Guidebook for Denver
Parks & Nature
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StA 720-acre rescue and educational facility located just 30 miles outside of Denver, where more than 450 large carnivores roam freely. The "Mile Into The Wild" elevated walkway spans acres of lion, tiger, bear and wolf habitat so that visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the animal residents without disturbing them.
FAMILY TIP: Make sure you visit Eddy the Black Leopard, a rare species of leopard, who has been featured on Animal Planet TV.
98 locals recommend
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
2999 Co Rd 53A 720-acre rescue and educational facility located just 30 miles outside of Denver, where more than 450 large carnivores roam freely. The "Mile Into The Wild" elevated walkway spans acres of lion, tiger, bear and wolf habitat so that visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the animal residents without disturbing them.
FAMILY TIP: Make sure you visit Eddy the Black Leopard, a rare species of leopard, who has been featured on Animal Planet TV.
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic - We LOVE this short drive to get away from the city. Just about 30 minutes from this home, and you are in a historical mining town converted to casino town.
77 locals recommend
Central City
Historic - We LOVE this short drive to get away from the city. Just about 30 minutes from this home, and you are in a historical mining town converted to casino town.
Denver Improv
8246 Northfield BlvdWARNING: EXTREME PARTY SCENE! For the party crowd! Wanna hit the night life in the mile high city? LoDo is where all the action is! nightclubs line the streets of Market st., Wewatta, Wynkoop, Blake, and surrounding streets. Also Coors Field (GO ROCKIES) is in the heart of LoDo. Check it out, you wont be disappointed, we promise.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
WARNING: EXTREME PARTY SCENE! For the party crowd! Wanna hit the night life in the mile high city? LoDo is where all the action is! nightclubs line the streets of Market st., Wewatta, Wynkoop, Blake, and surrounding streets. Also Coors Field (GO ROCKIES) is in the heart of LoDo. Check it out, you wont be disappointed, we promise.
THURSDAY WING NIGHT! OUR FAVORITE!
Looking for a great place to have hot wings and a beer??? Skyline Pub is where we go on a Thursday night for $5 all-you-can-eat wings! And they are GOOD! Another neighbor gem!
An awesome neighborhood sports bar with over a dozen TV's, awesome fun staff and a great view of Sloans lake.
https://www.theskylinepub.com/
11 locals recommend
Skyline Pub
2045 Sheridan BoulevardTHURSDAY WING NIGHT! OUR FAVORITE!
Looking for a great place to have hot wings and a beer??? Skyline Pub is where we go on a Thursday night for $5 all-you-can-eat wings! And they are GOOD! Another neighbor gem!
An awesome neighborhood sports bar with over a dozen TV's, awesome fun staff and a great view of Sloans lake.
https://www.theskylinepub.com/
WEDNESDAY WING NIGHT! Looking for a great place to have hot wings and a beer??? Skyline Pub is where we go on a Thursday night for $5 all-you-can-eat wings! And they are GOOD! Another neighbor gem!
rockytopdenver.com/
23 locals recommend
Rocky Top Tavern
4907 Lowell BlvdWEDNESDAY WING NIGHT! Looking for a great place to have hot wings and a beer??? Skyline Pub is where we go on a Thursday night for $5 all-you-can-eat wings! And they are GOOD! Another neighbor gem!
rockytopdenver.com/
Jack's has got something for everyone. Looking for a change of pace? Every night you can catch the best funk, blues, oldies, reggae, and tribute shows Denver has to offer.
http://liveatjacks.com/
17 locals recommend
LIVE AT JACK'S
500 16th St MallJack's has got something for everyone. Looking for a change of pace? Every night you can catch the best funk, blues, oldies, reggae, and tribute shows Denver has to offer.
http://liveatjacks.com/
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday during the summer at the Skyline Beer Garden while celebrating the state’s craft beer culture. Play ping pong, mini golf, cornhole and more, then fill up on food truck fare, burgers, brats and German pretzels.
9 locals recommend
Skyline Beer Garden
1601 Arapahoe StEnjoy live music every Friday and Saturday during the summer at the Skyline Beer Garden while celebrating the state’s craft beer culture. Play ping pong, mini golf, cornhole and more, then fill up on food truck fare, burgers, brats and German pretzels.
Food Scene
The Cheesecake Factory
1201 16th St MallThe Old Spaghetti Factory
1215 18th StHistoric
Looking for a traditional (nothing fancy), quick bite to eat?
This neighborhood Mexican counter-serve eatery is within walking distance, just 3 blocks from here!
11 locals recommend
Lucero's
3657 Fillmore StLooking for a traditional (nothing fancy), quick bite to eat?
This neighborhood Mexican counter-serve eatery is within walking distance, just 3 blocks from here!
Wanna go where the locals go? One of our regular spots! "The Creamery" is where you want to go for quick Mexican food. a quick "walk-thru establishment that will hit the spot. get your food and grab a blanket and enjoy lunch across the street at Curtis/Mestizo park
No website (told you, they are old school) but check out their Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/curtis-park-creamery-denver
11 locals recommend
Curtis Park Creamery
908 30th StWanna go where the locals go? One of our regular spots! "The Creamery" is where you want to go for quick Mexican food. a quick "walk-thru establishment that will hit the spot. get your food and grab a blanket and enjoy lunch across the street at Curtis/Mestizo park
No website (told you, they are old school) but check out their Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/curtis-park-creamery-denver
Major tourist attraction for the family. a Mexican restaurant and family entertainment destination located in Denver, Colorado. One of the nation's top ten roadside attractions, Casa Bonita has been delighting audiences for over 40 years. LOTS to see and do, including watching cliff divers plunging into a pool below a 30-ft waterfall, puppet show, strolling mariachi band, arcade. puppet show....
