Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Classic comfort food with a Southern influence in a laid-back atmosphere. A popular destination for breakfast and lunch (not open for dinner). Must Try: chicken fried eggs with smoked buffalo hash.
178 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveClassic comfort food with a Southern influence in a laid-back atmosphere. A popular destination for breakfast and lunch (not open for dinner). Must Try: chicken fried eggs with smoked buffalo hash.
Marco’s serves the only authentic Neapolitan-style pies in the state of Colorado, with delicious thin crust and a combination of local and imported gourmet toppings. Must Try: Lemoncello Chicken Wings
70 locals recommend
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark
2129 Larimer StMarco’s serves the only authentic Neapolitan-style pies in the state of Colorado, with delicious thin crust and a combination of local and imported gourmet toppings. Must Try: Lemoncello Chicken Wings
Snooze is known for their unique take on breakfast staples. The lines are typically long but efficiently managed; enjoy free coffee and juice while you wait. Must Try: Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSnooze is known for their unique take on breakfast staples. The lines are typically long but efficiently managed; enjoy free coffee and juice while you wait. Must Try: Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
Identifiable by the 28-foot tall milk can, this Denver classic rotates a great mix of classic ice cream flavors, as well as few you wouldn't expect, like salted Oreo. They even have vegan ice cream.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StIdentifiable by the 28-foot tall milk can, this Denver classic rotates a great mix of classic ice cream flavors, as well as few you wouldn't expect, like salted Oreo. They even have vegan ice cream.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chef Troy Guard’s elegantly modern steakhouse boasts an extensive wine list and a great selection of Colorado-raised beef. Some of the finest dining in Denver. Must Try: Prosciutto Tasting Flight
90 locals recommend
Guard and Grace
1801 California StChef Troy Guard’s elegantly modern steakhouse boasts an extensive wine list and a great selection of Colorado-raised beef. Some of the finest dining in Denver. Must Try: Prosciutto Tasting Flight
Appearing as a bookstore, you enter this bar through a movable bookcase (once you give them the password, of course). The bar itself is dark and cozy. Show up early to get your name on the list.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StAppearing as a bookstore, you enter this bar through a movable bookcase (once you give them the password, of course). The bar itself is dark and cozy. Show up early to get your name on the list.
Arts & Culture
The DAM's galleries showcase more than 68,000 works by famed artists like Dali and Van Gogh. Unlike many art museums, the DAM is entirely kid-friendly and has activities specifically for children.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe DAM's galleries showcase more than 68,000 works by famed artists like Dali and Van Gogh. Unlike many art museums, the DAM is entirely kid-friendly and has activities specifically for children.
This impressive facility houses artifacts pertaining to a variety of scientific area, including anthropology, zoology, geology, health sciences, paleontology, and space science.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThis impressive facility houses artifacts pertaining to a variety of scientific area, including anthropology, zoology, geology, health sciences, paleontology, and space science.
Entertainment & Activities
More than 600 species (over 4,000 individuals) live in the spacious 80-acre park. With exhibits like Bear Mountain, the zoo has a long tradition of housing animals in their natural habitats.
62 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
More than 600 species (over 4,000 individuals) live in the spacious 80-acre park. With exhibits like Bear Mountain, the zoo has a long tradition of housing animals in their natural habitats.
Get a taste of everything from art to bubbles to recycling with a wide range of ingenious hands-on exhibits and “playscapes.” Targeting kids 10 and below, this museum is a great choice for families.
217 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DrGet a taste of everything from art to bubbles to recycling with a wide range of ingenious hands-on exhibits and “playscapes.” Targeting kids 10 and below, this museum is a great choice for families.
Sightseeing
23 acres of outstanding outdoor and indoor gardens display plants native to the desert, plains, mountain foothills, and alpine zones. Even in winter, the greenhouses hold thousands of tropical species
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St23 acres of outstanding outdoor and indoor gardens display plants native to the desert, plains, mountain foothills, and alpine zones. Even in winter, the greenhouses hold thousands of tropical species
Shopping
Home of the Denver Pavilions, at 1.7 miles long, this is the longest outdoor mall in the U.S. You may want to hop on and off the free shuttle that runs the entire length of the mall.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallHome of the Denver Pavilions, at 1.7 miles long, this is the longest outdoor mall in the U.S. You may want to hop on and off the free shuttle that runs the entire length of the mall.