West of Denver
Food scene
Winchell's is the best local donut shop!! Unassuming and quaint, but the donut selection and quality is outstanding and the service is welcoming, warm, and friendly.
9 locals recommend
Winchell's Donut House
Winchell's is the best local donut shop!! Unassuming and quaint, but the donut selection and quality is outstanding and the service is welcoming, warm, and friendly.
Teller's is a classic taproom with a great menu selection, friendly and prompt staff, and a warm and comforting vibe.
38 locals recommend
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen
1990 Youngfield StTeller's is a classic taproom with a great menu selection, friendly and prompt staff, and a warm and comforting vibe.
Family-owned restaurant with the best burritos in the area! Our recommendation: The Chile Relleno Burrito.
Señor Burritos
2553 Kipling StreetFamily-owned restaurant with the best burritos in the area! Our recommendation: The Chile Relleno Burrito.
A classic diner! Friendliest staff who won't let you finish your coffee without topping you off. And a delicious menu with a variety of diner favorites to choose from.
8 locals recommend
Appleridge Cafe
3790 Kipling StA classic diner! Friendliest staff who won't let you finish your coffee without topping you off. And a delicious menu with a variety of diner favorites to choose from.
Fresh bread, pizza, pasta, calzones, or sweet treats can be found here! Delicious!
8 locals recommend
Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery
3210 Wadsworth BlvdFresh bread, pizza, pasta, calzones, or sweet treats can be found here! Delicious!
A perfect place to spend a few hours reading or working in a cozy environment with good coffee.
81 locals recommend
The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayA perfect place to spend a few hours reading or working in a cozy environment with good coffee.
Looking for something a little different? Check out Pierogies Factory. The pierogies are delicious and a must try is the Polish street food Zapiekanka!
12 locals recommend
Pierogies Factory
3795 Wadsworth BlvdLooking for something a little different? Check out Pierogies Factory. The pierogies are delicious and a must try is the Polish street food Zapiekanka!
If you like Indian food, check out Yak and Yeti! Some of the best Indian food around!
84 locals recommend
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdIf you like Indian food, check out Yak and Yeti! Some of the best Indian food around!
For you coffee aficionados, Sweet Bloom offers some of Denver's best roasts! Highly recommend.
41 locals recommend
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StFor you coffee aficionados, Sweet Bloom offers some of Denver's best roasts! Highly recommend.
Great coffee and a beautiful space to sit and spend some time in. The owners are super friendly, ask for their recommendations!
11 locals recommend
Sapor Coffee & Concepts
2795 Speer BlvdGreat coffee and a beautiful space to sit and spend some time in. The owners are super friendly, ask for their recommendations!
A fun and different spot for quick Native American food!
48 locals recommend
Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
3536 W 44th AveA fun and different spot for quick Native American food!
Sightseeing
Head into Golden and take a drive up Clear Creek Canyon or park at the base and walk the brand newest segment of the Peaks to Plains trail. Rent a bike and ride the Clear Creek bike path from Golden to Wheat Ridge. During the summer months, rent a tube, and float down the creek with family and friends!
37 locals recommend
Clear Creek Canyon Park
U.S. 6Head into Golden and take a drive up Clear Creek Canyon or park at the base and walk the brand newest segment of the Peaks to Plains trail. Rent a bike and ride the Clear Creek bike path from Golden to Wheat Ridge. During the summer months, rent a tube, and float down the creek with family and friends!
Stand in awe beneath the cliffs of Eldorado Canyon State Park. Watch climbers scale the walls and stand on the peaks. Choose from steep and scrambling hikes or casual and mellow trails. Eldorado Canyon is a must see!
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdStand in awe beneath the cliffs of Eldorado Canyon State Park. Watch climbers scale the walls and stand on the peaks. Choose from steep and scrambling hikes or casual and mellow trails. Eldorado Canyon is a must see!
Not to be missed even if you don't have a show to see! Red Rocks boasts a beautiful view of the Greater Denver area and of course is home to the most loved open air amphitheater in the country.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayNot to be missed even if you don't have a show to see! Red Rocks boasts a beautiful view of the Greater Denver area and of course is home to the most loved open air amphitheater in the country.
North Table is a great place to get some outdoor activity in! Good for hiking, biking, or even rock climbing! Hike up to the top of the mesa for great views of Denver and the surrounding foothills.
37 locals recommend
North Table Mountain
North Table is a great place to get some outdoor activity in! Good for hiking, biking, or even rock climbing! Hike up to the top of the mesa for great views of Denver and the surrounding foothills.
South Table offers mellow hikes and bike rides as well as beautiful views of Denver, Golden, North Table and the foothills.
23 locals recommend
South Table Top Mountain
South Table offers mellow hikes and bike rides as well as beautiful views of Denver, Golden, North Table and the foothills.
The Flatirons jut into the sky providing a fantastic view of Colorado geology. Making up part of Boulder's foothills, get some hiking in and then head into Boulder for sightseeing or a bite to eat!
84 locals recommend
Flatirons
The Flatirons jut into the sky providing a fantastic view of Colorado geology. Making up part of Boulder's foothills, get some hiking in and then head into Boulder for sightseeing or a bite to eat!
Get some fresh air and check out the continental divide by taking a quick 45 minute drive up I-70 to US 40. The pass tops out around 11,300 feet and offers stunning views. Be aware that the weather can change quickly - bring layers and if snow is expected, be confident that your car can make it up and down the pass!
11 locals recommend
Berthoud Pass
Get some fresh air and check out the continental divide by taking a quick 45 minute drive up I-70 to US 40. The pass tops out around 11,300 feet and offers stunning views. Be aware that the weather can change quickly - bring layers and if snow is expected, be confident that your car can make it up and down the pass!
Take a classic drive up the windy roads of Lookout Mountain and stop at the top to checkout Buffalo Bill's grave and amazing views of Denver, Golden, Clear Creek Canyon and beyond!
245 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Take a classic drive up the windy roads of Lookout Mountain and stop at the top to checkout Buffalo Bill's grave and amazing views of Denver, Golden, Clear Creek Canyon and beyond!
City/town information
Take a trip up to Boulder for more sightseeing! Walk down Pearl Street and step into art galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Walk the UC Boulder campus and check out the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History on campus.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Take a trip up to Boulder for more sightseeing! Walk down Pearl Street and step into art galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Walk the UC Boulder campus and check out the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History on campus.
Visit historic Golden, Colorado! Home of the Coors factory, South and North Table mesas, a historic downtown with delightful local shops and restaurants, walking and bike paths, and access to plenty of trails and recreational activities.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Visit historic Golden, Colorado! Home of the Coors factory, South and North Table mesas, a historic downtown with delightful local shops and restaurants, walking and bike paths, and access to plenty of trails and recreational activities.
City advice
What to pack
Bring lots of layers!
Denver and the surrounding areas are known to have diverse weather types in a short amount of time. One day might be beautiful, sunny, and warm, the next you might wake up to cold temps and snow! If you're planning on going into the mountains, even for a summer hike or a quick jaunt, be prepared for the weather to change quickly. Always bring some kind of jacket or extra layer!
Getting around
Getting around is easiest by car
The public transport in the Greater Denver area is not the best. To make the most of your trip, we recommend renting a car so that you can easily access all that the area has to offer!