Guidebook for Denver
Sightseeing
Denver is known as the Mile High City. If you go to the State Capitol Building, you'll find that carved into the riser of the 15th step, counting from the bottom, is the marker indicating where you are standing "ONE MILE ABOVE SEA LEVEL."
227 locals recommend
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveDenver is known as the Mile High City. If you go to the State Capitol Building, you'll find that carved into the riser of the 15th step, counting from the bottom, is the marker indicating where you are standing "ONE MILE ABOVE SEA LEVEL."
Denver's mile-long 16th Street Mall is the heart of the city. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is made of red, white and gray granite in a repeating pattern that, seen from above, resembles the skin of a Diamondback rattlesnake. Free electric shuttle buses travel up and down the Mall, stopping on every corner. Hop on and hop off, the free shuttles come every few minutes and make everything downtown easy to reach.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallDenver's mile-long 16th Street Mall is the heart of the city. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is made of red, white and gray granite in a repeating pattern that, seen from above, resembles the skin of a Diamondback rattlesnake. Free electric shuttle buses travel up and down the Mall, stopping on every corner. Hop on and hop off, the free shuttles come every few minutes and make everything downtown easy to reach.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Denver of the Roman Catholic Church. It is located at the corner of Logan Street and Colfax Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of central Denver.
17 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan StThe Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Denver of the Roman Catholic Church. It is located at the corner of Logan Street and Colfax Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of central Denver.
Titanic survivor "unsinkable" Molly Brown's 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art.
240 locals recommend
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StTitanic survivor "unsinkable" Molly Brown's 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art.
The Denver Zoo is an 80-acre facility located in City Park of Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1896, it is owned by the City and County of Denver and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThe Denver Zoo is an 80-acre facility located in City Park of Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1896, it is owned by the City and County of Denver and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThe Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region.
The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
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.
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High or Mile High Stadium, is an American football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
389 locals recommend
Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StSports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High or Mile High Stadium, is an American football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
Food Scene
Lively spot for Southern cooking, this laid-back restaurant offers a long list of exotic drinks.
60 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery Capitol Hill
320 E Colfax AveLively spot for Southern cooking, this laid-back restaurant offers a long list of exotic drinks.
This counter-serve, cash-only bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs.
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveThis counter-serve, cash-only bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs.
Laid-back spot with a patio offering creative breakfast fare plus sandwiches, salads & comfort food.
9 locals recommend
Fork & Spoon
341 E Colfax AveLaid-back spot with a patio offering creative breakfast fare plus sandwiches, salads & comfort food.
More than 20 kinds of pho & other Vietnamese street eats in bright, minimalist digs.
13 locals recommend
Phở-natic Vietnamese Restaurant
229 E Colfax AveMore than 20 kinds of pho & other Vietnamese street eats in bright, minimalist digs.
Casual sit-down spot for Eastern Mediterranean staples, plus coffee & tea (no booze).
9 locals recommend
Shish Kabob Grill
1503 Grant StCasual sit-down spot for Eastern Mediterranean staples, plus coffee & tea (no booze).
A Mexican spot selling cakes & breads, plus a menu of tacos, tortas & other items, to stay or go.
7 locals recommend
La Abeja
508 East Colfax AvenueA Mexican spot selling cakes & breads, plus a menu of tacos, tortas & other items, to stay or go.
Large windows create a bright ambiance in this quaint spot for coffee drinks & Italian sandwiches.
7 locals recommend
Caffe Sanora's CO 40
1201 E Colfax AveLarge windows create a bright ambiance in this quaint spot for coffee drinks & Italian sandwiches.
American faves like eggs, burgers, sandwiches & salads in a humble daytime space with patio seating.
9 locals recommend
Spices Cafe
1510 Humboldt StAmerican faves like eggs, burgers, sandwiches & salads in a humble daytime space with patio seating.
Definitive hole-in-the-wall / simple walk-up window for ordering but serves delicious, affordable comfort food
21 locals recommend
Bourbon Grill
571 E Colfax AveDefinitive hole-in-the-wall / simple walk-up window for ordering but serves delicious, affordable comfort food
Compact take-out cafe offering Mexican sandwiches, tamales & fruit bowls, with limited seating.
