Ann's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent Detroit-style pizza, and amazing rice krispie treat dessert
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Hops & Pie/Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson StExcellent Detroit-style pizza, and amazing rice krispie treat dessert
Fun bar and brewery with jam music playing frequently
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The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery
4369 Stuart StreetFun bar and brewery with jam music playing frequently
Yummy Hawaiian food overlooking the lake. I’m addicted to the tuna poke, my father swears by the spam and eggs.
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Ohana Grille
2045 Sheridan BoulevardYummy Hawaiian food overlooking the lake. I’m addicted to the tuna poke, my father swears by the spam and eggs.
Across from the Edgewater Beer Garden, this is another local hangout for good food and drinks
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Sloan's Bar & Grill
5850 W 25th AveAcross from the Edgewater Beer Garden, this is another local hangout for good food and drinks
American-Indian food that is absolutely delicious! Bison ribs are amazing!
48 personas locales recomiendan
Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
3536 W 44th AveAmerican-Indian food that is absolutely delicious! Bison ribs are amazing!
Okay, being honest, the food is terrible. But sometimes you just need a margarita or three, and you can walk to La Fonda from the Little House of Sunflowers.
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La Fonda
5750 W 38th AveOkay, being honest, the food is terrible. But sometimes you just need a margarita or three, and you can walk to La Fonda from the Little House of Sunflowers.
Infinitus Pizza PIE (iPIE)
145 Nickel StPizza that is close to home and walkable.
Mama Sanninos
5800 W 38th AveGood local Italian food that you can walk to.
Good sandwich chain in a cool retro building. Walkable.
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Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveGood sandwich chain in a cool retro building. Walkable.
This is my favorite Mexican food in Denver!! It’s the real deal. Yes, you’ll have to go downtown and pay parking or for an uber, but the Colorado style Crispy Chili Relleno is worth it!
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1745 Blake StThis is my favorite Mexican food in Denver!! It’s the real deal. Yes, you’ll have to go downtown and pay parking or for an uber, but the Colorado style Crispy Chili Relleno is worth it!
Excellent Italian food with a bit of old Denver mob history.
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Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StExcellent Italian food with a bit of old Denver mob history.
Upscale fancy Mexican food on the first historic Main Street of Denver.
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Tamayo
1400 Larimer StUpscale fancy Mexican food on the first historic Main Street of Denver.
There are several of these locally, and they’re all good. I recommend the fish tacos!
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Illegal Pete's Northside
1851 W 38th AveThere are several of these locally, and they’re all good. I recommend the fish tacos!
Super yummy tacos! I recommend the Trailer taco-get it trashy! The green chili queso is amazing!
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Torchys Tacos
1085 N BroadwaySuper yummy tacos! I recommend the Trailer taco-get it trashy! The green chili queso is amazing!
La Fiesta
2340 Champa StreetDen-Mex food
Like a fancy food court- with a brewery on one end, a bar on the other and little shops in the middle. Good place to spend a few hours.
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveLike a fancy food court- with a brewery on one end, a bar on the other and little shops in the middle. Good place to spend a few hours.
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveAmazing ramen!
Quiet, locally owned, chef class American fare
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West 29th Restaurant~Bar
5560 W 29th AveQuiet, locally owned, chef class American fare
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StA bit of a drive, but sushi lovers swear by it
Very expensive and fancy upscale dining. A place for a celebration!
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallVery expensive and fancy upscale dining. A place for a celebration!
Local classic burger bar. I recommend the jalapeño cream cheese burger!
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My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StLocal classic burger bar. I recommend the jalapeño cream cheese burger!
Park Burger Highlands
2643 West 32nd AvenueTemaki Den
3350 Brighton BoulevardJapanese and sushi
Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StYummy sushi
Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StSushi
Himchuli - Indian & Nepali Cuisine
3489 W 32nd AveIndian and Nepalian
Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
1000 Osage StClassic Denver old-west meat joint
Sightseeing
Wear comfy shoes and you will get a nice walk around the lake with views of the city and the mountains
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Sloans Lake
Wear comfy shoes and you will get a nice walk around the lake with views of the city and the mountains
Go for a show at night, or just a hike and a picnic during the day. Beautiful place, one if my favorites in Colorado!
1973 personas locales recomiendan
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayGo for a show at night, or just a hike and a picnic during the day. Beautiful place, one if my favorites in Colorado!
Cool strip of shops, bars, and restaurants south of downtown
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South Broadway
South BroadwayCool strip of shops, bars, and restaurants south of downtown
A free shuttle runs the length from Union Station to a block off the Capitol. The gritty real downtown feel, complete with a mall and a bowling alley
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallA free shuttle runs the length from Union Station to a block off the Capitol. The gritty real downtown feel, complete with a mall and a bowling alley
Visit Union Station or the many restaurants, breweries and bars nearby- it’s the hub of Denver.
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LoDo
Visit Union Station or the many restaurants, breweries and bars nearby- it’s the hub of Denver.
Fun strip of restaurants, bars, boutiques, gift shops, and consignment stores. My favorite is Feral- a new and used outdoor gear store. Find some crazy deals and very Colorado-centric stuff there!
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StFun strip of restaurants, bars, boutiques, gift shops, and consignment stores. My favorite is Feral- a new and used outdoor gear store. Find some crazy deals and very Colorado-centric stuff there!
