Guidebook for Denver
Arts & Culture
Elitch's is a fun amusement park for the family. It's not too big but has plenty of fun for everyone.
535 locals recommend
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirElitch's is a fun amusement park for the family. It's not too big but has plenty of fun for everyone.
Home of the Denver Broncos and the Denver Outlaws (professional lacrosse). Several concerts a year are also held here.
200 locals recommend
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StHome of the Denver Broncos and the Denver Outlaws (professional lacrosse). Several concerts a year are also held here.
Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome of the Colorado Rockies in historic Lower Downtown.
A great variety of galleries hosting shows by local artists. The Santa Fe Arts District hosts one of the busiest First Fridays in the city.
54 locals recommend
8z Real Estate Denver Art District
2809 Santa Fe DrA great variety of galleries hosting shows by local artists. The Santa Fe Arts District hosts one of the busiest First Fridays in the city.
The recently expanded DAM has amazing exhibits year round. There is often a hands-on area on the main level for the kids relating to a current exhibit.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe recently expanded DAM has amazing exhibits year round. There is often a hands-on area on the main level for the kids relating to a current exhibit.
Sightseeing
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StColorado-distilled whiskey. Tours available.
The gardens show examples of local as well as tropical plant life. Spring and summer will have the most color, but fall and winter are quieter times to visit.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe gardens show examples of local as well as tropical plant life. Spring and summer will have the most color, but fall and winter are quieter times to visit.
The History Colorado Center has great exhibits on the history of Colorado and the West. Some interactive exhibits are included.
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayThe History Colorado Center has great exhibits on the history of Colorado and the West. Some interactive exhibits are included.
The recently revamped Union Station contains several delicious restaurants and is the hub of transit in Denver (light rail, Amtrak, buses). It's a wonderful historic building. A hotel is also inside.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
The recently revamped Union Station contains several delicious restaurants and is the hub of transit in Denver (light rail, Amtrak, buses). It's a wonderful historic building. A hotel is also inside.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveLocal grocery store.
One of the biggest Whole Foods in Denver, this location has an in-house bakery, gelato counter, pizza oven, made-to-order sandwiches, and a large selection of groceries.
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StOne of the biggest Whole Foods in Denver, this location has an in-house bakery, gelato counter, pizza oven, made-to-order sandwiches, and a large selection of groceries.
Food Scene
Several great restaurants and bars in LoDo (Lower Downtown), many of which are in historic buildings.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Several great restaurants and bars in LoDo (Lower Downtown), many of which are in historic buildings.
Our favorite Indian restaurant that has several locations.
9 locals recommend
Little India Downtown Denver
1533 Champa StOur favorite Indian restaurant that has several locations.
The Cherry Cricket has amazing burgers. The bar has a great selection too.
105 locals recommend
Cherry Cricket - Cherry Creek
2641 E 2nd AveThe Cherry Cricket has amazing burgers. The bar has a great selection too.
One of our favorite restaurants. One of three locally owned sister restaurants serving local food with flare. Cocktails are amazing.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveOne of our favorite restaurants. One of three locally owned sister restaurants serving local food with flare. Cocktails are amazing.
Shaped like a big, old fashioned silver milk jug, ice cream is made on-site. Waffle cones homemade too. Usually a wait, but the line moves fast and is well worth it. Near Root Down and Linger.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StShaped like a big, old fashioned silver milk jug, ice cream is made on-site. Waffle cones homemade too. Usually a wait, but the line moves fast and is well worth it. Near Root Down and Linger.
A great pancake spot! Try the pancake of the day. Get there at opening time or expect to wait an hour or so.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveA great pancake spot! Try the pancake of the day. Get there at opening time or expect to wait an hour or so.
Italian food with a bit of mobster history and flair. The front door is still built with bullet-proof glass. Amazing cocktails.
91 locals recommend
Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StItalian food with a bit of mobster history and flair. The front door is still built with bullet-proof glass. Amazing cocktails.
Shopping
Belmar is a great shopping area with a movie theater and good restaurants.
164 locals recommend
Belmar
Belmar is a great shopping area with a movie theater and good restaurants.