10 locals recommend
Tortas Grill
1818 E Colfax AveCompact take-out cafe offering Mexican sandwiches, tamales & fruit bowls, with limited seating.
Breakfast burritos to gyros in a classic, family-owned-&-operated diner open 24/7.
88 locals recommend
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveBreakfast burritos to gyros in a classic, family-owned-&-operated diner open 24/7.
Bohemian hangout dishing up high-concept vegan / vegetarian fare to meat & plant eaters alike.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveBohemian hangout dishing up high-concept vegan / vegetarian fare to meat & plant eaters alike.
Cafe where art lines the walls & beans from around the world are roasted locally in small batches.
71 locals recommend
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street
1300 Pennsylvania StCafe where art lines the walls & beans from around the world are roasted locally in small batches.
Trendy, casual diner serving creative breakfast & lunch dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
184 locals recommend
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveTrendy, casual diner serving creative breakfast & lunch dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
No-frills counter-serve mainstay fixing up Philly cheesesteaks with a variety of add-ons.
7 locals recommend
Denver Ted's
No-frills counter-serve mainstay fixing up Philly cheesesteaks with a variety of add-ons.
A cartoon mural adorns this sandwich shop known for Colorado beef, vegan options & strong drinks.
25 locals recommend
SubCulture
1300 Pennsylvania StA cartoon mural adorns this sandwich shop known for Colorado beef, vegan options & strong drinks.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
47 locals recommend
Starbucks
2990 W 44th AveSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
This hip Park Burger offshoot puts creative spins on bar fare alongside craft cocktails & beers.
50 locals recommend
Park & Co.
439 E 17th AveThis hip Park Burger offshoot puts creative spins on bar fare alongside craft cocktails & beers.
High-energy hot spot in an old garage for pan-Asian chow, cocktails & table tennis, plus juice bar.
175 locals recommend
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AveHigh-energy hot spot in an old garage for pan-Asian chow, cocktails & table tennis, plus juice bar.
Classic regional American favorites & cocktails make up the menu at this buzzing retro-style diner.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveClassic regional American favorites & cocktails make up the menu at this buzzing retro-style diner.
White-tablecloth supper club serving San Francisco-style fare & martinis, plus late-night bites.
34 locals recommend
The Avenue Grill
630 E 17th AveWhite-tablecloth supper club serving San Francisco-style fare & martinis, plus late-night bites.
Cozy sibling-run eatery known for carefully sourced contemporary American cuisine & a boutique bar.
66 locals recommend
Beast + Bottle
719 E 17th AveCozy sibling-run eatery known for carefully sourced contemporary American cuisine & a boutique bar.
A cute cafe space with Watership Down-inspired murals sets the scene for vegetarian dishes.
225 locals recommend
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueA cute cafe space with Watership Down-inspired murals sets the scene for vegetarian dishes.
Victorian house with outdoor seating offering coffee & light fare including vegetable empanadas.
18 locals recommend
Illegal Grounds Coffeehouse
925 E 17th AveVictorian house with outdoor seating offering coffee & light fare including vegetable empanadas.
Sleek, stylish coffee cafe serving snacks plus pour-overs & espresso drinks from a local roaster.
94 locals recommend
Novo Coffee
3617 W 32nd AveSleek, stylish coffee cafe serving snacks plus pour-overs & espresso drinks from a local roaster.
Creatively topped burgers, housemade ice creams & craft beer served in a casual, contemporary setup.
35 locals recommend
5280 Burger Bar
4301 Main StCreatively topped burgers, housemade ice creams & craft beer served in a casual, contemporary setup.
Low-key outpost with Italian offerings like thin-crust pizza (available gluten-free) & gelato.
9 locals recommend
Mici Handcrafted Italian
1531 Stout StLow-key outpost with Italian offerings like thin-crust pizza (available gluten-free) & gelato.
Offbeat Mexican eatery with a full bar supplying burritos among other quick grub.
