Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Very busy on weekends but worth the wait. My favorite is the Bella. Bella, Bella but their pancakes are somethings else too.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Ave Very busy on weekends but worth the wait. My favorite is the Bella. Bella, Bella but their pancakes are somethings else too.
Great DU diner that's been a campus favorite for generations.
7 locals recommend
Pete's University Park Cafe
2345 E Evans Ave Great DU diner that's been a campus favorite for generations.
Tasty crepes and a nice place to relax after cruising Cherry Creek North.
10 locals recommend
Crepes n' Crepes - Cherry Creek North
1222 E 3rd AveTasty crepes and a nice place to relax after cruising Cherry Creek North.
Cherry Cricket - Cherry Creek
2641 E 2nd AveTHE best burgers in town!
Every Saturday and Wednesday during the summer, it's the largest and best farmers' market in Denver. Great food, local produce, live music and fun Colorado stuff if you need a souvenir.
8 locals recommend
Colorado Fresh Markets
3000 E 1st AveEvery Saturday and Wednesday during the summer, it's the largest and best farmers' market in Denver. Great food, local produce, live music and fun Colorado stuff if you need a souvenir.
Poppies Restaurant
2334 S Colorado BlvdWashington Park Grille
1096 S Gaylord StLa Merise French Bistro
2700 E 3rd AveWynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StGreat restaurant with a surprising twist. It was originally a mortuary! Don’t let that scare you because the food and the city view are great.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveGreat restaurant with a surprising twist. It was originally a mortuary! Don’t let that scare you because the food and the city view are great.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveGood general grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StGreat store
Natural Grocers
6774 S University BlvdClosest store to me.
United States Postal Service
225 S BroadwayShopping
Small, unique shops with lots of restaurants and art galleries. If you're visiting over the 4th of July weekend, the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a must.
24 locals recommend
Cherry Creek North
2401 E 2nd AveSmall, unique shops with lots of restaurants and art galleries. If you're visiting over the 4th of July weekend, the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a must.
Best bookstore in the state and it's across the street from Union Station - a great place to people-watch.
93 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StBest bookstore in the state and it's across the street from Union Station - a great place to people-watch.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveParks & Nature
Observatory Park
2930 S Milwaukee St
Washington Park
Arts & Culture
Wonderful museum with IMAX and uniques exhibits. Check out the Gem and Mineral Hall
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdWonderful museum with IMAX and uniques exhibits. Check out the Gem and Mineral Hall
The of the most beautiful natural amphitheaters in the country. Close to the city, it's a great place to go for a hike and soak in some iconic Colorado scenery.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe of the most beautiful natural amphitheaters in the country. Close to the city, it's a great place to go for a hike and soak in some iconic Colorado scenery.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th St
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyDrinks & Nightlife
LoDo
Great urban night light scene.
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StStranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StThe Grizzly Rose
5450 S Valley HwyEntertainment & Activities
When my grandson visits, we spend every other day here (more or less).
217 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DrWhen my grandson visits, we spend every other day here (more or less).
Lions and Tigers and Bears - oh my! Real ones and lots of them. Just 45 minutes from Denver. An elevated walkway makes viewing excellent and safe.
98 locals recommend
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
2999 Co Rd 53Lions and Tigers and Bears - oh my! Real ones and lots of them. Just 45 minutes from Denver. An elevated walkway makes viewing excellent and safe.
Coors Field
2001 Blake StMile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StElitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirMeow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StMolly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StDowntown Aquarium
700 Water StColorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveDenver Mint
Make reservation well in advance