Guidebook - Fun things to do while here.
Essentials
Convenient, good prices and healthy. Also has Starbucks, ATM, Pharmacy and flowers.
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveConvenient, good prices and healthy. Also has Starbucks, ATM, Pharmacy and flowers.
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveThis is a fine food grocery, has really good cuts of meat.
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StIf you prefer Whole Foods here you go.
Love this place, a little further to drive, but fantastic produce.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveLove this place, a little further to drive, but fantastic produce.
Safeway
757 E 20th AveIf you prefer Safeway - it is about a 10 min drive away in Uptown.
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdIf you prefer Trader Joe's - here you go.
Shopping
The best outdoors store if you want to look for anything hunting/fishing/camping/boating.
10 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
7970 Northfield BlvdThe best outdoors store if you want to look for anything hunting/fishing/camping/boating.
Close Target, has almost everything you can think of. Close to other shopping as well.
69 locals recommend
Target
7930 Northfield BlvdClose Target, has almost everything you can think of. Close to other shopping as well.
Lots of outdoor shopping here. There are good restaurants and shops all easy to get too.
63 locals recommend
The Shops At Northfield
8340 Northfield BlvdLots of outdoor shopping here. There are good restaurants and shops all easy to get too.
The Home Depot
500 S Santa Fe DrClose Home Depot, never know when you might need to get to a Home Depot. :)
If you happen to want a tattoo, this is where I go. They have an amazing national reputation and the work is top notch.
Thick As Thieves
4610 E Colfax AveIf you happen to want a tattoo, this is where I go. They have an amazing national reputation and the work is top notch.
The shopping mecca of Denver - there is the mall, but there are also hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants in the area.
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveThe shopping mecca of Denver - there is the mall, but there are also hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants in the area.
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StHistoric area with shopping, coffee and bars.
IKEA
9800 East IKEA WayIf you just need to get to an IKEA, it is a drive.
Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StThis is a great time of shops and food, just blocks away.
E 29th Ave, Denver, CO, USA
Easy food and shopping if needed.
Arts & Culture
If you want to catch a movie, this is a close movie theater. Has bars and restaurants all close if you want to do dinner or drink first.
45 locals recommend
Harkins Theaters
8300 Northfield BlvdIf you want to catch a movie, this is a close movie theater. Has bars and restaurants all close if you want to do dinner or drink first.
Here during baseball season, go catch a game! Easy Uber there and back or ride a B-cycle bike.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StHere during baseball season, go catch a game! Easy Uber there and back or ride a B-cycle bike.
Avalanche Hockey, Nuggets Basketball, Lacrosse, concerts and much more goes on here.
500 locals recommend
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirAvalanche Hockey, Nuggets Basketball, Lacrosse, concerts and much more goes on here.
We are landlocked, but if you need some water time, this is a pretty easy drive and might fit the bill.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker RdWe are landlocked, but if you need some water time, this is a pretty easy drive and might fit the bill.
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveGreat small concert venue.
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StGreat larger Concert venue.
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveMid size concert venue.
This place sometimes has great exhibits, amazing gardens and the lights at Holidays are the best.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThis place sometimes has great exhibits, amazing gardens and the lights at Holidays are the best.
Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwayIndependent Film Movie Theater
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayBowling, Food, Bar and games.
Regal UA Denver Pavilions & RPX
500 16th St MallMovie theater downtown.
Landmark's Esquire Theatre
590 N Downing StIndependent Film Movie theater.
A bit of a drive, but a fun center for the family.
45 locals recommend
Boondocks Food & Fun: Northglenn
11425 Community Center Dr A bit of a drive, but a fun center for the family.
Jumpstreet
14500 W Colfax AveA bit of a drive, but fun trampolines all over the place.
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza BlvdLargest outdoor amphitheater in Denver.
Lucky Strike Denver
500 16th St MallBowling downtown.
This is where the National Western Stock Show / Rodeo is at. Also has circus / Disney on Ice and other attractions.
11 locals recommend
Denver Coliseum
4600 Humboldt StThis is where the National Western Stock Show / Rodeo is at. Also has circus / Disney on Ice and other attractions.
IMAX, museum and planetarium all in the beautiful City Park.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdIMAX, museum and planetarium all in the beautiful City Park.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyHistory Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayGet to know all things Colorado!
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StStroll through history of furniture.
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StSee the unsinkable Molly Browns home!
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StTake trip to the eclectic Meow Wolf!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StIf your into Zoo’s the Denver Zoo is right down the street.
If you haven’t had a concert experience here, it is a must! If you aren’t feeling a show, then go hike the venue during the day
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIf you haven’t had a concert experience here, it is a must! If you aren’t feeling a show, then go hike the venue during the day
Denver Performing Arts Complex
See plays, musicals and other entertainment.
