Kalen’s guidebook
Essentials
Local nearby grocery stores
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdA 5 minute drive- less than 2 miles from the house.
A 2 minute drive from our house, less than 1 mile. Similar to Trader Joes.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveA 2 minute drive from our house, less than 1 mile. Similar to Trader Joes.
Walgreens
801 16th St MallWalgreens - A 3 minute drive (1.1 mile) from the house.
Neighborhoods
Park Hill
Food scene
Traditional Italian grocery & gourmet shop selling produce, deli items & prepared meals to go. Walking distance from our house! Tip- try their Italian subs.
71 locals recommend
Spinelli's Market
4621 E 23rd AveTraditional Italian grocery & gourmet shop selling produce, deli items & prepared meals to go. Walking distance from our house! Tip- try their Italian subs.
A cute neighborhood Italian eatery with a great wine list. A short walk from the house (10 minute walk).
59 locals recommend
The Cherry Tomato
4645 E 23rd AveA cute neighborhood Italian eatery with a great wine list. A short walk from the house (10 minute walk).
A delicious brunch spot on City Park. Menu includes pancakes, beignets, crack bacon and more. A 5 minute drive or you can go on a long lovely walk through the park.
81 locals recommend
Syrup City Park
1875 York StA delicious brunch spot on City Park. Menu includes pancakes, beignets, crack bacon and more. A 5 minute drive or you can go on a long lovely walk through the park.
A Colorado classic with great food and house-brewed beers. Grab a spot on the patio if you can! A 5 minute drive from our house.
NOTE: They are a cash-only restaurant, but they do have an ATM available in the restaurant
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StA Colorado classic with great food and house-brewed beers. Grab a spot on the patio if you can! A 5 minute drive from our house.
NOTE: They are a cash-only restaurant, but they do have an ATM available in the restaurant
A retro-style diner with great American food, cocktails an a patio. An 8 minute drive from our house
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveA retro-style diner with great American food, cocktails an a patio. An 8 minute drive from our house
If you want a fancy night out, El Five has one of the best views in Denver. Located in the LoHi neighborhood, the restaurant's view faces the Denver skyline. Grab a spot on the patio, or enjoy dinner inside, there isn't a bad seat in the house. El Five is a 15 minute drive from our home
291 locals recommend
El Five
2930 15th StIf you want a fancy night out, El Five has one of the best views in Denver. Located in the LoHi neighborhood, the restaurant's view faces the Denver skyline. Grab a spot on the patio, or enjoy dinner inside, there isn't a bad seat in the house. El Five is a 15 minute drive from our home
Sushi and Asian fusion right down the street from our place- good for a relaxed night to eat out or order in.
16 locals recommend
Jett Sushi
5007 E Colfax AveSushi and Asian fusion right down the street from our place- good for a relaxed night to eat out or order in.
Neighborhood joint serving delicious ice cream within walking distance from our house! 2min walk. Cute patio and indoor seating- great for all ages
34 locals recommend
Nuggs Ice Cream
5135 E Colfax AveNeighborhood joint serving delicious ice cream within walking distance from our house! 2min walk. Cute patio and indoor seating- great for all ages
7 Leguas Mexican Grille
4550 E Colfax AveMy go-to cafe. A 3 min drive! Great baked goods, coffees, cafe food and a wonderful neighborhood vibe!
23 locals recommend
Honey Hill Cafe
4628 E 23rd AveMy go-to cafe. A 3 min drive! Great baked goods, coffees, cafe food and a wonderful neighborhood vibe!
Local, authentic thai restaurant just a couple blocks down Colfax! Delicious food and reasonably priced. Great for dine-in or takeout.
8 locals recommend
9 Thai Restaurant
4122 E Colfax AveLocal, authentic thai restaurant just a couple blocks down Colfax! Delicious food and reasonably priced. Great for dine-in or takeout.
