Tama’s Denver Favorites
Food scene
Denver has ~150 breweries. Here are some of the best in the neighborhoods mentioned in this guidebook (per do303.com):
Lady Justice Brewing - East Colfax
Ratio Beerworks - RiNo
Bierstadt Lager Haus - RiNo
New Belgium at The Source - RiNo
Our Mutual Friend Brewing - RiNo
Stem Ciders - RiNo
Black Shirt Brewing Co - RiNo
Denver Beer Co. - Highlands/LoHi
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Highlands/LoHi
Zuni St. Brewing Co. - Highlands/LoHi
TRVE Brewing - Baker/So Broadway
Banded Oak Brewing - Baker/So Broadway
Baere Brewing - Golden Triangle
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Lady Justice Brewing Company
3242 South Acoma StreetDenver has ~150 breweries. Here are some of the best in the neighborhoods mentioned in this guidebook (per do303.com):
Lady Justice Brewing - East Colfax
Ratio Beerworks - RiNo
Bierstadt Lager Haus - RiNo
New Belgium at The Source - RiNo
Our Mutual Friend Brewing - RiNo
Stem Ciders - RiNo
Black Shirt Brewing Co - RiNo
Denver Beer Co. - Highlands/LoHi
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Highlands/LoHi
Zuni St. Brewing Co. - Highlands/LoHi
TRVE Brewing - Baker/So Broadway
Banded Oak Brewing - Baker/So Broadway
Baere Brewing - Golden Triangle
Denver has many excellent vegetarian/vegan restaurants, of which City O' City is a popular favorite (vegan chickn n waffles anyone?). Most restaurants in Denver and Boulder offer vegetarian, vegan, and GF options, but here are some other vegetarian-only favorites:
Radha Govinda's Buffet (walking distance): All you can eat vegan buffet
Watercourse: Vegetarian and vegan comfort food and baked goods
Vital Root: vegan fast-casual, farm-fresh and local
Uchi Denver: James Beard winner, Japanese
Spice Room Indian Bistro
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveDenver has many excellent vegetarian/vegan restaurants, of which City O' City is a popular favorite (vegan chickn n waffles anyone?). Most restaurants in Denver and Boulder offer vegetarian, vegan, and GF options, but here are some other vegetarian-only favorites:
Radha Govinda's Buffet (walking distance): All you can eat vegan buffet
Watercourse: Vegetarian and vegan comfort food and baked goods
Vital Root: vegan fast-casual, farm-fresh and local
Uchi Denver: James Beard winner, Japanese
Spice Room Indian Bistro
Is there anything better than brunch while on vacation? There are too many amazing spots to mention, but some of my faves are:
Park Hill Hub (walking distance)
City Donut (walking distance)
Snooze (be prepared to wait) - 9th and Colorado
Jelly - Golden Triangle
Denver Biscuit Company - East Colfax
Lucille's Creole Kitchen - Several locations
African Cafe
Steuben's
Dozen's
Sam's #3 (if you are REALLY hungry)
And if you want something to go, a Santiago's breakfast burrito cannot be beat
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveIs there anything better than brunch while on vacation? There are too many amazing spots to mention, but some of my faves are:
Park Hill Hub (walking distance)
City Donut (walking distance)
Snooze (be prepared to wait) - 9th and Colorado
Jelly - Golden Triangle
Denver Biscuit Company - East Colfax
Lucille's Creole Kitchen - Several locations
African Cafe
Steuben's
Dozen's
Sam's #3 (if you are REALLY hungry)
And if you want something to go, a Santiago's breakfast burrito cannot be beat
A community-focused marketplace featuring 50+ independently owned Colorado businesses under one fantastic roof. Airy warehouse hangout housing multiple food vendors, along with other retailers & businesses.
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Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StA community-focused marketplace featuring 50+ independently owned Colorado businesses under one fantastic roof. Airy warehouse hangout housing multiple food vendors, along with other retailers & businesses.