Food Scene
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveAlways a good fall back when you can't decide. $
If you haven't been to a Noodles, then you need to try it once. Easy and quick. $
18 locals recommend
Noodles and Company
7401 E 29th AveIf you haven't been to a Noodles, then you need to try it once. Easy and quick. $
Good Asian food that is blocks away and will deliver. I am happy with my sashimi all the time.
23 locals recommend
Spicy Thai II
2235 Oneida StGood Asian food that is blocks away and will deliver. I am happy with my sashimi all the time.
Really good Lebanese food and sometimes you will get a belly dancer. $$
17 locals recommend
Phoenician Kabob
5709 E Colfax AveReally good Lebanese food and sometimes you will get a belly dancer. $$
Great breakfast pastries! This is a nice area with WIFI as well. Often a lot of children will be here with families.
49 locals recommend
Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe
2216 Kearney StGreat breakfast pastries! This is a nice area with WIFI as well. Often a lot of children will be here with families.
Nuggs Ice Cream
5135 E Colfax AveIce Cream, malt and shakes! Yum!
Sonic Drive-In
3555 Quebec StFast Food - seems like anything you can imagine.
McDonald's
1444 S Havana StQuick and easy - sometimes faster if you go in.
Shells & Sauce
2600 E 12th AveGood little restaurant in Congress Park area.
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AveAsian fusion restaurant and they have lots of ping pong tables.
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveGREAT Place - love it here.
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st AveCoffee or later in the evening a bar. Bike up!
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueGreat coffee house with WIFI.
Breakfast / Brunch - very popular place so plan on waiting.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveBreakfast / Brunch - very popular place so plan on waiting.
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveGreasy Spoon Breakfast! Great for a hangover.
Steve's Snappin' Dogs
3525 E Colfax AveBest hot dog place in Denver!
Mezcal
3230 E Colfax AveMore authentic Mexican food.
Bastien's Restaurant
3503 East Colfax AvenueBlast to the past steak house.
Buffalo Wild Wings
10500 E Garden DrWings, drinks, sports!
This place has a little bit of everything. Shopping, restaurants, bar - not a large building.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThis place has a little bit of everything. Shopping, restaurants, bar - not a large building.
Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos StGreat brunch and just fun place.
Carm & Gia Metropolitan
9598 E Montview BlvdGreat food and close.
Mason's Dumpling Shop - Aurora
If you like dumplings, this is the place to be.
Baba & Pop's Pierogi
9945 E Colfax AveTasty Pierogi’s down the street.
7 Leguas Mexican Grille
4550 E Colfax AveTwo of these locations and both great food.
Bistro Vendôme
2267 Larimer StGreat French Cuisine!
9-CO
All sorts of great food and shopping.
Everything Else
A close sports complex with gym. All sorts of drop in classes and cross fit.
Bladium Sports & Fitness Club
2400 Central Park BlvdA close sports complex with gym. All sorts of drop in classes and cross fit.
Close liquor store, but not the best selection, this is only if you are out of options or want to walk.
Oneida Liquors
2259 Oneida StClose liquor store, but not the best selection, this is only if you are out of options or want to walk.
Love this Liquor store! They are incredibly helpful and nice. Great little shopping area as well.
13 locals recommend
Grape Expectations Wine & Spirits
2270 Kearney StLove this Liquor store! They are incredibly helpful and nice. Great little shopping area as well.
Museum has a lot to do and sits right next to City Park which is beautiful and the zoo. This is about 5 min away.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdMuseum has a lot to do and sits right next to City Park which is beautiful and the zoo. This is about 5 min away.
Denver Zoo is a great time! If you are here around Halloween there is Boo at the Zoo, they also have Brew at the Zoo event and neat lights during Christmas.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StDenver Zoo is a great time! If you are here around Halloween there is Boo at the Zoo, they also have Brew at the Zoo event and neat lights during Christmas.
Giant local Park that stretches all around in Stapleton area. This is one of the largest parks and is a 5 min walk from the house to reach side section of it.
12 locals recommend
Central Park
8801 M.L.K. Jr BlvdGiant local Park that stretches all around in Stapleton area. This is one of the largest parks and is a 5 min walk from the house to reach side section of it.
24 Hour Fitness
2770 S Colorado Blvd24 Hour Fitness Gym.
LoDo
Lodo area has Bars and restaurants and it has a lot of them!
If you are here for a convention then this is where you are headed. There is always something going on here so look up events and see if there is something fun to go see.
206 locals recommend
The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StIf you are here for a convention then this is where you are headed. There is always something going on here so look up events and see if there is something fun to go see.
Highland is not far at all and has a lot of fun bars and restaurants and a little shopping.
