Guidebook for Denver
Arts & Culture
Elitch's is a fun amusement park for the family. It's not too big but has plenty of fun for everyone.
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Елітч Гарденс
2000 Elitch CirElitch's is a fun amusement park for the family. It's not too big but has plenty of fun for everyone.
Home of the Denver Broncos and the Denver Outlaws (professional lacrosse). Several concerts a year are also held here.
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Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station
1499 W 4th StHome of the Denver Broncos and the Denver Outlaws (professional lacrosse). Several concerts a year are also held here.
Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome of the Colorado Rockies in historic Lower Downtown.
A great variety of galleries hosting shows by local artists. The Santa Fe Arts District hosts one of the busiest First Fridays in the city.
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8z Real Estate Denver Art District
2809 Santa Fe DrA great variety of galleries hosting shows by local artists. The Santa Fe Arts District hosts one of the busiest First Fridays in the city.
The recently expanded DAM has amazing exhibits year round. There is often a hands-on area on the main level for the kids relating to a current exhibit.
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Художній музей Денвера
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe recently expanded DAM has amazing exhibits year round. There is often a hands-on area on the main level for the kids relating to a current exhibit.
Sightseeing
Colorado-distilled whiskey. Tours available.
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StColorado-distilled whiskey. Tours available.
The gardens show examples of local as well as tropical plant life. Spring and summer will have the most color, but fall and winter are quieter times to visit.
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Ботанічний сад у Денвері
1007 York StThe gardens show examples of local as well as tropical plant life. Spring and summer will have the most color, but fall and winter are quieter times to visit.
The History Colorado Center has great exhibits on the history of Colorado and the West. Some interactive exhibits are included.
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Історичний центр Колорадо
1200 N BroadwayThe History Colorado Center has great exhibits on the history of Colorado and the West. Some interactive exhibits are included.
The recently revamped Union Station contains several delicious restaurants and is the hub of transit in Denver (light rail, Amtrak, buses). It's a wonderful historic building. A hotel is also inside.
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Union Station LRT Nb
The recently revamped Union Station contains several delicious restaurants and is the hub of transit in Denver (light rail, Amtrak, buses). It's a wonderful historic building. A hotel is also inside.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveLocal grocery store.
One of the biggest Whole Foods in Denver, this location has an in-house bakery, gelato counter, pizza oven, made-to-order sandwiches, and a large selection of groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StOne of the biggest Whole Foods in Denver, this location has an in-house bakery, gelato counter, pizza oven, made-to-order sandwiches, and a large selection of groceries.
Food Scene
Several great restaurants and bars in LoDo (Lower Downtown), many of which are in historic buildings.
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LoDo
Several great restaurants and bars in LoDo (Lower Downtown), many of which are in historic buildings.
Our favorite Indian restaurant that has several locations.
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Little India Downtown Denver
1533 Champa StOur favorite Indian restaurant that has several locations.
The Cherry Cricket has amazing burgers. The bar has a great selection too.
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Cherry Cricket - Cherry Creek
2641 E 2nd AveThe Cherry Cricket has amazing burgers. The bar has a great selection too.
One of our favorite restaurants. One of three locally owned sister restaurants serving local food with flare. Cocktails are amazing.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveOne of our favorite restaurants. One of three locally owned sister restaurants serving local food with flare. Cocktails are amazing.
Shaped like a big, old fashioned silver milk jug, ice cream is made on-site. Waffle cones homemade too. Usually a wait, but the line moves fast and is well worth it. Near Root Down and Linger.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StShaped like a big, old fashioned silver milk jug, ice cream is made on-site. Waffle cones homemade too. Usually a wait, but the line moves fast and is well worth it. Near Root Down and Linger.
A great pancake spot! Try the pancake of the day. Get there at opening time or expect to wait an hour or so.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveA great pancake spot! Try the pancake of the day. Get there at opening time or expect to wait an hour or so.
Italian food with a bit of mobster history and flair. The front door is still built with bullet-proof glass. Amazing cocktails.
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Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StItalian food with a bit of mobster history and flair. The front door is still built with bullet-proof glass. Amazing cocktails.
Shopping
Belmar is a great shopping area with a movie theater and good restaurants.
