Brian’s guidebook
Food scene
Great Italian and Pizza in walking distance. They have a nice outdoor patio in the back. Call ahead as this place books up early.
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Angelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th AveGreat Italian and Pizza in walking distance. They have a nice outdoor patio in the back. Call ahead as this place books up early.
Great Ice Cream place withing walking distance. They always have a wide variety of flavors but my favorite is the Whiskey Brickel - made with a local Whiskey, Stranahan's!
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Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayGreat Ice Cream place withing walking distance. They always have a wide variety of flavors but my favorite is the Whiskey Brickel - made with a local Whiskey, Stranahan's!
It's our go-to for hole-in-the-wall Chineese Food. It's good quality and quantity for the price. Takeout is best but they also deliver. It's a short walk - be aware, they share the building with a gas station but don't let that scare you away.
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New China Cafe
609 E Alameda AveIt's our go-to for hole-in-the-wall Chineese Food. It's good quality and quantity for the price. Takeout is best but they also deliver. It's a short walk - be aware, they share the building with a gas station but don't let that scare you away.
Very close bar with bar/grill food. It's a local favorite.
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Ogden Street South
103 S Ogden StVery close bar with bar/grill food. It's a local favorite.
Long-standing Denver burgers in a bar
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Cherry Cricket - Cherry Creek
2641 E 2nd AveLong-standing Denver burgers in a bar
Irish Bar with a decent food menu, good nightly specials, and a great roof-top.
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The Irish Rover Pub
54 S BroadwayIrish Bar with a decent food menu, good nightly specials, and a great roof-top.
Kind of like Chipotle but a bigger menu and a full bar and breakfast....and I like them a little better.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Illegal Pete's South Broadway
270 S BroadwayKind of like Chipotle but a bigger menu and a full bar and breakfast....and I like them a little better.
It's where it all began - Chipotle #1! There are 2 locations in walking distance if seeing #1 isn't necessary!
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveIt's where it all began - Chipotle #1! There are 2 locations in walking distance if seeing #1 isn't necessary!
Postino Broadway
145 N BroadwayPaninis and wine bar
Yogurtland
550 Grant StOur go-to place for FroYo, a short walk away.
Good Mexican food, a short walk away
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina
301 E 7th AveGood Mexican food, a short walk away
Table 6
609 Corona StHigh End Dining, a short walk away
Hibachi and Sushi. They usually have a good hibachi special Sunday and Monday nights.
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Mt Fuji Hibachi and Sushi Bar
601 Grant StHibachi and Sushi. They usually have a good hibachi special Sunday and Monday nights.
Activities - indoor
Walk to this great restaurant/bar that features a bowling alley, arcade, and other games.
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Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayWalk to this great restaurant/bar that features a bowling alley, arcade, and other games.
Good tour of a local distillery
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StGood tour of a local distillery
Laws Whiskey House
1420 S Acoma StFun tour at a local distillery
The building alone is worth walking by! The art inside is good too - typically they have rotating exhibits and they're working to reopen the newly remodeled permanent exhibits.
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Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe building alone is worth walking by! The art inside is good too - typically they have rotating exhibits and they're working to reopen the newly remodeled permanent exhibits.
Great collection with a mix of hands on for the kids and enough to keep the adults busy too. Don't miss the city view from the outdoor pavilion on the 3rd floor. Also check out the miniature gem carvings.
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat collection with a mix of hands on for the kids and enough to keep the adults busy too. Don't miss the city view from the outdoor pavilion on the 3rd floor. Also check out the miniature gem carvings.
Small space but usually some cool exhibits. Be sure to check out the roof deck.
496 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany StSmall space but usually some cool exhibits. Be sure to check out the roof deck.
They typically offer free tours during the week. Check the web or call to verify. Last time we went the entrance was through the basement doors on the south - but worth verifying! If all goes well you get to go up to the dome and get some unique city views.
