Sightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe Botanic Gardens are beautiful!
Sculpture Park
1736 Speer BlvdDedicated to the works of this important contemporary artist.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StDedicated to the works of this important contemporary artist.
Food scene
Massino's Pizzeria
6813 Lowell BlvdSecretly has some of the best pie in Denver.
Macaroni salad to die for, even if that’s not your thing! Fresh, tasty Hawaiian bbq and huge portions!
8 locals recommend
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
14221 E Cedar AveMacaroni salad to die for, even if that’s not your thing! Fresh, tasty Hawaiian bbq and huge portions!
Pho is a staple of the Denver diet. This place has some of the best. Great hangover cure!!
38 locals recommend
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardPho is a staple of the Denver diet. This place has some of the best. Great hangover cure!!
Classic, diner-style fare. Amazing for breakfast, open 24 hours.
14 locals recommend
Great Scotts Eatery Denver
1295 Cortez StClassic, diner-style fare. Amazing for breakfast, open 24 hours.
Fantastic dim sum! A great experience, especially when dining with a group.
48 locals recommend
Star Kitchen
2917 W Mississippi AveFantastic dim sum! A great experience, especially when dining with a group.
Huge tasty burritos, great daily specials. Check out this North Denver Mexican stand!
7 locals recommend
Big Mamma's Burritos
7790 Federal BoulevardHuge tasty burritos, great daily specials. Check out this North Denver Mexican stand!
Come hungry!! Unlimited bbq means a parade of meats cooked at the table and traditional Korean sides.
Seoul BBQ Restaurant
311 West 104th AvenueCome hungry!! Unlimited bbq means a parade of meats cooked at the table and traditional Korean sides.
Gigantic all-you-can-east Italian Buffet. A unique experience, great for the family!
17 locals recommend
Cinzettis
281 W 104th AveGigantic all-you-can-east Italian Buffet. A unique experience, great for the family!
Neighborhoods
Quieter neighborhood nestled in North Denver. Convenient for commuting, great shopping and restaurants.
Sherrelwood
Quieter neighborhood nestled in North Denver. Convenient for commuting, great shopping and restaurants.
Olde Town Arvada
5575 Vance StA quaint charming downtown area with great bars and nightlife.
Live Music
Denver is a great town for live music!!
World famous Jazz club. Combination of international stars and local luminaries share the stage. Recently moved to a swanky new downtown location.
93 locals recommend
Dazzle
1080 Curtis StreetWorld famous Jazz club. Combination of international stars and local luminaries share the stage. Recently moved to a swanky new downtown location.
Pristine new venue features national touring acts and local bands with larger followings.
68 locals recommend
The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetPristine new venue features national touring acts and local bands with larger followings.
Roxy on Broadway
554 S BroadwayGreat south Broadway venue specializing in local musicians.
This nondescript dive hidden behind the Downtown bustle miraculously features top local acts most nights, including a popular “B3” organ Jazz jam on Wednesdays.
39 locals recommend
Herb's Jazz & Blues
2057 Larimer StThis nondescript dive hidden behind the Downtown bustle miraculously features top local acts most nights, including a popular “B3” organ Jazz jam on Wednesdays.
Bars
Speakeasy in quaint downtown Golden. They make their own, top-notch spirits. Live music several nights a week.
39 locals recommend
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleySpeakeasy in quaint downtown Golden. They make their own, top-notch spirits. Live music several nights a week.
Subterranean downtown haunt. Amazing cocktails, classic vibes and decor. Great date spot!
88 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StSubterranean downtown haunt. Amazing cocktails, classic vibes and decor. Great date spot!
Fantastic gastropub in downtown Arvada. Great dinner menu and cocktail selection. Live bands perform upstairs several nights a week.
64 locals recommend
The Arvada Tavern
5707 Olde Wadsworth BlvdFantastic gastropub in downtown Arvada. Great dinner menu and cocktail selection. Live bands perform upstairs several nights a week.
For The Family
These spots are great for family-friendly fun and entertainment!
Boondocks Food & Fun Parker
18706 Cottonwood DrAwesome family fun!
BigTime Fun Center
8430 N Federal BlvdAnother great family spot.
Elvis Cinemas
5157 W 64th AveBeautiful theater with cheap tickets and free refills on popcorn.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Light rails
They are a cheap, convenient way to get around.
Ways to save
Big Box Stores
The Denver area has a preponderance of Big Box stores. It is often possible to find items at a discount via a sale or clearance special.