32 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's LoDo
1610 16th St MallOffbeat Mexican eatery with a full bar supplying burritos among other quick grub.
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Relaxed & cozy location serving homestyle Southern & Latin American cuisine, plus cocktails.
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer StRelaxed & cozy location serving homestyle Southern & Latin American cuisine, plus cocktails.
Bi-level Mexican eatery & lounge boasting a menu of innovative bites & a terrace with skyline views.
191 locals recommend
Los Chingones
2463 Larimer StBi-level Mexican eatery & lounge boasting a menu of innovative bites & a terrace with skyline views.
Hopping neighborhood joint specializing in creative burgers with all the trimmings plus craft booze.
75 locals recommend
Park Burger - RiNo
2615 Walnut StHopping neighborhood joint specializing in creative burgers with all the trimmings plus craft booze.
Curry dishes dominate the menu at this Indian spot with tight quarters & brightly hued decor.
81 locals recommend
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StCurry dishes dominate the menu at this Indian spot with tight quarters & brightly hued decor.
Edgy coffeehouse & cocktail bar featuring customizable drinks & a playful food menu.
26 locals recommend
Carbon Cafe & Bar
1553 Platte StEdgy coffeehouse & cocktail bar featuring customizable drinks & a playful food menu.
All-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails in modern, counter-serve digs.
27 locals recommend
Brider
1644 Platte StAll-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails in modern, counter-serve digs.
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates.
Milk-jug shaped shop scooping unique flavors of homemade ice cream & open until midnight.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StMilk-jug shaped shop scooping unique flavors of homemade ice cream & open until midnight.
Bi-level shipping container with a variety of vendors (tortas, noodles & more), plus a rooftop bar.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetBi-level shipping container with a variety of vendors (tortas, noodles & more), plus a rooftop bar.
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveA converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates.
Carefully sourced coffee & more in a bright space with communal reclaimed-wood tables & free Wi-Fi.
104 locals recommend
Black Eye Coffee - LOHI
3408 Navajo StCarefully sourced coffee & more in a bright space with communal reclaimed-wood tables & free Wi-Fi.
Changing menu features ramen, pork belly & more, served from behind the centerpiece chef's counter.
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveChanging menu features ramen, pork belly & more, served from behind the centerpiece chef's counter.
Homey cafe/bakery featuring cakes & pastries to go, plus a menu of local fare for breakfast & lunch.
123 locals recommend
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveHomey cafe/bakery featuring cakes & pastries to go, plus a menu of local fare for breakfast & lunch.
This bustling artisan food market located in a landmark 1880s building, features 13 vendors & a bar.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThis bustling artisan food market located in a landmark 1880s building, features 13 vendors & a bar.
Modern, comfy cafe featuring high-end coffee drinks, breakfast burritos, baked goods & sweets.
54 locals recommend
Purple Door Coffee
1640 Sherman StreetModern, comfy cafe featuring high-end coffee drinks, breakfast burritos, baked goods & sweets.
Easygoing cafe with free WiFi offering sandwiches & breakfast fare alongside coffee, beer & wine.
60 locals recommend
Coffee at The Point
710 E 26th AveEasygoing cafe with free WiFi offering sandwiches & breakfast fare alongside coffee, beer & wine.
Modern deli serving NY-style bagels, sandwiches & an array of smoked fish plus coffee, tea & soda.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveModern deli serving NY-style bagels, sandwiches & an array of smoked fish plus coffee, tea & soda.
Casual storefront dishing up American Southern & Caribbean fare plus basic American choices.
42 locals recommend
Welton St. Cafe Home of Mona's
2258 Welton StCasual storefront dishing up American Southern & Caribbean fare plus basic American choices.
Coffee shop committed to sustainable practices, offering free WiFi & reservable meeting spaces.
36 locals recommend
Fluid Coffee Bar
501 E 19th AveCoffee shop committed to sustainable practices, offering free WiFi & reservable meeting spaces.
Bike repair from an on-site mechanic plus craft beers, gourmet roasted coffee & daily happy hour.
