Guidebook for Lakewood
Food Scene
Great food, intimate atmosphere, family style dining. Try the gnocchi.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Jordano
11068 W Jewell AveGreat food, intimate atmosphere, family style dining. Try the gnocchi.
Locals favorite. Free taco bar at happy hour (4-6:30p everyday, only upstairs). Festive atmosphere. The margaritas are great.
22 locals recommend
Jose O'Shea's
385 Union BlvdLocals favorite. Free taco bar at happy hour (4-6:30p everyday, only upstairs). Festive atmosphere. The margaritas are great.
The joke is if you survive the food, it's like the Mexican food Disneyland. For $15 you get an all-you-can-eat dining experience (actually, the sopapillas are great) and entertainment which is second to none: vingette performances compete with cliff-diving, a rip through Black bart's Cave, and arcade, etc. It's a Denver icon.
137 locals recommend
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveThe joke is if you survive the food, it's like the Mexican food Disneyland. For $15 you get an all-you-can-eat dining experience (actually, the sopapillas are great) and entertainment which is second to none: vingette performances compete with cliff-diving, a rip through Black bart's Cave, and arcade, etc. It's a Denver icon.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StGourmet tacos, patio, drinks, local hangout.
This is the bar where Jack Kerouac hung out a pontificated his next moves. You'll have to have a keen eye, or Google Earth to spot it, no signs or fanfare. Get the Johnny Burger.
101 locals recommend
My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StThis is the bar where Jack Kerouac hung out a pontificated his next moves. You'll have to have a keen eye, or Google Earth to spot it, no signs or fanfare. Get the Johnny Burger.
Sightseeing
It's Red Rocks. You'd be lucky to see a show there in the summer. In the meantime, run the stairs, hike the trails, visit the museum.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIt's Red Rocks. You'd be lucky to see a show there in the summer. In the meantime, run the stairs, hike the trails, visit the museum.
See Buffalo Bill's grave and visit the museum to learn about him and his Wild West Show. Hiking trails, Mother Cabrini Shrine, and Nature Center nearby.
245 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
See Buffalo Bill's grave and visit the museum to learn about him and his Wild West Show. Hiking trails, Mother Cabrini Shrine, and Nature Center nearby.
It's your chance to summit a 14er the easy way...by car. Beautiful drive and stunning views of the Front Range and the Rocky Mountains.
45 locals recommend
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
It's your chance to summit a 14er the easy way...by car. Beautiful drive and stunning views of the Front Range and the Rocky Mountains.
Parks & Nature
Main Reservoir
Great proximity for a trail walk with views of mountains and downtown Denver.
Some challenging trails, open views of front range, the metro area and downtown Denver.
48 locals recommend
Green Mountain
Some challenging trails, open views of front range, the metro area and downtown Denver.
Good challenge with a variety of options. You can stay in the valley and experience some seclusion from the city, or you can hike higher to get great views of the city. There are multiple lengths of loops.
9 locals recommend
Apex Trail
Apex TrailGood challenge with a variety of options. You can stay in the valley and experience some seclusion from the city, or you can hike higher to get great views of the city. There are multiple lengths of loops.
Alpine angles at a low elevation and seclusion from the city without driving too far.
20 locals recommend
Mount Galbraith Park
21992 Golden Gate Canyon RdAlpine angles at a low elevation and seclusion from the city without driving too far.
Secluded and challenging with a number of options for length and difficulty.
29 locals recommend
Deer Creek Canyon Park
13388 Grizzly DriveSecluded and challenging with a number of options for length and difficulty.
Flatirons Loop
Flatirons LoopSome of these trails can be challenging, but the views are well worth it.
Open vistas, hiking through historical and geologic wonders away from the crowds.