There are many excellent restaurants within walking distance from the house. Some of my favorites:
Chop Shop Urban Eatery
Bertha's Baja Bistro
GB Fish and Chips
Jett Asian Kitchen and Sushi
Axum Ethiopian - Gloomy exterior aside, the food is excellent!
Phoenician Kabob
Hank's Texas BBQ - Get there early; they sell out!
The Elm
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Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery Colfax
200 E Colfax AveThere are many excellent restaurants within walking distance from the house. Some of my favorites:
Chop Shop Urban Eatery
Bertha's Baja Bistro
GB Fish and Chips
Jett Asian Kitchen and Sushi
Axum Ethiopian - Gloomy exterior aside, the food is excellent!
Phoenician Kabob
Hank's Texas BBQ - Get there early; they sell out!
The Elm
Neighborhoods
River North (RINO) Arts District. Lots of galleries, street art, concert venues, craft beverages (beer, cider, spirits), and excellent food. Check out the Denver Central Market and cool fusion restaurants like Super Mega Bien (Latin dim sum -- excellent!)
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River North Kunstviertel
River North (RINO) Arts District. Lots of galleries, street art, concert venues, craft beverages (beer, cider, spirits), and excellent food. Check out the Denver Central Market and cool fusion restaurants like Super Mega Bien (Latin dim sum -- excellent!)
Cool and eclectic, a great area for vintage fashion during the day and live music and dancing in the evening. Eat dinner at Sputnik or the Atomic Cowboy, then catch a movie at the historic art deco Mayan Theater, and then get dessert at Sweet Action Ice Cream shop.
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South Broadway
South BroadwayCool and eclectic, a great area for vintage fashion during the day and live music and dancing in the evening. Eat dinner at Sputnik or the Atomic Cowboy, then catch a movie at the historic art deco Mayan Theater, and then get dessert at Sweet Action Ice Cream shop.
Golden Triangle Creative District and Capital Hill. Lots of museums including the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, the historic Molly Brown house and other turn-of-the-century mansions. Also Civic Center Park (concerts and festivals) by the state capital building. Lots of great food and the Broadway Market.
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle Creative District and Capital Hill. Lots of museums including the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, the historic Molly Brown house and other turn-of-the-century mansions. Also Civic Center Park (concerts and festivals) by the state capital building. Lots of great food and the Broadway Market.
The "home" neighborhood of this Airbnb. Colfax is the longest commercial street in the US. East Colfax is home to the Bluebird and Ogden theaters, the world-famous Tattered Cover Bookstore, and great dining. Try Voodoo Donut, Trattoria Stella, Mezcal, Tommy's Thai, Pete's Gyros, and Annie's west of Colorado. Closer to home and walking distance: Chop Shop, Jett Sushi, Phoenician Kabob, Hank's BBQ (get there early or they'll sell out) and The Ethiopian Restaurant for a real treat. Also, lots of pot shops, tattoo parlors and local color.
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East Colfax
The "home" neighborhood of this Airbnb. Colfax is the longest commercial street in the US. East Colfax is home to the Bluebird and Ogden theaters, the world-famous Tattered Cover Bookstore, and great dining. Try Voodoo Donut, Trattoria Stella, Mezcal, Tommy's Thai, Pete's Gyros, and Annie's west of Colorado. Closer to home and walking distance: Chop Shop, Jett Sushi, Phoenician Kabob, Hank's BBQ (get there early or they'll sell out) and The Ethiopian Restaurant for a real treat. Also, lots of pot shops, tattoo parlors and local color.
Denver's hippest neighborhoods, Highlands and Lower Highlands (LoHi) are dynamic, fun, energetic, and walkable. So many great restaurants to choose from. In LoHi, there's Linger (in the old Olinger Mortuary), Lola Costal Mexican and Root Down (locally sourced). And you can't miss Little Man Ice Cream. A little further west is Duo, which is amazing, and a slew of other great finds in Highlands Square and the Tennyson Arts District.