Cherry Creek is a slightly more upscale shopping center, but still has a good variety of stores.
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveCherry Creek is a slightly more upscale shopping center, but still has a good variety of stores.
This is a neighborhood shopping district across the street from the mall. High end art, furniture, and good restaurants. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival takes place here very July 4 weekend.
10 locals recommend
Cherry Creek N Bus Improvement
2960 East 2nd AvenueThis is a neighborhood shopping district across the street from the mall. High end art, furniture, and good restaurants. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival takes place here very July 4 weekend.
The 16th St. Mall is a pedestrian thoroughfare with a free bus shuttle. Lots of restaurants and shops line the way, and two light rail stops are on the mall.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallThe 16th St. Mall is a pedestrian thoroughfare with a free bus shuttle. Lots of restaurants and shops line the way, and two light rail stops are on the mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Belmar Park includes the Lakewood Historical Center and great walking trails.
16 locals recommend
Belmar Park
801 S Wadsworth BlvdBelmar Park includes the Lakewood Historical Center and great walking trails.
DMNS has great permanent exhibits as well as rotating ones. There's also an IMAX theater and planetarium in the museum.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdDMNS has great permanent exhibits as well as rotating ones. There's also an IMAX theater and planetarium in the museum.
The Denver Zoo is a great educational place. Zoo Lights in the winter are neat too.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThe Denver Zoo is a great educational place. Zoo Lights in the winter are neat too.
The U.S. Mint in Denver is one of two mints to make the penny. This is a great family activity close to Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol.
82 locals recommend
United States Mint Gift shop
320 W Colfax AveThe U.S. Mint in Denver is one of two mints to make the penny. This is a great family activity close to Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol.
Situated at one end of Civic Center Park, the Capitol provides some history of Colorado and houses a mini museum on one of the upper levels. The refinished dome is often open to the public inside.
227 locals recommend
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveSituated at one end of Civic Center Park, the Capitol provides some history of Colorado and houses a mini museum on one of the upper levels. The refinished dome is often open to the public inside.
Water World is the largest water park in the nation. It includes attractions and rides for everyone, including big thrills for the big kid in all of us. Picnic lunches are welcome.
172 locals recommend
Water World
8801 N Pecos StWater World is the largest water park in the nation. It includes attractions and rides for everyone, including big thrills for the big kid in all of us. Picnic lunches are welcome.
Everything Else
The Convention Center hosts a wide variety of events and conferences every year. Light rail goes directly to the CC. The center is at the edge of downtown Denver with restaurants and entertainment.
206 locals recommend
The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StThe Convention Center hosts a wide variety of events and conferences every year. Light rail goes directly to the CC. The center is at the edge of downtown Denver with restaurants and entertainment.
Cherry Creek State Park includes Cherry Creek Reservoir and many paths to walk or cycle on.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker RdCherry Creek State Park includes Cherry Creek Reservoir and many paths to walk or cycle on.
Across the street from the Denver Art Museum, the main branch of the Denver Public Library includes a large Colorado history section and several other areas of interest.
55 locals recommend
Denver Central Library
10 W 14th AveAcross the street from the Denver Art Museum, the main branch of the Denver Public Library includes a large Colorado history section and several other areas of interest.
Civic Center Park hosts several festivals each year. Beautiful gardens are maintained within the historical buildings and monuments.
66 locals recommend
Civic Center Park
101 14th AveCivic Center Park hosts several festivals each year. Beautiful gardens are maintained within the historical buildings and monuments.
A great park for running, people watching, sailing. Distance around the lake is about 2.5 miles. Head to Sloan's Pub for dinner and drinks.
88 locals recommend
Sloan's Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdA great park for running, people watching, sailing. Distance around the lake is about 2.5 miles. Head to Sloan's Pub for dinner and drinks.
Historical city known as the first capitol of Colorado. Local breweries, Colorado School of Mines, and Clear Creek are here. Visit Woody's pizza.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Historical city known as the first capitol of Colorado. Local breweries, Colorado School of Mines, and Clear Creek are here. Visit Woody's pizza.