Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Excellent breakfast/brunch restaurant within walking distance. Lines tend to form between 10-12:30pm.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveExcellent breakfast/brunch restaurant within walking distance. Lines tend to form between 10-12:30pm.
Lovely local coffee/tea shop featuring amazing specialty drinks and delicious pastries.
26 locals recommend
Kochi Cafe
4100 E 8th AveLovely local coffee/tea shop featuring amazing specialty drinks and delicious pastries.
Amazing sushi restaurant within walking distance. Great happy hour between 2:30pm - 5:30pm.
8 locals recommend
Sushi Harbor
4136 E 8th AveAmazing sushi restaurant within walking distance. Great happy hour between 2:30pm - 5:30pm.
If you're looking for an authentic ramen restaurant, this is certainly the place. The food is amazing, but beware as they do not cater to vegetarians.
90 locals recommend
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage StIf you're looking for an authentic ramen restaurant, this is certainly the place. The food is amazing, but beware as they do not cater to vegetarians.
A fine dining sushi restaurant known for their seasonal sashimi. They fly their fish in from Japan! Expect to spend some money here as their prices are much higher than your average sushi restaurant.
106 locals recommend
Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StA fine dining sushi restaurant known for their seasonal sashimi. They fly their fish in from Japan! Expect to spend some money here as their prices are much higher than your average sushi restaurant.
One of the best burgers I've had! You can create custom burgers to your liking.
6 locals recommend
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
240 Milwaukee StOne of the best burgers I've had! You can create custom burgers to your liking.
They have great desserts and serve afternoon tea that you need to make reservations for. It features a variety of tea, petit fours, scones, little sandwiches, etc... Also great for lunch or dinner.
86 locals recommend
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveThey have great desserts and serve afternoon tea that you need to make reservations for. It features a variety of tea, petit fours, scones, little sandwiches, etc... Also great for lunch or dinner.
A more casual dessert/coffee shop that features cakes, pastries, etc... and also serves food.
30 locals recommend
Sugarmill
2461 Larimer StA more casual dessert/coffee shop that features cakes, pastries, etc... and also serves food.
One of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants. Has a great combo menu that serves big parties.
12 locals recommend
Seoul K-B.B.Q.& HotPot
2080 S Havana StOne of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants. Has a great combo menu that serves big parties.
Sugar Bakeshop
277 BroadwayGo for the homemade pop tarts.
Another breakfast/brunch local favorite of mine. Wait times a bit less than Snooze and Jelly Cafe since it's a bigger restaurant.
37 locals recommend
Syrup Downtown
999 18th StAnother breakfast/brunch local favorite of mine. Wait times a bit less than Snooze and Jelly Cafe since it's a bigger restaurant.
Another local breakfast/brunch spot to check out. Smaller restaurant so expect a little bit longer wait times.
184 locals recommend
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveAnother local breakfast/brunch spot to check out. Smaller restaurant so expect a little bit longer wait times.
Essentials
Friendly grocery store within walking distance. Great for picking up snacks and beverages for your vacation. Also has an excellent wine/beer shop.
293 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdFriendly grocery store within walking distance. Great for picking up snacks and beverages for your vacation. Also has an excellent wine/beer shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quaint little wine bar with an amazing happy hour. If you're looking for something low key for a nice evening out with your loved one, this is definitely the place.
32 locals recommend
Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates
3434 E 12th AveQuaint little wine bar with an amazing happy hour. If you're looking for something low key for a nice evening out with your loved one, this is definitely the place.
Parks & Nature
This is definitely a must go for out of towners! It's a short 3/4 mile hike (all incline) and about an hour drive. Parking is $5 (cash only).
My Kansas (a flat state!) friends were able to do the hike up in about 20 minutes with breaks. Elevation is a little over 10k but the views are amazing and there's so much to explore once you get up there.
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadThis is definitely a must go for out of towners! It's a short 3/4 mile hike (all incline) and about an hour drive. Parking is $5 (cash only).
My Kansas (a flat state!) friends were able to do the hike up in about 20 minutes with breaks. Elevation is a little over 10k but the views are amazing and there's so much to explore once you get up there.
Every climbers dream! The views are amazing here and there's so much to do. Hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, etc... There is a daily pass which is $8 and there will be a someone in the booth to take payment (cash and/or card). Drive time is about 45 minutes without traffic.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdEvery climbers dream! The views are amazing here and there's so much to do. Hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, etc... There is a daily pass which is $8 and there will be a someone in the booth to take payment (cash and/or card). Drive time is about 45 minutes without traffic.
This hiking trail has shade, plus a waterfall, a stream, a canyon, and lake. It's an easy to moderate hike. I say moderate because I went during early November after it had just snowed, so it'll probably be easier during the Spring and/or Summer. Drive time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Forsythe Canyon
This hiking trail has shade, plus a waterfall, a stream, a canyon, and lake. It's an easy to moderate hike. I say moderate because I went during early November after it had just snowed, so it'll probably be easier during the Spring and/or Summer. Drive time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Shopping
The Wizard's Chest
451 BroadwaySuper unique store full of the weird and wonderful!
On a budget? Great outlet with tons of great stores including North Face, Columbia, Nike, etc...
36 locals recommend
Express Factory Outlet
5050 Factory Shops BlvdOn a budget? Great outlet with tons of great stores including North Face, Columbia, Nike, etc...
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st Ave16th Street Mall
16th Street MallTattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueEntertainment & Activities
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Cir
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StDowntown Aquarium
700 Water StCoors Field
2001 Blake StCheck out the Colorado Rockies baseball game April-September
White water rafting is a must do in Colorado. I would suggest the intermediate level for beginners for a bit more action
8 locals recommend
Mile Hi Rafting
1743 Alvarado RdWhite water rafting is a must do in Colorado. I would suggest the intermediate level for beginners for a bit more action