65 locals recommend
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st AveBike repair from an on-site mechanic plus craft beers, gourmet roasted coffee & daily happy hour.
Coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, breakfast & lunch fare, plus treats in a quaint, funky cafe.
53 locals recommend
Blue Bear Cafe
700 14th StCoffeehouse serving espresso drinks, breakfast & lunch fare, plus treats in a quaint, funky cafe.
Colorful spot for basic burritos, tamales & rice bowls served with choice of meat & veggies.
8 locals recommend
Bocaza Mexican Grille
1740 E 17th AveColorful spot for basic burritos, tamales & rice bowls served with choice of meat & veggies.
Humble baked-goods & coffee purveyor with garage-door windows that open to a patio in warm weather.
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueHumble baked-goods & coffee purveyor with garage-door windows that open to a patio in warm weather.
Spot for cocktails, wine & seasonal European-inspired bistro fare in a light-filled dining room.
10 locals recommend
Parallel Seventeen
1600 E 17th AveSpot for cocktails, wine & seasonal European-inspired bistro fare in a light-filled dining room.
Warm market & bistro with coffee bar & menu of pastries & sandwiches, plus to-go eats, beer & wine.
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveWarm market & bistro with coffee bar & menu of pastries & sandwiches, plus to-go eats, beer & wine.
Market-fresh & fish-centric New American menu, with oysters & craft beer, in an urban-chic locale.
66 locals recommend
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar
1700 Humboldt StMarket-fresh & fish-centric New American menu, with oysters & craft beer, in an urban-chic locale.
Cajun cuisine like gumbo & crawfish étouffée in a bright, casual setting with a popular happy hour.
6 locals recommend
Gumbo's
1033 E 17th AveCajun cuisine like gumbo & crawfish étouffée in a bright, casual setting with a popular happy hour.
Festive setting for traditional Cuban sandwiches, plus mojitos, caipirinhas & more from the bar.
84 locals recommend
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware StFestive setting for traditional Cuban sandwiches, plus mojitos, caipirinhas & more from the bar.
Cafe open till midnight with brick walls, local art & patio with fire pit serving waffle sandwiches.
26 locals recommend
Roostercat Coffee Too Company
1045 Lincoln StCafe open till midnight with brick walls, local art & patio with fire pit serving waffle sandwiches.
Community hub serving fair-trade coffee & light bites in an airy, artsy space with patio & full bar.
23 locals recommend
Rooster and Moon Coffee Pub
955 Bannock StCommunity hub serving fair-trade coffee & light bites in an airy, artsy space with patio & full bar.
Chef Frank Bonanno's creative New American cooking paired with fine wines in an intimate room.
45 locals recommend
Mizuna
225 E 7th AveChef Frank Bonanno's creative New American cooking paired with fine wines in an intimate room.
Low-key eatery dispensing light breakfast, sandwiches, soups & freshly baked breads & pastries.
10 locals recommend
City Cafe, LLC
726 Lincoln StLow-key eatery dispensing light breakfast, sandwiches, soups & freshly baked breads & pastries.
Quaint locavore cafe specializing in old-world fare with seasonal ingredients & freshly made pastas.
24 locals recommend
DiFranco's
955 Lincoln StQuaint locavore cafe specializing in old-world fare with seasonal ingredients & freshly made pastas.
Wee eatery sporting a chef's counter & well-curated beer & wine list alongside a New American menu.
27 locals recommend
To the Wind Bistro
3333 East Colfax AvenueWee eatery sporting a chef's counter & well-curated beer & wine list alongside a New American menu.
Snug cafe serving homey Ethiopian fare, with vegan options, plus honey wine in colorful surrounds.
6 locals recommend
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restuarant
5707 East Colfax AvenueSnug cafe serving homey Ethiopian fare, with vegan options, plus honey wine in colorful surrounds.
Homey setting for a taste of North Africa, featuring vegetarian specialties & honey wine.
10 locals recommend
Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
5501 E Colfax AveHomey setting for a taste of North Africa, featuring vegetarian specialties & honey wine.
Trim yet packed cafe, aka Saigon Bowl, whose vast Vietnamese menu ranges from pho to frogs' legs & fire pots.
