Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
I love breakfast and brunch and Snooze knocks it out of the park! Getting a seat is first-come, first-serve (no reservations) and there is often a bit of a wait. The restaurant is a five-minute drive (free parking in the lot and on the street), or a 20 minute walk. Solo travelers can usually find a spot at the counter/bar, others may want to get their name on the list and mosey to Trader Joe's or Stargazer Fine Chocolates for any necessities, or just take a stroll further west down 7th Avenue Parkway until their table is ready.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveI love breakfast and brunch and Snooze knocks it out of the park! Getting a seat is first-come, first-serve (no reservations) and there is often a bit of a wait. The restaurant is a five-minute drive (free parking in the lot and on the street), or a 20 minute walk. Solo travelers can usually find a spot at the counter/bar, others may want to get their name on the list and mosey to Trader Joe's or Stargazer Fine Chocolates for any necessities, or just take a stroll further west down 7th Avenue Parkway until their table is ready.
Sushi Harbor
4136 E 8th AveIt's so nice to have good sushi nearby!
Because I love the Capricciosa Pizza:
mozzarella, tomato sauce, ham, mushrooms,
artichokes topped with a sunny-side up egg
6 locals recommend
Locanda Del Borgo
5575 E 3rd AveBecause I love the Capricciosa Pizza:
mozzarella, tomato sauce, ham, mushrooms,
artichokes topped with a sunny-side up egg
Fast and delicious. New American Cuisine.
There's one nearby in Lowry, too:
Lowry Town Ctr, 200 Quebec St, Unit 101, Denver, CO 80230
51 locals recommend
Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery Colfax
4990 E Colfax AveFast and delicious. New American Cuisine.
There's one nearby in Lowry, too:
Lowry Town Ctr, 200 Quebec St, Unit 101, Denver, CO 80230
Food, booze, and shopping! Really neat marketplace - check it out when you can't decide or agree on what you're in the mood for.
171 locals recommend
Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StFood, booze, and shopping! Really neat marketplace - check it out when you can't decide or agree on what you're in the mood for.
Sightseeing
The Denver Botanic Gardens is an iconic and magical attraction year-round. Check the website for current exhibits and events and let your senses be delighted.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe Denver Botanic Gardens is an iconic and magical attraction year-round. Check the website for current exhibits and events and let your senses be delighted.
Parks & Nature
Take in the spectacular Rocky Mountain Vista from Sundial Plaza at Cranmer Park. Early evening is the perfect time to see the newly reconstructed sandstone terrace and six-foot Chinese-style sundial while enjoying a gorgeous Colorado sunset.
6 locals recommend
Cranmer Park
4501 E 1st AveTake in the spectacular Rocky Mountain Vista from Sundial Plaza at Cranmer Park. Early evening is the perfect time to see the newly reconstructed sandstone terrace and six-foot Chinese-style sundial while enjoying a gorgeous Colorado sunset.
Shopping
The Cherry Creek North shopping district has everything from boutique shops like Show of Hands and The Artisan Center (great for gifts!), to national stores like Hermes and prAna.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
The Cherry Creek North shopping district has everything from boutique shops like Show of Hands and The Artisan Center (great for gifts!), to national stores like Hermes and prAna.
There are some charming boutique shops in Lowry, like Marcells's and Kismet, that are great for gifts or to find something for yourself.
16 locals recommend
Lowry Town Center
200 S Quebec StThere are some charming boutique shops in Lowry, like Marcells's and Kismet, that are great for gifts or to find something for yourself.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdPop into the fantastic Wine Shop as well!
Fantastic neighborhood market with "sustainably raised beef, pork and lamb from family farms; unique and interesting Italian imports; old-fashioned sodas; milk in glass bottles; amazing Colorado-made products; and so much more."
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveFantastic neighborhood market with "sustainably raised beef, pork and lamb from family farms; unique and interesting Italian imports; old-fashioned sodas; milk in glass bottles; amazing Colorado-made products; and so much more."