193 locals recommend
Highland
Highland is not far at all and has a lot of fun bars and restaurants and a little shopping.
If you need to get a drop in yoga class, CorePower is close and a good option.
110 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
3041 Zuni StIf you need to get a drop in yoga class, CorePower is close and a good option.
This is a nice park and has a public pool if you want to get some water time.
36 locals recommend
Congress Park
This is a nice park and has a public pool if you want to get some water time.
Great park - everywhere in Denver is gay friendly, but this park in particular is known for that.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Great park - everywhere in Denver is gay friendly, but this park in particular is known for that.
Maybe my favorite park, has large lakes and tons of outdoor activities. Fun eye candy when exercising and lots of volleyball. Sometimes 1000 courts going.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Maybe my favorite park, has large lakes and tons of outdoor activities. Fun eye candy when exercising and lots of volleyball. Sometimes 1000 courts going.
WIFI, Books, Coffee - relax and read a book.
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueWIFI, Books, Coffee - relax and read a book.
A great place to get a hair cut. This is where I go, but can be hard to land a quick appointment. Ethan and James are the best.
Soho Salon
2940 E Colfax AveA great place to get a hair cut. This is where I go, but can be hard to land a quick appointment. Ethan and James are the best.
Mayfair Liquors
1385 Krameria StNice liquor store not far from the house.
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveLiquor store Mecca!
Fun College town with something for everyone. The Flatirons are amazing to hike.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Fun College town with something for everyone. The Flatirons are amazing to hike.
Denver International Airport
8500 Peña BoulevardAirport - about a 20 min drive from the house.
I you are looking for recreational or medical marijuana this is a great, close option.
Starbuds Aurora
10100 East Montview BoulevardI you are looking for recreational or medical marijuana this is a great, close option.
Affinity Dispensary
7739 E Colfax AveClose if you are looking for this.
Silver Stem Fine Cannabis Denver East Dispensary
8151 E Colfax AveJust down the road a bit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun bar / restaurant that has an amazing patio and close to some fun shops and ice cream. $
23 locals recommend
The Abbey Tavern
5151 E Colfax AveFun bar / restaurant that has an amazing patio and close to some fun shops and ice cream. $
Lowry Beer Garden
7577 E Academy BlvdA fun family friendly bar with food. Perfect on a warm day.
Ballpark area is near the ballpark and has a lot of bars, restaurants and just nice walking.
6 locals recommend
Ballpark
Ballpark area is near the ballpark and has a lot of bars, restaurants and just nice walking.
The Elm
5001 E Colfax AveThis is fun small neighborhood bar and shows all Boston sports!
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveInfused vodka bar - small, but fun.
M Uptown
700 East 17th AvenueGay bar, straight friendly! :) One of the best patios.
X BAR
629 E Colfax AveGay bar / dance club.
Gay bar/dance club - This place is a fun night of good dancing on Saturdays.
65 locals recommend
Tracks Denver
3500 Walnut StGay bar/dance club - This place is a fun night of good dancing on Saturdays.
Denver Wrangler
1475 36th StGay bar.
Compound Basix
145 BroadwayGay bar / dance club on the weekends.
Shotgun Willie's
490 S Colorado BlvdStrip Club.
Diamond Cabaret
1222 Glenarm PlStrip club
Boyztown
117 BroadwayGay Strip club
The Hornet
76 BroadwayFun bar in the Broadway fun district.
The Church Nightclub
1160 Lincoln StDance Club / Bar
Milk
1037 BroadwayFun Bar
Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveGreat local bar in Congress Park.
The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax
717 E Colfax AveThe best tons of old school games and drinks.
The 1UP Arcade Bar - LoDo
1925 Blake StThe best tons of old school games and drinks.
Aqua Lounge
1417 Krameria StGay bar
Tap Fourteen Uptown
400 E 19th AveGreat beers!
Sightseeing
City Park has some of the most amazing views of the mountains and City. Good for exercising too - 5 min drive down 23rd from the house.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCity Park has some of the most amazing views of the mountains and City. Good for exercising too - 5 min drive down 23rd from the house.
The mall is over a mile long right in the heart of downtown. It is a 7-15 minute trip from the house depending on lights and traffic. Has sightseeing, art, bars, restaurant, bars and shopping.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallThe mall is over a mile long right in the heart of downtown. It is a 7-15 minute trip from the house depending on lights and traffic. Has sightseeing, art, bars, restaurant, bars and shopping.
This is where all train transit comes to, it just had a massive renovation with the whole area and is fun to visit and walk around.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
This is where all train transit comes to, it just had a massive renovation with the whole area and is fun to visit and walk around.
Close east hikes with an abundance of wildlife just minutes away.
90 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway RoadClose east hikes with an abundance of wildlife just minutes away.