Food scene
These are some of our favorite spots for food and drink near the Townhouse, as well as other areas in Denver and some in Boulder too!
Casual eatery with great food as well as beer and wine. Try the rotisserie chicken and especially the sweet potato salad. Fantastic service, conveniently located, outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
Brider
1644 Platte StCasual eatery with great food as well as beer and wine. Try the rotisserie chicken and especially the sweet potato salad. Fantastic service, conveniently located, outdoor seating.
Extremely cool mix of several restaurants and a full bar, with a great view of downtown Denver; large outdoor seating area.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetExtremely cool mix of several restaurants and a full bar, with a great view of downtown Denver; large outdoor seating area.
Right across from Union Station. Coolest decor; amazing street tacos...and of course margaritas!
96 locals recommend
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveRight across from Union Station. Coolest decor; amazing street tacos...and of course margaritas!
Very popular breakfast spot at Union Station - and for good reason - the food is amazing Limited outdoor seating. Highly recommend you reserve in advance via their Snooze app.
861 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveVery popular breakfast spot at Union Station - and for good reason - the food is amazing Limited outdoor seating. Highly recommend you reserve in advance via their Snooze app.
Just BE Kitchen
2364 15th StVegan/Vegetarian gem in LoDo.
Great city views and tasty international cuisine at this former mortuary! Outdoor seating.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveGreat city views and tasty international cuisine at this former mortuary! Outdoor seating.
Fantastic views - reservations highly recommended. Paella is not to be missed. Limited outdoor seating.
291 locals recommend
El Five
2930 15th StFantastic views - reservations highly recommended. Paella is not to be missed. Limited outdoor seating.
COOLEST bar in Colorado - it's like you're camping and all downtown. Oh...and yes, they have food too. Cool outdoor space.
245 locals recommend
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StCOOLEST bar in Colorado - it's like you're camping and all downtown. Oh...and yes, they have food too. Cool outdoor space.
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StVery spacious Whole Foods downtown
Art Deco bar downtown - cozy, romantic, and please have some oysters!
56 locals recommend
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th StArt Deco bar downtown - cozy, romantic, and please have some oysters!
Awesome variety of local cuisine in one cool space! Great place to stop for lunch while checking out the murals and breweries in the RiNo district.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StAwesome variety of local cuisine in one cool space! Great place to stop for lunch while checking out the murals and breweries in the RiNo district.
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveBest pizza ever - Detroit style.
If you visit Boulder, Avery Brewing is worth a visit - great tours and excellent beer! Outdoor seating.
201 locals recommend
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct NIf you visit Boulder, Avery Brewing is worth a visit - great tours and excellent beer! Outdoor seating.
A Boulder gem! Asian/Indian food. Try the spicy Sherpa Chai tea!
68 locals recommend
Sherpa Restaurant
825 Walnut StA Boulder gem! Asian/Indian food. Try the spicy Sherpa Chai tea!
Amazing tea house was a gift from Tajikistan to the city of Boulder. Great food and tea - a unique experience!
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StAmazing tea house was a gift from Tajikistan to the city of Boulder. Great food and tea - a unique experience!
Take the train down to beautiful Park Meadows mall and enjoy fresh seasonal cuisine at Seasons 52. Amazing happy hour menu - sit at their bar and order their small plates. You must get one of their mini desserts!
11 locals recommend
Seasons 52
8325 Park Meadows Center DrTake the train down to beautiful Park Meadows mall and enjoy fresh seasonal cuisine at Seasons 52. Amazing happy hour menu - sit at their bar and order their small plates. You must get one of their mini desserts!
For foodies! Intimate setting. Excellent seasonal cuisine by a famous chef.
91 locals recommend
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th AveFor foodies! Intimate setting. Excellent seasonal cuisine by a famous chef.
Artisan restaurant in Capitol Hill district, specializing in farm-to-table, with almost everything locally sourced. Very nice back patio.
149 locals recommend
Potager
1109 N Ogden StArtisan restaurant in Capitol Hill district, specializing in farm-to-table, with almost everything locally sourced. Very nice back patio.
