The Locals Denver Guidebook

Julieanne
The Locals Denver Guidebook

Food scene

Don't miss the amazing views here just a short distance from the house.
31 residents recomanen
The Woods
3330 Brighton Blvd
31 residents recomanen
Don't miss the amazing views here just a short distance from the house.
An absolute must when visiting Denver. Amazing food with great views and vibes in an old mortuary.
743 residents recomanen
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
743 residents recomanen
An absolute must when visiting Denver. Amazing food with great views and vibes in an old mortuary.
A must for a nearby unique food experience.
47 residents recomanen
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th St
47 residents recomanen
A must for a nearby unique food experience.
You have to get the breakfast burrito with green chile while you're here. There is a vegetarian option as well!
74 residents recomanen
Onefold
1420 E 18th Ave
74 residents recomanen
You have to get the breakfast burrito with green chile while you're here. There is a vegetarian option as well!
A iconic spot on the 16th Street Mall
65 residents recomanen
Tavernetta
1889 16th St Mall
65 residents recomanen
A iconic spot on the 16th Street Mall
Summer Camp themed bar with campfires, secret rooms, swings, and a great happy hour. A unique experience!
245 residents recomanen
Forest Room 5
2532 15th St
245 residents recomanen
Summer Camp themed bar with campfires, secret rooms, swings, and a great happy hour. A unique experience!
Great spot with options for everyone and a beautiful view of the city! Inspired by European markets and food truck roundups, this collective has 7 different restaurant concepts, providing guests with an eclectic mix of affordably priced, chef-inspired cuisine.
651 residents recomanen
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 residents recomanen
Great spot with options for everyone and a beautiful view of the city! Inspired by European markets and food truck roundups, this collective has 7 different restaurant concepts, providing guests with an eclectic mix of affordably priced, chef-inspired cuisine.
The perfect place for amazing authentic Italian food and treats within walking distance. Take out only.
33 residents recomanen
Lou's Italian Specialties
3357 N Downing St
33 residents recomanen
The perfect place for amazing authentic Italian food and treats within walking distance. Take out only.
THE local coffee shop within walking distance. Please support this POC-owned staple of our community.
68 residents recomanen
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th Ave
68 residents recomanen
THE local coffee shop within walking distance. Please support this POC-owned staple of our community.
The Source Hotel is also attached to a large market hall with some incredible well-loved food options, including Safta and Tomaki Den. There are lots of little shops and a wonderful vibe, making this spot great for hanging out and grabbing some food and drink. Parking is tricky, so be prepared to walk a bit if you plan to drive.
275 residents recomanen
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton Blvd
275 residents recomanen
The Source Hotel is also attached to a large market hall with some incredible well-loved food options, including Safta and Tomaki Den. There are lots of little shops and a wonderful vibe, making this spot great for hanging out and grabbing some food and drink. Parking is tricky, so be prepared to walk a bit if you plan to drive.
Great French Food nearby!
26 residents recomanen
Brasserie Brixton
3701 N Williams St
26 residents recomanen
Great French Food nearby!
Probably the coolest spot in Denver. Plenty of restaurants to choose from and a great area to walk around.
31 residents recomanen
Larimer Square Historic District
31 residents recomanen
Probably the coolest spot in Denver. Plenty of restaurants to choose from and a great area to walk around.
Another hip area with great vibes and plenty of eats, drinks, and shops for everyone.
47 residents recomanen
Dairy Block
1800 Wazee St
47 residents recomanen
Another hip area with great vibes and plenty of eats, drinks, and shops for everyone.
A top go-to for locals.
Beast and Bottle
106 South Market Street
A top go-to for locals.
One of my favorite spots. Amazing vegan and vegetarian food (even for meat eaters).
357 residents recomanen
City O' City
206 E 13th Ave
357 residents recomanen
One of my favorite spots. Amazing vegan and vegetarian food (even for meat eaters).
A must Med spot!
78 residents recomanen
Rioja
1431 Larimer St
78 residents recomanen
A must Med spot!

