Things to do near the house
Great drinks
Seedstock Brewery
3610 W Colfax Ave1.5 blocks away, and award-winning beer selections
4 blocks away, this brand-new spot has a nice patio and good views
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The Patio at Sloans
4032 West 17th Avenue4 blocks away, this brand-new spot has a nice patio and good views
Serve yourself local beers, either sampling 1 ounce at a time, or full pints. It's expensive, but it's fun to explore tasters at your own pace.
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First Draft Taproom & Kitchen
1309 26th StServe yourself local beers, either sampling 1 ounce at a time, or full pints. It's expensive, but it's fun to explore tasters at your own pace.
Cash-only dive bar. Nice views of the city, but you'll probably come to watch the people ;)
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Lakeview Lounge
2375 Sheridan BoulevardCash-only dive bar. Nice views of the city, but you'll probably come to watch the people ;)
Pretty good beers, and some other restaurants on that same block in this Edgewater neighborhood
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Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardPretty good beers, and some other restaurants on that same block in this Edgewater neighborhood
Pretty good beers, pretty good pizza, and a beautiful part of the Sloan's lake area
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Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria
1625 Perry StreetPretty good beers, pretty good pizza, and a beautiful part of the Sloan's lake area
Pretty spots
4 blocks from the house, nice open areas and a winding 3 mile walking/biking trail, with great mountain and city views. Some guests say that watching the sun set is a "must do".
"In 1861, Thomas M. Sloan dug a well to irrigate his West Denver farmland. Overnight the well flooded 200 acres. This is the local legend about the mysterious origins of what is now Sloan Lake. " Denver Life Magazine. com
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Sloans Lake
4 blocks from the house, nice open areas and a winding 3 mile walking/biking trail, with great mountain and city views. Some guests say that watching the sun set is a "must do".
"In 1861, Thomas M. Sloan dug a well to irrigate his West Denver farmland. Overnight the well flooded 200 acres. This is the local legend about the mysterious origins of what is now Sloan Lake. " Denver Life Magazine. com
This is like the little cousin of Garden of the Gods, in Colorado Springs - but it's only a 30min drive from the house.
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Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrThis is like the little cousin of Garden of the Gods, in Colorado Springs - but it's only a 30min drive from the house.
Food scene
10 min walk, this is a nice place to catch a game. The Tap Burger is my favorite!
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Tap & Burger Sloan's Lake
1565 North Raleigh Street10 min walk, this is a nice place to catch a game. The Tap Burger is my favorite!
10min Lyft from the house, this place offers open spaces, a nice view of Denver, and lots of food options. Basically, food trucks back up to the restaurant, and serve their dishes in a common area on the first floor.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street10min Lyft from the house, this place offers open spaces, a nice view of Denver, and lots of food options. Basically, food trucks back up to the restaurant, and serve their dishes in a common area on the first floor.
Best steaks in Denver, in my opinion. The beer is only OK.
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ChopHouse & Brewery Denver
1735 19th StBest steaks in Denver, in my opinion. The beer is only OK.
This is like a marketplace, or a collective. Dozens of vendors - from food, drinks, clothing, bars, restaurants - a great place to stroll on a cold day.
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Dairy Block
1800 Wazee StThis is like a marketplace, or a collective. Dozens of vendors - from food, drinks, clothing, bars, restaurants - a great place to stroll on a cold day.
10min from the house, this is pretty authentic Cajun breakfast foods. Also, a good selection of creative bloody marys. Gets very busy - make sure to go at a non-peak time.
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Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd Ave10min from the house, this is pretty authentic Cajun breakfast foods. Also, a good selection of creative bloody marys. Gets very busy - make sure to go at a non-peak time.
6min drive from the house, this is a converted warehouse market. Think "strip mall", but for small local vendors. They have art, wares, many food trucks, bars and coffees.
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th Ave6min drive from the house, this is a converted warehouse market. Think "strip mall", but for small local vendors. They have art, wares, many food trucks, bars and coffees.
My favorite NY-style pizza (thin crust) in Denver. Pretty good salads too
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Sexy Pizza
1660 E 11th AveMy favorite NY-style pizza (thin crust) in Denver. Pretty good salads too
Giordano's
1600 California StMy favorite Chicago-style pizza (deep dish) in Denver
IDAHO SPRINGS: (<45min) Some of the best beers in Colorado! Food is fantastic too. If you just went white water rafting at Clear Creek, stop here afterwards!
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Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StIDAHO SPRINGS: (<45min) Some of the best beers in Colorado! Food is fantastic too. If you just went white water rafting at Clear Creek, stop here afterwards!
"A former food truck turned formal establishment; it is now said to serve some of the best Mexican food in the nation." Denver Life Magazine. com
That's a VERY bold statement, but perhaps you'll agree?
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Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York St"A former food truck turned formal establishment; it is now said to serve some of the best Mexican food in the nation." Denver Life Magazine. com
That's a VERY bold statement, but perhaps you'll agree?
