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Food scene
Excellent, authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a nice sit-down atmosphere. Recommended to me by a friend who lived in Vietnam for 3 years!
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Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardExcellent, authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a nice sit-down atmosphere. Recommended to me by a friend who lived in Vietnam for 3 years!
Hidden gem off the beaten path in Aurora - don't be fooled by the strip mall exterior. Hands down the best Indian place I've found in Colorado. The service can be a bit slow as it's family run, but well worth the wait. The samosas and dosas are incredible. Always ask for the lowest spice setting to be safe ;-)
Masalaa Restaurant
3140 S Parker RdHidden gem off the beaten path in Aurora - don't be fooled by the strip mall exterior. Hands down the best Indian place I've found in Colorado. The service can be a bit slow as it's family run, but well worth the wait. The samosas and dosas are incredible. Always ask for the lowest spice setting to be safe ;-)
Best Thai food I've found in the entire state so far. Another hidden gem in a strip mall in Aurora. I'm a huge fan of the drunken noodles. The owner usually stops by to greet you. No alcohol served, but you can bring a bottle of wine to drink there. If you want Thai, this is the only place I can recommend.
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Pearl of Siam
18660 E Hampden AveBest Thai food I've found in the entire state so far. Another hidden gem in a strip mall in Aurora. I'm a huge fan of the drunken noodles. The owner usually stops by to greet you. No alcohol served, but you can bring a bottle of wine to drink there. If you want Thai, this is the only place I can recommend.
If you're looking for something a bit more on the bistro side, this a great new spot that's just down the street!
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Euro Crepes
1842 S BroadwayIf you're looking for something a bit more on the bistro side, this a great new spot that's just down the street!
Step into a cozy speak-easy and enjoy an amazing cocktail...no spoilers here ;-)
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StStep into a cozy speak-easy and enjoy an amazing cocktail...no spoilers here ;-)
A classic Denver spot for great rooftop views and excellent food...famously converted from the original Olinger Mortuary.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveA classic Denver spot for great rooftop views and excellent food...famously converted from the original Olinger Mortuary.
A veritable one-stop dining-and-drinking experience, this lively 12,000-square-foot gastrohall in the River North Art District (RiNo)
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Izzio @ Central Market
2669 Larimer StA veritable one-stop dining-and-drinking experience, this lively 12,000-square-foot gastrohall in the River North Art District (RiNo)
Fun spot for a drink when you're in LoDo...just head downstairs.
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Green Russell
1422 Larimer StFun spot for a drink when you're in LoDo...just head downstairs.
Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StGreat place for southern-style brunch
City O' City
206 E 13th AveVegetarian and vegan restaurant downtown
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueVegan restaurant
Voodoo Doughnut - Broadway
98 S BroadwayPortalnd-based doughnut shop
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StPopular spot for tacos, tequila, and....whiskey!
Great brunch place with many locations. Be sure to download the app and get your spot in line before you go. Typical wait times can be 2+ hours.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveGreat brunch place with many locations. Be sure to download the app and get your spot in line before you go. Typical wait times can be 2+ hours.
One of the original breweries owned by John Hickenlooper former Denver Mayor, state governor, and presidential nominee.
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Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StOne of the original breweries owned by John Hickenlooper former Denver Mayor, state governor, and presidential nominee.
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveClassic Denver restaurant
Great spot for brunch! Can have long waits but there is usually free coffee while you wait.
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Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveGreat spot for brunch! Can have long waits but there is usually free coffee while you wait.
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StVery popular sushi spot!
El Five
2930 15th Sttapas spot
Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StTapas place up in RiNo
Run for the Roses
1801 Blake StSightseeing
Just a few miles east of the AirBnb, this is one of Denver's best parks. You'll find a 2.5 mile loop trail around the outside of the park, a lake with swans and paddleboats, and lots of fresh flowers depending on the time of year. Otherwise, you can ride bikes, play volleyball, or just relax and have a picnic under the large old trees. Free parking on any of the surrounding streets. Also check out all the fun homes around the park - some historic and some new.
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Washington Park
Just a few miles east of the AirBnb, this is one of Denver's best parks. You'll find a 2.5 mile loop trail around the outside of the park, a lake with swans and paddleboats, and lots of fresh flowers depending on the time of year. Otherwise, you can ride bikes, play volleyball, or just relax and have a picnic under the large old trees. Free parking on any of the surrounding streets. Also check out all the fun homes around the park - some historic and some new.
Red Rocks Amphitheater is not to be missed. Don't miss the opportunity to see a show here during the summer. The acoustics are incredible and the natural stone surroundings are awe inspiring.
You can visit even when there is no event happening. There are even morning exercise classes on the many stairs or folks who just go to run the stairs to get into shape. There are also several great hiking trails near Red Rocks.
I recommend Mount Falcon East Trailhead as you get lots of trail options (and also mountain biking if you like) and you get a nice view of Red Rocks from a distance.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks Amphitheater is not to be missed. Don't miss the opportunity to see a show here during the summer. The acoustics are incredible and the natural stone surroundings are awe inspiring.
You can visit even when there is no event happening. There are even morning exercise classes on the many stairs or folks who just go to run the stairs to get into shape. There are also several great hiking trails near Red Rocks.
I recommend Mount Falcon East Trailhead as you get lots of trail options (and also mountain biking if you like) and you get a nice view of Red Rocks from a distance.
