Guidebook for Denver
Essentials
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StWhole Foods Market
900 East 11th AvenueKing Soopers
1155 E 9th AveParks & Nature
Beaver Creek
Estes Park
Breckenridge
Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens. Check out their website to view upcoming events and free days!
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Jardines Botánicos de Denver
1007 York StDenver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens. Check out their website to view upcoming events and free days!
Cheesman Park has a fairly urban character with its density and closeness to the central part of the city. The Cheesman Park neighborhood is one of the oldest in Denver, with city plats dating to as far back as 1868. By 1915, with the completion of the park, the neighborhood was mostly developed with large mansions for some of the city's wealthiest people.
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Parque Cheesman
Cheesman Park has a fairly urban character with its density and closeness to the central part of the city. The Cheesman Park neighborhood is one of the oldest in Denver, with city plats dating to as far back as 1868. By 1915, with the completion of the park, the neighborhood was mostly developed with large mansions for some of the city's wealthiest people.
The park is characterized by open swathes of lawn laced with symmetrical paved walks, formal flower beds, rows and informal clusters of trees, and numerous memorials. It is ringed with cultural and governmental institutions designed in neoclassical or more recent architectural styles. The City Beautiful core was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012.
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Civic Center Park
101 14th AveThe park is characterized by open swathes of lawn laced with symmetrical paved walks, formal flower beds, rows and informal clusters of trees, and numerous memorials. It is ringed with cultural and governmental institutions designed in neoclassical or more recent architectural styles. The City Beautiful core was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012.
City Park, Denver's largest park, has several lakes, spectacular mountain views, a public golf course, flower gardens and a hiking/jogging trail that is exactly one mile high.
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City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCity Park, Denver's largest park, has several lakes, spectacular mountain views, a public golf course, flower gardens and a hiking/jogging trail that is exactly one mile high.
Shopping
Artisan food market that occupies a former 1880‘s brick foundry building in Denver’s River North District. - a collective of food artisans and retailers offering visitors everything from freshly baked bread to craft cocktails, from street tacos to contemporary flower arrangements.
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The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdArtisan food market that occupies a former 1880‘s brick foundry building in Denver’s River North District. - a collective of food artisans and retailers offering visitors everything from freshly baked bread to craft cocktails, from street tacos to contemporary flower arrangements.
More than 500 department stores, boutiques, galleries, spas, and one-of-a-kind shops grace this browsing paradise – the largest concentration of stores between St. Louis and San Francisco.Cherry Creek Shopping Center is an ultra upscale mall with Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Tiffany's, while across 1st Ave., Cherry Creek North offers tree-line streets with cafes, spas and galleries amidst fountains and public art.
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Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveMore than 500 department stores, boutiques, galleries, spas, and one-of-a-kind shops grace this browsing paradise – the largest concentration of stores between St. Louis and San Francisco.Cherry Creek Shopping Center is an ultra upscale mall with Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Tiffany's, while across 1st Ave., Cherry Creek North offers tree-line streets with cafes, spas and galleries amidst fountains and public art.
Food Scene
A melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions, creating dishes without a home country, that taste like favorites from each one.
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El Five
2930 15th StA melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions, creating dishes without a home country, that taste like favorites from each one.
Explore your culinary options after picking up one of our twenty draft beers, classic cocktails, or affordably priced wines. Find us for a beverage at one of two large bars (main level and rooftop) or grab a seat in our lounge, dining area, or rooftop deck and one of our many cocktail servers will find you.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetExplore your culinary options after picking up one of our twenty draft beers, classic cocktails, or affordably priced wines. Find us for a beverage at one of two large bars (main level and rooftop) or grab a seat in our lounge, dining area, or rooftop deck and one of our many cocktail servers will find you.
In addition to cocktails, wine and beer, Forest Room 5 serves a full menu that includes seared ahi tuna sliders, mini-burgers, bruschetta, pizza, mac-and-cheese and more.
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Forest Room 5
2532 15th StIn addition to cocktails, wine and beer, Forest Room 5 serves a full menu that includes seared ahi tuna sliders, mini-burgers, bruschetta, pizza, mac-and-cheese and more.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, patio, specialty coffee, and a craft beer, wine and cocktail bar. There's something for everyone!
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveBreakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, patio, specialty coffee, and a craft beer, wine and cocktail bar. There's something for everyone!
Watercourse's philosophy, like our food, is simple and accessible. We work to create an atmosphere that welcomes everyone. We prepare fresh ingredients daily to produce incredibly satisfying vegan comfort foods. We offer a friendly environment with attentive and efficient wait staff.