Serving handmade pizzas made by the Di Pietro family for 60 years
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Edgewater Inn
5302 W 25th AveServing handmade pizzas made by the Di Pietro family for 60 years
Interesting visit to see where the ice cream is made for the iconic Little Man Ice Cream Shop here in the Highlands
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Little Man Ice Cream Factory
4411 W Colfax AveInteresting visit to see where the ice cream is made for the iconic Little Man Ice Cream Shop here in the Highlands
Art and Culture
Massive science museum. Good hands-on activities for kids, and a rotating exhibit that changes monthly.
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdMassive science museum. Good hands-on activities for kids, and a rotating exhibit that changes monthly.
Cozy venue, maybe 400 people capacity. My favorite place to catch live music in Denver.
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I-Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveCozy venue, maybe 400 people capacity. My favorite place to catch live music in Denver.
A small-ish botanic garden, but jam-packed with species and exhibits. They sometimes do concert in the park in the summertime.
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StA small-ish botanic garden, but jam-packed with species and exhibits. They sometimes do concert in the park in the summertime.
I-Museum yaseDenver yezobuciko
100 W 14th Ave PkwyBroad museum, organized by floor/era.
Indoor/Outdoor fun activities
A wide variety of activities: bowling, arcade, full-size shuffleboard, etc. They also have a pretty great variety of breakfast foods at the diner on site.
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Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayA wide variety of activities: bowling, arcade, full-size shuffleboard, etc. They also have a pretty great variety of breakfast foods at the diner on site.
Hidden gem in Denver - a lovely park, not too many people, a few blocks from the house.
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Paco Sanchez Park
3240 W 14th AveHidden gem in Denver - a lovely park, not too many people, a few blocks from the house.
This active research laboratory contains not only the servers that hold our nation's petabytes of climate data, it also has nice little atmospheric models and hands-on activities. Just outside, are a variety of hiking trails with nice views.
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NCAR Mesa Laboratory
1850 Table Mesa DrThis active research laboratory contains not only the servers that hold our nation's petabytes of climate data, it also has nice little atmospheric models and hands-on activities. Just outside, are a variety of hiking trails with nice views.
IDAHO SPRINGS: (<45min) Travelers love this place in the summer! Class 4 rapids are a comfortable event for almost everyone, and Class 5 rapids would be OK for even a first timer that's adventurous!
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Clear Creek Rafting Company
350 Whitewater RdIDAHO SPRINGS: (<45min) Travelers love this place in the summer! Class 4 rapids are a comfortable event for almost everyone, and Class 5 rapids would be OK for even a first timer that's adventurous!
Downtown/LoDo: Arcade bar with all the classics and a full bar
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The 1UP Arcade Bar - LoDo
1925 Blake StDowntown/LoDo: Arcade bar with all the classics and a full bar
Neighborhoods
A wide variety of bars, restaurants (both low-brow and upscale), tattoo parlors, music venues, shopping, and more
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Baker
A wide variety of bars, restaurants (both low-brow and upscale), tattoo parlors, music venues, shopping, and more
The most famous is Market Street with their fairy lights that span the block - but there's lots of other dining and drinks options here. Also home to the Denver Improv for comedy
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LoDo
The most famous is Market Street with their fairy lights that span the block - but there's lots of other dining and drinks options here. Also home to the Denver Improv for comedy
Tennyon St between 38th and 44th has a vibrant food and drink scene, plus some little shops. Worth exploring on a nice day!
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StTennyon St between 38th and 44th has a vibrant food and drink scene, plus some little shops. Worth exploring on a nice day!
IDAHO SPRINGS: (<45min) While not exactly "authentic" anymore, Idaho Springs is a fun mountain town. Great drinks and food at Westbound and Down, white water rafting at Clear Creek Rafting. I've heard the mining tour is hit and miss, and TommyKnockers Brewery is inconsistently good.
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Idaho Springs
IDAHO SPRINGS: (<45min) While not exactly "authentic" anymore, Idaho Springs is a fun mountain town. Great drinks and food at Westbound and Down, white water rafting at Clear Creek Rafting. I've heard the mining tour is hit and miss, and TommyKnockers Brewery is inconsistently good.
City/town information
As a town, Denver has really branched out from the Downtown/Lo-do area - which is very tourist-centered. To get a feel for the 'real' Denver, explore the neighborhoods: Baker for grungy, Lower Highlands (Lo-Hi) and Uptown for upscale foods, Wash Park's Gaylord street for a local family feel, and River North (Ri-No... I know - our abbreviations are annoying) for a very disorganized community of bars, breweries, restaurants, shopping, and community markets.
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Denver
As a town, Denver has really branched out from the Downtown/Lo-do area - which is very tourist-centered. To get a feel for the 'real' Denver, explore the neighborhoods: Baker for grungy, Lower Highlands (Lo-Hi) and Uptown for upscale foods, Wash Park's Gaylord street for a local family feel, and River North (Ri-No... I know - our abbreviations are annoying) for a very disorganized community of bars, breweries, restaurants, shopping, and community markets.