Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Yummy pasta made in-house. They have a great deal on Wednesday nights for a meal for two. Their vodka sauce is top-notch. Just a few blocks away.
24 locals recommend
DiFranco's
955 Lincoln StYummy pasta made in-house. They have a great deal on Wednesday nights for a meal for two. Their vodka sauce is top-notch. Just a few blocks away.
Good happy hour. Great wine selection. If you're looking for a good brunch without a long wait, this is a good choice. Walking distance.
38 locals recommend
MAX's Wine Dive
696 Sherman StGood happy hour. Great wine selection. If you're looking for a good brunch without a long wait, this is a good choice. Walking distance.
Best southern style brunch around. Excellent breakfast cocktails. Tip: if you call ahead, you can add your name to the waitlist and just show up around the time they estimate. Walking distance.
60 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery Capitol Hill
320 E Colfax AveBest southern style brunch around. Excellent breakfast cocktails. Tip: if you call ahead, you can add your name to the waitlist and just show up around the time they estimate. Walking distance.
Good tacos! There is almost always a line, but it moves pretty quickly. They also have a good happy hour, and it's all day on Sunday. Just one block away.
70 locals recommend
Torchys Tacos
1085 N BroadwayGood tacos! There is almost always a line, but it moves pretty quickly. They also have a good happy hour, and it's all day on Sunday. Just one block away.
This is a little carry-out only shop, but they have great pizza and they are open late. Walking distance.
40 locals recommend
Benny Blancos
616 E 13th AveThis is a little carry-out only shop, but they have great pizza and they are open late. Walking distance.
Menu is exclusively vegetarian and just about everything can be made vegan. There is usually a wait. Just two blocks away.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveMenu is exclusively vegetarian and just about everything can be made vegan. There is usually a wait. Just two blocks away.
Best coffee around. Note, they have a no wifi policy. Great place to have a cup of coffee and read a book. Walking distance from our place.
71 locals recommend
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street
1300 Pennsylvania StBest coffee around. Note, they have a no wifi policy. Great place to have a cup of coffee and read a book. Walking distance from our place.
Fantastic curry in a fast-casual setting. You can take your curry to the brewery next door.
81 locals recommend
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StFantastic curry in a fast-casual setting. You can take your curry to the brewery next door.
Upscale restaurant that's great for a special occasion. Incredible food and service.
78 locals recommend
Rioja
1431 Larimer StUpscale restaurant that's great for a special occasion. Incredible food and service.
They know what they're talking about when it comes to wine and cheese.
40 locals recommend
The Truffle Table
2556 15th StThey know what they're talking about when it comes to wine and cheese.
The Cookery at Myrtle Hill
1020 S Gaylord StBest eggs benedict!
Delicious cocktails and dessert. They have a full dinner menu available as well. Walking distance from our condo.
86 locals recommend
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveDelicious cocktails and dessert. They have a full dinner menu available as well. Walking distance from our condo.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveFun craft cocktails
Great beer in a cool spot near lots of other great breweries
208 locals recommend
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StGreat beer in a cool spot near lots of other great breweries
TRVE Brewing Co.
227 BroadwayGreat beer and loud metal.
Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales
1290 S BroadwayAnother fine Denver brewery.
Urban winery that's surprisingly good. Try one of their wines in a can.
194 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StUrban winery that's surprisingly good. Try one of their wines in a can.
Parks & Nature
Cheesman Park
Beautiful park with mountain views and really interesting history.
Not in Denver, but close enough! This is our favorite state park. Beautiful hiking trails that offer mountain views and wildflower meadows. If you just want to take a drive, it's worth going up to Panorama Point.
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdNot in Denver, but close enough! This is our favorite state park. Beautiful hiking trails that offer mountain views and wildflower meadows. If you just want to take a drive, it's worth going up to Panorama Point.
Washington Park
Lovely lake with a boat house and great running trails.
Sightseeing
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveGreat place for live music, movie nights, or a small hike or workout on the stairs.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayGreat place for live music, movie nights, or a small hike or workout on the stairs.
Arts & Culture
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGood place for families. Some interesting rotating exhibits as well.
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayGood place for families. Some interesting rotating exhibits as well.
Totally worth visiting. They offer special events for adults-only on some Thursday nights. The view from their upstairs balcony is amazing.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdTotally worth visiting. They offer special events for adults-only on some Thursday nights. The view from their upstairs balcony is amazing.
Shopping
Sacred Thistle
1110 Acoma StBeautiful, unique gifts.
Cute, unique gift store. Owners are super friendly. Be sure to check out their sister store, Soul Haus, next door.
NOTE: They are on 17th ave. not 13th now.
24 locals recommend
Pandora on the Hill
1225 E 17th AveCute, unique gift store. Owners are super friendly. Be sure to check out their sister store, Soul Haus, next door.
NOTE: They are on 17th ave. not 13th now.
Brand new market - cool clothing and gift stores, plus great food. Be sure to have a Rosenberg's bagel while you're there.
171 locals recommend
Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StBrand new market - cool clothing and gift stores, plus great food. Be sure to have a Rosenberg's bagel while you're there.
Essentials
Walking distance. Right across from the Governor's Mansion, which is a pretty site.
372 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
661 Logan St Walking distance. Right across from the Governor's Mansion, which is a pretty site.
Whole Foods Market
900 East 11th Avenue Walking distance
Our favorite liquor store - friendly service and funny puns on their sign
12 locals recommend
The Wine Seller and Spirits Too
600 E 6th AveOur favorite liquor store - friendly service and funny puns on their sign