Guidebook for Lakewood
Sightseeing
This is the light rail stop that serves our neighborhood.
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Lakewood-Wadsworth Station
1298 Wadsworth BlvdThis is the light rail stop that serves our neighborhood.
Union Station is a stop on the W line (from the Wadsworth station). The station has restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, and gives you access to downtown Denver!
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Union Station LRT Nb
Union Station is a stop on the W line (from the Wadsworth station). The station has restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, and gives you access to downtown Denver!
Union Station is a newly renovated historic building, full of bars and restaurants. We love the scene in the lobby.
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LoDo
Union Station is a newly renovated historic building, full of bars and restaurants. We love the scene in the lobby.
Shopping
Belmar is a shopping center that has plenty of stores and restaurants.
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Belmar
Belmar is a shopping center that has plenty of stores and restaurants.
The 16th street mall is a great way to explore Denver. Walk along the pedestrian street to shop, people-watch, eat, and maybe catch a busker!
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallThe 16th street mall is a great way to explore Denver. Walk along the pedestrian street to shop, people-watch, eat, and maybe catch a busker!
Everything Else
This is where the Broncos win. :-)
Don't pay for parking! There is a light rail stop on the W line, easily accessible from our home.
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Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StThis is where the Broncos win. :-)
Don't pay for parking! There is a light rail stop on the W line, easily accessible from our home.
This is where you can root for the Nuggets (basketball), Avalanche (hockey), and Mammoth (lacrosse). The Pepsi center also hosts big-name concerts.
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Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirThis is where you can root for the Nuggets (basketball), Avalanche (hockey), and Mammoth (lacrosse). The Pepsi center also hosts big-name concerts.
Coors Field is home of the Rockies, and a quick walk from Union Station (light rail stop).
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StCoors Field is home of the Rockies, and a quick walk from Union Station (light rail stop).
Arts & Culture
Nearest movie theater. We recommend going on Tuesdays- tickets are only $5!
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Century 16 Bel Mar and XD
440 S Teller StNearest movie theater. We recommend going on Tuesdays- tickets are only $5!
http://www.40westarts.org/Things_to_Do_in_40_West.html has information about the arts in our district. Various art galleries, cafes, public art, and performance venues!
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40 West Arts District
6501 Teller Sthttp://www.40westarts.org/Things_to_Do_in_40_West.html has information about the arts in our district. Various art galleries, cafes, public art, and performance venues!
Food Scene
Casa Bonita is a Denver landmark, known for an kid-friendly meal. Can you say cliff divers and mariachi bands?
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Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveCasa Bonita is a Denver landmark, known for an kid-friendly meal. Can you say cliff divers and mariachi bands?
Guest-recommended! This local diner has a small-town and unassuming atmosphere and menu. The servers are enthusiastic and attentive. During a Broncos game, the whole restaurant cheers together.
1395 Wadsworth Blvd
1395 Wadsworth BoulevardGuest-recommended! This local diner has a small-town and unassuming atmosphere and menu. The servers are enthusiastic and attentive. During a Broncos game, the whole restaurant cheers together.
This is our local go-to for yummy Indian food. We recommend the lunch buffet.
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Sloan's Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdThis is our local go-to for yummy Indian food. We recommend the lunch buffet.
This 1950's diner is on the National Register for Historic Places.
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Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner
9495 W Colfax AveThis 1950's diner is on the National Register for Historic Places.
Happy Leaf has fantastic Kombucha, a healthy and delicious menu, and friendly staff.
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Happy Leaf Kombucha
Happy Leaf has fantastic Kombucha, a healthy and delicious menu, and friendly staff.
Coffee roasted in house, poured just the way you like it.
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Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StCoffee roasted in house, poured just the way you like it.
We love Providence Tavern- they have great atmosphere, drinks, and food without the prices and crowds of Denver. Located in adorable downtown Edgewater.
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Providence Tavern
5280 West 25th AvenueWe love Providence Tavern- they have great atmosphere, drinks, and food without the prices and crowds of Denver. Located in adorable downtown Edgewater.
US THAI CAFE
5228 W 25th AveBEST Thai in town. :-)
Great atmosphere, especially if you want to meet a friend or plug in your laptop to get some work done. Coffee is good, staff is friendly.
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Griffin Coffee
5224 W 25th AveGreat atmosphere, especially if you want to meet a friend or plug in your laptop to get some work done. Coffee is good, staff is friendly.
Edgewater Public Market is brand new to the area! Inside, you will find a food hall setting, a bar, coffee shop, ice cream, cake decorating, shopping, and more! There's also a rooftop patio.
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveEdgewater Public Market is brand new to the area! Inside, you will find a food hall setting, a bar, coffee shop, ice cream, cake decorating, shopping, and more! There's also a rooftop patio.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveGrocery Store in the neighborhood
Grocery store in the neighborhood. A nice beer/wine/liquor store is next door.
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Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StGrocery store in the neighborhood. A nice beer/wine/liquor store is next door.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveWe love how affordable the produce is at Sprouts!
Parks & Nature
The loop around Sloan's Lake is about 2.5 miles, and has a great view of the Denver Skyline! Great for a walk or run.
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Sloan's Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdThe loop around Sloan's Lake is about 2.5 miles, and has a great view of the Denver Skyline! Great for a walk or run.
We love Staunton because it is beautiful and not busy. There are several trails to enjoy.
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Staunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadWe love Staunton because it is beautiful and not busy. There are several trails to enjoy.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdLots of hiking trails here!
Bear Creek Lake Park has a sandy swim beach. Also at the lake you can fish (license required), rent a boat (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or sailboat) and get a great view of Red Rocks from the lake. There are also miles of multi-use trails (including a fitness trail) as well as an archery range. Many places to picnic, too. $10/car admission. http://www.lakewood.org/Community_Resources/Parks,_Forestry_and_Open_Space/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park_Activities.aspx
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Bear Creek Lake Park
Bear Creek Lake Park has a sandy swim beach. Also at the lake you can fish (license required), rent a boat (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or sailboat) and get a great view of Red Rocks from the lake. There are also miles of multi-use trails (including a fitness trail) as well as an archery range. Many places to picnic, too. $10/car admission. http://www.lakewood.org/Community_Resources/Parks,_Forestry_and_Open_Space/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park_Activities.aspx