Phở Haus
540 E Alameda AveBest Pho we've found so far in Denver.
Long lines, but worth the wait! Best bagels in Denver.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveLong lines, but worth the wait! Best bagels in Denver.
Capitol Hill mixed bar with fun drag shows, drag bingo, good burgers and beers. Outdoor seating.
32 locals recommend
Hamburger Mary's Denver
1336 E 17th AveCapitol Hill mixed bar with fun drag shows, drag bingo, good burgers and beers. Outdoor seating.
Funky, weird, fun doughnuts in Capitol Hill - made with everything you can imagine...potential for long lines. Cash only.
19 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 East Colfax AvenueFunky, weird, fun doughnuts in Capitol Hill - made with everything you can imagine...potential for long lines. Cash only.
La Cour Denver's Art Bar
1643 S BroadwayPiano bar, live jazz six nights a week.
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StExcellent Italian - only a short walk from the Townhouse.
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveBusy breakfast place - very yummy selection of donut holes!
Vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Capitol Hill, with the most amazing 'chicken' made from cauliflower.
356 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveVegetarian/vegan restaurant in Capitol Hill, with the most amazing 'chicken' made from cauliflower.
When in Boulder - the Celestial Seasonings tour is not to be missed! Amazingly aromatic - and a great gift shop!
164 locals recommend
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrWhen in Boulder - the Celestial Seasonings tour is not to be missed! Amazingly aromatic - and a great gift shop!
Best burgers in town! Friendly staff. Awesome space. Right across from the ballpark. Outdoor seating.
7 locals recommend
Cherry Cricket | Ballpark
2220 Blake StBest burgers in town! Friendly staff. Awesome space. Right across from the ballpark. Outdoor seating.
JINYA Ramen Bar
1710 Wynkoop StreetAwesome Asian restaurant across from Union Station. Outdoor seating.
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub
600 S Main StAwesome outdoor area - great beer, very good food.
Amazing Italian - especially the Bolognese and their Budino for dessert. All in downtown Cherry Creek with plenty of shops and nightlife.
31 locals recommend
North Italia
190 Clayton LnAmazing Italian - especially the Bolognese and their Budino for dessert. All in downtown Cherry Creek with plenty of shops and nightlife.
True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd AveVery yummy healthy food.
Denver Biscuit Company
Actually prefer the one at 3237 E Colfax Avenue...amazing food!
Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos StHip place in LoHi
Sightseeing
Beautifully restored train station - Amtrak, A-Train to the Denver Airport, Snooze, more..
889 locals recommend
Union Station
Beautifully restored train station - Amtrak, A-Train to the Denver Airport, Snooze, more..
REI
1416 Platte StFlagship store in a renovated streetcar building.
Confluence Park
2250 15th StConfluence of the Platte River and Cherry Creek right downtown.
Well known historical downtown Denver "block" with restaurants and periodically events; also frequently hosts special events
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StWell known historical downtown Denver "block" with restaurants and periodically events; also frequently hosts special events
Artsy bridge that takes you from Little Raven Street over the train tracks to the Union Station area (restaurants, Whole Foods, etc.)
11 locals recommend
Denver Millennium Bridge
16th Street MallArtsy bridge that takes you from Little Raven Street over the train tracks to the Union Station area (restaurants, Whole Foods, etc.)
Downtown art museum - check out the roof cafe for a peaceful lunch in the summer.
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StDowntown art museum - check out the roof cafe for a peaceful lunch in the summer.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StOne of the most visited botanic gardens in the country.
Home to the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science with its eye-popping dinosaur exhibits
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdHome to the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science with its eye-popping dinosaur exhibits
Highly walkable, good people-watching, nearby Denver Botanic Gardens
526 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Highly walkable, good people-watching, nearby Denver Botanic Gardens
Washington Park
Great for paddle boarding and a great neighborhood for restaurants
A pleasant mix of a shopping mall experience and surrounding boutiques, specialty stores and top-notch restaurants
821 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveA pleasant mix of a shopping mall experience and surrounding boutiques, specialty stores and top-notch restaurants
Houses the archive of Still's many paintings and prints. Learn more about this 20th-century Abstract Expressionist.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StHouses the archive of Still's many paintings and prints. Learn more about this 20th-century Abstract Expressionist.
