Guidebook for Denver
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Fantastic healthy food (sometimes an oxymoron, right?) Try the edamame dumplings with truffle oil, the inside-out quinoa burger, the incredible juices. Lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating in warm weather.
90 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd AveFantastic healthy food (sometimes an oxymoron, right?) Try the edamame dumplings with truffle oil, the inside-out quinoa burger, the incredible juices. Lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating in warm weather.
2 blocks away, and they make their own simple syrups and baked goods.
58 locals recommend
Downpours Coffee
1200 Clayton St2 blocks away, and they make their own simple syrups and baked goods.
Small restaurant/bar, great street tacos, fun bartender, communal table, super close!
301 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StSmall restaurant/bar, great street tacos, fun bartender, communal table, super close!
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueGreat atmosphere, nice hangout.
What can I say? Ice Cream! We get a cone as we walk to Cheesman Park or the Botanic Gardens.
90 locals recommend
Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th AveWhat can I say? Ice Cream! We get a cone as we walk to Cheesman Park or the Botanic Gardens.
Organic New American menu, great wines, rustic dining room. Hard to find spot, we love it, just on the other side of Cheesman Park.
149 locals recommend
Potager
1109 N Ogden StOrganic New American menu, great wines, rustic dining room. Hard to find spot, we love it, just on the other side of Cheesman Park.
A dive, a greasy spoon, the place the locals go very late at night to have a breakfast burrito as big as your head.
88 locals recommend
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveA dive, a greasy spoon, the place the locals go very late at night to have a breakfast burrito as big as your head.
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveDonuts. Expect a line out the door. Bring cash.
The only truly authentic bagels in Denver. Delicious!
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveThe only truly authentic bagels in Denver. Delicious!
It doesn't have atmosphere - better as a take-out place - but Peter makes yummy Chinese food with excellent, clean ingredients. No MSG. And it's only 2 blocks from the house. Plus, Peter is a bit of a personality. He's been there for decades, and can either be super friendly or a bit of a "soup nazi" - if you give him pushback about something or question his food integrity. He's great! I love this place!
27 locals recommend
Peter's Chinese Restaurant
2609 12th AveIt doesn't have atmosphere - better as a take-out place - but Peter makes yummy Chinese food with excellent, clean ingredients. No MSG. And it's only 2 blocks from the house. Plus, Peter is a bit of a personality. He's been there for decades, and can either be super friendly or a bit of a "soup nazi" - if you give him pushback about something or question his food integrity. He's great! I love this place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill
980 Grant StSing-along piano bar
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveGreat bar, locals love it!
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave Great bands here!
Shopping
Wonderful bookstore, places to sit and read or work on your laptop.
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueWonderful bookstore, places to sit and read or work on your laptop.
Too many wonderful restaurants and shops to name them all. You just have to walk it. Best places on 2nd and 3rd streets, and all the small streets in between.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
Too many wonderful restaurants and shops to name them all. You just have to walk it. Best places on 2nd and 3rd streets, and all the small streets in between.
Parks & Nature
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StGreat park for running, frisbee, volleyball, and a spectacular view of the mountains. 4 blocks away.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Great park for running, frisbee, volleyball, and a spectacular view of the mountains. 4 blocks away.
This is a nearby bike trail, goes forever. You can head south to the Cherry Creek Reservoir, or north to the Platte and REI. You can take this trail to bypass traffic and end up downtown. I love it!
58 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Bike Path
Cherry Creek Bike PathThis is a nearby bike trail, goes forever. You can head south to the Cherry Creek Reservoir, or north to the Platte and REI. You can take this trail to bypass traffic and end up downtown. I love it!
Entertainment & Activities
This place is a blast! Plus, you can use our membership.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThis place is a blast! Plus, you can use our membership.
Brand new gym, 4 blocks away, indoor pools, basketball court, volleyball court, weights, cycles, outdoor rock climbing wall.
31 locals recommend
Carla Madison Recreation Center
2401 E Colfax AveBrand new gym, 4 blocks away, indoor pools, basketball court, volleyball court, weights, cycles, outdoor rock climbing wall.
Arts & Culture
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyHistory Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwaySightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StRight across the street, and amazing!
Union Station, the old train station, revamped with restaurants, shops, shuffle board, and just great space to hang out. Lots of old building fronts on new, fun restaurants. We especially like Larimer Street, and Market and Blake have some great places too.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Union Station, the old train station, revamped with restaurants, shops, shuffle board, and just great space to hang out. Lots of old building fronts on new, fun restaurants. We especially like Larimer Street, and Market and Blake have some great places too.