Things to do in Denver when you’re alive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StOne of the strangest and coolest bars you'll ever visit.
a sunnyside brewery within walking distance and with great service.
73 locals recommend
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa Sta sunnyside brewery within walking distance and with great service.
This bar/restaurant has a large, dog-friendly patio makes this a must if you have your pooch with you.
190 locals recommend
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StThis bar/restaurant has a large, dog-friendly patio makes this a must if you have your pooch with you.
This local punk rock dive bar includes pinball machines and a back porch with a view of downtown.
55 locals recommend
Occidental
1950 W 32nd AveThis local punk rock dive bar includes pinball machines and a back porch with a view of downtown.
A Fun speak easy. Entrance parlor is like a cramped victorian hotel lobby. The consierge will take down your information and tell you there is a 1.5 hour wait.. In our experience, it’s all a show, and we get a phone call letting us know we can enter, within about 20-30 minutes.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StA Fun speak easy. Entrance parlor is like a cramped victorian hotel lobby. The consierge will take down your information and tell you there is a 1.5 hour wait.. In our experience, it’s all a show, and we get a phone call letting us know we can enter, within about 20-30 minutes.
Number 38
3560 Chestnut PlaceFood hall, bar music venue that’s super trendy and dog friendly
Súper trendy Mexican restaurant bar. Order the sugar shot and after you shoot it, take your shot at ringing the bell.
17 locals recommend
Federales
2901 Larimer StreetSúper trendy Mexican restaurant bar. Order the sugar shot and after you shoot it, take your shot at ringing the bell.
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StOur favorite brewery with a punk rock vibe.
Mile High Spirits
2201 Lawrence StDistillery/weekend dance party
Nocturne
1330 27th StElevated jazz bar. Reservations required.
Former brothel turned restaurant/ live music night club.
213 locals recommend
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StFormer brothel turned restaurant/ live music night club.
715 Club
715 E 26th AveDive bar with DJs on the weekend and good pizza by the slice.
Everything Else
Don't mess with downtown parking, we are a 30 minute walk to Coors Field!
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StDon't mess with downtown parking, we are a 30 minute walk to Coors Field!
a 6 minute drive away. Denver's newest music venue will attract the biggest names in the industry with a 3,950 capacity, state-of-the-art venue
68 locals recommend
The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop Streeta 6 minute drive away. Denver's newest music venue will attract the biggest names in the industry with a 3,950 capacity, state-of-the-art venue
A must see while in Denver. Interactive art exhibit mystery funhouse.
272 locals recommend
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StA must see while in Denver. Interactive art exhibit mystery funhouse.
The best music venue on the planet. If you didn’t have the foresight to buy tickets, check it out for some light hiking during the day.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe best music venue on the planet. If you didn’t have the foresight to buy tickets, check it out for some light hiking during the day.
Part Mexican restaurant, part tourist trap and part fabulous. This is a Denver staple
137 locals recommend
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AvePart Mexican restaurant, part tourist trap and part fabulous. This is a Denver staple
North-south bike trail artery of Denver within 5 min bike ride of the house
20 locals recommend
South Platte River Trail
South Platte River TrailNorth-south bike trail artery of Denver within 5 min bike ride of the house
A great, popular farmers market on Sundays about a 5 minute drive from the house.
27 locals recommend
The Farmer's Market at Highlands Square
A great, popular farmers market on Sundays about a 5 minute drive from the house.
Golden
Cute little front range town with great breweries and hikes.
Picturesque college town with great hiking and culture. About 30 minutes from the house
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Picturesque college town with great hiking and culture. About 30 minutes from the house
Coffee
THE BEST bakery/cafe in town. It's a tiny hole in the wall, but they make amazing brekfast sandwiches, chocolate croissants, and macaroons!
123 locals recommend
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveTHE BEST bakery/cafe in town. It's a tiny hole in the wall, but they make amazing brekfast sandwiches, chocolate croissants, and macaroons!
on 42nd and Pecos, this is our favorite coffee shop within walking distance. A little pricey, but they have fabulous coffee and a minimal vibe.
110 locals recommend
Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos Ston 42nd and Pecos, this is our favorite coffee shop within walking distance. A little pricey, but they have fabulous coffee and a minimal vibe.
locally-owned coffee shop; it’s not really anything special, but it’s just a block away so it’s great for an easily-accessible cup of joe. They just started serving smoothie bowls that are extremely delicious! Just give them some time as the service can be slow.
47 locals recommend
Cherry Bean - Coffee
4059 Tejon Stlocally-owned coffee shop; it’s not really anything special, but it’s just a block away so it’s great for an easily-accessible cup of joe. They just started serving smoothie bowls that are extremely delicious! Just give them some time as the service can be slow.
Shopping
our favorite liquor store is just two blocks away. The owner is awesome and will go out of his way to find you the perfect bottle of wine or brew. The back room has giant fridges where you can “make your own 6-pack” and enjoy a tasting of local beers
13 locals recommend
Cask and Craft
3744 Tejon Stour favorite liquor store is just two blocks away. The owner is awesome and will go out of his way to find you the perfect bottle of wine or brew. The back room has giant fridges where you can “make your own 6-pack” and enjoy a tasting of local beers
The flagship store, best place to get outdoor gear for use while exploring the mountains of Colorado
242 locals recommend
REI
1416 Platte StThe flagship store, best place to get outdoor gear for use while exploring the mountains of Colorado
Local grocery store. Kind of pricey but the local butcher meet is worth the price tag.
30 locals recommend
Leevers Locavore
2630 W 38th AveLocal grocery store. Kind of pricey but the local butcher meet is worth the price tag.
Restaurants
This is our favorite restaurant in Denver. Upscale small seasonal meals with incredible ambiance and service.
19 locals recommend
Wildflower
3638 Navajo StreetThis is our favorite restaurant in Denver. Upscale small seasonal meals with incredible ambiance and service.
Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StExcellent for happy hour!
Ash'Kara
2005 W 33rd AveDelicious Mediterranean
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveBest ramen. Ever.
Great local version of Chipotle with a bar, just two blocks from the house.
30 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's Northside
1851 W 38th AveGreat local version of Chipotle with a bar, just two blocks from the house.
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetGreat trendy food hall with a rooftop bar