Entertainment

The perfect Denver experience to eat and see a show in this brothel turned restaurant/music venue. Check the website for show info! Going outside of showtimes is also an option.
213 residents recomanen
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th St
213 residents recomanen
The perfect Denver experience to eat and see a show in this brothel turned restaurant/music venue. Check the website for show info! Going outside of showtimes is also an option.
You cannot miss this massive otherworldly immersive art experience planted perfectly between the convergence of 2 highways.
272 residents recomanen
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st St
272 residents recomanen
You cannot miss this massive otherworldly immersive art experience planted perfectly between the convergence of 2 highways.
Denver has a beautiful Botanic Garden that is certainly worth the visit any time of year. In winter, check out the Festival of Lights.
1100 residents recomanen
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
1100 residents recomanen
Denver has a beautiful Botanic Garden that is certainly worth the visit any time of year. In winter, check out the Festival of Lights.
An important, enjoyable, and interesting museum -- perfect for a chilly or rainy day. Discover history you never knew about and enjoy many of the interactive exhibits.
212 residents recomanen
Centre d'Història de Colorado
1200 N Broadway
212 residents recomanen
An important, enjoyable, and interesting museum -- perfect for a chilly or rainy day. Discover history you never knew about and enjoy many of the interactive exhibits.
A less known and unique experience. Hang out in the interesting space and catch the trippy light show.
18 residents recomanen
Església Internacional del Cànnabis
400 S Logan St
18 residents recomanen
A less known and unique experience. Hang out in the interesting space and catch the trippy light show.
Well worth the visit!
1293 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Denver
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
1293 residents recomanen
Well worth the visit!
Perfect to do for history lovers. See the house the "Unsinkable Molly Brown" lived in after the Titanic sinking.
240 residents recomanen
Museu de la Casa de Molly Brown
1340 Pennsylvania St
240 residents recomanen
Perfect to do for history lovers. See the house the "Unsinkable Molly Brown" lived in after the Titanic sinking.
Former site of the Lowry Air Force Base.
103 residents recomanen
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
7711 E Academy Blvd
103 residents recomanen
Former site of the Lowry Air Force Base.

Sightseeing

Another must when visiting Denver, even if you're not going to a show. Walk the trails and the steps, visit the museum, and see the amazing view from the top!
1973 residents recomanen
Anfiteatre Red Rocks
18300 West Alameda Parkway
1973 residents recomanen
Another must when visiting Denver, even if you're not going to a show. Walk the trails and the steps, visit the museum, and see the amazing view from the top!
Stand on the "One Mile Above Sea Level" step at the Capitol building, check out the various government buildings, and the Voorhies Memorial. This is the start of the Epic City Walk I've created. Contact me for details. :)
36 residents recomanen
Civic Center
36 residents recomanen
Stand on the "One Mile Above Sea Level" step at the Capitol building, check out the various government buildings, and the Voorhies Memorial. This is the start of the Epic City Walk I've created. Contact me for details. :)

City/town information

A fun Wild West town with historic buildings (including a saloon with original swing doors), Nevadaville ghost town, and Hidee Mine where you can go deep in the mine and dig for real gold.
77 residents recomanen
Central City
77 residents recomanen
A fun Wild West town with historic buildings (including a saloon with original swing doors), Nevadaville ghost town, and Hidee Mine where you can go deep in the mine and dig for real gold.

Parks and Outdoors

A beautiful park along the Plate.
210 residents recomanen
Parc Confluence
2250 15th St
210 residents recomanen
A beautiful park along the Plate.
Walk the Mile High Trail that loops the large lake and is exactly a mile high! Great view of the city from the Nature and Science Museum.
745 residents recomanen
Parc de la Ciutat
2001 Colorado Blvd
745 residents recomanen
Walk the Mile High Trail that loops the large lake and is exactly a mile high! Great view of the city from the Nature and Science Museum.

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The Epic Denver Self-Guided Walking Tour

If you have the time and energy, be sure to take this 3.5 mile (mostly flat) self-guided walk I've created that covers the main and best sites in Denver! A mix of touristy and local to please everyone! I can't paste links here, so just ask and I will send it!