21 locals recommend
Saigon Bowl Denver
333 S Federal BlvdTrim yet packed cafe, aka Saigon Bowl, whose vast Vietnamese menu ranges from pho to frogs' legs & fire pots.
Bustling, no-frills spot serving an expansive menu of traditional Vietnamese eats since 1987.
49 locals recommend
New Saigon Restaurant
630 S Federal BlvdBustling, no-frills spot serving an expansive menu of traditional Vietnamese eats since 1987.
Casual, bustling pho specialist keeps the heaping bowls coming, along with iced coffee & boba teas.
38 locals recommend
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardCasual, bustling pho specialist keeps the heaping bowls coming, along with iced coffee & boba teas.
Standard noodle house featuring a large menu of pho, plus other Vietnamese dishes & bubble teas.
14 locals recommend
Pho 96 Vietnamese Restaurant
2990 W Mississippi AveStandard noodle house featuring a large menu of pho, plus other Vietnamese dishes & bubble teas.
No frills hole-in-the-wall taco shop with some of the best street tacos in Denver
11 locals recommend
La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas
1565 W Alameda AveNo frills hole-in-the-wall taco shop with some of the best street tacos in Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Lost Highway is the first brewery to be located on Colfax Avenue in Denver and brews traditional Belgian-style ales along with other styles of beers.
13 locals recommend
Lost Highway Brewing Company
12741 E Caley AveLost Highway is the first brewery to be located on Colfax Avenue in Denver and brews traditional Belgian-style ales along with other styles of beers.
A vast menu of unusual beers & pub grub, including mussels, in classy, brick-walled quarters.
26 locals recommend
Cheeky Monk Beer Cafe
534 Colorado BoulevardA vast menu of unusual beers & pub grub, including mussels, in classy, brick-walled quarters.
Classic & contemporary cocktails poured in a 1920s-inspired tavern with exposed brick.
46 locals recommend
Prohibition
504 E Colfax AveClassic & contemporary cocktails poured in a 1920s-inspired tavern with exposed brick.
Satellite Bar is small dive located near the Capitol. It’s got some TVs, a jukebox and cheap drinks. There’s also a pool table and free shuffleboard.
9 locals recommend
Satellite Bar
308 E Colfax AveSatellite Bar is small dive located near the Capitol. It’s got some TVs, a jukebox and cheap drinks. There’s also a pool table and free shuffleboard.
Long-standing, lively watering hole featuring Grateful Dead-type live-jam bands & beer.
45 locals recommend
Sancho's Broken Arrow
741 E Colfax AveLong-standing, lively watering hole featuring Grateful Dead-type live-jam bands & beer.
Great place to grab some local craft beer before going to a show at the Ogden or Fillmore.
18 locals recommend
Alpine Dog Brewing Company
1308 N Ogden StGreat place to grab some local craft beer before going to a show at the Ogden or Fillmore.
Bar/club featuring dozens of classic arcade games & pinball machines, plus diverse live music acts.
91 locals recommend
The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax
717 E Colfax AveBar/club featuring dozens of classic arcade games & pinball machines, plus diverse live music acts.
Roomy bar offering pints & pub grub plus a traditional Gaelic atmosphere & live music many nights.
54 locals recommend
Irish Snug
1201 E Colfax AveRoomy bar offering pints & pub grub plus a traditional Gaelic atmosphere & live music many nights.
Stylish underground lair devoted to custom libations & small plates from chef-partner Frank Bonnano.
90 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StStylish underground lair devoted to custom libations & small plates from chef-partner Frank Bonnano.
Mammoth, German-style beer hall featuring unique brews, sausages, housemade pretzels & bocce courts.
12 locals recommend
Rhein Haus Denver
1415 Market StMammoth, German-style beer hall featuring unique brews, sausages, housemade pretzels & bocce courts.
High-concept eclectic bar bites & a carefully sourced beer list in an industrial-modern pub setting.