ITS A MUST.
Warning: IMO- not the most authentic food ... BUT the entertainment makes up for it. My person opinion.
http://www.casabonitadenver.com/
137 locals recommend
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveMajor tourist attraction for the family. a Mexican restaurant and family entertainment destination located in Denver, Colorado. One of the nation's top ten roadside attractions, Casa Bonita has been delighting audiences for over 40 years. LOTS to see and do, including watching cliff divers plunging into a pool below a 30-ft waterfall, puppet show, strolling mariachi band, arcade. puppet show....
ITS A MUST.
Warning: IMO- not the most authentic food ... BUT the entertainment makes up for it. My person opinion.
http://www.casabonitadenver.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StHarkins Theaters
8300 Northfield BlvdCoors Field
2001 Blake StGo Rockies!
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant StThis is BRONCOS Country!
Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, locally known as "Elitch's", is an amusement park in Denver, Colorado.
535 locals recommend
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirElitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, locally known as "Elitch's", is an amusement park in Denver, Colorado.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThe Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The 23-acre (93,000 m2) park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The 23-acre (93,000 m2) park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
Recently designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior, the amphitheater is a top destination for Colorado residents and tourists from around the world. It’s just 15 miles from Denver and the Red Rocks Shuttle starts the experience with food and drink specials at the Thirsty Lion, offering round-trip options departing from Union Station. Shuttle riders can also be picked up at two Illegal Pete's locations in either Capitol Hill or on Pearl Street in Boulder. So make plans to see a concert, watch a film, hike, dine or geek out on history. We dare you not to fall for its rare beauty.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRecently designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior, the amphitheater is a top destination for Colorado residents and tourists from around the world. It’s just 15 miles from Denver and the Red Rocks Shuttle starts the experience with food and drink specials at the Thirsty Lion, offering round-trip options departing from Union Station. Shuttle riders can also be picked up at two Illegal Pete's locations in either Capitol Hill or on Pearl Street in Boulder. So make plans to see a concert, watch a film, hike, dine or geek out on history. We dare you not to fall for its rare beauty.
Entertainment venue located in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver. During the winter season, the Pepsi Center is used mostly for sporting events (NBA's Denver Nuggets and NHL's Colorado Avalanche), but during the spring, summer and fall, expect to find some of the biggest names in music gracing the stage. Just a few minutes' walk from downtown Denver, you can expect to enjoy good concession food, drinks aplenty or even a meal at one of three restaurants located inside the venue.
500 locals recommend
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirEntertainment venue located in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver. During the winter season, the Pepsi Center is used mostly for sporting events (NBA's Denver Nuggets and NHL's Colorado Avalanche), but during the spring, summer and fall, expect to find some of the biggest names in music gracing the stage. Just a few minutes' walk from downtown Denver, you can expect to enjoy good concession food, drinks aplenty or even a meal at one of three restaurants located inside the venue.
Not your average bowling, that's for sure! This place is a must. Live music, arcades, great restaurant and bar, and of course bowling. A lot of fun! Good for families BEFORE 10 p.m. and fun for adults till 2p.m.
27 locals recommend
Lucky Strike Denver
500 16th St MallNot your average bowling, that's for sure! This place is a must. Live music, arcades, great restaurant and bar, and of course bowling. A lot of fun! Good for families BEFORE 10 p.m. and fun for adults till 2p.m.
The brand-new18,000-seat home of the MLS Colorado Rapids (seats 27,000 for concerts), Dick's Sporting Goods Park is the largest soccer complex worldwide. It has 22 full-size natural grass sports fields and two synthetic turf fields available for rent.
http://www.dickssportinggoodspark.com
50 locals recommend
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
6000 Victory WayThe brand-new18,000-seat home of the MLS Colorado Rapids (seats 27,000 for concerts), Dick's Sporting Goods Park is the largest soccer complex worldwide. It has 22 full-size natural grass sports fields and two synthetic turf fields available for rent.
http://www.dickssportinggoodspark.com
Another casino town (neighboring Central City) - We LOVE this short drive to get away from the city. Just about 30 minutes from this home, and you are in a historical mining town converted to casino town.
211 locals recommend
Black Hawk
Another casino town (neighboring Central City) - We LOVE this short drive to get away from the city. Just about 30 minutes from this home, and you are in a historical mining town converted to casino town.
Shopping
Northfield
short drive to nice outdoor shopping center
this unique pedestrian and transit mall in Denver, Colorado. The mall, 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) long, runs along 16th Street in downtown Denver, from Wewatta Street (at Union Station) to the intersection of 16th Avenue and Broadway (at Civic Center Station). Get your souvenirs HERE!
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street Mallthis unique pedestrian and transit mall in Denver, Colorado. The mall, 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) long, runs along 16th Street in downtown Denver, from Wewatta Street (at Union Station) to the intersection of 16th Avenue and Broadway (at Civic Center Station). Get your souvenirs HERE!
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
7800 Smith RdGetting Around
Budget Car Rental
1980 Broadway40th & Colorado Station
4220 Garfield St