Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
My all time favorite Denver breakfast!! Try their breakfast burrito smothered in green chili.
My all time favorite Denver breakfast! Try their breakfast burrito smothered in green chili!
184 locals recommend
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveMy all time favorite Denver breakfast! Try their breakfast burrito smothered in green chili!
The best mojitos you'll ever have and awesome authentic Cuban food!
84 locals recommend
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware StThe best mojitos you'll ever have and awesome authentic Cuban food!
An unreal vegetarian restaurant. Open late with great food, desserts, bar and more! They make the absolute BEST waffles. It's also open until 2 a.m.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveAn unreal vegetarian restaurant. Open late with great food, desserts, bar and more! They make the absolute BEST waffles. It's also open until 2 a.m.
Denver's best pizza, hands down! They don't have indoor seating, but order a pizza and eat it here!
17 locals recommend
Denver Pizza Company
1116 W 11th AveDenver's best pizza, hands down! They don't have indoor seating, but order a pizza and eat it here!
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StSuch a fun vibe and great food and drinks!
Awesome shop close to home that roasts their own beans. Be aware - drinks average around $6.
22 locals recommend
Amethyst Coffee
1111 BroadwayAwesome shop close to home that roasts their own beans. Be aware - drinks average around $6.
Such a cute cafe with super nice staff only two blocks away! I recommend their seasonal drinks and scones.
79 locals recommend
Metropolis Coffee
1 S BroadwaySuch a cute cafe with super nice staff only two blocks away! I recommend their seasonal drinks and scones.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a gorgeous plant-filled bar open day and night serving up cocktails and coffee drinks.
61 locals recommend
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveThis is a gorgeous plant-filled bar open day and night serving up cocktails and coffee drinks.
The quintessential sports bar. They have something crazy like 30 local beers on tap as well. They also have fun trivia nights every Thursday at 7 p.m.
48 locals recommend
Stoney's Bar and Grill
1111 Lincoln StThe quintessential sports bar. They have something crazy like 30 local beers on tap as well. They also have fun trivia nights every Thursday at 7 p.m.
A very hip and trendy bar in the ART hotel with downtown views and great drinks. I've never eaten here, but I have heard their food is good as well.
7 locals recommend
FIRE
1201 BroadwayA very hip and trendy bar in the ART hotel with downtown views and great drinks. I've never eaten here, but I have heard their food is good as well.
Sightseeing
The building is stunning, but the real treat is the free tours every hour on the hour between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The tour is the only way to visit the capitol dome. When you do, you're rewarded with a perfect 360 degree view of Denver. THIS IS A MUST SEE!
227 locals recommend
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveThe building is stunning, but the real treat is the free tours every hour on the hour between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The tour is the only way to visit the capitol dome. When you do, you're rewarded with a perfect 360 degree view of Denver. THIS IS A MUST SEE!
Parks & Nature
A 2-mile jogging loop surrounds this park. My personal favorite oasis in the city.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
A 2-mile jogging loop surrounds this park. My personal favorite oasis in the city.
If you need a quick respite within walking distance, this is a lovely park with walking trails. Groups often practice soccer here.
12 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens Park
If you need a quick respite within walking distance, this is a lovely park with walking trails. Groups often practice soccer here.
This trail takes you through the city and is a lovely break from the day-to-day hustle of the city.
17 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Bike Path
Cherry Creek Bike PathThis trail takes you through the city and is a lovely break from the day-to-day hustle of the city.
Arts & Culture
Impressive modern and classical art collections make this museum a must-see. Their special exhibits are consistently top-tier.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyImpressive modern and classical art collections make this museum a must-see. Their special exhibits are consistently top-tier.
Walker Fine Art
300 W 11th AveA gorgeous gallery with a variety of work. It's perfect for snapping photos.
A short walk from the house and worth it. They put on incredible performances, so check the calendar. Also, if you have a student ID, try to get rush tickets one hour prior to show time! They're super affordable and usually available!
181 locals recommend
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StA short walk from the house and worth it. They put on incredible performances, so check the calendar. Also, if you have a student ID, try to get rush tickets one hour prior to show time! They're super affordable and usually available!
A fantastic local theater minutes away that puts on heart-wrenching performances with all-star actors. This theater has a strong activism vision.
14 locals recommend
Curious Theatre Company
1080 Acoma StA fantastic local theater minutes away that puts on heart-wrenching performances with all-star actors. This theater has a strong activism vision.
Shopping
This beautiful vintage shop sells plants, home goods and clothing. It's dangerously close to my home and dangerous for my wallet!
8 locals recommend
Meek Vintage
2901 Blake StreetThis beautiful vintage shop sells plants, home goods and clothing. It's dangerously close to my home and dangerous for my wallet!
Essentials
A great spot to quickly do a few loads of laundry! It is $2/load. They have a change machine on site to exchange cash for quarters. While you're waiting, grab a coffee and pastry from Sugar Bake Shop right across the street.
8 locals recommend
Cycles Laundry
320 BroadwayA great spot to quickly do a few loads of laundry! It is $2/load. They have a change machine on site to exchange cash for quarters. While you're waiting, grab a coffee and pastry from Sugar Bake Shop right across the street.
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StGreat produce and flowers for all!
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveDenver's classed-up version of Krogers.