Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
It's my favorite of the exceptional farm-to-table restaurants in Lohi (see also Root Down and Linger). Duo has a really bar where you can sit and eat if you are on your own. It is a great place for a romantic evening, or a Saturday or Sunday brunch with friends. Reservations recommended.
107 locals recommend
duo Restaurant
2413 W 32nd AveIt's my favorite of the exceptional farm-to-table restaurants in Lohi (see also Root Down and Linger). Duo has a really bar where you can sit and eat if you are on your own. It is a great place for a romantic evening, or a Saturday or Sunday brunch with friends. Reservations recommended.
Started by a couple (Jason and Jeanette Burgett) in 2011, it has been a smash hit ever since. A great place to eat breakfast or brunch or get a pastry to go.
123 locals recommend
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveStarted by a couple (Jason and Jeanette Burgett) in 2011, it has been a smash hit ever since. A great place to eat breakfast or brunch or get a pastry to go.
Good value for money: Avanti houses 7 separate restaurants where new chefs get their start, several common bars, and a roof deck with stunning views of downtown.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetGood value for money: Avanti houses 7 separate restaurants where new chefs get their start, several common bars, and a roof deck with stunning views of downtown.
A very popular neighborhood coffee shop that's only three blocks away.
69 locals recommend
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
2139 W 44th AveA very popular neighborhood coffee shop that's only three blocks away.
Fantastic breakfast place with really good value for money and only a three-block walk.
94 locals recommend
Sunny's
2339 W 44th AveFantastic breakfast place with really good value for money and only a three-block walk.
Exceptional farm to table restaurant with a great setting -- be sure to make reservations.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveExceptional farm to table restaurant with a great setting -- be sure to make reservations.
Fun atmosphere and DELICIOUS food with a great outdoor patio to enjoy April-November.
189 locals recommend
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveFun atmosphere and DELICIOUS food with a great outdoor patio to enjoy April-November.
Linger
2030 W 30th AveSuperb farm to table food and stunning views of the city.
Wonderful wine and cheese and gourmet provisions and sandwiches.
12 locals recommend
Cheese+Provisions
2432 W 44th AveWonderful wine and cheese and gourmet provisions and sandwiches.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful architecture and art -- houses the only collection in the U.S. of one of America's most influential 20th century artists. Next door to the Denver Art Museum. Enjoy lunch or dinner at nearby Cuba Cuba.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock St Beautiful architecture and art -- houses the only collection in the U.S. of one of America's most influential 20th century artists. Next door to the Denver Art Museum. Enjoy lunch or dinner at nearby Cuba Cuba.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StDon't miss the roof garden.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StParks & Nature
This is my favorite part of Denver where the Cherry Creek River and the Platte River meet. Great people watching -- grab a coffee at the Starbucks at REI.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StThis is my favorite part of Denver where the Cherry Creek River and the Platte River meet. Great people watching -- grab a coffee at the Starbucks at REI.
Huge lake, fun and varied people and dog watching, majestic views of the mountains.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
Huge lake, fun and varied people and dog watching, majestic views of the mountains.
Everything Else
A really fun wine store with free wine tastings on Friday and Saturday nights
13 locals recommend
Cask and Craft
3744 Tejon StA really fun wine store with free wine tastings on Friday and Saturday nights
Essentials
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdGreat organic produce and prepared foods
Walgreens
801 16th St MallGetting Around
Buy a day pass or a week pass to explore Denver. Closest station is at 32nd and Tejon.
34 locals recommend
Denver B-cycle
Buy a day pass or a week pass to explore Denver. Closest station is at 32nd and Tejon.
Entertainment & Activities
City Rec Center with a great swimming pool, weight room, and basketball court. Family-friendly and affordable.
15 locals recommend
Ashland Recreation Center
2475 W Dunkeld PlCity Rec Center with a great swimming pool, weight room, and basketball court. Family-friendly and affordable.