20 locals recommend
South Valley Park
90 S Valley RdOpen vistas, hiking through historical and geologic wonders away from the crowds.
Large lake park with a sweet view of the downtown skyline. Large grassy areas for laying out or playing all sorts of park games and sports. Near Highlands, downtown, and Edgewater dining and drinking.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
Large lake park with a sweet view of the downtown skyline. Large grassy areas for laying out or playing all sorts of park games and sports. Near Highlands, downtown, and Edgewater dining and drinking.
You can boat, picnic, camp, swim, enjoy a nature walk, etc. In the spring and summer, if you get there early, there is the likelihood you could catch a hot air balloon taking off. Call Surf'SUP (720) 635-7873 to get a standing paddle board for the day.
83 locals recommend
Chatfield State Park
Chatfield State ParkYou can boat, picnic, camp, swim, enjoy a nature walk, etc. In the spring and summer, if you get there early, there is the likelihood you could catch a hot air balloon taking off. Call Surf'SUP (720) 635-7873 to get a standing paddle board for the day.
Getting Around
Get to downtown without the hassle of driving or parking. $9 round-trip. The last return train leaves downtown at 1am.
29 locals recommend
Federal Center Station
11601 W 2nd PlGet to downtown without the hassle of driving or parking. $9 round-trip. The last return train leaves downtown at 1am.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, unique selection of beers. Beer mixes and fruit puree additions are unique to the beer scene.
6 locals recommend
Great Frontier Brewing Company
2010 S Oak StGreat, unique selection of beers. Beer mixes and fruit puree additions are unique to the beer scene.
Locals feel, great sports bar. Pool tables and video games. Great food: get a Grab the Mike Burger, open for breakfast, great lunch special ($5.50 burger + $1.00 beer) or stop in on a Friday for a great steak deal.
Fiddlesticks Bar & Grill
10815 W Jewell AveLocals feel, great sports bar. Pool tables and video games. Great food: get a Grab the Mike Burger, open for breakfast, great lunch special ($5.50 burger + $1.00 beer) or stop in on a Friday for a great steak deal.
Golden has an amazing small, mountain town feel close to the city. This place has a great selection, great patio, and food trucks on most days.
67 locals recommend
Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveGolden has an amazing small, mountain town feel close to the city. This place has a great selection, great patio, and food trucks on most days.
Great selection, great patio, food trucks.
15 locals recommend
Green Mountain Beer Company: local taproom with craft beer
2585 S Lewis WayGreat selection, great patio, food trucks.
Infamous locals spot with unique atmosphere. Famous for it's blues shows.
103 locals recommend
The Kitchen at the Creek
27845 CO-74Infamous locals spot with unique atmosphere. Famous for it's blues shows.
The food is so, so. The GIANT margaritas will refresh you and cure what ails you after a hike nearby at Red Rocks or Mt. Falcon. The patio is upstairs, stairs to the right of the main bar.
32 locals recommend
Morrison Inn
301 Bear Creek AveThe food is so, so. The GIANT margaritas will refresh you and cure what ails you after a hike nearby at Red Rocks or Mt. Falcon. The patio is upstairs, stairs to the right of the main bar.
Twisted Pine Brewing Co
3201 Walnut StGreat selection.
Highlands neighborhood pub. Bar games galore (video games, shuffleboard and ski-ball!) and good drink specials. Gives you a great Denver drinking experience without having to go into Lodo (yikes).
38 locals recommend
Three Dogs Tavern
3390 W 32nd AveHighlands neighborhood pub. Bar games galore (video games, shuffleboard and ski-ball!) and good drink specials. Gives you a great Denver drinking experience without having to go into Lodo (yikes).
Trendy crowd, large outdoor and garage-doored area. Near Commons Park and South Platte River Walk.
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StTrendy crowd, large outdoor and garage-doored area. Near Commons Park and South Platte River Walk.
Typically there is a great show, likely a local band showcase or the like.
30 locals recommend
Herman's Hideaway
1578 S BroadwayTypically there is a great show, likely a local band showcase or the like.
The toad Tavern
5302 S Federal CirTypically great local music showcased.