Rebecca’s guidebook
Food scene
One of the freshest Poke places in the Denver area! Only a few minutes from the house.
Rocky Fin Poke 2
10081 Wadsworth ParkwayOne of the freshest Poke places in the Denver area! Only a few minutes from the house.
Delicious Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Arvada. Just a few blocks south you can also visit local bars and take in the nightlife with live music.
84 residents recomanen
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdDelicious Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Arvada. Just a few blocks south you can also visit local bars and take in the nightlife with live music.
This co-op of restaurants (+5 different options) overlooks the city and mountains. It's truly a gem.
651 residents recomanen
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetThis co-op of restaurants (+5 different options) overlooks the city and mountains. It's truly a gem.
This is the best local Mexican restaurant close to the house. You may have to wait during prime dining times, but it's totally worth it.
37 residents recomanen
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
2835 W 72nd AveThis is the best local Mexican restaurant close to the house. You may have to wait during prime dining times, but it's totally worth it.
Unique draft taproom where you can pour and taste over 30 beers and ciders. The food is also worth checking out!
101 residents recomanen
First Draft Taproom & Kitchen
1309 26th StUnique draft taproom where you can pour and taste over 30 beers and ciders. The food is also worth checking out!
Very close by and has the best variety of donuts in the Denver-metro area.
7 residents recomanen
LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
9940 Wadsworth PkwyVery close by and has the best variety of donuts in the Denver-metro area.
Sightseeing
Rockies games are a ton of fun and tickets are cheap (between $7-$35 typically). Check out the "Rooftop Bar" when you're there!
955 residents recomanen
Camp de Coors
2001 Blake StRockies games are a ton of fun and tickets are cheap (between $7-$35 typically). Check out the "Rooftop Bar" when you're there!
The park rarely has crowds and the views are amazing! It does have an admission fee but it’s well worth the cost.
172 residents recomanen
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdThe park rarely has crowds and the views are amazing! It does have an admission fee but it’s well worth the cost.
Beautiful location for various types of hikes. In the summer, be sure to bring water and sunscreen. In the winter, you may want to bring crampons in case of ice and snow.
649 residents recomanen
Parc de Chautauqua
9th StreetBeautiful location for various types of hikes. In the summer, be sure to bring water and sunscreen. In the winter, you may want to bring crampons in case of ice and snow.
There’s a hot springs pool in town along with hot springs caves that are relaxing after a long day site seeing or skiing. Reserve a private hot tub or bath online ahead of time.
164 residents recomanen
Idaho Springs
There’s a hot springs pool in town along with hot springs caves that are relaxing after a long day site seeing or skiing. Reserve a private hot tub or bath online ahead of time.
This park is free to visitors and has some of the coolest rock formations you’ll ever see. Try to pick a weekday to come visit, as crowds can get heavy on weekends.
1169 residents recomanen
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis park is free to visitors and has some of the coolest rock formations you’ll ever see. Try to pick a weekday to come visit, as crowds can get heavy on weekends.
One of our favorite places to visit in Colorado, as it has such a diverse layout of geographic features. It is a longer drive, and we would suggest pairing it with Garden of the Gods or going to the hot springs pool nearby.
265 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional i Reserva de les Gran Dunes de Sorra
One of our favorite places to visit in Colorado, as it has such a diverse layout of geographic features. It is a longer drive, and we would suggest pairing it with Garden of the Gods or going to the hot springs pool nearby.
Great place to visit and learn about nature and science if you want to stay in the city limits.
1094 residents recomanen
Museu de la Naturalesa i la Ciència de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat place to visit and learn about nature and science if you want to stay in the city limits.
Top notch zoo located at the east end of Denver. Make a full day out of it by also going to the Botanical Gardens.
884 residents recomanen
Zoo de Denver
2300 Steele StTop notch zoo located at the east end of Denver. Make a full day out of it by also going to the Botanical Gardens.
Take a long walk or bike ride around one of the largest bodies of water in Colorado. Fishing and boating are also available!
51 residents recomanen
Standley Lake
Take a long walk or bike ride around one of the largest bodies of water in Colorado. Fishing and boating are also available!
Neighborhoods
This is one the newest areas in Denver for street art and restaurants. There’s a ton to do just within this neighborhood.
558 residents recomanen
River North Art District
This is one the newest areas in Denver for street art and restaurants. There’s a ton to do just within this neighborhood.
This is the neighborhood that encompasses the center of the city. There’s always something to do here!
129 residents recomanen
Capitol Hill
This is the neighborhood that encompasses the center of the city. There’s always something to do here!
Great place to visit, particularly at night, as there are lights up and restaurants with heated patios.
889 residents recomanen
LoDo
Great place to visit, particularly at night, as there are lights up and restaurants with heated patios.
Looking for some trivia or live music? Olde Town Arvada has numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
189 residents recomanen
Olde Town Arvada
5575 Vance StLooking for some trivia or live music? Olde Town Arvada has numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
Grocery Stores
Great selection of groceries and wine/beer are sold at this location.
Target
10445 Reed StNearest grocery store to the house. Good selection on fresh food items and accepts Kroger card.
45 residents recomanen
King Soopers
9983 Wadsworth PkwyNearest grocery store to the house. Good selection on fresh food items and accepts Kroger card.