute train ride from our home.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome of the Rockies, our baseball stadium is in Denver's historic LoDo area and is a quick 10 minute train ride from our home.