62 locals recommend
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
1317 14th StHigh-concept eclectic bar bites & a carefully sourced beer list in an industrial-modern pub setting.
Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StIntimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
Laid-back haunt with no sign serving up burgers & beers while classical music plays on the speakers.
101 locals recommend
My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StLaid-back haunt with no sign serving up burgers & beers while classical music plays on the speakers.
Lively bar offering classic video games, 20 local beers on tap, an outdoor patio & live music.
6 locals recommend
The Monkey Barrel
1611 Platte StreetLively bar offering classic video games, 20 local beers on tap, an outdoor patio & live music.
Brewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views.
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StBrewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views.
Prohibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StProhibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
Happening hangout lures locals with funky decor, patio & music downstairs, plus house-infused vodka.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveHappening hangout lures locals with funky decor, patio & music downstairs, plus house-infused vodka.
Mellow hangout provides house-brewed beers, American eats with veggie options & outdoor seating.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StMellow hangout provides house-brewed beers, American eats with veggie options & outdoor seating.
Laid-back brewpub offering a range of housemade beers & comfort food in an open wood-dominant space.
70 locals recommend
Lowdown Brewery
800 Lincoln StLaid-back brewpub offering a range of housemade beers & comfort food in an open wood-dominant space.
Arts & Culture
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveThe Ogden Theatre is a music venue and former movie theater
Up & coming & A-list acts star at this intimate 1907 concert hall lit by chandeliers.
205 locals recommend
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StUp & coming & A-list acts star at this intimate 1907 concert hall lit by chandeliers.
2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art.
Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StMinimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist.
Changing exhibits of modern painting, sculpture & more in an eco-friendly space with a rooftop cafe. -
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StChanging exhibits of modern painting, sculpture & more in an eco-friendly space with a rooftop cafe. -
Everything Else
Public green space dotted with fountains, statues, a Greek amphitheater & more that also hosts events.
66 locals recommend
Civic Center Park
101 14th AvePublic green space dotted with fountains, statues, a Greek amphitheater & more that also hosts events.
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
6 locals recommend
Downtown Denver YMCA
25 E 16th AveCommunity-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
Comfort food & bar snacks share spotlight with bevy of beers at this low-key, late-night alehouse.
23 locals recommend
Freshcraft
1530 Blake StComfort food & bar snacks share spotlight with bevy of beers at this low-key, late-night alehouse.
The main transit hub in downtown Denver; also features many polished local shops and restaurants as well as the Crawford Hotel.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
The main transit hub in downtown Denver; also features many polished local shops and restaurants as well as the Crawford Hotel.
Beautiful contemporary bridge overlooking the Platte River.
11 locals recommend
Denver Millennium Bridge
16th Street MallBeautiful contemporary bridge overlooking the Platte River.
Brewery-based taproom with an industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden & food trucks.
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StBrewery-based taproom with an industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden & food trucks.
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run. Great place to get on the Cherry Creek Trail as well.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StPlacid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run. Great place to get on the Cherry Creek Trail as well.
Coors Field is a baseball park located in Denver, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado Rockies, the city's Major League Baseball franchise.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StCoors Field is a baseball park located in Denver, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado Rockies, the city's Major League Baseball franchise.
The Colorado Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Downtown Denver.
206 locals recommend
The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StThe Colorado Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Downtown Denver.
Shopping
Longtime secondhand bookstore selling & trading thousands of titles, including rare editions.
6 locals recommend
Capitol Hill Books
300 E Colfax AveLongtime secondhand bookstore selling & trading thousands of titles, including rare editions.
Comic & used book purveyor with indie titles, sci-fi & fantasy plus events in a low-key space.
9 locals recommend
Kilgore Books
624 E 13th AveComic & used book purveyor with indie titles, sci-fi & fantasy plus events in a low-key space.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveThe main shopping mall in Denver
Essentials
Market for fine local & imported foods, with fresh produce, groceries, cheeses, a butcher & bakery.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveMarket for fine local & imported foods, with fresh produce, groceries, cheeses, a butcher & bakery.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
372 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).