One of the premier museums in the West, located in an architecturally stunning building.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyOne of the premier museums in the West, located in an architecturally stunning building.
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StAmazing immersive museum
Very cool tapas wine bar on North Larimer in the RiNo Art District.
111 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StVery cool tapas wine bar on North Larimer in the RiNo Art District.
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveFrom the creators of South Park - complete with divers!
Neighborhoods
Gentrified downtown around Union Station, with Confluence Park, Commons Park, eating, sight seeing. For LoDo art galleries -- stop by K Contemporary, David B. Smith Gallery, Tansey Contemporary, Robischon, among others.
889 locals recommend
Union Station
Gentrified downtown around Union Station, with Confluence Park, Commons Park, eating, sight seeing. For LoDo art galleries -- stop by K Contemporary, David B. Smith Gallery, Tansey Contemporary, Robischon, among others.
One of Denver's trendy districts, known for restaurants and street murals.
557 locals recommend
River North Art District
One of Denver's trendy districts, known for restaurants and street murals.
Great for shopping - Macy's, Nordstrom's, Apple, etc. plus the shopping district for more unique stores and restaurants.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek
Great for shopping - Macy's, Nordstrom's, Apple, etc. plus the shopping district for more unique stores and restaurants.
One of Denver's art districts - especially the "First Friday" when they host an array of food trucks, open art studios and entertainment.
26 locals recommend
Santa Fe Drive
Santa Fe DriveOne of Denver's art districts - especially the "First Friday" when they host an array of food trucks, open art studios and entertainment.
Healthcare
Nearest hospital to our townhouse.
Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E 19th AveNearest hospital
Denver Health Adult Urgent Care Center
660 Bannock StNearest Urgent Care to our townhouse
Resources
SloHi Bike Co. Highlands
4434 W 29th AveGreat place to rent a bike!
LoDo Wellness Center
1617 Wazee StWalking distance from our townhouse and in a very cool historic building.
11 locals recommend
Kindness Yoga Platte Street
1539 Platte StWalking distance from our townhouse and in a very cool historic building.
One of the largest liquor stores in Denver. Great selection of wine and beer.
109 locals recommend
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveOne of the largest liquor stores in Denver. Great selection of wine and beer.
Simply Pure Denver Dispensary
2000 W 32nd Aveevo Denver Store
860 BroadwayFantastic ski, snowboard and bike shop.
Pedego Electric Bikes Denver
929 Bannock StreetCool eBikes for rent.
LGBTQ
Hamburger Mary's Denver
1336 E 17th AveGood burgers and beer, drag shows, drag bingo
Fun dancing, both early in the evening and later. Two dance floors, one more country the other dance oriented. Drag on weekends, awesome outdoor patio.
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueFun dancing, both early in the evening and later. Two dance floors, one more country the other dance oriented. Drag on weekends, awesome outdoor patio.
Cool bar near downtown. Amazingly good food for a bar too...outdoor patio.
15 locals recommend
Triangle Denver
2036 N BroadwayCool bar near downtown. Amazingly good food for a bar too...outdoor patio.
Tracks Denver
3500 Walnut StDance club...mostly gay, some drag...excellent music.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Museum Special Exhibits
Special exhibits at the Denver Art Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science are often sold out - recommend you book those in advance.
What to pack
Weather and Using Layers
The weather here really can change significantly. We're known for over 300 days of sunshine, but we can go from 80 degrees to 18 degrees in less than two days. Locals highly recommend dressing in layers to accommodate changing weather.
Customs and culture
Dispensaries
Colorado legalized pot years ago. We ask that if you purchase pot, please be responsible and keep in mind our non smoking policy at our townhouse. Of the many dispensary options we recommend two within ess asl king distance - Simply Pure Denver Dispensary on West 32nd Avenue at 16th Street, and LoDo Wellness Center on Wazee near Union Station. Please keep in mind the various laws prohibiting you from transporting pot out of Colorado. Cash only in Colorado.