Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Black Eye Coffee - LOHI
3408 Navajo StGood spot to grab a coffee and work using their Wifi.
Denver-renown ice cream. Usually a line 20-people deep... even in the winter!
537 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StDenver-renown ice cream. Usually a line 20-people deep... even in the winter!
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveBest brunch in town.
Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StBest Italian food and brunches in Denver!
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StMy favorite Mexican restaurant.
Arts & Culture
The Bug Theatre
3654 Navajo StFun neighborhood theater for interesting arts.
Theatre District - Convention Center Station
1325 Stout StTheatre District
Comedy Works Downtown
1226 15th StGreat comedy club
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyEntertainment & Activities
Coors Field
2001 Blake StRockies baseball!
Mile High Stadium Circle
Mile High Stadium CircleBroncos football!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StDenver Zoo
Shopping
REI
1416 Platte StREI's national flagship store. Perfect for anything outdoor related.
Wilderness Exchange Unlimited
2401 15th StSimilar to REI, but competive
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveHigh-end shops.
Everything Else
The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StThe CO Covention center.
Getting Around
Union Station. Take the "A Line" train to Denver International Airport (DIA). $9 one way tickets.
889 locals recommend
Union Station
Union Station. Take the "A Line" train to Denver International Airport (DIA). $9 one way tickets.
Parks & Nature
Whether it's walking around the parks downtown, going for a run, or looking for a friendly hike to get some air, this list is for you
Confluence Park
2250 15th StCentrally located Park downtown. Where the two rivers meet.
Sloans Lake
Great for taking a long run. Safe neighborhood.
Drive up Lookout Mountain (the drive is worth the trip alone) to Windy Saddle Park. There are ~8 parking spots. Stop, eat lunch at one of the picnic tables and then walk about 30 minutes out for a fantastic view of the front range, then head straight back (not a loop). The hike is not entirely flat and may require navigating rocks, etc. Use the app "All Trails" for a map on your smartphone.
14 locals recommend
Windy Saddle Park
Lookout Mountain RoadDrive up Lookout Mountain (the drive is worth the trip alone) to Windy Saddle Park. There are ~8 parking spots. Stop, eat lunch at one of the picnic tables and then walk about 30 minutes out for a fantastic view of the front range, then head straight back (not a loop). The hike is not entirely flat and may require navigating rocks, etc. Use the app "All Trails" for a map on your smartphone.
Fantastic, twisty, winding drive that overlooks Golden and some of Denver. Go to the type to see Wild Bill's grave - the legendary wild west gun fighter.
9 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Road
Lookout Mountain RoadFantastic, twisty, winding drive that overlooks Golden and some of Denver. Go to the type to see Wild Bill's grave - the legendary wild west gun fighter.
Pro tip: "Buffalo" are in Africa and "Bison" are in America. Get it right! Stop here in the afternoon to check out the huge herd of Bison. The park service usually lays out edible hay for the herd in the afternoon. This also has a great walking trail.
16 locals recommend
Buffalo Overlook
Pro tip: "Buffalo" are in Africa and "Bison" are in America. Get it right! Stop here in the afternoon to check out the huge herd of Bison. The park service usually lays out edible hay for the herd in the afternoon. This also has a great walking trail.
Wanna see one of America's last, perpetual glaciers? Bring $5 CASH with you for parking, take a 20-minute hike *uphill* to the glacier's lake and take a walk around petrified forest. It's a beautiful space. Bring water!
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadWanna see one of America's last, perpetual glaciers? Bring $5 CASH with you for parking, take a 20-minute hike *uphill* to the glacier's lake and take a walk around petrified forest. It's a beautiful space. Bring water!
GORGEOUS plateau that overlooks Denver and Golden. Getting to the top is not for the faint of heart. It's a 200-ft hike to the top, but once you're up you can walk the 7 mile loop around the top of the plateau. Perfect place to get a run in that's less than 30 minutes away from Denver.
37 locals recommend
North Table Mountain
GORGEOUS plateau that overlooks Denver and Golden. Getting to the top is not for the faint of heart. It's a 200-ft hike to the top, but once you're up you can walk the 7 mile loop around the top of the plateau. Perfect place to get a run in that's less than 30 minutes away from Denver.
Want to see the country's best outdoor amphitheater? Come see where the Beatles played! Lots of trails, mule deer, and gorgeous views. Lots of people, too...
76 locals recommend
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Box Office
Red Rocks Trail RoadWant to see the country's best outdoor amphitheater? Come see where the Beatles played! Lots of trails, mule deer, and gorgeous views. Lots of people, too...
If you're visiting in the fall (around Sept.) this is the place to go to see Aspen trees changing color. This is a State park, so entry is $10 (cash).
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdIf you're visiting in the fall (around Sept.) this is the place to go to see Aspen trees changing color. This is a State park, so entry is $10 (cash).
If you're visiting in the summer (or when the snow's melted), you can drive to the top of Mount Evans. $20 per car. Reach 14,000 feet!!! Note: the road will be closed if there's snow in the winter until about May.
257 locals recommend
Mount Evans
If you're visiting in the summer (or when the snow's melted), you can drive to the top of Mount Evans. $20 per car. Reach 14,000 feet!!! Note: the road will be closed if there's snow in the winter until about May.
Want to reach 14,000 feet? Want to eat a mountain-made donut? Pike's peak is for you. Unparalleled views from a car. However... lots of people visit. I highly recommend visiting Mount Evans instead (if the road isn't closed due to snow).
679 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Want to reach 14,000 feet? Want to eat a mountain-made donut? Pike's peak is for you. Unparalleled views from a car. However... lots of people visit. I highly recommend visiting Mount Evans instead (if the road isn't closed due to snow).
Driving on State Road 6 is one of my favorite things. This twisty highway will bring you through stunning red rock canyons. You'll see rock climbers stopped along the road and fly fishers along the river.
37 locals recommend
Clear Creek Canyon Park
U.S. 6Driving on State Road 6 is one of my favorite things. This twisty highway will bring you through stunning red rock canyons. You'll see rock climbers stopped along the road and fly fishers along the river.