Denver Favorites
Food Scene
Stellar brunch/lunch on a beautiful street in the Highlands. Can be hard to get a table.
178 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveStellar brunch/lunch on a beautiful street in the Highlands. Can be hard to get a table.
A top choice for a nice dinner out, need a reservation. Incredible food served tapas style and expansive views. Its a little pricey but worth it!
291 locals recommend
El Five
2930 15th StA top choice for a nice dinner out, need a reservation. Incredible food served tapas style and expansive views. Its a little pricey but worth it!
Sister restaurant of El Five, another favorite. Lacks the views of El Five but the food and drinks are pretty close.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveSister restaurant of El Five, another favorite. Lacks the views of El Five but the food and drinks are pretty close.
Hip Chinese restaurant in RiNo. The Beijing Duck Roll and La Zi Ji are personal favorites!
153 locals recommend
Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StHip Chinese restaurant in RiNo. The Beijing Duck Roll and La Zi Ji are personal favorites!
Detroit style pizza...highly recommend the Brooklyn Bridge pie. Casual, we usually order for pickup.
117 locals recommend
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveDetroit style pizza...highly recommend the Brooklyn Bridge pie. Casual, we usually order for pickup.
Best Indian food I have had in Denver - ranks up there with my parents cooking. Casual setting, usually order delivery.
23 locals recommend
Spice Room | Neighborhood Indian Bistro
3157 W 38th AveBest Indian food I have had in Denver - ranks up there with my parents cooking. Casual setting, usually order delivery.
A staple for sit down Mexican food and a tasty margarita! Nice setting but not overly formal, don't usually need a res.
137 locals recommend
El Camino Community Tavern
3628 W 32nd AveA staple for sit down Mexican food and a tasty margarita! Nice setting but not overly formal, don't usually need a res.
CDMX street food and cocktails in a relatively upscale setting. Opened by a famous Denver chef, I highly recommend!
Cantina Loca
2890 Zuni StreetCDMX street food and cocktails in a relatively upscale setting. Opened by a famous Denver chef, I highly recommend!
Phenomenal Israeli food in the cool Source Hotel in RiNo. The mushroom and lamb hummus are must haves!
83 locals recommend
Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdPhenomenal Israeli food in the cool Source Hotel in RiNo. The mushroom and lamb hummus are must haves!
Started in a food truck in Boulder - and opened their first location near Arvada! Awesome Beijing-inspired street food (spicy)!
7 locals recommend
The Ginger Pig
4262 Lowell BoulevardStarted in a food truck in Boulder - and opened their first location near Arvada! Awesome Beijing-inspired street food (spicy)!
High quality BBQ, and another top notch place in The Source hotel. I've only ordered delivery.
11 locals recommend
Smok Barbecue - RiNo, Denver
3330 Brighton BlvdHigh quality BBQ, and another top notch place in The Source hotel. I've only ordered delivery.
Delicious BBQ place in Idaho Springs, my go to pit stop when heading to the mtns or back. There is another location in Denver.
68 locals recommend
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado BlvdDelicious BBQ place in Idaho Springs, my go to pit stop when heading to the mtns or back. There is another location in Denver.
Some of the best bagels in Denver! Casual/grab n' go but be prepared for some lines.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveSome of the best bagels in Denver! Casual/grab n' go but be prepared for some lines.
Inventive and super delicious latin american-inspired food and cocktails.
75 locals recommend
Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StInventive and super delicious latin american-inspired food and cocktails.
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveParks & Bike Trails
Take advantage of Denver's vast network of bike trails and lanes, and hop on a trail in just minutes. From the Yellow Door, the lanes are met at 52th Ave and Zuni St. just 0.8 miles away. From Arvada you can take Lamar St lanes to the Ralston Creek Trail...
The biggest lake + 2nd largest park in Denver and its super close. Easily my favorite park, enjoy fantastic views of the skyline, Rockies, or some big houses.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
The biggest lake + 2nd largest park in Denver and its super close. Easily my favorite park, enjoy fantastic views of the skyline, Rockies, or some big houses.
Cute park with a dog run and solid views, easy to get to as its just a few miles away.
81 locals recommend
Berkeley Lake Park
4601 W 46th AveCute park with a dog run and solid views, easy to get to as its just a few miles away.
One of the nicer parks in the city, its about 20 minutes or so away and gets busy but its a beautiful place to hangout on a nice day.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
One of the nicer parks in the city, its about 20 minutes or so away and gets busy but its a beautiful place to hangout on a nice day.
Beautiful, serene, and mountain views, just a couple minutes away.
58 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
3301 W 46th AveBeautiful, serene, and mountain views, just a couple minutes away.
Take advantage of Denver's vast bicycle trail network and ride directly here to enjoy a nice day.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StTake advantage of Denver's vast bicycle trail network and ride directly here to enjoy a nice day.
Berkeley Lake Park
4601 W 46th AveBars/Breweries/Cocktails
Unique spot and a good time. Set in a bi-level shipping container with a rooftop bar + others, and food vendors.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetUnique spot and a good time. Set in a bi-level shipping container with a rooftop bar + others, and food vendors.
