Liz And Chris’s guidebook
Walking distance
In case you don't feel like driving anywhere, there are some great places nearby.
Try some of their 40+ beers. Don't forget to add an order of fried pickles - our favorite, no matter what's on tap!
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Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse
6995 W 38th AveTry some of their 40+ beers. Don't forget to add an order of fried pickles - our favorite, no matter what's on tap!
Great comfort food - we especially love the Irish spring rolls and beer cheese soup. They have live Irish jam sessions on Tuesday nights.
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Clancy's Irish Pub
7000 W 38th AveGreat comfort food - we especially love the Irish spring rolls and beer cheese soup. They have live Irish jam sessions on Tuesday nights.
1 mile west on 32nd is a 60 acre lake with a nature preserve and beautiful views of the Front Range (Eastern face of the Rocky Mountains). We love walking around Crown Hill - I always imagine I'm Laura Ingalls crossing the plains and just seeing the mountains for the first time when I'm walking around Crown Hill!
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Crown Hill Park
9357 West 26th Avenue1 mile west on 32nd is a 60 acre lake with a nature preserve and beautiful views of the Front Range (Eastern face of the Rocky Mountains). We love walking around Crown Hill - I always imagine I'm Laura Ingalls crossing the plains and just seeing the mountains for the first time when I'm walking around Crown Hill!
Stylus and Crate
6985 W 38th AveDelicious coffee and great turntable tunes!
A 3 minute walk! Don’t feel like cereal for breakfast, but you want something with your coffee while you sit on the deck? Grab some amazing Italian pastries at Dolce Sicilia! It’s such a treat!
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Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery
3210 Wadsworth BlvdA 3 minute walk! Don’t feel like cereal for breakfast, but you want something with your coffee while you sit on the deck? Grab some amazing Italian pastries at Dolce Sicilia! It’s such a treat!
Home-made pastries, cinnamon buns as big as your hand, and other tasty treats from a group of siblings. The price is right and the location is walkable, but be prepared to eat here as I don't think there's seating available.
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Mr. Biscuits Bakery
7176 West 38th AvenueHome-made pastries, cinnamon buns as big as your hand, and other tasty treats from a group of siblings. The price is right and the location is walkable, but be prepared to eat here as I don't think there's seating available.
GetRight's bakery & plant shop
Fantastic pastries & breads.
Belfiore Genuine Italian Sausage
5820 W 38th AveOn the list for best sandwich shops in Denver! Takeout-only.
Almost walkable (1-2 miles away) and just a short drive away
We're surrounded by great restaurants and gathering spots - too many to list, but here are several that come highly recommended
The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayA funky coffee joint about a mile away - walkable!
Our favorite cheese monger for that no-cooking, wine and cheese night on the porch while the creek goes by. Our favorite is Delice de Bougouine (a triple cream cheese that's to die for). Don't forget to grab wine from next door at Mondo Vino
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St Kilian's Cheese Shop
3211 Lowell BlvdOur favorite cheese monger for that no-cooking, wine and cheese night on the porch while the creek goes by. Our favorite is Delice de Bougouine (a triple cream cheese that's to die for). Don't forget to grab wine from next door at Mondo Vino
Great neighborhood wine shop with friendly, KNOWLEDGABLE employees and lots of wine tasting opportunities. It's located right next to our favorite cheese shop, St. Killian's.
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Mondo Vino
3601 W 32nd AveGreat neighborhood wine shop with friendly, KNOWLEDGABLE employees and lots of wine tasting opportunities. It's located right next to our favorite cheese shop, St. Killian's.
2 Miles down the road - great Indian food. Sweet Potato Masala is our Favorite!
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Himchuli - Indian & Nepali Cuisine
3489 W 32nd Ave2 Miles down the road - great Indian food. Sweet Potato Masala is our Favorite!
Absolutely delicious ice cream - they even have vegan style ice cream. Try to go at off-times (before lunch, instead of lunch, before dinner) because there is often a line out the door.
