Oak Ridge Rest
Sightseeing
Head to the end of Oak Street for access to Clear Creek Trail, where you can bike or hike along the green belt. It's a great place for bird watching, fresh air and mountain views.
45 locals recommend
Clear Creek Trail
Head to the end of Oak Street for access to Clear Creek Trail, where you can bike or hike along the green belt. It's a great place for bird watching, fresh air and mountain views.
Fantastic outdoor amphitheater featuring concerts, movies, yoga on the rocks and a Rock and Roll Museum.
https://www.redrocksonline.com/
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayFantastic outdoor amphitheater featuring concerts, movies, yoga on the rocks and a Rock and Roll Museum.
https://www.redrocksonline.com/
Walk above the animals on the elevated boardwalk!
https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/
98 locals recommend
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
2999 Co Rd 53Walk above the animals on the elevated boardwalk!
https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/
Hike up to see an actual glacier! The views are stunning. Wear good hiking shoes and always bring a jacket as the weather can change quickly in Colorado!
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadHike up to see an actual glacier! The views are stunning. Wear good hiking shoes and always bring a jacket as the weather can change quickly in Colorado!
This Zoo is nicely laid out and makes for a fun day seeing all the critters!
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThis Zoo is nicely laid out and makes for a fun day seeing all the critters!
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayLots to see and learn about here!
Chautauqua Park is a portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. In 1898, Boulder residents approved a bond issue to purchase 80 acres to be used as a “Chautauqua”. Hiking and scenic views!
https://bouldercolorado.gov/trail/chautauqua
21 locals recommend
Chautauqua Trail
Chautauqua TrailChautauqua Park is a portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. In 1898, Boulder residents approved a bond issue to purchase 80 acres to be used as a “Chautauqua”. Hiking and scenic views!
https://bouldercolorado.gov/trail/chautauqua
City/town information
Golden is an historic town located along Clear Creek. Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local charm, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world. Golden City Brewery (the 2nd largest brewery in Golden), has a fantastic outdoor seating area and tasting room.
White water kayaking, fine dining and shopping. Spend an afternoon on Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Golden is an historic town located along Clear Creek. Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local charm, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world. Golden City Brewery (the 2nd largest brewery in Golden), has a fantastic outdoor seating area and tasting room.
White water kayaking, fine dining and shopping. Spend an afternoon on Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum.
A very cool city. Hiking, breweries, CU Buffs, the 16th street pedestrian mall!
414 locals recommend
Boulder
A very cool city. Hiking, breweries, CU Buffs, the 16th street pedestrian mall!
Food scene
Great local brewery with outdoor seating and spectacular mountain views. Food trucks frequent the patio and there's a dog park just across from the patio, making it an all around fun place to visit!
101 locals recommend
New Terrain Brewing Company
16401 Table Mountain PkwyGreat local brewery with outdoor seating and spectacular mountain views. Food trucks frequent the patio and there's a dog park just across from the patio, making it an all around fun place to visit!
Delicious Italian cuisine with a fantastic outdoor eating area less than 10 minutes from the house.
27 locals recommend
Abrusci's Fire & Vine
2200 Youngfield StDelicious Italian cuisine with a fantastic outdoor eating area less than 10 minutes from the house.
Olde Town Arvada
5575 Vance StCharming pedestrian mall with food and shopping! So, so cute.
Located in Old Town Arvada. Fantastic bar and fun food. Within easy walking distance of many shops and restaraunts.
83 locals recommend
School House Kitchen and Libations
5660 Olde Wadsworth BlvdLocated in Old Town Arvada. Fantastic bar and fun food. Within easy walking distance of many shops and restaraunts.
Appleridge Cafe
3790 Kipling StClose to the house with gigantic servings of home cooked food.
Try the salad pizza. OMG so, so good!
https://www.parisidenver.com/parisi/
120 locals recommend
PARISI pizzeria, trattoria e vino
4401 Tennyson StTry the salad pizza. OMG so, so good!
https://www.parisidenver.com/parisi/
Golden City Brewery
920 12th StFabulous outdoor seating with dogs galore!
Less than 10 minutes from the house - great selection and reasonable prices!
17 locals recommend
Applejack Wine & Spirits
3320 Youngfield StLess than 10 minutes from the house - great selection and reasonable prices!
Coffee. Need I say more?
Super close - located at 3795 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
6 locals recommend
Starbucks
17224 S Golden RdCoffee. Need I say more?
Super close - located at 3795 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Sprouts Farmer's Market - grocery store. Right next to Starbucks at 3725 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
https://www.sprouts.com/store/co/wheat-ridge/wheat-ridge/
312 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveSprouts Farmer's Market - grocery store. Right next to Starbucks at 3725 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
https://www.sprouts.com/store/co/wheat-ridge/wheat-ridge/
Lots of cool places to eat, drink and be merry! Shopping too - dogs allowed!
148 locals recommend
Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveLots of cool places to eat, drink and be merry! Shopping too - dogs allowed!
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StGreat food, cool vibe.
Unique combination of sweets and science! Based on Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
18 locals recommend
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
4433 W 29th AveUnique combination of sweets and science! Based on Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
First Watch
7450B W 52nd AveFresh, healthy, organic food and drinks. Yummy place to eat!
Colorado Springs Area
Located less than one mile from The Broadmoor, Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. The only waterfall in the state on National Geographic's list of International Waterfalls, and often called “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado," Seven Falls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules. Take in stunning valleys, striking rock formations and golden prairies as you climb the challenging 224 steps to the hiking trails and the banks of glistening streams that feed the falls, and its 181-foot drop of falling water.
https://www.broadmoor.com/adventures/seven-falls
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdLocated less than one mile from The Broadmoor, Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. The only waterfall in the state on National Geographic's list of International Waterfalls, and often called “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado," Seven Falls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules. Take in stunning valleys, striking rock formations and golden prairies as you climb the challenging 224 steps to the hiking trails and the banks of glistening streams that feed the falls, and its 181-foot drop of falling water.
https://www.broadmoor.com/adventures/seven-falls
Check out their website for more information about this National Landmark! It should not be missed!
https://gardenofgods.com/
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdCheck out their website for more information about this National Landmark! It should not be missed!
https://gardenofgods.com/
A community marketplace located in a converted school building featuring food, drinks, shops etc.
https://www.ivywildschool.com/
12 locals recommend
Ivywild
A community marketplace located in a converted school building featuring food, drinks, shops etc.
https://www.ivywildschool.com/
Food Scene
Lots of locally grown food, delicious baked goods and an all around good time!
33 locals recommend
South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market
1527 S Pearl StLots of locally grown food, delicious baked goods and an all around good time!
City advice
Getting around
Drink lots of water!
Denver is at 5,280 feet above sea level so it's important to stay hydrated. If you're headed to the mountains, give yourself some time to adjust to the higher elevation.