Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Yazoo BBQ Company
2150 N BroadwayKiller BBQ for Denver, fresh and falls right off the bone
Relaxing restaurant crafting traditional Japanese dishes & rolls along with Hawaiian fusion eats.
Awesome happy hour prices!
94 locals recommend
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StRelaxing restaurant crafting traditional Japanese dishes & rolls along with Hawaiian fusion eats.
Awesome happy hour prices!
Laid-back sandwich-shop chain for creative toasted subs, plus munchies & desserts.
20 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
745 Colorado BlvdLaid-back sandwich-shop chain for creative toasted subs, plus munchies & desserts.
Former quarterback's steakhouse namesake serves upscale cuts in a swanky space with a terrace.
19 locals recommend
ELWAY'S DOWNTOWN
1881 Curtis StreetFormer quarterback's steakhouse namesake serves upscale cuts in a swanky space with a terrace.
This longstanding indie bookstore offers a newsstand, new & used books, plus a cafe with free WiFi.
93 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StThis longstanding indie bookstore offers a newsstand, new & used books, plus a cafe with free WiFi.
Organic-oriented eats plus music, poetry, dance lessons & tarot readings that add to the funky vibe. CASH ONLY.
72 locals recommend
Mercury Cafe
2199 California StOrganic-oriented eats plus music, poetry, dance lessons & tarot readings that add to the funky vibe. CASH ONLY.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of Colorado's famous microbrews and entertaining games. Good crowd and perfect for an afternoon drink.
9 locals recommend
Skyline Beer Garden
1601 Arapahoe StGreat selection of Colorado's famous microbrews and entertaining games. Good crowd and perfect for an afternoon drink.
Herb's is a musician owned and run venue with a passion for great live music and is known for kicking out some of the hippest cocktails around. You will see some of the hottest bands and some of the most incredible untapped talent Denver has to offer.
39 locals recommend
Herb's Jazz & Blues
2057 Larimer StHerb's is a musician owned and run venue with a passion for great live music and is known for kicking out some of the hippest cocktails around. You will see some of the hottest bands and some of the most incredible untapped talent Denver has to offer.
Famed DJs spin dubstep, techno & dance music that benefits from a quality sound system.
74 locals recommend
Beta Event Center
1909 Blake StFamed DJs spin dubstep, techno & dance music that benefits from a quality sound system.
Getting Around
B-Cycle locations are all over the City and, right next to the Apartment, this is a great way to get around!
32 locals recommend
Denver B-Cycle Station
1240 Sherman StB-Cycle locations are all over the City and, right next to the Apartment, this is a great way to get around!
Catch trains and lightrails all over Denver and Colorado.
Bus Services depart and arrive from Union Station as well.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Catch trains and lightrails all over Denver and Colorado.
Bus Services depart and arrive from Union Station as well.
Enterprise is just around the corner should you decide to venture out of Denver or otherwise need to rent a car.
61 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2255 BroadwayEnterprise is just around the corner should you decide to venture out of Denver or otherwise need to rent a car.
Light Rail Destination for Sports Authority Field and any Broncos Football Games.
200 locals recommend
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StLight Rail Destination for Sports Authority Field and any Broncos Football Games.
Essentials
Local Market & delicatessen! Featuring Boars Head meats and cheese, grocery, daily specials, grab and go meals, Box Car coffee and more.
Farm Fresh Produce
Boars Head Premium Meats & Cheeses
Local Meats, Dairy & Eggs
Handmade Sandwiches
Homemade Soups
Grab & Go Meals
Fresh Salads
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast to-go
Fresh Baked Goods
Coffee from Box Car Roasters
Daily Hot Specials; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dry Goods & Canned Goods
Toiletries
14 locals recommend
Max Market Delicatessen
2080 Lawrence StLocal Market & delicatessen! Featuring Boars Head meats and cheese, grocery, daily specials, grab and go meals, Box Car coffee and more.
Farm Fresh Produce
Boars Head Premium Meats & Cheeses
Local Meats, Dairy & Eggs
Handmade Sandwiches
Homemade Soups
Grab & Go Meals
Fresh Salads
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast to-go
Fresh Baked Goods
Coffee from Box Car Roasters
Daily Hot Specials; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dry Goods & Canned Goods
Toiletries
Larger grocery store, best for longer stays and still close by for a short walk, an UBER, or Pedicabs.
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveLarger grocery store, best for longer stays and still close by for a short walk, an UBER, or Pedicabs.
Entertainment & Activities
With a FREE Shuttle that runs up and down this iconic strip, you can find almost anything on the 16th St. Mall. A few short blocks away, 16th St is full of trendy and classic restaurants and bars, a cinema, clocktower burlesque and live shows, music, and street entertainment. A must see when in Denver!
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallWith a FREE Shuttle that runs up and down this iconic strip, you can find almost anything on the 16th St. Mall. A few short blocks away, 16th St is full of trendy and classic restaurants and bars, a cinema, clocktower burlesque and live shows, music, and street entertainment. A must see when in Denver!
Home of the Denver Nuggets, Avalanche and many other shows and entertainment.
500 locals recommend
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirHome of the Denver Nuggets, Avalanche and many other shows and entertainment.
76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake St76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains.
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant StHome of the Broncos.
Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.
492 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StSprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.
Denver's biggest amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides plus arcade & shows.
535 locals recommend
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirDenver's biggest amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides plus arcade & shows.
This huge outdoor facility with late hours & skyline views draws skateboarders of all skills & ages.
12 locals recommend
Downtown Denver Skatepark.
2205 19th StThis huge outdoor facility with late hours & skyline views draws skateboarders of all skills & ages.
Sprawling facility with animal exhibits, shows & demonstrations, plus venues for eating & shopping.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StSprawling facility with animal exhibits, shows & demonstrations, plus venues for eating & shopping.
Arts & Culture
Downtown modern art museum with 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 StDowntown modern art museum with Changing exhibits of modern painting, sculpture & more in an eco-friendly space with a rooftop cafe.
An old fire truck, bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating.
217 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DrAn old fire truck, bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating.
Educational museum featuring exhibitions on currency & hands-on activities for kids.
15 locals recommend
The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank - Denver Branch
1020 16th St MallEducational museum featuring exhibitions on currency & hands-on activities for kids.
Large, interactive, and constantly fresh, the museum is a must visit for families. Includes a planetarium and IMAX Movie theater known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdLarge, interactive, and constantly fresh, the museum is a must visit for families. Includes a planetarium and IMAX Movie theater known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
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.
Parks & Nature
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StPlacid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
Skinny city park by the river with picnic tables, biking & hiking with urban views
14 locals recommend
City of Cuernavaca Park
3500 Rockmont DrSkinny city park by the river with picnic tables, biking & hiking with urban views
Botanical showcase for native & international plants, plus events & educational & research programs.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StBotanical showcase for native & international plants, plus events & educational & research programs.