Guidebook for Denver
Parks & Nature
Sloan's Lake park is a short walk away with beautiful mountain views, walking trail, playground, basketball court, and picnic area!
14 locals recommend
Sloan's Lake
Sloan's Lake park is a short walk away with beautiful mountain views, walking trail, playground, basketball court, and picnic area!
Essentials
King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlGrocery store just 1 mile away!
Sightseeing
Red Rocks is quite possible the most amazing concert venue in the US!! They also have events throughout the week along with activities on weekend mornings. Check it out less than 25 minutes away!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks is quite possible the most amazing concert venue in the US!! They also have events throughout the week along with activities on weekend mornings. Check it out less than 25 minutes away!
Where Olympic athletes train, this old railroad lift is one of the hardest hikes in Colorado. Less than a mile in distance, but more stairs than the Empire State Building, this will test your endurance and leave you feeling accomplished! About 1.5 hour drive near Colorado Springs!
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineWhere Olympic athletes train, this old railroad lift is one of the hardest hikes in Colorado. Less than a mile in distance, but more stairs than the Empire State Building, this will test your endurance and leave you feeling accomplished! About 1.5 hour drive near Colorado Springs!
Also about a 1.5 hour drive, but beautiful scenery and not too strenuous.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdAlso about a 1.5 hour drive, but beautiful scenery and not too strenuous.
Food Scene
Delicious food and vibrant atmosphere in the excellent Highlands area! Awesome for brunch and dinner before a night out!
138 locals recommend
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StDelicious food and vibrant atmosphere in the excellent Highlands area! Awesome for brunch and dinner before a night out!
One of the best brunches in town, but not a lot of seating so get there early! Cajun creole touch in an old home.
178 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveOne of the best brunches in town, but not a lot of seating so get there early! Cajun creole touch in an old home.
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveAll locally sourced ingredients and an excellent finished product!
By far the most touristy of brunch spots, but still has excellent cuisine. Get there early and expect a long line.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveBy far the most touristy of brunch spots, but still has excellent cuisine. Get there early and expect a long line.
Popular choice providing a sizable menu of hearty breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads.
37 locals recommend
Syrup Downtown
999 18th StPopular choice providing a sizable menu of hearty breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads.
One of the most delicious brunches in town, but expect a long line to get in unless you arrive early! Their biscuit sandwiches are legendary!
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveOne of the most delicious brunches in town, but expect a long line to get in unless you arrive early! Their biscuit sandwiches are legendary!
If you like bacon do yourself a favor and get brunch, lunch or dinner here. No questions asked.
189 locals recommend
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveIf you like bacon do yourself a favor and get brunch, lunch or dinner here. No questions asked.
A bit of a drive, but if you enjoy cajun/creole style brunch this place does it best!
215 locals recommend
Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StA bit of a drive, but if you enjoy cajun/creole style brunch this place does it best!
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates. The patio has one of the best views of downtown in Denver!
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates. The patio has one of the best views of downtown in Denver!
High-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar.
95 locals recommend
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop StHigh-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar.
Located in the Source which features a common area large bar, several shops, a Mexican restaurant, brewery and of course Acorn! New American small plates & artisanal cocktails in an industrial-style space with graffitied walls.
102 locals recommend
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdLocated in the Source which features a common area large bar, several shops, a Mexican restaurant, brewery and of course Acorn! New American small plates & artisanal cocktails in an industrial-style space with graffitied walls.
Located in Larimer's Square with numerous restaurant and bar options, a must to check out among other nearby restaurants!
78 locals recommend
Rioja
1431 Larimer StLocated in Larimer's Square with numerous restaurant and bar options, a must to check out among other nearby restaurants!
Possibly my favorite restaurant in the country. It isn't cheap, but is more than worth it. They have great Jazz music on weekend nights!
30 locals recommend
Ocean Prime
1465 Larimer StPossibly my favorite restaurant in the country. It isn't cheap, but is more than worth it. They have great Jazz music on weekend nights!
Breakfast Restaurant
Circa-1927 kitschy diner dishes up big helpings of comfort food from breakfast through dinner.
70 locals recommend
Sam's No. 3
1500 Curtis StreetBreakfast Restaurant
Circa-1927 kitschy diner dishes up big helpings of comfort food from breakfast through dinner.
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StAmazing atmosphere and decadent food options!
Los Chingones
2463 Larimer StBest street tacos in town with unique meat options!
Handcrafted pizzas, cured meats & cheeses, plus other Italian plates in a cozy basement setting.
72 locals recommend
Osteria Marco
1453 Larimer StHandcrafted pizzas, cured meats & cheeses, plus other Italian plates in a cozy basement setting.
Best sports bar/restaurant in town along with Sloan's Lake Taphouse!
193 locals recommend
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveBest sports bar/restaurant in town along with Sloan's Lake Taphouse!
Dunkin'
2323 S Havana StLocated very close to the townhome!
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome patio for brunch or early evening drinks in Lower Highlands extremely close to downtown!
118 locals recommend
Ale House
2501 16th StAwesome patio for brunch or early evening drinks in Lower Highlands extremely close to downtown!
Sloan's Bar & Grill
5850 W 25th AveOne of the best sports bars in town not far from the house!
A younger crowd, but has the most attractive people in Denver in attendance on weekend nights. Awesome DJ if you love to dance, but expect long line and huge crowd after 11PM on weekend nights. Weeknights tend to be dead.
68 locals recommend
Mile High Spirits
2201 Lawrence StA younger crowd, but has the most attractive people in Denver in attendance on weekend nights. Awesome DJ if you love to dance, but expect long line and huge crowd after 11PM on weekend nights. Weeknights tend to be dead.
Great place to start a night out with awesome patio!
25 locals recommend
Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden
1920 Blake StGreat place to start a night out with awesome patio!
Awesome brewery right across from downtown in LoHi!
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StAwesome brewery right across from downtown in LoHi!
Blue Moon Brewing Company
3750 Chestnut PlOne of my favorite breweries in town!
One of the most popular local bars located right downtown with all sorts of bar games, numerous TVs, and a great atmosphere for any sporting event!
38 locals recommend
Blake Street Tavern
2301 Blake StOne of the most popular local bars located right downtown with all sorts of bar games, numerous TVs, and a great atmosphere for any sporting event!
One of the more touristy bars in Denver, but has an excellent patio and fun to drink at during the day. Crowd gets a little unique at night.
179 locals recommend
ViewHouse Ballpark
2015 Market StOne of the more touristy bars in Denver, but has an excellent patio and fun to drink at during the day. Crowd gets a little unique at night.
Similar to ViewHouse, great DJ and fun to day drink at, but a bit of a unique crowd at night and very touristy.
30 locals recommend
Tavern Downtown
1949 Market StSimilar to ViewHouse, great DJ and fun to day drink at, but a bit of a unique crowd at night and very touristy.
This is one of the BEST spots in Denver. Always a great crowd of all ages, 7 food truck concepts with delicious food, and 2 huge bars. The upstairs patio has quite possibly the best view of downtown anywhere in Denver!
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetThis is one of the BEST spots in Denver. Always a great crowd of all ages, 7 food truck concepts with delicious food, and 2 huge bars. The upstairs patio has quite possibly the best view of downtown anywhere in Denver!
Shopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveMost luxurious shopping in Denver!