Yena’s guide to City Park & Downtown Denver
Sightseeing
Reserve tickets ahead of time and get there early in the day to see the most animal activity! Food and drink are allowed, so I recommend packing a lunch as food options are limited and can be slow. There are nice areas to have a picnic.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StReserve tickets ahead of time and get there early in the day to see the most animal activity! Food and drink are allowed, so I recommend packing a lunch as food options are limited and can be slow. There are nice areas to have a picnic.
Reserve tickets ahead of time and pack a lunch as eating options are limited. There's plenty of indoor seating areas but also consider having a picnic somewhere in City Park!
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdReserve tickets ahead of time and pack a lunch as eating options are limited. There's plenty of indoor seating areas but also consider having a picnic somewhere in City Park!
Great place to go with kids. There's a playground and the grounds are beautiful. Public tennis courts and lots of green space to run around. There is a farmer's market on Saturday mornings from May to Oct and free jazz concerts on Sunday evenings during summer.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat place to go with kids. There's a playground and the grounds are beautiful. Public tennis courts and lots of green space to run around. There is a farmer's market on Saturday mornings from May to Oct and free jazz concerts on Sunday evenings during summer.
Plan ahead if you want to play golf, as the tee times are booked two weeks out.
79 locals recommend
City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AvePlan ahead if you want to play golf, as the tee times are booked two weeks out.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StTheir indoor greenhouse is fantastic.
Neighborhoods
East 17th Avenue
East 17th AvenueLots of trendy restaurants and bars
Tons of restaurants up and down Colfax; Capitol Hill (East Colfax) is home to a vibrant gay district
6 locals recommend
East Colfax Avenue
East Colfax AvenueTons of restaurants up and down Colfax; Capitol Hill (East Colfax) is home to a vibrant gay district
Known for arts, breweries, food, and shopping. Take Larimer down to Union Station for a full day of eating and sight-seeing.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Known for arts, breweries, food, and shopping. Take Larimer down to Union Station for a full day of eating and sight-seeing.
Food scene
There's a little something for everyone here with a variety of foods, drinks, and sweet treats from multiple vendors.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StThere's a little something for everyone here with a variety of foods, drinks, and sweet treats from multiple vendors.
Fun airy hangout spot to enjoy a drink and snack from rotating food trucks. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating
75 locals recommend
Improper City
3201 Walnut StFun airy hangout spot to enjoy a drink and snack from rotating food trucks. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating
Portions are on the small side but very tasty. Make sure to get there early to beat crowds.
Fox Run Cafe
3550 E Colfax AvePortions are on the small side but very tasty. Make sure to get there early to beat crowds.
Pho & Bar
1600 East 17th AvenueVibe is edgy and hip. The pho portions are huge and don't miss out on their wings.
You can't come to Denver without trying the Biscuit Co. Get there early to beat crowds.
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveYou can't come to Denver without trying the Biscuit Co. Get there early to beat crowds.
Their pressed juices and lighter vegetarian brunch fare are good for a detox.
44 locals recommend
The Corner Beet
1401 N Ogden StTheir pressed juices and lighter vegetarian brunch fare are good for a detox.
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StKnown for exotic flavors