Guidebook for Denver

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Guidebook for Denver

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Great for walks, runs, people watching, lawn games and picnics.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
527 locals recommend
Great for walks, runs, people watching, lawn games and picnics.
Denver's biggest public park. Run the 5k (gravel) city-loop trail. Enjoy "Jazz in the Park" every Sunday during the summer. Paddle boat on the lake. Play tennis or pick-up soccer.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado Blvd
745 locals recommend
Denver's biggest public park. Run the 5k (gravel) city-loop trail. Enjoy "Jazz in the Park" every Sunday during the summer. Paddle boat on the lake. Play tennis or pick-up soccer.
In the mood for 18 holes? $27 on weekdays and $37 on weekends for 18 holes. Seriously.
79 locals recommend
City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd Ave
79 locals recommend
In the mood for 18 holes? $27 on weekdays and $37 on weekends for 18 holes. Seriously.
Walk up restaurant with a sometimes shady crowd that serves some of the best grilled chicken you will ever eat.
21 locals recommend
Bourbon Grill
571 E Colfax Ave
21 locals recommend
Walk up restaurant with a sometimes shady crowd that serves some of the best grilled chicken you will ever eat.
Want to watch an indie film? Look no further.
7 locals recommend
Denver Film Society
2510 E Colfax Ave
7 locals recommend
Want to watch an indie film? Look no further.
The Rockies are bad, but catching a game is never a bad bet. Rockpile tickets are available for only $4 and are available at the box office starting 2 hours prior to gametime.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake St
955 locals recommend
The Rockies are bad, but catching a game is never a bad bet. Rockpile tickets are available for only $4 and are available at the box office starting 2 hours prior to gametime.

Food Scene

Coffee shop by day, tap house by night. Great place to get work done and then unwind with a craft brew.
65 locals recommend
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st Ave
65 locals recommend
Coffee shop by day, tap house by night. Great place to get work done and then unwind with a craft brew.
Coffee spot with new art installations every month. Try their cookies!
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th Avenue
152 locals recommend
Coffee spot with new art installations every month. Try their cookies!
Take a walk and grab some homemade ice cream. A neighborhood staple.
90 locals recommend
Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th Ave
90 locals recommend
Take a walk and grab some homemade ice cream. A neighborhood staple.
From San Francisco with love. Deep dish pizza in a great atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
Patxi's Pizza
1598 E 17th Ave
47 locals recommend
From San Francisco with love. Deep dish pizza in a great atmosphere.
Spectacular new eatery/cafe with exceptional breakfast and coffee.
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th Ave
94 locals recommend
Spectacular new eatery/cafe with exceptional breakfast and coffee.
Neighborhood restaurant with great Italian cuisine and a quietly exceptional brunch menu.
81 locals recommend
Shells & Sauce
2600 E 12th Ave
81 locals recommend
Neighborhood restaurant with great Italian cuisine and a quietly exceptional brunch menu.
Best Chinese takeout and delivery in Denver. My personal favorite is the Drunken Noodles.
27 locals recommend
Peter's Chinese Restaurant
2609 12th Ave
27 locals recommend
Best Chinese takeout and delivery in Denver. My personal favorite is the Drunken Noodles.
Mexican sandwiches. Delicious. Secret gem of Denver.
10 locals recommend
Tortas Grill
1818 E Colfax Ave
10 locals recommend
Mexican sandwiches. Delicious. Secret gem of Denver.
Solid sushi at a good price. New to neighborhood in 2014.
22 locals recommend
Sushi Bay 17
1728 E 17th Ave
22 locals recommend
Solid sushi at a good price. New to neighborhood in 2014.
Fancy street tacos with great tequila-based drinks.
300 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York St
300 locals recommend
Fancy street tacos with great tequila-based drinks.
Affordable sushi in modern surroundings.
33 locals recommend
Okinawa Japanese Cuisine
2301 E Colfax Ave
33 locals recommend
Affordable sushi in modern surroundings.
International cafe. Fancy coffee. Tidy food. A little slice of the big city in Denver.
26 locals recommend
Bar Max
2412 E Colfax Ave
26 locals recommend
International cafe. Fancy coffee. Tidy food. A little slice of the big city in Denver.
Gourmet sausage of all types. Try the Buffalo.
9 locals recommend
The Uber Sausage
2730 E Colfax Ave
9 locals recommend
Gourmet sausage of all types. Try the Buffalo.
Great modern, high-end cuisine. Great service. Perfect for dates or business dinners.
66 locals recommend
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar
1700 Humboldt St
66 locals recommend
Great modern, high-end cuisine. Great service. Perfect for dates or business dinners.
Best breakfast in Denver. Two other locations downtown.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Ave
862 locals recommend
Best breakfast in Denver. Two other locations downtown.
Hands down the best restaurant in Denver! Worth the high sticker price. Local ingredients and a seasonal menu.
91 locals recommend
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th Ave
91 locals recommend
Hands down the best restaurant in Denver! Worth the high sticker price. Local ingredients and a seasonal menu.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best bars in Denver. Hands down.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th Ave
174 locals recommend
One of the best bars in Denver. Hands down.
Friendly atmosphere, on-site craft brewing and delicious food. One of Denver's best hangouts for all crowds.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine St
231 locals recommend
Friendly atmosphere, on-site craft brewing and delicious food. One of Denver's best hangouts for all crowds.
Neighborhood bar with exceptional calzones.
27 locals recommend
Wyman's No. 5
2033 E 13th Ave
27 locals recommend
Neighborhood bar with exceptional calzones.
Formerly the diviest of dive bars, now renovated with flat screen TVs and a fancy outdoor patio. Cheap drinks. Eclectic company.
13 locals recommend
Squire Lounge
1800 E Colfax Ave
13 locals recommend
Formerly the diviest of dive bars, now renovated with flat screen TVs and a fancy outdoor patio. Cheap drinks. Eclectic company.
Best soccer bar in Denver. Saturday and Sunday morning English Premier League games bring in 100s of soccer fans from around the city.
25 locals recommend
Three Lions Denver
2239 East Colfax Avenue
25 locals recommend
Best soccer bar in Denver. Saturday and Sunday morning English Premier League games bring in 100s of soccer fans from around the city.
Delicious high-end Italian cuisine with a cozy patio.
27 locals recommend
Il Posto
27 locals recommend
Delicious high-end Italian cuisine with a cozy patio.
Dive bar with live music most weeknights and every weekend.
11 locals recommend
Lion's Lair
2022 E Colfax Ave
11 locals recommend
Dive bar with live music most weeknights and every weekend.
One of Colorado's best craft breweries and one of Denver's best tap houses.
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe St
238 locals recommend
One of Colorado's best craft breweries and one of Denver's best tap houses.

