Abuelita’s House Guidebook to Denver
Outdoor Adventures
This is one of my favorite hikes to recommend to visitors. Devils Head is a forest ranger fire lookout, so it has incredible views in 360 degrees. Photos don’t do it justice. This hike is easy enough for those who are not used to the altitude, and just over a mile in and a mile out. Go EARLY to find a parking spot, especially on the weekend! It can be chilly in the mornings depending on what month you’re hiking, so be sure to bring a light jacket.
21 locals recommend
Devils Head Lookout
South Rampart Range RoadThis is one of my favorite hikes to recommend to visitors. Devils Head is a forest ranger fire lookout, so it has incredible views in 360 degrees. Photos don’t do it justice. This hike is easy enough for those who are not used to the altitude, and just over a mile in and a mile out. Go EARLY to find a parking spot, especially on the weekend! It can be chilly in the mornings depending on what month you’re hiking, so be sure to bring a light jacket.
The Manitou Springs Incline is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. The trail is the remains of a former railway whose tracks washed out during a rock slide in 1990. The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% (24°) and as steep as 68% (34°) in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals. The incline gains 2,011 feet (613 m) of elevation in .88 miles (1.42 km) horizontal. Currently the Incline has approximately 2,744 steps from the bottom to the summit, although the top step is numbered "2768". The number of steps changes occasionally with trail maintenance and deterioration.
Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and water. This trail is not recommended for those who do not regularly exercise or are sensitive to the altitude.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineThe Manitou Springs Incline is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. The trail is the remains of a former railway whose tracks washed out during a rock slide in 1990. The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% (24°) and as steep as 68% (34°) in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals. The incline gains 2,011 feet (613 m) of elevation in .88 miles (1.42 km) horizontal. Currently the Incline has approximately 2,744 steps from the bottom to the summit, although the top step is numbered "2768". The number of steps changes occasionally with trail maintenance and deterioration.
Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and water. This trail is not recommended for those who do not regularly exercise or are sensitive to the altitude.
Amazing concerts! There is also a great hiking trail on site. Many people also enjoy exercising on the venue stairs.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayAmazing concerts! There is also a great hiking trail on site. Many people also enjoy exercising on the venue stairs.
Walking Distance from Abuelita's House
Our daughter recommends strawberry ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, but all of their flavors are delicious!
176 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveOur daughter recommends strawberry ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, but all of their flavors are delicious!
Walk out the back gate at Abuelita's House to enjoy some of Denver's best beers!
66 locals recommend
Platt Park Brewing Company
1875 Pearl StWalk out the back gate at Abuelita's House to enjoy some of Denver's best beers!
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StEnjoy fresh sushi and fancy cocktails!
Denver's tastiest burgers! Just around the corner from Abuelita's house.
109 locals recommend
Park Burger
1890 S Pearl StDenver's tastiest burgers! Just around the corner from Abuelita's house.
Once a food truck, now a brick and mortar establishment, Quiero Arepas is serving up authentic Venezuelan food. Their menu is also 100% gluten free.
17 locals recommend
Quiero Arepas
1859 S Pearl StOnce a food truck, now a brick and mortar establishment, Quiero Arepas is serving up authentic Venezuelan food. Their menu is also 100% gluten free.
Craft cocktails and coloring books, what more could you need? Sometimes Hazel also hosts art classes.
8 locals recommend
HAZEL
1581 Pearl StCraft cocktails and coloring books, what more could you need? Sometimes Hazel also hosts art classes.
We love walking to the corner for a cortisone and a fresh pastry. Try the empanadas or blueberry muffins! Note: they don’t have flavored syrups for their drinks, but they’re so tasty, you won’t miss it!
98 locals recommend
Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StWe love walking to the corner for a cortisone and a fresh pastry. Try the empanadas or blueberry muffins! Note: they don’t have flavored syrups for their drinks, but they’re so tasty, you won’t miss it!
Evolve Action Sports Park
730 S Jason StThis is our favorite stop for kids’ books and toys!
This is our favorite beer and wine shop! They carry local favorites, tough-to-find brews, fancy cheeses, gourmet popcorn, and much more. Be sure to pick up some Outer Range beers if you see them!
7 locals recommend
Pearl Wine Company
1886 S Pearl StThis is our favorite beer and wine shop! They carry local favorites, tough-to-find brews, fancy cheeses, gourmet popcorn, and much more. Be sure to pick up some Outer Range beers if you see them!