Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th AveLocal brewery, the newbie on the block.
Cozy bar called the Thin Man with a big back patio that is connected by ownership and location to a bustling cafe called St. Marks.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveCozy bar called the Thin Man with a big back patio that is connected by ownership and location to a bustling cafe called St. Marks.
Trademark is the cactus which makes this old bar and restaurant stand out from the surrounding clubs that have taken over LoDo. The food is pretty dismal but the nightly live blues will keep your booty shaking on this small low key dance floor.
50 locals recommend
El Chapultepec
1962 Market StTrademark is the cactus which makes this old bar and restaurant stand out from the surrounding clubs that have taken over LoDo. The food is pretty dismal but the nightly live blues will keep your booty shaking on this small low key dance floor.
Herman's Hideaway
1578 S BroadwayAll kinds of music at a local bar.
Many kinds of music especially soul and R&B nights, hipster local bar.
148 locals recommend
Meadowlark Bar
2701 Larimer StMany kinds of music especially soul and R&B nights, hipster local bar.
Dazzle
1080 Curtis StreetJazz and great brunch
FREE - Great sound with all kind of music in the beautiful Ruby Hill Park
29 locals recommend
Levitt Pavilion
1380 W Florida AveFREE - Great sound with all kind of music in the beautiful Ruby Hill Park
Club Vinyl
1082 BroadwayBig multiplex club 10 blocks away on Broadway.
The Church Nightclub
1160 Lincoln StBig multiplex club 10 blocks away on Broadway.
smaller club 10 blocks away on Broadway with 80s, 90s and today as well as Goth night.
42 locals recommend
Milk
1037 Broadwaysmaller club 10 blocks away on Broadway with 80s, 90s and today as well as Goth night.
La Rumba
99 W 9th AveSalsa dancing on Thursday and Saturday with lessons at 9pm.
The Hi-Dive
7 S BroadwayPunk and Metal
Arts & Culture
30 years of eccentric people, organic local food, wind and solar powered, poetry slam on Sunday night, live music and Denver's center for Swing and Blues dancing with a $5 cover. A one of a kind experience.
72 locals recommend
Mercury Cafe
2199 California St30 years of eccentric people, organic local food, wind and solar powered, poetry slam on Sunday night, live music and Denver's center for Swing and Blues dancing with a $5 cover. A one of a kind experience.
Big theater productions, opera and symphony.
181 locals recommend
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StBig theater productions, opera and symphony.
Curious Theatre Company
1080 Acoma St"No guts, no story" local community theater
Buntport Theater Company
717 Lipan StCheap plays and weekly comedy
Denver Central Library
10 W 14th Ave
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyMuseum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StThis historic Chicano/Latino theater has been producing local artists and promoting cultural heritage and community dialogue for over 40 years.
Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center
721 Santa Fe DriveThis historic Chicano/Latino theater has been producing local artists and promoting cultural heritage and community dialogue for over 40 years.
Shopping
Located on Denver's old punk lane, this is one of the few surviving record stores left. Discover the character embedded in this original.
29 locals recommend
Wax Trax
638 E 13th AveLocated on Denver's old punk lane, this is one of the few surviving record stores left. Discover the character embedded in this original.
One of only 2 remaining independently owned bookstores in the country. Two locations in historic building with cafe included.
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueOne of only 2 remaining independently owned bookstores in the country. Two locations in historic building with cafe included.
Essentials
Not much to look at from the outside, this old Russian bathhouse is relaxing, no suit needed but your birthday suit, and reasonably priced. $20 for entry, $12 scrubs, $35 for a massage. Cafe included.
12 locals recommend
Lake Steam Baths
3540 W Colfax AveNot much to look at from the outside, this old Russian bathhouse is relaxing, no suit needed but your birthday suit, and reasonably priced. $20 for entry, $12 scrubs, $35 for a massage. Cafe included.
Movement Climbing + Fitness Denver
1155 W 5th AveCrossFit DeCO
Downtown Denver YMCA
25 E 16th AveKindness Yoga Capitol Hill
1280 Sherman StKing Soopers
1155 E 9th Ave Open till midnight
Denver Health
777 Bannock StPlaza Dry Cleaners
1355 Santa Fe DrRiverRock South
990 W 6th AveDispensary that takes credit cards
Entertainment & Activities
Fondly tagged as the amusement park "where the fear is real" a beautiful, if not rundown, park beautiful gardens and classic rides that overlooks the lake and mountain sunset. $17-26 for gate admission, unlimited rides and parking. (more that 2 mile but worth the trip)
134 locals recommend
Lakeside Amusement Park
4601 Sheridan BoulevardFondly tagged as the amusement park "where the fear is real" a beautiful, if not rundown, park beautiful gardens and classic rides that overlooks the lake and mountain sunset. $17-26 for gate admission, unlimited rides and parking. (more that 2 mile but worth the trip)
The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StParks & Nature
Beautiful flora in the spring and summer. A great light show in the winter.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StBeautiful flora in the spring and summer. A great light show in the winter.
Great park with soccer and playgrounds. Free Jazz in the Park every Sunday from 6-8pm. http://cityparkjazz.org/
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat park with soccer and playgrounds. Free Jazz in the Park every Sunday from 6-8pm. http://cityparkjazz.org/