The Denver Art Museum is an intriguingly shaped building with consistently outstanding exhibits. Be careful as the interior can give you vertigo (not kidding). Nearby, you'll also find the Kirkland museum as well as several other museums.
I recommend parking in the Cultural Center Complex Garage - entrance is located on 12th between Broadway & Acoma.
You can also easily walk from the art museum to the Denver Library, the History Colorado Center, the Denver Capitol, Denver Courthouse, and the 16th Street Mall.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe Denver Art Museum is an intriguingly shaped building with consistently outstanding exhibits. Be careful as the interior can give you vertigo (not kidding). Nearby, you'll also find the Kirkland museum as well as several other museums.
I recommend parking in the Cultural Center Complex Garage - entrance is located on 12th between Broadway & Acoma.
You can also easily walk from the art museum to the Denver Library, the History Colorado Center, the Denver Capitol, Denver Courthouse, and the 16th Street Mall.
Great place for kids and adults alike! Near the Museum of Nature and Science as well as Park Hill, a classic Denver neighborhood.
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StGreat place for kids and adults alike! Near the Museum of Nature and Science as well as Park Hill, a classic Denver neighborhood.
Excellent exhibits for all ages! i used to love going here when I was growing up in the nearby Park Hill neighborhood. Also close to the Denver Zoo as a combined activity.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdExcellent exhibits for all ages! i used to love going here when I was growing up in the nearby Park Hill neighborhood. Also close to the Denver Zoo as a combined activity.
Tranquil spot near the popular Cherry Creek area. Amazing greenhouse, seasonal lights, and even occasionally music events. Take a walk and breathe in. Also near Denver's popular Cheesman Park if you really need to stretch your legs!
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StTranquil spot near the popular Cherry Creek area. Amazing greenhouse, seasonal lights, and even occasionally music events. Take a walk and breathe in. Also near Denver's popular Cheesman Park if you really need to stretch your legs!
Huge city park (that used to be a cemetery!). You'll find lots of folks getting exercise around the outside loop and others just relaxing on the huge grass lawn. Right next to the Botanic Garden for a combined trip.
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Cheesman Park
Huge city park (that used to be a cemetery!). You'll find lots of folks getting exercise around the outside loop and others just relaxing on the huge grass lawn. Right next to the Botanic Garden for a combined trip.
The Denver classic that's part Disney and part cafeteria food. If you have kids or love South Park, you're required to go. Soon to be under new management by the creators of South Park!
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Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveThe Denver classic that's part Disney and part cafeteria food. If you have kids or love South Park, you're required to go. Soon to be under new management by the creators of South Park!
Comedy Works Downtown
1226 15th StOne of the best stand-up spots around...
The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetHuge music venue in the RiNo area of Denver.
If you're fan of whiskey or just a fan of distilling in general, be sure to check out the factory tour with free samples!
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StIf you're fan of whiskey or just a fan of distilling in general, be sure to check out the factory tour with free samples!
Want to get away from all the tourists and the over-done Van Gough exhibits? Try the DMoCA - definitely more urban and edgy in a hyper-modern building in a cool part of town.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StWant to get away from all the tourists and the over-done Van Gough exhibits? Try the DMoCA - definitely more urban and edgy in a hyper-modern building in a cool part of town.
Catch a baseball game here in the summer - especially fun with fireworks on the 4th!
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StCatch a baseball game here in the summer - especially fun with fireworks on the 4th!
Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StLocal football stadium...I've never been!
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirEvent center downtown
Our local amusement park with roller coasters and water rides.
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Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirOur local amusement park with roller coasters and water rides.
Water World
8801 N Pecos StLots of fun slides and rides
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StI have no idea what this is but I hear it's "unique"?
Denver Neighborhoods
Just a couple of the trendy neighborhoods so you can sound like you're one of the locals ;-)
Lower Highlands aka Lo-Hi is a trendy neighborhood west of the city on the west side of I-25, directly north of the AirBnb.
There are many high end dining spots and breweries, but be sure to check out Linger for food and Little Man Ice Cream for dessert - there's always a line (even in the winter!).
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Lower Highlands
Lower Highlands aka Lo-Hi is a trendy neighborhood west of the city on the west side of I-25, directly north of the AirBnb.
There are many high end dining spots and breweries, but be sure to check out Linger for food and Little Man Ice Cream for dessert - there's always a line (even in the winter!).
Lower downtown Denver - lots fun restaurants and bars, including the popular Larimer square area.
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LoDo
Lower downtown Denver - lots fun restaurants and bars, including the popular Larimer square area.
Ri-No is short for River North. This area is great for a late night out with lots of trendy places for a drink and some food on the side. The area is an old warehouse district that's been redeveloped into a trendy arts neighborhood.
Check out a show at the Mission Ballroom if you get the chance - it's an incredible venue!
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River North Art District
Ri-No is short for River North. This area is great for a late night out with lots of trendy places for a drink and some food on the side. The area is an old warehouse district that's been redeveloped into a trendy arts neighborhood.
Check out a show at the Mission Ballroom if you get the chance - it's an incredible venue!
This area of Denver is a bit more chic. Many high end shops and restaurants as well as some amazing homes to see as you head north of the shopping mall area. You can also bike for miles along the Cherry Creek trail (concrete) or you can check out the farmer's market across from the Whole Foods.
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Cherry Creek
This area of Denver is a bit more chic. Many high end shops and restaurants as well as some amazing homes to see as you head north of the shopping mall area. You can also bike for miles along the Cherry Creek trail (concrete) or you can check out the farmer's market across from the Whole Foods.