Kathy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful place, especially for sunsets. A lot of people come to climb the steps and hike the trails.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThis is a beautiful place, especially for sunsets. A lot of people come to climb the steps and hike the trails.
This is a gradual ascent into a canyon that is home to bighorn sheep. Spring and Fall are the best time to hike, but summer is ok if you start early or late.
28 locals recommend
Waterton Canyon Trailhead
12437-12489 Waterton CanyonThis is a gradual ascent into a canyon that is home to bighorn sheep. Spring and Fall are the best time to hike, but summer is ok if you start early or late.
This is a moderate hike with a loop trail. The beginning is uphill, but eventually the trail gets into a pine forest.
37 locals recommend
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailThis is a moderate hike with a loop trail. The beginning is uphill, but eventually the trail gets into a pine forest.
Food scene
This is mainly a breakfast place that has great food and great coffee. Go early, there is often a wait.
35 locals recommend
Toast Fine Food & Coffee
2630 West Belleview AvenueThis is mainly a breakfast place that has great food and great coffee. Go early, there is often a wait.
The best Italian food in the area. The servings are good sized, the waitstaff is friendly and it is close. The lasagna is terrific.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Jordano
11068 W Jewell AveThe best Italian food in the area. The servings are good sized, the waitstaff is friendly and it is close. The lasagna is terrific.
This is a trendy place that has good food and good service. The coffee is good as well.
First Watch - Bowles
5866 South Wadsworth BoulevardThis is a trendy place that has good food and good service. The coffee is good as well.
This is a fun seafood place where they serve your meal in a brown paper bag. It’s a fair price for seafood and they have good portions.
14 locals recommend
The Yabby Hut
3355 S Yarrow StThis is a fun seafood place where they serve your meal in a brown paper bag. It’s a fair price for seafood and they have good portions.
Neighborhoods
There is lots to do in downtown Denver. The Art Museum, The Denver Mint, shopping, restaurants, bars and sports venues.
124 locals recommend
Downtown Denver
There is lots to do in downtown Denver. The Art Museum, The Denver Mint, shopping, restaurants, bars and sports venues.
Golden has a small neighborhood vibe. Lots of good restaurants and shopping and just fun to hang out. A market called “Golden Mill” is operating by Coors. They have food, drinks and ice cream where each person in your party can get what they want and everyone sits together in a common area. They also have a “beer wall” where you fill your own glass.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Golden has a small neighborhood vibe. Lots of good restaurants and shopping and just fun to hang out. A market called “Golden Mill” is operating by Coors. They have food, drinks and ice cream where each person in your party can get what they want and everyone sits together in a common area. They also have a “beer wall” where you fill your own glass.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around
Cars are the easiest way to get around, but light rails and buses are available. We also have ride shares, both Uber and Lyft.
Ways to save
Skiing passes
If you are planning to ski for multiple days, it may be more reasonable to purchase a season pass. Check with the resort first.
Book before you go
Book before you go
Since COVID, a lot of Museums, National Parks and other sight-seeing venues use a timed entry system. Please check on the specific website before you go.
What to pack
What to pack
Most venues are casual, unless you are dining in an upscale restaurant. Casual wear including leggings, shorts and t-shirts are appropriate almost anywhere.