Den @ University Park
Restaurant Recommendations
Our favorite brunch spot in Denver, which happens to be a 10 minute walk away. Great cocktails and donut sampler!
50 locals recommend
Jelly U Cafe
1700 E Evans AveOur favorite brunch spot in Denver, which happens to be a 10 minute walk away. Great cocktails and donut sampler!
Locals absolute fave. A total hole in the wall with the best hummus you've ever had. Late night bites as well!
75 locals recommend
Jerusalem Restaurant
1890 E Evans AveLocals absolute fave. A total hole in the wall with the best hummus you've ever had. Late night bites as well!
Funky pizza joint with a great patio on a very cool street with lots of shopping/dining.
81 locals recommend
Kaos Pizzeria
1439 S Pearl StFunky pizza joint with a great patio on a very cool street with lots of shopping/dining.
Denver's hottest brewery just opened this second location nearby! A super short scooter or bike ride.
22 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company Downing Street
2425 South Downing StreetDenver's hottest brewery just opened this second location nearby! A super short scooter or bike ride.
Local wine bar with a brunch and American tapas restaurant attached. Great people watching and a good happy hour spot before heading out for the night.
19 locals recommend
Carboy Winery Denver
400 E 7th AveLocal wine bar with a brunch and American tapas restaurant attached. Great people watching and a good happy hour spot before heading out for the night.
Funky vegan cafe and arguable one of the most hipster-y spots in the city. The food is phenomenal! Even if you are not vegan, you will find something delicious here.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveFunky vegan cafe and arguable one of the most hipster-y spots in the city. The food is phenomenal! Even if you are not vegan, you will find something delicious here.
Great rooftop patio bar with a great selection of local brews. Smack in the middle of Broadway which features shops and great nightlife.
151 locals recommend
Historians Ale House
24 BroadwayGreat rooftop patio bar with a great selection of local brews. Smack in the middle of Broadway which features shops and great nightlife.
A really special place off the beaten path in the RiNo neighborhood.
66 locals recommend
Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StA really special place off the beaten path in the RiNo neighborhood.
Neighborhoods
"RiNo" is one of the city's most bustling neighborhoods. Home to many of Denver's craft breweries and street art scene, there is something for everyone.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
"RiNo" is one of the city's most bustling neighborhoods. Home to many of Denver's craft breweries and street art scene, there is something for everyone.
Old South Gaylord Street is a cute little gem tucked into the East Wash Park neighborhood. Great shops, restaurants, and bars as well as other season events. Very family friendly.
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Old South Gaylord Street is a cute little gem tucked into the East Wash Park neighborhood. Great shops, restaurants, and bars as well as other season events. Very family friendly.
A wonderful neighborhood commercial district, Old South Pearl gives the feel of a small town main street. Home to many great restaurants, including arguably the best sushi restaurants in town (Sushi Den and twin restaurant, Izakaya), Old South Pearl also hosts a popular farmer's market in the summer weekends.
Old South Pearl Street
A wonderful neighborhood commercial district, Old South Pearl gives the feel of a small town main street. Home to many great restaurants, including arguably the best sushi restaurants in town (Sushi Den and twin restaurant, Izakaya), Old South Pearl also hosts a popular farmer's market in the summer weekends.
Home to Denver's elite shopping experience, Cherry Creek North boasts high-end stores and restaurants. If you crave luxury, this is the spot for you.
24 locals recommend
Cherry Creek North
2401 E 2nd AveHome to Denver's elite shopping experience, Cherry Creek North boasts high-end stores and restaurants. If you crave luxury, this is the spot for you.
Short for Lower Downtown, LoDo houses many of Denver's historic buildings, such as the refurbished Union Station. Stroll through Union Station, checkout a Rockies game at Coors Field, and grab a bite to eat and a drink at Milk Market.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Short for Lower Downtown, LoDo houses many of Denver's historic buildings, such as the refurbished Union Station. Stroll through Union Station, checkout a Rockies game at Coors Field, and grab a bite to eat and a drink at Milk Market.
Sightseeing
Short drive from Denver down I-70 gets you a postcard view of the Rockies and manageable hikes for all ability levels!
245 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Short drive from Denver down I-70 gets you a postcard view of the Rockies and manageable hikes for all ability levels!
A favorite hangout for locals, 2-mile jogging and biking loop. Head to Wash Perk, Vert Cafe, or Devil's Food for a caffeine boost or pastry before you stroll the park!
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
A favorite hangout for locals, 2-mile jogging and biking loop. Head to Wash Perk, Vert Cafe, or Devil's Food for a caffeine boost or pastry before you stroll the park!
University of Denver
2199 S University BlvdGreat hiking trails and a natural wonder to boot. Explore the little town of Morrison for the quintessential small mountain town experience!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayGreat hiking trails and a natural wonder to boot. Explore the little town of Morrison for the quintessential small mountain town experience!
Relatively close state park in the foothills that is great for hiking; fall colors are amazing (usually second half of September into the start of October).
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdRelatively close state park in the foothills that is great for hiking; fall colors are amazing (usually second half of September into the start of October).
Traveler advice
What to pack
Layers
Ask a Coloradan how to dress and they’re likely to answer, “In layers!” The range in elevation in our state - you can ski in Breckenridge in the morning and sit on a patio drinking a craft beer in Denver in the afternoon - means temperatures can shift on a dime. Don’t underestimate the importance of layering up and packing clothes for year-round if you’re going to be exploring our great outdoors. No one wants to be the guy in the thick wool sweater who says “I had no idea it could get up into the 70s in February!" or the lady in a sleeveless tank who says "I didn't know it could snow in May!"
Getting around
Driving vs. Taking the Train
There is street parking in most of Denver's neighborhoods and many parking garages downtown. It's usually free, but may be metered in some of the more popular areas. There are limitations on certain days of the month for street sweeping so just be sure to check the signs.
Denver has a good light rail network and our neighborhood sits between two stations that are each about a half-mile away from our house. It's a quick 20-minute ride to Downtown Denver on the train and can actually be faster than driving during peak travel times like rush hour.