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Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueWatercourse's philosophy, like our food, is simple and accessible. We work to create an atmosphere that welcomes everyone. We prepare fresh ingredients daily to produce incredibly satisfying vegan comfort foods. We offer a friendly environment with attentive and efficient wait staff.
Stem Ciders is an urban cidery located in the heart of Denver’s RiNo District.
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Stem Ciders
3040 Walnut StStem Ciders is an urban cidery located in the heart of Denver’s RiNo District.
Voted 'Best Breakfast in Denver' by 5280 Magazine.
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Sassafras American Eatery Capitol Hill
320 E Colfax Ave Voted 'Best Breakfast in Denver' by 5280 Magazine.
Torchys Tacos
1085 N Broadway A taco for every appetite.
Locally owned, Colorado themed, sports & music bar in downtown Denver located in the heart of the city.
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Stoney's Bar and Grill
1111 Lincoln StLocally owned, Colorado themed, sports & music bar in downtown Denver located in the heart of the city.
Are you hungry in Denver? Welcome to Benny Blanco's Pizza, where you can find great Pizza food available for delivery or takeout.
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Benny Blancos
616 E 13th AveAre you hungry in Denver? Welcome to Benny Blanco's Pizza, where you can find great Pizza food available for delivery or takeout.
Bringing sexy back. New customers save 20% on their first online order!
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Sexy Pizza
1660 E 11th AveBringing sexy back. New customers save 20% on their first online order!
Check out their website to explore endless deals and events every week!
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Ivy On 7th
410 E 7th AveCheck out their website to explore endless deals and events every week!
Nestled in the Governor’s Park neighborhood at the corner of 7th Avenue and Grant Street, Chef Frank Bonanno intends for Luca to be a celebration – of family, of community, of raising glasses over laughter and sumptuous food true to its Italian heritage – in short Luca is a celebration of life.
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Luca
711 Grant StNestled in the Governor’s Park neighborhood at the corner of 7th Avenue and Grant Street, Chef Frank Bonanno intends for Luca to be a celebration – of family, of community, of raising glasses over laughter and sumptuous food true to its Italian heritage – in short Luca is a celebration of life.
Winner of multiple "Best of" awards from various Denver publications, Benny's authentic Mexican food is made fresh on the premises every day. Visit our tequila bar, which features margaritas, wine and beer. Benny's is definitely worth a visit.
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Benny's Restaurant & Cantina
301 E 7th AveWinner of multiple "Best of" awards from various Denver publications, Benny's authentic Mexican food is made fresh on the premises every day. Visit our tequila bar, which features margaritas, wine and beer. Benny's is definitely worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs. Featuring regional, national and international artists, MCA Denver offers a wide range of exhibitions promoting creative experimentation with art and ideas.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany StThe Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs. Featuring regional, national and international artists, MCA Denver offers a wide range of exhibitions promoting creative experimentation with art and ideas.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world.
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdThe Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world.
General admission is free on the first Saturday of the month. Explore fun things for families (including bilingual programs for toda la familia), visit exhibitions throughout the museum, hear storytelling, and more!
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Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGeneral admission is free on the first Saturday of the month. Explore fun things for families (including bilingual programs for toda la familia), visit exhibitions throughout the museum, hear storytelling, and more!
As more and more historic properties were demolished in the 1960s, a group of preservation-minded Denver citizens joined efforts in 1970 to rescue the home of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown. The group incorporated as Historic Denver, Inc. and began major restoration efforts in order to return the home’s interior and exterior to its early 20th century grandeur.
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Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StAs more and more historic properties were demolished in the 1960s, a group of preservation-minded Denver citizens joined efforts in 1970 to rescue the home of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown. The group incorporated as Historic Denver, Inc. and began major restoration efforts in order to return the home’s interior and exterior to its early 20th century grandeur.
Clyfford Still was among the first generation of Abstract Expressionists who developed a new, powerful approach to painting in the years immediately following World War II. Abstract Expressionism is marked by abstract forms, expressive brushwork, and monumental scale, all of which were used to convey universal themes about creation, life, struggle, and death (“the human condition”), themes that took on a considerable relevance during and after World War II.
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Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StClyfford Still was among the first generation of Abstract Expressionists who developed a new, powerful approach to painting in the years immediately following World War II. Abstract Expressionism is marked by abstract forms, expressive brushwork, and monumental scale, all of which were used to convey universal themes about creation, life, struggle, and death (“the human condition”), themes that took on a considerable relevance during and after World War II.