All organic produce and the place to go for your vitamins and lots of other things you didn't know you needed.
341 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdAll organic produce and the place to go for your vitamins and lots of other things you didn't know you needed.
Open from 8AM - 6:30PM - great locally owned grocery store with lots of unique imports from Greece and fresh produce.
7 locals recommend
Pete's Fruits & Vegetables
5606 E Cedar AveOpen from 8AM - 6:30PM - great locally owned grocery store with lots of unique imports from Greece and fresh produce.
Arts & Culture
Original, wildly creative, and highly entertaining - don't miss a Buntport show if you have the time to see one.
www.buntport.com
19 locals recommend
Buntport Theater Company
717 Lipan StOriginal, wildly creative, and highly entertaining - don't miss a Buntport show if you have the time to see one.
www.buntport.com
"Curious has cultivated a local and national reputation as a destination for artists and playwrights to foster and develop new work, and as a place where audiences are challenged."
14 locals recommend
Curious Theatre Company
1080 Acoma St"Curious has cultivated a local and national reputation as a destination for artists and playwrights to foster and develop new work, and as a place where audiences are challenged."
"The Aurora Fox Arts Center, a historic landmark located at 9900 East Colfax in the Aurora Cultural Arts District, is the city’s performing arts center. The Aurora Fox is a 245-seat performing arts facility with attached rehearsal and scenery shop facilities. A former movie theatre that was built in 1946, the Aurora Fox was completely renovated and reopened in March of 1985.
The Aurora Fox offers the residents of the Denver metro area professional, Broadway-quality performances in a smaller, intimate accessible performing space. Our goals are to bring new plays to the metro region for both our main stage and black box Studio Theatre. The children’s season provides opportunities for young actors to perform in a professional environment."
6 locals recommend
The Aurora Fox Arts Center
9900 E Colfax Ave"The Aurora Fox Arts Center, a historic landmark located at 9900 East Colfax in the Aurora Cultural Arts District, is the city’s performing arts center. The Aurora Fox is a 245-seat performing arts facility with attached rehearsal and scenery shop facilities. A former movie theatre that was built in 1946, the Aurora Fox was completely renovated and reopened in March of 1985.
The Aurora Fox offers the residents of the Denver metro area professional, Broadway-quality performances in a smaller, intimate accessible performing space. Our goals are to bring new plays to the metro region for both our main stage and black box Studio Theatre. The children’s season provides opportunities for young actors to perform in a professional environment."
Entertainment & Activities
The Sie Film Center is described as a "Modern, cozy not-for-profit theater showing obscure, arty movies along with events & symposia." The annual award-winning Denver Film Festival in November is FANTASTIC, as are the other niche mini-festivals throughout the year. The Denver Film Society operates the film center and also produces the popular summer movies series, Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheater. The popcorn is yummy and you can grab a drink inside at Henderson's Lounge to take into the theater.
70 locals recommend
Sie Film Center
2510 E Colfax AveThe Sie Film Center is described as a "Modern, cozy not-for-profit theater showing obscure, arty movies along with events & symposia." The annual award-winning Denver Film Festival in November is FANTASTIC, as are the other niche mini-festivals throughout the year. The Denver Film Society operates the film center and also produces the popular summer movies series, Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheater. The popcorn is yummy and you can grab a drink inside at Henderson's Lounge to take into the theater.
Red Rocks offers a variety of recreation options from guided tours, hiking, biking, shopping, dining and a summer concert series. Definitely go if you've never been!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks offers a variety of recreation options from guided tours, hiking, biking, shopping, dining and a summer concert series. Definitely go if you've never been!
Down for something a little off-beat? Peep the schedule for The Bug Theatre and spend an evening in the Highland neighborhood for shopping, dining, and galleries.
19 locals recommend
The Bug Theatre
3654 Navajo StDown for something a little off-beat? Peep the schedule for The Bug Theatre and spend an evening in the Highland neighborhood for shopping, dining, and galleries.