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Belmar
Belmar is a great shopping area with a movie theater and good restaurants.
Cherry Creek is a slightly more upscale shopping center, but still has a good variety of stores.
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Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveCherry Creek is a slightly more upscale shopping center, but still has a good variety of stores.
This is a neighborhood shopping district across the street from the mall. High end art, furniture, and good restaurants. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival takes place here very July 4 weekend.
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Cherry Creek N Bus Improvement
2960 East 2nd AvenueThis is a neighborhood shopping district across the street from the mall. High end art, furniture, and good restaurants. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival takes place here very July 4 weekend.
The 16th St. Mall is a pedestrian thoroughfare with a free bus shuttle. Lots of restaurants and shops line the way, and two light rail stops are on the mall.
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallThe 16th St. Mall is a pedestrian thoroughfare with a free bus shuttle. Lots of restaurants and shops line the way, and two light rail stops are on the mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Belmar Park includes the Lakewood Historical Center and great walking trails.
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Парк Белмар
801 S Wadsworth BlvdBelmar Park includes the Lakewood Historical Center and great walking trails.
DMNS has great permanent exhibits as well as rotating ones. There's also an IMAX theater and planetarium in the museum.
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Музей природи та науки Денвера
2001 Colorado BlvdDMNS has great permanent exhibits as well as rotating ones. There's also an IMAX theater and planetarium in the museum.
The Denver Zoo is a great educational place. Zoo Lights in the winter are neat too.
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Денвер Зоопарк
2300 Steele StThe Denver Zoo is a great educational place. Zoo Lights in the winter are neat too.
The U.S. Mint in Denver is one of two mints to make the penny. This is a great family activity close to Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol.
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United States Mint Gift shop
320 W Colfax AveThe U.S. Mint in Denver is one of two mints to make the penny. This is a great family activity close to Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol.
Situated at one end of Civic Center Park, the Capitol provides some history of Colorado and houses a mini museum on one of the upper levels. The refinished dome is often open to the public inside.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveSituated at one end of Civic Center Park, the Capitol provides some history of Colorado and houses a mini museum on one of the upper levels. The refinished dome is often open to the public inside.
Water World is the largest water park in the nation. It includes attractions and rides for everyone, including big thrills for the big kid in all of us. Picnic lunches are welcome.
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Водний світ
8801 N Pecos StWater World is the largest water park in the nation. It includes attractions and rides for everyone, including big thrills for the big kid in all of us. Picnic lunches are welcome.
Everything Else
The Convention Center hosts a wide variety of events and conferences every year. Light rail goes directly to the CC. The center is at the edge of downtown Denver with restaurants and entertainment.
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The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StThe Convention Center hosts a wide variety of events and conferences every year. Light rail goes directly to the CC. The center is at the edge of downtown Denver with restaurants and entertainment.
Cherry Creek State Park includes Cherry Creek Reservoir and many paths to walk or cycle on.
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Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker RdCherry Creek State Park includes Cherry Creek Reservoir and many paths to walk or cycle on.
Across the street from the Denver Art Museum, the main branch of the Denver Public Library includes a large Colorado history section and several other areas of interest.
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Denver Central Library
10 W 14th AveAcross the street from the Denver Art Museum, the main branch of the Denver Public Library includes a large Colorado history section and several other areas of interest.
Civic Center Park hosts several festivals each year. Beautiful gardens are maintained within the historical buildings and monuments.
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Civic Center Park
101 14th AveCivic Center Park hosts several festivals each year. Beautiful gardens are maintained within the historical buildings and monuments.
A great park for running, people watching, sailing. Distance around the lake is about 2.5 miles. Head to Sloan's Pub for dinner and drinks.
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Sloan's Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdA great park for running, people watching, sailing. Distance around the lake is about 2.5 miles. Head to Sloan's Pub for dinner and drinks.
Historical city known as the first capitol of Colorado. Local breweries, Colorado School of Mines, and Clear Creek are here. Visit Woody's pizza.
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Golden
Historical city known as the first capitol of Colorado. Local breweries, Colorado School of Mines, and Clear Creek are here. Visit Woody's pizza.