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Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveAbsolutely delicious ice cream - they even have vegan style ice cream. Try to go at off-times (before lunch, instead of lunch, before dinner) because there is often a line out the door.
Highland Square, 2 miles east on 32nd where it intersects Lowell, has lots of fun eateries and boutique shops. I've listed some favorite wine and food shops, but it could also make for a fun morning or afternoon of window shopping.
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The Farmer's Market at Highlands Square
Highland Square, 2 miles east on 32nd where it intersects Lowell, has lots of fun eateries and boutique shops. I've listed some favorite wine and food shops, but it could also make for a fun morning or afternoon of window shopping.
1.5 miles east on 32nd you'll run into Tennyson Street. Head North. 38th Ave - 44th ave are filled with lots of fun shops and eateries.
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson St1.5 miles east on 32nd you'll run into Tennyson Street. Head North. 38th Ave - 44th ave are filled with lots of fun shops and eateries.
Vital Root
3915 Tennyson StVegan Faire that's incredibly tasty - and we're meat eaters!
Fantastic outdoor patio! French-influenced cuisine. Amazing Key Lime pie!
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West 29th Restaurant~Bar
5560 W 29th AveFantastic outdoor patio! French-influenced cuisine. Amazing Key Lime pie!
On the list for best sandwiches in Denver. Also has a great selection of house made salami and fermented foods.
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il porcellino salumi
216 W 41st AveOn the list for best sandwiches in Denver. Also has a great selection of house made salami and fermented foods.
Post Oak Barbecue
4000 Tennyson StBarbecue fanatics! Central Texas tradition in Denver.
Little excursions
These are favorite places within 15-30 minutes away
An absolute must see (only 15 minutes away). Many of our guests come to Denver specifically to see a concert at Red Rocks, but even if you're not here to see a concert, Red Rocks is a great place to go for a short hike, see the amphitheatre, and visit their fun gift shop!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayAn absolute must see (only 15 minutes away). Many of our guests come to Denver specifically to see a concert at Red Rocks, but even if you're not here to see a concert, Red Rocks is a great place to go for a short hike, see the amphitheatre, and visit their fun gift shop!
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the drive to Boulder is a visual treat in and of itself. Don't forget to visit the Pearl Street Mall and enjoy the street performers.
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Boulder
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the drive to Boulder is a visual treat in and of itself. Don't forget to visit the Pearl Street Mall and enjoy the street performers.
Beau Jo's serves honey with their pizza crust - yummy! The interior is straight out of a Wild West saloon and Idaho Springs is a fun little historic mining mountain town to explore.
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Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StBeau Jo's serves honey with their pizza crust - yummy! The interior is straight out of a Wild West saloon and Idaho Springs is a fun little historic mining mountain town to explore.
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrA beautiful area for hiking among red rock formations
A fun pedestrian mall in the heart of Denver - free buses run the length of the mall. There's something for everyone here! It's also closer than 15 minutes away
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallA fun pedestrian mall in the heart of Denver - free buses run the length of the mall. There's something for everyone here! It's also closer than 15 minutes away
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StAn epicurean’s delight!
Our family's favorite local rafting spot! Depending on water run off, it tends to be open memorial weekend until mid/late July.
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Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting
1896 Stanley RdOur family's favorite local rafting spot! Depending on water run off, it tends to be open memorial weekend until mid/late July.
Rent paddle boards for use on Soda Lake or walk around the the park on some of their easy, creek side trails
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Bear Creek Lake Park
Rent paddle boards for use on Soda Lake or walk around the the park on some of their easy, creek side trails
A favorite destination for paddle boarding/kayaking (they have rentals there) or ice skating in the winter! You'll feel like you're in the middle of Switzerland!
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Evergreen Lake
A favorite destination for paddle boarding/kayaking (they have rentals there) or ice skating in the winter! You'll feel like you're in the middle of Switzerland!