Santa Fe Arts District is a fun place to walk and explore galleries with local artists’ works. The First Friday of every month is a big party with open houses, music, and free drinks.
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Santa Fe Drive
Santa Fe DriveSanta Fe Arts District is a fun place to walk and explore galleries with local artists’ works. The First Friday of every month is a big party with open houses, music, and free drinks.
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdBreweries Bars and Nightlife
Fun brewery with a roofdeck that overlooks the city and Sloan’s Lake. They have rotating yummy food trucks too!
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Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardFun brewery with a roofdeck that overlooks the city and Sloan’s Lake. They have rotating yummy food trucks too!
Fun beer garden with indoor/outdoor seating and yummy food. I like the Frose in the summer. Tacos are delish.
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Edgewater Beer Garden
2508 Gray StreetFun beer garden with indoor/outdoor seating and yummy food. I like the Frose in the summer. Tacos are delish.
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StQuirky fun bar with a Colorado twist
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StLocal brewery main stay
Rooftop bar with views if the lake
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Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria
1625 Perry StreetRooftop bar with views if the lake
Breakfast and Brunch
Cozy Cottage
4363 Tennyson StFavorite breakfast spot in Tenneyson
If you don’t know, you need to know. Maple Bacon bar is the bomb. All the recipes are fun!
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Voodoo Doughnut - Broadway
98 S BroadwayIf you don’t know, you need to know. Maple Bacon bar is the bomb. All the recipes are fun!
Yummy breakfast/ brunch place with a view of the lake.
110 personas locales recomiendan
Rupert's at the Edge
2045 Sheridan BoulevardYummy breakfast/ brunch place with a view of the lake.
Craft coffee if you’re interested in the step above a Starbucks
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The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayCraft coffee if you’re interested in the step above a Starbucks
Quick window service for authentic southern biscuits. Yummy!
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Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveQuick window service for authentic southern biscuits. Yummy!
Locally famous brunch place. Beware- there is almost always a wait for a table. But it is worth the wait!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveLocally famous brunch place. Beware- there is almost always a wait for a table. But it is worth the wait!
Syrup Edgewater
5457 West 20th AvenueYummy breakfast, brunch and light lunch.
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveDessert and Ice cream
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StWell loved local ice cream shop
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveD is for dessert!
The same as the original, but close to Sloan’s Lake
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Little Man Ice Cream Factory
4411 W Colfax AveThe same as the original, but close to Sloan’s Lake
On Tennyson St, so a good stop while strolling the street
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High Point Creamery
3977 Tennyson StOn Tennyson St, so a good stop while strolling the street
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveVoodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveInside Scoop Creamery
1535 Platte StActivities
This is a cross between an art gallery, a museum, a theme park, and an acid trip without the drugs. Lots of cool art installations by local artists. Definitely a unique experience!
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StThis is a cross between an art gallery, a museum, a theme park, and an acid trip without the drugs. Lots of cool art installations by local artists. Definitely a unique experience!
The 1UP Arcade Bar - LoDo
1925 Blake StFun arcade bar with live music sometimes
Open in the summer- with an authentic old carnival feel and a scary wooden roller coaster
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Parque de diversiones Lakeside
4601 Sheridan BoulevardOpen in the summer- with an authentic old carnival feel and a scary wooden roller coaster
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirAmusement park and water park
Mundo del Agua
8801 N Pecos StWater park
Bumper cars, arcade games galore
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Boondocks Comida y Diversión: Northglenn
11425 Community Center DrBumper cars, arcade games galore
Crafting class and bar service combined! Super fun, and go hime with a creation of your making
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Upstairs Circus LoDo
1500 Wynkoop StCrafting class and bar service combined! Super fun, and go hime with a creation of your making
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany St
Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyMovies on the big screen with food and drinks!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveMovies on the big screen with food and drinks!
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StMuseo de Ciencias Naturales de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdCurious Theatre Company
1080 Acoma St
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StWorth a drive up to Boulder to check out this main pedestrian street with food, bars, ice cream, music venues, boutiques, and more, right in the foot hills
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Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayWorth a drive up to Boulder to check out this main pedestrian street with food, bars, ice cream, music venues, boutiques, and more, right in the foot hills
Rent a SUP board or kayak, golf, or stop at one of the nearby restaurants for an in-the-mountains kind of experience
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Evergreen Lake
Rent a SUP board or kayak, golf, or stop at one of the nearby restaurants for an in-the-mountains kind of experience
If you’re brave, walk the bridge over the gorge!
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Puente y Parque de Royal Gorge
4218 Co Rd 3AIf you’re brave, walk the bridge over the gorge!
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveMuseo del Aire y el Espacio Wings Over the Rockies
7711 E Academy BlvdMolly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StDenver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
830 Kipling StThe Bad Hatchet
8821 Harlan StreetMuseo de Transporte Forney
4303 Brighton BlvdAcuario del centro
700 Water StCentro de Historia de Colorado
1200 N BroadwayEscapeWorks Denver
1529 Champa StEscape room
Denver Escape Room
11674 Huron StPuzzle room
Music scene
Live music that changes every night. Check for ticket availability first!
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Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
2637 Welton StLive music that changes every night. Check for ticket availability first!
Worth the price and hiking the stairs! This is an amazing place to hear music!
1973 personas locales recomiendan
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWorth the price and hiking the stairs! This is an amazing place to hear music!
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveThe Oriental Theater
4335 W 44th AveFillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson St