Decker And Rosie's Guidebook
Food and Drink Scene
Snooze an AM Eatery
14345 Orchard PkwyGreat breakfast and brunch spot! Try the spuds!
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveA must try for breakfast!
New American and with a lovely bar. Has an outdoor patio on nice days. One of our absolute favorites. Take a stroll next to the neighboring business and surrounding RiNo area.
25 locals recommend
The Preservery
3040 Blake StNew American and with a lovely bar. Has an outdoor patio on nice days. One of our absolute favorites. Take a stroll next to the neighboring business and surrounding RiNo area.
New American with many vegan and vegetarian options. If you can't make it to the Denver location, there is a restaurant at the Denver Airport!
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveNew American with many vegan and vegetarian options. If you can't make it to the Denver location, there is a restaurant at the Denver Airport!
Matsuhisa Denver
98 Steele StNobu Matsuhisa's Denver restaurant. Very high end sushi.
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
1317 14th StThe poutine and bone marrow are AMAZING here.
Fish N Beer
3510 Larimer StCasual eatery with awesome happy hour every day.
These are the best bagels ever! Get the Everything and you will not be disappointed.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveThese are the best bagels ever! Get the Everything and you will not be disappointed.
Linger
2030 W 30th AveSit at the beautiful historic bar.
Do you enjoy ice cream and the occasional speakeasy bar? Head into the freezer on the left for the speakeasy.
17 locals recommend
Frozen Matter
530 E 19th AveDo you enjoy ice cream and the occasional speakeasy bar? Head into the freezer on the left for the speakeasy.
Bistro Vendôme
2267 Larimer StFrench food is delicious and this is one of our faves.
Early Bird Restaurant-Bradburn Village
11940 Bradburn BlvdThe pancakes are delicious!
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveThe Bitter Bar
835 Walnut StSwanky and intimate bar sitting.
Westminster Farmers Market
5255 W 98th AveSaturdays 9:30am–1:30pm
Outdoorsy Activities
Here are some places for sightseeing, slopes, or just places to get out to.
If you want to enjoy a beautiful hike or a scenic drive, head to Golden, just outside of Denver. Grab a bite to ear in Downtown Golden or take a tour of the Coors Brewery.
384 locals recommend
Golden
If you want to enjoy a beautiful hike or a scenic drive, head to Golden, just outside of Denver. Grab a bite to ear in Downtown Golden or take a tour of the Coors Brewery.
This is the closet ski and snowboard resort. It's about 45 mins away. Easy trails and a few small lodges.
148 locals recommend
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdThis is the closet ski and snowboard resort. It's about 45 mins away. Easy trails and a few small lodges.
About 1.5 hrs away, Winter Park is a very popular ski resort. Continue North for another hour and you'll be at the West Entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.
331 locals recommend
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn RdAbout 1.5 hrs away, Winter Park is a very popular ski resort. Continue North for another hour and you'll be at the West Entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Maroon Bells
An advanced hike with rewarding, spectacular views.
A gorgeous reservoir about 2 hours north of Westminster. Boat rentals, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), and kayaking are doable here.
250 locals recommend
Horsetooth Reservoir
A gorgeous reservoir about 2 hours north of Westminster. Boat rentals, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), and kayaking are doable here.
Grand Lake
Neighborhoods
Lower Downtown offers everything a first time Denver visitor should see. Foodies will enjoy the different restaurants in the area.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Lower Downtown offers everything a first time Denver visitor should see. Foodies will enjoy the different restaurants in the area.
River North is the arts district of Denver. New restaurants are amid artist murals.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
River North is the arts district of Denver. New restaurants are amid artist murals.
Washington Park
Scenic, family friendly neighborhood in Denver.
Walk the historic Colorado flag-lined block of Larimer Sq. Shopping and restaurants give a great glimpse of Downtown Denver.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StWalk the historic Colorado flag-lined block of Larimer Sq. Shopping and restaurants give a great glimpse of Downtown Denver.
Breweries, bars, restaurants, shopping, and the occasional buskers. Visitors love this walking mall in Boulder.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetBreweries, bars, restaurants, shopping, and the occasional buskers. Visitors love this walking mall in Boulder.
Lyons
Things To Do / Attractions
One of the oldest handmade candy factories in the US. They offer a free tour and a sample at the end. In the industrial area of Denver but a great pitstop for kids and candy lovers.
31 locals recommend
Hammond's Candies
5735 Washington StOne of the oldest handmade candy factories in the US. They offer a free tour and a sample at the end. In the industrial area of Denver but a great pitstop for kids and candy lovers.
The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetThe best concert venue there is. Surrounded by rock formations, the summer concert series is something people travel to experience.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe best concert venue there is. Surrounded by rock formations, the summer concert series is something people travel to experience.
A medium-sized indoor concert and event venue. Catch a concert, a show (Cirque Du Soleil has performances here), or even a sporting event (like the Harlem Globetrotters). Only a 10 minute uber/drive or a $3 bus ride (the RTD station is very walkable).
37 locals recommend
1STBANK Center
11450 Broomfield LnA medium-sized indoor concert and event venue. Catch a concert, a show (Cirque Du Soleil has performances here), or even a sporting event (like the Harlem Globetrotters). Only a 10 minute uber/drive or a $3 bus ride (the RTD station is very walkable).
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveAdventure Golf & Raceway
9650 Sheridan BoulevardJust down the street from our home. Good for families.
The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills
9650 Sheridan BoulevardNearby Golf Course
Ice Castles
120 Buffalo StCasa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveBall Arena
1000 Chopper CirElitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirWestminster Farmers Market
5255 W 98th AveSaturdays 9:30am–1:30pm
Essentials
Target
10445 Reed StWalmart Supercenter
9499 Sheridan BoulevardH Mart Westminster
5036 West 92nd AvenueThe closest grocery store in our neighborhood
Total Beverage
9359 Sheridan BoulevardLarge liquor store with great prices for wine and other beverages
Costco Wholesale
5195 Wadsworth BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveSprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveCity advice
What to pack
Colorado Clothing
Many people ask about the weather in Colorado. In the winter, there is snow, so pack a good coat and the trick to keeping warm is layers, layers, layers. A beanie and gloves are especially helpful on snowy days. The summers are wonderfully warm in Colorado. Temps can sometimes hit the 90's F. Prep with sunscreen and don't forget your sunglasses.