Shopping

Born in Portland. Thriving in Denver. Gourmet doughnuts. Try the maple bacon!
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax Ave
255 locals recommend
Born in Portland. Thriving in Denver. Gourmet doughnuts. Try the maple bacon!
Within walking distance. Open 24 hours.
188 locals recommend
Walgreens
801 16th St Mall
188 locals recommend
Within walking distance. Open 24 hours.

Essentials

Bulk food, cheap veggies, meat for the grill. Everything you need.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax Ave
422 locals recommend
Bulk food, cheap veggies, meat for the grill. Everything you need.
No explanation needed.
207 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
900 East 11th Avenue
207 locals recommend
No explanation needed.
Grocery shopping for the budget conscious.
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th Ave
719 locals recommend
Grocery shopping for the budget conscious.
Farmer's market every Sunday through October 26th.
Denver East High School
1600 City Park Esplanade
Farmer's market every Sunday through October 26th.
Great prepared food options. Two-buck chuck available in the attached liquor store.
293 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado Blvd
293 locals recommend
Great prepared food options. Two-buck chuck available in the attached liquor store.

Entertainment & Activities

Rotating and permanent exhibits plus an IMAX theater to boot!
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
1094 locals recommend
Rotating and permanent exhibits plus an IMAX theater to boot!
Lions, tiger, bears and elephants oh my.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St
884 locals recommend
Lions, tiger, bears and elephants oh my.

Arts & Culture

Famous Denver bookstore with an endless selection and touring writers.
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax Avenue
153 locals recommend
Famous Denver bookstore with an endless selection and touring writers.
Awesome when it was built and getting better and better.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
1293 locals recommend
Awesome when it was built and getting better and better.