Walk along Clear Creek where you’ll see tubing floating down the river, enjoy their historical park in the middle of the city, take a tour of Coors, grab a beer at New Terrain Brewery and check out Woody’s pizza or Sherpa House if you get hungry!
Golden Triangle
Walk along Clear Creek where you’ll see tubing floating down the river, enjoy their historical park in the middle of the city, take a tour of Coors, grab a beer at New Terrain Brewery and check out Woody’s pizza or Sherpa House if you get hungry!
Nestled at the foot of North Table Mountain in Golden, New Terrain provides great beer, tasty food (from food trucks) and incredible views. It’s a true Colorado experience! (15 minutes away in Golden)
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New Terrain Brewing Company
16401 Table Mountain PkwyNestled at the foot of North Table Mountain in Golden, New Terrain provides great beer, tasty food (from food trucks) and incredible views. It’s a true Colorado experience! (15 minutes away in Golden)
While remaining in Colorado, you will feel transported to Tibet. Not only is the food delicious, the atmosphere will astound you.
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Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington Ave While remaining in Colorado, you will feel transported to Tibet. Not only is the food delicious, the atmosphere will astound you.
Just 10 minutes and a whole universe away! An unforgettable experience
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StJust 10 minutes and a whole universe away! An unforgettable experience
An immersive art-filled experience. I believe you can visit for free, but the light show is $25/ticket. Haven't been ourselves, but it comes highly recommended
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The International Church of Cannabis
400 S Logan StAn immersive art-filled experience. I believe you can visit for free, but the light show is $25/ticket. Haven't been ourselves, but it comes highly recommended
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner Stfull day excursions
What a strange picture for a park whose beauty will take your breath away. Don't be deterred by this picture! After your hike, head into Manitou Springs for a bite to eat and don't forget to drive up Pikes Peak.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdWhat a strange picture for a park whose beauty will take your breath away. Don't be deterred by this picture! After your hike, head into Manitou Springs for a bite to eat and don't forget to drive up Pikes Peak.
If you're visiting Garden of the Gods, check out Manitou Springs, a little offshoot of Colorado Springs and a fun, funky town to check out. Don't leave the Colorado Springs area without driving up Pikes Peak!
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Manitou Springs
If you're visiting Garden of the Gods, check out Manitou Springs, a little offshoot of Colorado Springs and a fun, funky town to check out. Don't leave the Colorado Springs area without driving up Pikes Peak!
As long as you're doing Garden of the gods and Manitou springs, throw in a thrilling drive up Pikes Peak.
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Pikes Peak Summit House
As long as you're doing Garden of the gods and Manitou springs, throw in a thrilling drive up Pikes Peak.
Our favorite go-to hot springs. You'll spend the day here easily. Chalk creek flows through the property and as long as the run-off is not too bad, you can sit in the hot springs that flow directly into the river. If the run-off is too high, don't worry, the have many other outdoor pools. We've been in the winter and the pools are warm enough. The town of Salida is 20-25 minutes away and worth a visit if you've already gone this far!
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Our favorite go-to hot springs. You'll spend the day here easily. Chalk creek flows through the property and as long as the run-off is not too bad, you can sit in the hot springs that flow directly into the river. If the run-off is too high, don't worry, the have many other outdoor pools. We've been in the winter and the pools are warm enough. The town of Salida is 20-25 minutes away and worth a visit if you've already gone this far!
A fun mountain town. Stop here for food and shopping if you're going to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs!
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Salida
A fun mountain town. Stop here for food and shopping if you're going to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs!
A beautiful town leading right into Rocky Mountain National Park
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Estes Park
A beautiful town leading right into Rocky Mountain National Park
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveCity/town information
Such a fun old mining town (25 minutes away) with tons of great shops, pubs and restaurants!
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Idaho Springs
Such a fun old mining town (25 minutes away) with tons of great shops, pubs and restaurants!