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Lower Highlands
Denver's hippest neighborhoods, Highlands and Lower Highlands (LoHi) are dynamic, fun, energetic, and walkable. So many great restaurants to choose from. In LoHi, there's Linger (in the old Olinger Mortuary), Lola Costal Mexican and Root Down (locally sourced). And you can't miss Little Man Ice Cream. A little further west is Duo, which is amazing, and a slew of other great finds in Highlands Square and the Tennyson Arts District.
High-end shopping and arts district. An exceptional mix of classic and contemporary retail. Lots of great places to eat, art galleries, and shopping.
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Cherry Creek
High-end shopping and arts district. An exceptional mix of classic and contemporary retail. Lots of great places to eat, art galleries, and shopping.
Sightseeing
First Friday Art Walks in Denver's eight neighborhood art districts. The Art District on Santa Fe has the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado. Santa Fe has live theatre, bars and breweries, and a personal favorite: El Noa Noa which has been serving excellent Mexican food for 30 years.
Other art districts: The Golden Triangle Creative District, River North (RINO) Art District, Tennyson Street Cultural District, Westwood Creative District, Arts on Belmar, South Pearl Street, and 40 West Arts.
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Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveFirst Friday Art Walks in Denver's eight neighborhood art districts. The Art District on Santa Fe has the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado. Santa Fe has live theatre, bars and breweries, and a personal favorite: El Noa Noa which has been serving excellent Mexican food for 30 years.
Other art districts: The Golden Triangle Creative District, River North (RINO) Art District, Tennyson Street Cultural District, Westwood Creative District, Arts on Belmar, South Pearl Street, and 40 West Arts.
The very best concert venue in the world. Incredible views, amazing acoustics, and some of the world's best artists. During the summer, catch Film on the Rocks with local bands and a classic movie. During the day you can do yoga on the rock, hike the local trails or run the stairs. There's a restaurant for weekend brunch and a museum for musical history buffs.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe very best concert venue in the world. Incredible views, amazing acoustics, and some of the world's best artists. During the summer, catch Film on the Rocks with local bands and a classic movie. During the day you can do yoga on the rock, hike the local trails or run the stairs. There's a restaurant for weekend brunch and a museum for musical history buffs.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! A 720-acre animal sanctuary for rescued predators with viewing platforms and walkways. www.wildanimalsanctuary.org
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Das Wildtierreservat
2999 Co Rd 53Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! A 720-acre animal sanctuary for rescued predators with viewing platforms and walkways. www.wildanimalsanctuary.org
Amazing views, hikes and snowshoes of all levels, and not too far away. The mountains are spectacular. Stop in Boulder or Nederland for a meal during your trip.
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Indian Peaks Wilderness
Amazing views, hikes and snowshoes of all levels, and not too far away. The mountains are spectacular. Stop in Boulder or Nederland for a meal during your trip.
More than 330 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge, including raptors, deer, raccoons, coyotes, white pelicans, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed prairie dogs, and bison. Just 20 minutes away
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway RoadMore than 330 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge, including raptors, deer, raccoons, coyotes, white pelicans, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed prairie dogs, and bison. Just 20 minutes away
10-minute drive, 30-min walk. Natural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd10-minute drive, 30-min walk. Natural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
10-minute drive, 35-min walk. Open every day. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species including Asian elephants, African lions, Komodo dragons and Western lowland gorillas. With numerous animal shows and feedings, as well as interactive exhibits, it's no wonder Denver Zoo is Colorado's top cultural attraction.
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St10-minute drive, 35-min walk. Open every day. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species including Asian elephants, African lions, Komodo dragons and Western lowland gorillas. With numerous animal shows and feedings, as well as interactive exhibits, it's no wonder Denver Zoo is Colorado's top cultural attraction.
10-minute drive. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts concerts in the summer. During the holidays, check out the amazing Blossoms of Light lights display.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St10-minute drive. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts concerts in the summer. During the holidays, check out the amazing Blossoms of Light lights display.
15-minute drive. DAM is an art museum located in the Civic Center. The museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy15-minute drive. DAM is an art museum located in the Civic Center. The museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.
15-minute drive. Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist (next to DAM).
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Clyfford Still
1250 Bannock St15-minute drive. Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist (next to DAM).