Kirkland Museum features three collections: an internationally important collection of decorative art from about 1875 to about 1990, with examples of every major design period from Arts & Crafts to Postmodern, a retrospective of Colorado painter Vance Kirkland (1904–1981) and the work of other Colorado and regional artists, all shown together in salon style.
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Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StKirkland Museum features three collections: an internationally important collection of decorative art from about 1875 to about 1990, with examples of every major design period from Arts & Crafts to Postmodern, a retrospective of Colorado painter Vance Kirkland (1904–1981) and the work of other Colorado and regional artists, all shown together in salon style.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fillmore auditorium has risen to be one of the most prominent forces in the Denver, Colorado music scene. The auditorium’s hosted a number of concerts by big names such as Rise Against, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Umphrey’s McGee, Marilyn Manson, Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, James Blunt, Erykah Badu and Five Iron Frenzy since 1999. Check out their website for this season's concert schedule!
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Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StFillmore auditorium has risen to be one of the most prominent forces in the Denver, Colorado music scene. The auditorium’s hosted a number of concerts by big names such as Rise Against, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Umphrey’s McGee, Marilyn Manson, Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, James Blunt, Erykah Badu and Five Iron Frenzy since 1999. Check out their website for this season's concert schedule!
The Ogden Theatre is Denver's premier concert venue featuring the latest in contemporary rock shows - visit our site for a full calendar of events.
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Teatro Ogden
935 E Colfax AveThe Ogden Theatre is Denver's premier concert venue featuring the latest in contemporary rock shows - visit our site for a full calendar of events.
The Bluebird Theater is operated by AEG Live. AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming, and multi-media production. Check out their website for the latest events calendar!
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Teatro Bluebird
3317 E Colfax AveThe Bluebird Theater is operated by AEG Live. AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming, and multi-media production. Check out their website for the latest events calendar!
The only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage. Check out their website to see this season's event schedule!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage. Check out their website to see this season's event schedule!
Sightseeing
The inside of the building is adorned with what is believed to be the entire known supply of Colorado Rose Onyx, a rare rose marble from a quarry near Beulah, Colorado. White Yule Marble from the quarries near Marble, Colorado, was also used throughout the building for the floors. Many of the Colorado State Capitol's windows are stained glass, depicting people and events related to the history of Colorado. The third floor rotunda is decorated with portraits of the presidents of the United States and other artwork.
Visitors can tour the building on their own or with the services of an official tour guide.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveThe inside of the building is adorned with what is believed to be the entire known supply of Colorado Rose Onyx, a rare rose marble from a quarry near Beulah, Colorado. White Yule Marble from the quarries near Marble, Colorado, was also used throughout the building for the floors. Many of the Colorado State Capitol's windows are stained glass, depicting people and events related to the history of Colorado. The third floor rotunda is decorated with portraits of the presidents of the United States and other artwork.
Visitors can tour the building on their own or with the services of an official tour guide.
Lined with 200 trees and 50,000 flowers, this festive, mile-long 16th Street Mall has 28 outdoor cafes and offers Denver's best people-watching. Renowned architect I.M. Pei designed the gray and pink granite pathway to resemble the pattern of a diamondback rattlesnake. Hop on the bus – they're free and stop on every corner. After dark, horse-drawn carriages clatter up and down the Mall.
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallLined with 200 trees and 50,000 flowers, this festive, mile-long 16th Street Mall has 28 outdoor cafes and offers Denver's best people-watching. Renowned architect I.M. Pei designed the gray and pink granite pathway to resemble the pattern of a diamondback rattlesnake. Hop on the bus – they're free and stop on every corner. After dark, horse-drawn carriages clatter up and down the Mall.
The Colorado Convention Center is home to “I See What You Mean,” AKA the giant Blue Bear that peers into the Center’s interior. Created by Colorado-based artist Lawrence Argent, the curious blue bear stands 40 feet tall – you can walk under it and get a great photo.
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Centro de Convenciones de Colorado
700 14th StThe Colorado Convention Center is home to “I See What You Mean,” AKA the giant Blue Bear that peers into the Center’s interior. Created by Colorado-based artist Lawrence Argent, the curious blue bear stands 40 feet tall – you can walk under it and get a great photo.
Larimer Square is a trendy block of Victorian buildings is home to chic shopping, dance clubs, a comedy club, outdoor cafes and a dozen of Denver's best restaurants. For 40 years in downtown Denver, it's hip to be at the "Square."
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StLarimer Square is a trendy block of Victorian buildings is home to chic shopping, dance clubs, a comedy club, outdoor cafes and a dozen of Denver's best restaurants. For 40 years in downtown Denver, it's hip to be at the "Square."