Josh’s Guide to Colorado
Food scene - less than 20 min away
These are some amazing places to go, many of them I visit more than a few times a year. They are a bit trendy and can be busy.
If you ask people in Denver, they should have heard of these.
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetFood hall with lots of delicious options.
Linger
2030 W 30th AveTapas and drinks, the rooftop scene can be busy!
Great breakfast but there can be a wait, call ahead if you can.
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Syrup Downtown
999 18th StGreat breakfast but there can be a wait, call ahead if you can.
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveGreat breakfast treats!
Delicious Mediterranean with beautiful views of Denver. Make a reservation!
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El Five
2930 15th StDelicious Mediterranean with beautiful views of Denver. Make a reservation!
Cart-Driver
2500 Larimer StAmazing pizza place downtown
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveHearty meals, great atmosphere. A locals hangout.
Mizu Izakaya
1560 Boulder StAmazing sushi, great atmosphere
Amazing sushi, more formal atmosphere, can get very busy on weekends.
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Sushi Sasa
2401 15th StAmazing sushi, more formal atmosphere, can get very busy on weekends.
My favorite Mexican spot and a 5 minute drive from the house! See if you can call ahead for a table, wait times can be crazy on the weekends. A very local spot with all types of people enjoying amazing meals.
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Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
2835 W 72nd AveMy favorite Mexican spot and a 5 minute drive from the house! See if you can call ahead for a table, wait times can be crazy on the weekends. A very local spot with all types of people enjoying amazing meals.
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StGreat food in the RiNo district.
Local favorite for ice cream, the line can be long but there are tons of restaurants and things to do in this area.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StLocal favorite for ice cream, the line can be long but there are tons of restaurants and things to do in this area.
A favorite of mine, great food and atmosphere. During the day the windows open up to bring in the sunshine.
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Ale House
2501 16th StA favorite of mine, great food and atmosphere. During the day the windows open up to bring in the sunshine.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveAmazing breakfast but be prepared for a wait.
Good food, great location, outdoor seating. They do have a three margarita limit due to the potency but well worth trying!
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1745 Blake StGood food, great location, outdoor seating. They do have a three margarita limit due to the potency but well worth trying!
Sightseeing
The best concert venue. In the mornings there are many people running the stairs as a workout and on certain Sundays you can attend church.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe best concert venue. In the mornings there are many people running the stairs as a workout and on certain Sundays you can attend church.
Very busy in the summer, well worth the drive. The walk around the park can take a few hours and water is limited so bring what you need if it will be a hot day.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdVery busy in the summer, well worth the drive. The walk around the park can take a few hours and water is limited so bring what you need if it will be a hot day.
Located in the heart of Denver, a local favorite to hang out and enjoy the sun.
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Cheesman Park
Located in the heart of Denver, a local favorite to hang out and enjoy the sun.
I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StWell worth the visit, beautiful and relaxing.
Family favorite! Hours and hours of things to see and do. They also have amazing special exhibits monthly.
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdFamily favorite! Hours and hours of things to see and do. They also have amazing special exhibits monthly.
Umhlaba Wamanzi
8801 N Pecos StLocated 5 min from the house!
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirFree to drive through and see buffalo in their habitat!
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway RoadFree to drive through and see buffalo in their habitat!
One of Denver's newest places to see creative and interactive artwork. WARNING: this place can be very, very busy so book in advance as certain days and times are packed. I have been lucky enough to have gone right when it opened. Kids love it, parents can see some cool stuff.
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StOne of Denver's newest places to see creative and interactive artwork. WARNING: this place can be very, very busy so book in advance as certain days and times are packed. I have been lucky enough to have gone right when it opened. Kids love it, parents can see some cool stuff.
Colorado Local Breweries
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StGreat brews in the heart of downtown.
A little off the beaten path but great for local beers, food and hanging out with new friends!
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Breckenridge Brewery
2920 Brewery LnA little off the beaten path but great for local beers, food and hanging out with new friends!
Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th AveLocal favorite with craft brews
Located in the heart of RiNo district, this place can get packed.
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Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StLocated in the heart of RiNo district, this place can get packed.
Coloradan offshoot of the New York cocktail bar offering a sophisticated space for specialty drinks.
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StColoradan offshoot of the New York cocktail bar offering a sophisticated space for specialty drinks.
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StLocal favorite, lots of after work traffic.
Neighborhoods
Tons of breweries, restaurants, shops, and live music on certain weekends in the summer.
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River North Art District
Tons of breweries, restaurants, shops, and live music on certain weekends in the summer.
Locals love this area, tons of places to hang out with friends and enjoy the sun.
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Highland
Locals love this area, tons of places to hang out with friends and enjoy the sun.
"Wash park" as it is called by locals is always busy in the summer with families and groups having a good time.
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Washington Park
"Wash park" as it is called by locals is always busy in the summer with families and groups having a good time.
Great place to hang out, they even rent paddle boats in the summer!
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Iphaki yaseNtshonalanga
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat place to hang out, they even rent paddle boats in the summer!
Very trendy and usually full of locals and new visitors. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and our best comedy club - Comdey Works.
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LoDo
Very trendy and usually full of locals and new visitors. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and our best comedy club - Comdey Works.
Great historic area, you can get there using the free tram on 16th street mall.
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Capitol Hill
Great historic area, you can get there using the free tram on 16th street mall.
City/town information
Too many things to list...great food, arts, places to see nature, and the people there are very friendly.
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Boulder
Too many things to list...great food, arts, places to see nature, and the people there are very friendly.
Home of the Coors Brewery. Quick beautiful drive and great hikes. Check out Cafe 13 for brunch!
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Golden
Home of the Coors Brewery. Quick beautiful drive and great hikes. Check out Cafe 13 for brunch!
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Rental Car is Recommended
Public transportation is available, but I would definitely recommend a rental car if you plan on exploring! Lyft and Uber are also readily available and can get you into downtown in less than 15 minutes.
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Bringing the family?
Denver is a very very family friendly town. Even some of our nicest restaurants allow shorts, sandals, etc. Families are everywhere and it is not uncommon especially in Boulder for restaurants to be "pet friendly". I have three boys of my own, all under 11 so if you have any questions about what places are kid friendly feel free to ask!
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Denver loves animals!
Denver is very, very pet friendly. Do not be surprised if stores have water outside and treats for dogs. People here love taking their furry friends everywhere.
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Denver Weather
We have a saying here, "If you don't like the weather just wait 20 minutes." Weather in Denver can shift at a moments notice. We do get over 300 days of sun per year but it may still be chilly. Don't be fooled, people (including my friends) get sunburned here on a semi-cloudy day. Try to bring a jacket of some sort if you are out for the night, temps can drop quick in winter and part of spring.
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Restaurants are busy
Call ahead or use OpenTable to book well before you arrive. If you are here for a quick stay it may be hard to make last minute reservations. Places are very busy with long waits.
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Denver people are friendly
Yes there are always exceptions to the rule but overall people here are nice. They are willing to help out and will smile at you just because they are in a good mood. Denver is a booming town, most people did not grow up here but they are happy to have found it.