Ann’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
City Park West offers visitors an urban feel. In City Park West there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in City Park West. City Park contains a golf course, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo, easy access to LoDo and RiNo districts and borders Capitol Hill.
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City Park West
City Park West offers visitors an urban feel. In City Park West there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in City Park West. City Park contains a golf course, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo, easy access to LoDo and RiNo districts and borders Capitol Hill.
Check out the great murals and hipster vibe. Some great bars and restaurants are now popping up in this gentrifying neighborhood.
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River North Kunstviertel
Check out the great murals and hipster vibe. Some great bars and restaurants are now popping up in this gentrifying neighborhood.
Denver's political hotspot and also home to some great parks, coffee shops, bars and restaurants
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Capitol Hill
Denver's political hotspot and also home to some great parks, coffee shops, bars and restaurants
The 16th Street Mall offers shopping and people watching galore. This is where the high rises live. Take a ride by horse and buggy through this ultra urban neighborhood. Rides start on 16th street near the Cheesecake Factory in the evenings. LoDo is about a mile walk or a 10 minute bike, scooter, bus ride or ride share away. Parking is pricey but many lots do exist.
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LoDo
The 16th Street Mall offers shopping and people watching galore. This is where the high rises live. Take a ride by horse and buggy through this ultra urban neighborhood. Rides start on 16th street near the Cheesecake Factory in the evenings. LoDo is about a mile walk or a 10 minute bike, scooter, bus ride or ride share away. Parking is pricey but many lots do exist.
Food scene
My favorite City Park walkable eateries and pubs
Great local coffee shop with classic City Park West vibe
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St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueGreat local coffee shop with classic City Park West vibe
This is my favorite local pub. Only 2 blocks away it boasts some of the best craft brew in Colorado. The staff are fun and friendly. Tip: cash only - ATM onsite
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Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StThis is my favorite local pub. Only 2 blocks away it boasts some of the best craft brew in Colorado. The staff are fun and friendly. Tip: cash only - ATM onsite
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar
1700 North Humboldt StreetDelicious wine and farm to table dining
If you love French cuisine, you must dine here. Friday happy hour is a great opportunity to sample plates and drinks at a great price.
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Atelier by Radex
2011 E 17th AveIf you love French cuisine, you must dine here. Friday happy hour is a great opportunity to sample plates and drinks at a great price.
Arguably the best stouts in all Denver. You will see the Yeti sticker on proud display by so many fans. Food truck only, no kitchen. This location is a little far for most folks to walk, but works great by scooter or ride share.
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Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StArguably the best stouts in all Denver. You will see the Yeti sticker on proud display by so many fans. Food truck only, no kitchen. This location is a little far for most folks to walk, but works great by scooter or ride share.
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveLove the atmosphere, margs and street tacos
The best tacos. It's loud inside, but with a name inclusive of tequila and whiskey, what did you expect? Once you are here, walk around Colfax. Check out the beautiful East High School architecture on your walk over/back. And see why Colfax has such a reputation.
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Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StThe best tacos. It's loud inside, but with a name inclusive of tequila and whiskey, what did you expect? Once you are here, walk around Colfax. Check out the beautiful East High School architecture on your walk over/back. And see why Colfax has such a reputation.
Sight Seeing
Learn about the natural wonders and history of Colorado and check out the creative science exhibits.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdLearn about the natural wonders and history of Colorado and check out the creative science exhibits.
Only 2 blocks east of the air bnb. Take a stroll through the park. Enjoy the lake and boathouse and gardens. A great way to take in some greenery and spacious park juxtaposed to the urban vibe.
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Stadtpark
2001 Colorado BlvdOnly 2 blocks east of the air bnb. Take a stroll through the park. Enjoy the lake and boathouse and gardens. A great way to take in some greenery and spacious park juxtaposed to the urban vibe.
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StIf your trip includes time with kids, consider the Denver Zoo
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyAlways amazing exhibits
These gardens offer creative ideas and a wonderful walk with visual pleasures
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThese gardens offer creative ideas and a wonderful walk with visual pleasures
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StGreat shopping and dining
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StFamed Titanic survivors home
Denver Mint
See where your money is made
Night Life
Your Mom's House
608 E 13th AveHighly rated by many
Precisely named, a restaurant by day and club by night
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StPrecisely named, a restaurant by day and club by night
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveNearest walkable bar with friendly service
Concert Venues
Concert venues you can walk to or arrive at by ride share within 10 minutes of City Park West.
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StGreat line ups
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveLocal and national shows just blocks away
The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetThe latest addition to Denvers music scene
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveExcellent venue and quite close
Totally Unique
Beatniks paradise. Come all ye poets, coffee drinkers, and swing dancers. If you want to experience something totally different, here it is!
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Mercury Cafe
2199 California StBeatniks paradise. Come all ye poets, coffee drinkers, and swing dancers. If you want to experience something totally different, here it is!
Reinventing one of Denvers old "houses of disrepute", Hamburger Marys is a restaurant, bar, and safe place to be gay and out in Denver. Drag shows are hosted regularly (shows are 21+). The restaurant is family friendly.
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Hamburger Mary's Denver
1336 E 17th AveReinventing one of Denvers old "houses of disrepute", Hamburger Marys is a restaurant, bar, and safe place to be gay and out in Denver. Drag shows are hosted regularly (shows are 21+). The restaurant is family friendly.
Best desserts
Chocolate Lab
5575 E Colfax AveIf you like chocolate, you like it here.
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveA restaurant cherishing desserts and drinks