Local brewery in the hip Highlands area with outdoor
seating, a great place to chill with a group or friend
during the day.
103 locals recommend
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueLocal brewery in the hip Highlands area with outdoor
seating, a great place to chill with a group or friend
during the day.
Fort Collins-based brewery in the hip neighborhood Five
Points, there is another location in Sloan’s Lake (with views).
69 locals recommend
Odell Brewing
2945 Larimer StFort Collins-based brewery in the hip neighborhood Five
Points, there is another location in Sloan’s Lake (with views).
Awesome brewery close by on Tennyson St. and has a patio.
73 locals recommend
Call to Arms Brewing Company
4526 Tennyson StAwesome brewery close by on Tennyson St. and has a patio.
Brewery with views of Denver, great for groups.
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StBrewery with views of Denver, great for groups.
A Denver staple for burgers, beers, and lots of
TVs for sports. They have several locations.
193 locals recommend
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveA Denver staple for burgers, beers, and lots of
TVs for sports. They have several locations.
Casual taproom with local wine, beer &
cocktails, serves bites & allows outside food too. One
of my go to places for a drink or two with a buddy or
a small group.
43 locals recommend
Berkeley Untapped
4267 Tennyson StCasual taproom with local wine, beer &
cocktails, serves bites & allows outside food too. One
of my go to places for a drink or two with a buddy or
a small group.
Denver location for a NYC-based bar with inventive and sophisticated cocktails and food. Great but a little pricey.
83 locals recommend
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StDenver location for a NYC-based bar with inventive and sophisticated cocktails and food. Great but a little pricey.
Forget Me Not
227 Clayton StreetHip new cocktail bar in Cherry Creek. Upscale/mature vibes.
The Red Barber
3770 Walnut StreetFun rooftop bar in RiNo, great for groups.
My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StOldest bar in Denver. Great burgers. Divey/casual.
Tatarian
4024 Tennyson StSightseeing
A Colorado and American icon. If you have not been, it's a must-visit and not far away.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayA Colorado and American icon. If you have not been, it's a must-visit and not far away.
14er with a paved road to the top (summer only), the welcome station is about ~45 miles away. Reservations required, check the website first!
259 locals recommend
Mount Evans
14er with a paved road to the top (summer only), the welcome station is about ~45 miles away. Reservations required, check the website first!
Blue Moon Brewing Company
3750 Chestnut Pl
Larimer Square Historic District
Historic area in downtown, pedestrian friendly.
Famous and nationally known brewery in Ft. Collins - so a bit of a hike up I-25 (maybe like 1.5 hours away).
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StFamous and nationally known brewery in Ft. Collins - so a bit of a hike up I-25 (maybe like 1.5 hours away).
Unique and Fun Experiences
Eclectic and fun Denver activities to check out!
Immersive 4-story art venue and exhibition. Home to 70+ unique installations and lots more. Usually has cool music too.
272 locals recommend
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StImmersive 4-story art venue and exhibition. Home to 70+ unique installations and lots more. Usually has cool music too.
Topgolf
16011 Grant StMulti-level driving range with a full service bar.
The name says it all - arcade games, a bar, and a great time!
112 locals recommend
The 1UP Arcade Bar - LoDo
1925 Blake StThe name says it all - arcade games, a bar, and a great time!
Golf Club At Bear Dance
6630 Bear Dance DrScenic golf course a little bit south of the metro!
Breakfast, Coffee, and Dessert
A café style atmosphere with incredible coffee drinks (and a Bourbon selection). In Olde Town Arvada, just a couple minutes away!
7 locals recommend
Bluegrass Coffee Company
7415 Grandview AveA café style atmosphere with incredible coffee drinks (and a Bourbon selection). In Olde Town Arvada, just a couple minutes away!
Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters
5600 Olde Wadsworth BlvdAnother solid Olde Town Arvada coffee shop.
Incredible coffee with a bike shop attached. In the Highlands, about 10 min away. Next to a brewery with an outdoor area and mountain views. You can walk to Sloan's Lake too!
42 locals recommend
SloHi Coffee Co.
4436 W 29th AveIncredible coffee with a bike shop attached. In the Highlands, about 10 min away. Next to a brewery with an outdoor area and mountain views. You can walk to Sloan's Lake too!
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveStellar biscuits and breakfast sandwiches.
Famous Denver place for huge biscuit sandwiches, has several locations.
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveFamous Denver place for huge biscuit sandwiches, has several locations.
Donuts and pizza in the same place. Casual, I usually grab'n go for the donuts.
217 locals recommend
Hops & Pie/Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson StDonuts and pizza in the same place. Casual, I usually grab'n go for the donuts.
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StFamous ice cream shop in the Highlands, expect lines.
Awesome ice cream sandwiches and other items. Can order delivery too, usually.
176 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveAwesome ice cream sandwiches and other items. Can order delivery too, usually.
City advice
Getting around
Rental cars are most common. You can bike or use light rail.
Rental cars provide the most flexibility if you want to head to the Rockies. If staying in the city, you can utilize light rail, Uber/Lyft, and bicycle trails (there are many nearby) to get around if you are comfortable.