No matter what, go by the steps on the west side and take your photo at the 'mile high' step.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveThey typically offer free tours during the week. Check the web or call to verify. Last time we went the entrance was through the basement doors on the south - but worth verifying! If all goes well you get to go up to the dome and get some unique city views.
No matter what, go by the steps on the west side and take your photo at the 'mile high' step.
It is cool to see where money is made but I (and other guests) have found the tour a little under-whelming. If you are really into coins then by all means check it out. I found the Federal Money Museum more interesting.
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Denver Mint
It is cool to see where money is made but I (and other guests) have found the tour a little under-whelming. If you are really into coins then by all means check it out. I found the Federal Money Museum more interesting.
Quick and interesting little museum right downtown on the mall. While near there be sure to walk down the west side of Curtis street and keep an ear out when you walk over the grates for the 'audio art' installation.
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The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank - Denver Branch
1020 16th St MallQuick and interesting little museum right downtown on the mall. While near there be sure to walk down the west side of Curtis street and keep an ear out when you walk over the grates for the 'audio art' installation.
The mall and the surrounding shops are Denver's high end shopping. They are a mile away! There are a few more budget friendly bars and restaurants mixed in too. This is also the closest Verizon and Apple store should you have phone issuese.
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Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveThe mall and the surrounding shops are Denver's high end shopping. They are a mile away! There are a few more budget friendly bars and restaurants mixed in too. This is also the closest Verizon and Apple store should you have phone issuese.
Sightseeing
They always have rotating exhibits and the building is fun to just walk by and look at. It's a long walk or an easy bike/Lyft/drive. Park in the garage or in the neighborhood directly south of the museum. While there, check out the Library, Civic Center Park, and the Capitol!
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Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThey always have rotating exhibits and the building is fun to just walk by and look at. It's a long walk or an easy bike/Lyft/drive. Park in the garage or in the neighborhood directly south of the museum. While there, check out the Library, Civic Center Park, and the Capitol!
This is on my list for all out of town guests, any time of the year. It's a great outdoor amphitheater surrounded by a park with trails and great scenery. You can't really explain the beauty here as the theater is built into the giant Red Rocks. It's usually open during the day (but check ahead) and the locals use it for working out and picnics. Take your water and sunscreen and be ready to climb some stairs - it's totally worth it. Plus you get a great view of the city! While in the area, check out Dinosaur Ridge, the Coors Tour, Lookout Mountain, and the quaint city of Golden.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThis is on my list for all out of town guests, any time of the year. It's a great outdoor amphitheater surrounded by a park with trails and great scenery. You can't really explain the beauty here as the theater is built into the giant Red Rocks. It's usually open during the day (but check ahead) and the locals use it for working out and picnics. Take your water and sunscreen and be ready to climb some stairs - it's totally worth it. Plus you get a great view of the city! While in the area, check out Dinosaur Ridge, the Coors Tour, Lookout Mountain, and the quaint city of Golden.
Activities - outdoor
This is Denver's Back Yard. It's a great park with gardens, lakes, bike/boat rentals, walking/running/bike trails, wide open spaces, playgrounds, and so much more. A great place to get outside. It's a mile walk to the park and another 3 or so if you do a full lap around the park. If you drive, take Washington South to Ohio then park on the street between Emerson and Downing. There is some parking in the park too.
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Washington Park
This is Denver's Back Yard. It's a great park with gardens, lakes, bike/boat rentals, walking/running/bike trails, wide open spaces, playgrounds, and so much more. A great place to get outside. It's a mile walk to the park and another 3 or so if you do a full lap around the park. If you drive, take Washington South to Ohio then park on the street between Emerson and Downing. There is some parking in the park too.
