Alicia's Guidebook
Parks and Outdoors
Paved paths for walking, running and biking. Great sunsets over the Flatirons, and lots of wildlife (bunnies, foxes, geese, ducks, and more)!
8 locals recommend
Lake Arbor Park
6450 Pomona DrPaved paths for walking, running and biking. Great sunsets over the Flatirons, and lots of wildlife (bunnies, foxes, geese, ducks, and more)!
Catching a show at Red Rocks is like nothing else! If you can't see a show, visit during their daytime hours to walk around, hike, or work out. Visit their website for schedules and upcomin events.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayCatching a show at Red Rocks is like nothing else! If you can't see a show, visit during their daytime hours to walk around, hike, or work out. Visit their website for schedules and upcomin events.
My very favorite place to hike. 35 minutes from our house. This is a popular place, so it's requires that you make a reservation before you go.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdMy very favorite place to hike. 35 minutes from our house. This is a popular place, so it's requires that you make a reservation before you go.
North Table Loop Trailhead
Hike to the top of a mesa!
Food Scene
Red Silo Coffee Roasters
6590 Holman StA great coffee spot with drinks, icecream and treats. Open on Sundays!
Best vegan spot close by, and in cute Olde Town Arvada. This is a chill spot, so save it for a time when you're not in a rush.
15 locals recommend
So Radish
5711 Olde Wadsworth BlvdBest vegan spot close by, and in cute Olde Town Arvada. This is a chill spot, so save it for a time when you're not in a rush.
Renegade Burrito
8770 Wadsworth BoulevardClose by burritos & bowls! Local chain with lots of options.
Superfruit Republic - Westminster
8940 Westminster BoulevardHealth food location serving up acai bowls & more.
Close by and hands down our favorite coffee spot. Pro tip, there's another location on Wadsworth that serves donuts every 1st Saturday of the month. Closed Sundays.
41 locals recommend
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StClose by and hands down our favorite coffee spot. Pro tip, there's another location on Wadsworth that serves donuts every 1st Saturday of the month. Closed Sundays.
This is a Texas original. Expect hefty servings and flavorful bites!
6 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
7159 West 88th AvenueThis is a Texas original. Expect hefty servings and flavorful bites!
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdA beautiful space and DELICIOUS food!
Things to do
Great place to catch a movie and have a meal or snacks in a reclining chair. We love coming here for a rainy night.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Westminster
8905 Westminster BlvdGreat place to catch a movie and have a meal or snacks in a reclining chair. We love coming here for a rainy night.
Need to take out some anger? Just wanna try something new? Check out Flannel Jax!
FlannelJax's Axe Throwing Denver (Arvada)
7270B West 88th AvenueNeed to take out some anger? Just wanna try something new? Check out Flannel Jax!
Giant ping pong or small tennis... either way, loads of fun for an indoor activity!
Pickleball Food Pub
7647 West 88th AvenueGiant ping pong or small tennis... either way, loads of fun for an indoor activity!
A little further away, but a fun way to spend an evening. Top Golf is a driving range/bar/restaurant all in one!
37 locals recommend
Topgolf
16011 Grant StA little further away, but a fun way to spend an evening. Top Golf is a driving range/bar/restaurant all in one!