BEST neighborhood dinner spot for a date night! Only a 5 min drive- wonderful service, food and vibe
50 locals recommend
Tables
2267 Kearney StBEST neighborhood dinner spot for a date night! Only a 5 min drive- wonderful service, food and vibe
Love this place for family dining, delicious and creative pizza styles, a drink with friends. Only a 5ish min drive.
65 locals recommend
Esters Neighborhood Pub
1950 S Holly StLove this place for family dining, delicious and creative pizza styles, a drink with friends. Only a 5ish min drive.
Asian fusion- I like to dine in and take out from Jett. Local vibe, delicious and consistent food. Great when you're craving sushi or Asian comfort food!
16 locals recommend
Jett Sushi
5007 E Colfax AveAsian fusion- I like to dine in and take out from Jett. Local vibe, delicious and consistent food. Great when you're craving sushi or Asian comfort food!
A Colorado classic. Its similar to Chipotle but has better queso and CO green chilli! A must-stop for breakfast burritos, lunch or a marg!
51 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's Colfax
2001 E Colfax AveA Colorado classic. Its similar to Chipotle but has better queso and CO green chilli! A must-stop for breakfast burritos, lunch or a marg!
Los Parceros Colombian Restaurant
15473 E Colfax AveHumboldt Kitchen + Bar
1700 Humboldt StGreat seafood and happy hour on outdoor patio!!
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar
1700 Humboldt StGreat seafood and happy hour on outdoor patio!!
Tables
2267 Kearney StBenzina
4839 East Colfax AvenueGetting Around
'A' Train runs from downtown Denver (Union Station) to DIA. Local Fare (40th & Colorado to downtown) is $2.60 one-way, Airport fare (any stop on the A-Line to DIA) is $10.50 one-way. Getting to the station is only a $5ish Uber/Lyft from our house
34 locals recommend
40th & Colorado Station
4220 Garfield St'A' Train runs from downtown Denver (Union Station) to DIA. Local Fare (40th & Colorado to downtown) is $2.60 one-way, Airport fare (any stop on the A-Line to DIA) is $10.50 one-way. Getting to the station is only a $5ish Uber/Lyft from our house
Bus #15 stops right on the corner outside our house! Its only a 15 min bus ride to downtown. Super easy to get around!
Colfax Ave & Cherry St
Bus #15 stops right on the corner outside our house! Its only a 15 min bus ride to downtown. Super easy to get around!
Grab a drink
Cerebral is a tasty local brewery just a 3 min drive from our house! They often have a local food truck outside
78 locals recommend
Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StCerebral is a tasty local brewery just a 3 min drive from our house! They often have a local food truck outside
Happening hangout lures locals with funky decor, patio & music downstairs, plus house-infused vodka. A 5 minute drive from the house.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveHappening hangout lures locals with funky decor, patio & music downstairs, plus house-infused vodka. A 5 minute drive from the house.
Veteran neighborhood watering hole providing bar bites & local brews, plus weekly events, since '98. Has a casual, laid-back vibe. A 2 minute drive from the house.
20 locals recommend
Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveVeteran neighborhood watering hole providing bar bites & local brews, plus weekly events, since '98. Has a casual, laid-back vibe. A 2 minute drive from the house.
Down the road just a couple blocks. Great for grabbing a beer and watching a game.
23 locals recommend
The Abbey Tavern
5151 E Colfax AveDown the road just a couple blocks. Great for grabbing a beer and watching a game.
Entertainment and Activities
Park Hill Golf Club's spectacular golf, upscale amenities and friendly, personalized service have earned it recognition among the region's finest daily fee golf facilities. A 5 minute drive from the house.
8 locals recommend
Park Hill Golf Club
4141 E 35th AvePark Hill Golf Club's spectacular golf, upscale amenities and friendly, personalized service have earned it recognition among the region's finest daily fee golf facilities. A 5 minute drive from the house.
