Jessica’s guidebook
Food scene
Right at the end of our street! Delicious thin-crust pizza, craft beers, industrial farmhouse decor, & a patio.
65 locals recommend
Esters Neighborhood Pub
1950 S Holly StRight at the end of our street! Delicious thin-crust pizza, craft beers, industrial farmhouse decor, & a patio.
Right down the street. Delicious French pastries - croissants, fresh-baked bread, quiches, & more. Be mindful they are closed on Sundays & sell out early (usually by 11 am).
8 locals recommend
Detour Bakery
1479 S Holly StRight down the street. Delicious French pastries - croissants, fresh-baked bread, quiches, & more. Be mindful they are closed on Sundays & sell out early (usually by 11 am).
Right down the street. Delicious, thin-crust, New York- style pizza. HUGE slices! Not really an eat-in place but great for pick-up.
Basil Doc's Pizza
1481 S Holly StRight down the street. Delicious, thin-crust, New York- style pizza. HUGE slices! Not really an eat-in place but great for pick-up.
The famous burrito chain was founded here in Denver by a couple of DU students. Stop by the original location!
159 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveThe famous burrito chain was founded here in Denver by a couple of DU students. Stop by the original location!
Voted one of Denver's best brunch spots! New Orleans' inspired food - nothing beats the cheese
& grits, fresh beignets, or the bloodies!
215 locals recommend
Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StVoted one of Denver's best brunch spots! New Orleans' inspired food - nothing beats the cheese
& grits, fresh beignets, or the bloodies!
Voted Best Indian Restaurant in Denver for 16 consecutive years.
27 locals recommend
Little India Restaurant & Bar Downing St.
2390 S Downing StVoted Best Indian Restaurant in Denver for 16 consecutive years.
A food hall with many different offerings. Options include Mexican, Mediterranean, sushi and more! Great for all ages and always a fun atmosphere!
6 locals recommend
Junction Food & Drink
2000 S Colorado BlvdA food hall with many different offerings. Options include Mexican, Mediterranean, sushi and more! Great for all ages and always a fun atmosphere!
Bar scene
Right on the edge of our neighborhood! A neighborhood dive bar with a slightly older crowd than the college bars in the DU area further down Evans.
The Dirty Duck Bar
4780 E Evans AveRight on the edge of our neighborhood! A neighborhood dive bar with a slightly older crowd than the college bars in the DU area further down Evans.
English-inspired pub. Delicious craft brews and a full menu. Great spot for happy hour!
40 locals recommend
Bull & Bush Brewery
4700 Cherry Creek S DrEnglish-inspired pub. Delicious craft brews and a full menu. Great spot for happy hour!
A brand new taphouse serving up craft beers and sunshine - nothing more Colorado than that. This place has the best patio ever!
22 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company Downing Street
2425 South Downing StreetA brand new taphouse serving up craft beers and sunshine - nothing more Colorado than that. This place has the best patio ever!
The Pioneer Bar
2401 S University BlvdDU Bar Scene - good tacos.
Stadium Inn
1701 E Evans AveDU Bar Scene - dive bar
Coffee Shops
Right down the street. A friendly, laidback, neighborhood coffee shop. Roast beans in-house with a zero-emission roaster.
14 locals recommend
The Sojourners Coffee & Tea
1501 S Holly StRight down the street. A friendly, laidback, neighborhood coffee shop. Roast beans in-house with a zero-emission roaster.
Quirky, cozy coffee shop near the DU campus. Great for a basic cup or a fancy, espresso drink. Can't go wrong either way!
35 locals recommend
Kaladi Coffee Roasters
1730 E Evans AveQuirky, cozy coffee shop near the DU campus. Great for a basic cup or a fancy, espresso drink. Can't go wrong either way!
Local Attractions
Family-focused, historical museum. Enter into Colorado's
Western heritage with replicas, farm animals, & educational experiences.
24 locals recommend
Four Mile Historic Park
715 S Forest StFamily-focused, historical museum. Enter into Colorado's
Western heritage with replicas, farm animals, & educational experiences.
Walk around the beautiful campus or attend a renowned DU hockey game (Nov.-March) or lacrosse game (March - June)
57 locals recommend
University of Denver
2199 S University BlvdWalk around the beautiful campus or attend a renowned DU hockey game (Nov.-March) or lacrosse game (March - June)
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyDenver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th St
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StRed Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayMile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StBroncos home stadium
Coors Field
2001 Blake StCatch a Rockies' game - rooftop bar is great.
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirNuggets, Avalanche, & Mammoth
Local Parks
Great family park in the heart of the city. Fields, playgrounds, water features, picnics & more. 9 hole golf course right near it, as well.
29 locals recommend
Harvard Gulch Park
550 E Iliff AveGreat family park in the heart of the city. Fields, playgrounds, water features, picnics & more. 9 hole golf course right near it, as well.
Washington Park
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdNeighborhoods
A twinkle-light lined street filled with restaurants and shops.
31 locals recommend
Larimer Square Historic District
A twinkle-light lined street filled with restaurants and shops.
A street full of restaurants, bars, shops, and great antique shops.
45 locals recommend
South Broadway
South BroadwayA street full of restaurants, bars, shops, and great antique shops.
A walkable street full of things to do. The street closes in the summer for famers markets and in the winter for holiday markets.
9 locals recommend
South Gaylord Street
South Gaylord StreetA walkable street full of things to do. The street closes in the summer for famers markets and in the winter for holiday markets.
Close & Easy Hikes
Saint Mary's Glacier is a 2.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Be sure to bring $5 cash for parking!
15 locals recommend
St Mary's Glacier Trailhead
Saint Marys DriveSaint Mary's Glacier is a 2.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Be sure to bring $5 cash for parking!
Chautauqua Trail is a 1.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Boulder, Colorado that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from March until November.
91 locals recommend
Chautauqua Trailhead
Bluebell RoadChautauqua Trail is a 1.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Boulder, Colorado that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from March until November.
Mesa Top and Cottonwood Canyon Loop is a 4.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Golden, Colorado that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. The town of Golden offers lots of restaurants and breweries for after!
7 locals recommend
North Table Loop Trailhead
Mesa Top and Cottonwood Canyon Loop is a 4.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Golden, Colorado that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. The town of Golden offers lots of restaurants and breweries for after!