It's as close to a 'must do' as it gets. It's an ampitheater, workout space, and hiking park all in one. Go during the day and check out the views and the famous ampitheater. It is almost always open during the day. We recommend parking in the upper lot, taking in the view from the top, checking out the museum, and then going down to the stage to see what the artists see during a show! If you're up for it, see how many stairs you can run up before the altitude takes over your lungs! There are some good hiking trails in the park too.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIt's as close to a 'must do' as it gets. It's an ampitheater, workout space, and hiking park all in one. Go during the day and check out the views and the famous ampitheater. It is almost always open during the day. We recommend parking in the upper lot, taking in the view from the top, checking out the museum, and then going down to the stage to see what the artists see during a show! If you're up for it, see how many stairs you can run up before the altitude takes over your lungs! There are some good hiking trails in the park too.
Zoológico de Denver
2300 Steele StDenver's back yard. It's a great park with playgrounds, ponds, running trails, etc. They have boat/group bike rentals. The corner of the park is a mile away.
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Washington Park
Denver's back yard. It's a great park with playgrounds, ponds, running trails, etc. They have boat/group bike rentals. The corner of the park is a mile away.
Denver's outdoor shopping district. It's the heart of downtown and features plenty of shopping and food options. There is a free bus that runs up and down the mall all day. If you're up for a long walk (1.7 miles) make your way through Capital HIll on Washington, Pearl, Pennsylvania, Logan, Grant and/or Sherman streets. Once you get to 16th and Lincoln you can jump on the bus. Otherwise you can catch the zero bus on Broadway or use meter/garage parking downtown.
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallDenver's outdoor shopping district. It's the heart of downtown and features plenty of shopping and food options. There is a free bus that runs up and down the mall all day. If you're up for a long walk (1.7 miles) make your way through Capital HIll on Washington, Pearl, Pennsylvania, Logan, Grant and/or Sherman streets. Once you get to 16th and Lincoln you can jump on the bus. Otherwise you can catch the zero bus on Broadway or use meter/garage parking downtown.
Breweries
Great Barrel Aged beers and a few others too, plus it's an easy walk!
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Banded Oak Brewing Co.
470 BroadwayGreat Barrel Aged beers and a few others too, plus it's an easy walk!
Nice outdoor space and they have a full food menu
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lowdown Brewery
800 Lincoln StNice outdoor space and they have a full food menu
It's in a small strip mall but don't let that scare you. It's only a few blocks away.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baere Brewing Company
320 BroadwayIt's in a small strip mall but don't let that scare you. It's only a few blocks away.
It's a 'metal' brewery. If you like metal music then this is your place.
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TRVE Brewing Co.
227 BroadwayIt's a 'metal' brewery. If you like metal music then this is your place.
Counter Culture Brewery + Grille
205 E 7th AveNot a far walk.
Black Sky Brewery
490 Santa Fe DrCombination brewery and coffee shop
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueCombination brewery and coffee shop
Crazy Mountain Brewery
1505 Kalamath StNice outdoor space
Grandma's House
1710 S BroadwayFun retro space with decent beer.
Several locations around town. Platte location has a great indoor/outdoor feel.
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Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StSeveral locations around town. Platte location has a great indoor/outdoor feel.
River North Brewery
3400 Blake StHuge beer list, check out the huge sample platter and make sure you have friends to share it with!
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Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StHuge beer list, check out the huge sample platter and make sure you have friends to share it with!
Lots of good options and I think they occasionally do tours.
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Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StLots of good options and I think they occasionally do tours.
Fat Sully's South Broadway
141 S BroadwayPizza
Good 'drunk' or greasy pizza. By the slice, full pie, delivery options. Walk-able
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Cosmo's Pizzas
550 Grant StGood 'drunk' or greasy pizza. By the slice, full pie, delivery options. Walk-able
By the slice window, whole pies, delivery options. Connected to Atomic Cowboy bar.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fat Sully's South Broadway
141 S BroadwayBy the slice window, whole pies, delivery options. Connected to Atomic Cowboy bar.
Single size pizzas in a fast-casual set-up. Delivery also available.
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Pizzeria Locale
550 Broadway BlvdSingle size pizzas in a fast-casual set-up. Delivery also available.
Denver Pizza Company
1116 W 11th Ave