Sprawling facility with animal exhibits, shows & demonstrations, plus venues for eating & shopping. Located within City Park (15-20 min walk and 3 min drive from the house)
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StSprawling facility with animal exhibits, shows & demonstrations, plus venues for eating & shopping. Located within City Park (15-20 min walk and 3 min drive from the house)
Natural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe. Fun for ALL ages. They always have incredible visiting exhibitions.
Located within City Park- 15/20min walk, 3 min drive from the house
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdNatural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe. Fun for ALL ages. They always have incredible visiting exhibitions.
Located within City Park- 15/20min walk, 3 min drive from the house
Home of the Colorado Rockies. There's nothing better than a baseball game and a beer in the Denver sunshine. Plus the sunset behind the scoreboard is a must-see. An 12 minute drive (3ish miles) from the house.Check out the rooftop bars at the game!
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome of the Colorado Rockies. There's nothing better than a baseball game and a beer in the Denver sunshine. Plus the sunset behind the scoreboard is a must-see. An 12 minute drive (3ish miles) from the house.Check out the rooftop bars at the game!
Home of the Denver Broncos. A 15 minute drive from the house. Hosts football games and concerts
389 locals recommend
Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StHome of the Denver Broncos. A 15 minute drive from the house. Hosts football games and concerts
Every summer, City Park hosts Jazz at the Park (running from Memorial Day to Labor Day) on Sundays at 6PM. Bring a picnic dinner or visit one of the food trucks on location and enjoy live jazz music as the sun sets behind the mountains.
No matter the season, check out City Park, walk around the lake, take in the view of the Denver skyline!
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdEvery summer, City Park hosts Jazz at the Park (running from Memorial Day to Labor Day) on Sundays at 6PM. Bring a picnic dinner or visit one of the food trucks on location and enjoy live jazz music as the sun sets behind the mountains.
No matter the season, check out City Park, walk around the lake, take in the view of the Denver skyline!
Newly renovated 18-hole golf course with a brand new clubhouse and views of downtown. Renovations are currently underway, but are scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. The new entrance is a 2 minute drive from our home. Construction updates are available at www.CPGCredesign.org.
79 locals recommend
City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveNewly renovated 18-hole golf course with a brand new clubhouse and views of downtown. Renovations are currently underway, but are scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. The new entrance is a 2 minute drive from our home. Construction updates are available at www.CPGCredesign.org.
The Bluebird Theater was designed built during 1913–1914 as Thompson Theater. It was renamed to Blue Bird Theater or Bluebird Theater in 1922. It is currently used as a live music venue. A 3 minute drive from the house. The bluebird hosts GREAT bands
249 locals recommend
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveThe Bluebird Theater was designed built during 1913–1914 as Thompson Theater. It was renamed to Blue Bird Theater or Bluebird Theater in 1922. It is currently used as a live music venue. A 3 minute drive from the house. The bluebird hosts GREAT bands
The Ogden Theatre was a former movie theater built in 1917. It's now a great concert venue featuring the latest in contemporary rock shows. An 8 minute drive from the house.
283 locals recommend
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveThe Ogden Theatre was a former movie theater built in 1917. It's now a great concert venue featuring the latest in contemporary rock shows. An 8 minute drive from the house.
Stand-up bastion presents famed comedians along with up-and-comers in an intimate basement space. Located in the LoDo neighborhood, you'll find many restaurants and nightlife hotspots to enjoy before or after the show. Comedy Works is a 15 minute drive from our home.
89 locals recommend
Comedy Works Downtown
1226 15th StStand-up bastion presents famed comedians along with up-and-comers in an intimate basement space. Located in the LoDo neighborhood, you'll find many restaurants and nightlife hotspots to enjoy before or after the show. Comedy Works is a 15 minute drive from our home.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, in Denver, Colorado, was founded in 1996 as the first dedicated home for contemporary art in the city of Denver. A 12 min drive from our house
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StThe Museum of Contemporary Art, in Denver, Colorado, was founded in 1996 as the first dedicated home for contemporary art in the city of Denver. A 12 min drive from our house