City Park North/Denver Recommendations
Food Scene near City Park
A five minute walk from Skyland Village for breakfast, lunch and dinner at City Park Tavern in the center City Park Golf course, for some of the *best* views of downtown Denver and the mountains!!
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdA five minute walk from Skyland Village for breakfast, lunch and dinner at City Park Tavern in the center City Park Golf course, for some of the *best* views of downtown Denver and the mountains!!
A cosy neighborhood secret, the French/New American cuisine at the Plimoth is incredible and in high demand (reservations recommended). A 15 min walk or very quick drive from Skyland village.
154 locals recommend
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveA cosy neighborhood secret, the French/New American cuisine at the Plimoth is incredible and in high demand (reservations recommended). A 15 min walk or very quick drive from Skyland village.
Quirky, unconventional and otherwise classic tasty doughnuts, the best in town. Gotta see the funk of this place (usually with a long line, but it moves fast!)
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveQuirky, unconventional and otherwise classic tasty doughnuts, the best in town. Gotta see the funk of this place (usually with a long line, but it moves fast!)
The best food hall in Denver in the coolest neighborhood of RiNo (River North). This area is known for its amazing street art, great food and breweries, all in an old, converted industrial area.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StThe best food hall in Denver in the coolest neighborhood of RiNo (River North). This area is known for its amazing street art, great food and breweries, all in an old, converted industrial area.
A lively and delicious indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, only an 8 minute drive/direct bus ride from Skyland Village
18 locals recommend
Postino 9CO
830 Colorado BlvdA lively and delicious indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, only an 8 minute drive/direct bus ride from Skyland Village
Great tacos and margaritas. Super tasty with a fun patio for people watching.
68 locals recommend
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveGreat tacos and margaritas. Super tasty with a fun patio for people watching.
The best, most affordable and famous breakfast place in Denver... others think so too, so it can often be a wait unless you come early or before they close at 2:30pm
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveThe best, most affordable and famous breakfast place in Denver... others think so too, so it can often be a wait unless you come early or before they close at 2:30pm
One of my favorite places for baked goods and breakfast, with excellent coffee and tea as well! Lots of yummy gluten-free options in this cute farm-to-table place
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveOne of my favorite places for baked goods and breakfast, with excellent coffee and tea as well! Lots of yummy gluten-free options in this cute farm-to-table place
Food Network famous, this local star serves up the best, fluffiest biscuits you will ever find. Portions are huge and beyond tasty. Checkout their biscuit sandwich or breakfast served all day (featured on many food shows!)
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveFood Network famous, this local star serves up the best, fluffiest biscuits you will ever find. Portions are huge and beyond tasty. Checkout their biscuit sandwich or breakfast served all day (featured on many food shows!)
Chill local vibe at this nearby neighborhood restaurant, pub and brewery. Catch some great burgers, fries and other American eats on the patio near City Park. Reasonable cost, great service, Happy Hour 3-6pm
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StChill local vibe at this nearby neighborhood restaurant, pub and brewery. Catch some great burgers, fries and other American eats on the patio near City Park. Reasonable cost, great service, Happy Hour 3-6pm
Sightseeing near City Park
This beautiful park is the largest in all of Denver, with lakes, walking trails, paddle boats, monuments, and also the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Check out free Jazz in the park on Sundays, 6-8pm, where you are sure to meet many chill folks and great food trucks!
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdThis beautiful park is the largest in all of Denver, with lakes, walking trails, paddle boats, monuments, and also the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Check out free Jazz in the park on Sundays, 6-8pm, where you are sure to meet many chill folks and great food trucks!
A quick walk from Skyland Village, get in a round of golf or food/drinks on the patio with the best views of downtown Denver and the mountains. Be sure to catch the sunset from here!
79 locals recommend
City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveA quick walk from Skyland Village, get in a round of golf or food/drinks on the patio with the best views of downtown Denver and the mountains. Be sure to catch the sunset from here!
Nestled in the heart of City Park, you can walk to this fun home to 4,100 animals from over 600 different species. In Nov and Dec, check out the amazing Denver Zoo lights (if you can snag a ticket)
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StNestled in the heart of City Park, you can walk to this fun home to 4,100 animals from over 600 different species. In Nov and Dec, check out the amazing Denver Zoo lights (if you can snag a ticket)
Walk to the Museum of Nature and Science, also nearby in City Park. Great cultural exhibits on local wonders, science and history, with an IMAX theater and planetarium. Great for the whole family (and check out the city views!)
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdWalk to the Museum of Nature and Science, also nearby in City Park. Great cultural exhibits on local wonders, science and history, with an IMAX theater and planetarium. Great for the whole family (and check out the city views!)
My favorite location to escape inside of the city and great outdoor cafe as well! Live music/concerts in the summer. An 8 min drive from Skyland Village
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StMy favorite location to escape inside of the city and great outdoor cafe as well! Live music/concerts in the summer. An 8 min drive from Skyland Village
Grocery stores near City Park
The closest grocery store, on the other side of City Park from Skyland Village. Organic and natural foods.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveThe closest grocery store, on the other side of City Park from Skyland Village. Organic and natural foods.
Classic neighborhood marketplace and deli, with lots of gourmet cheeses, delicious snacks and grab and go sandwiches
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveClassic neighborhood marketplace and deli, with lots of gourmet cheeses, delicious snacks and grab and go sandwiches
Inexpensive natural foods nearby, with super cheap wine and beer, a quick drive or direct bus ride south of Skyland Village
293 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdInexpensive natural foods nearby, with super cheap wine and beer, a quick drive or direct bus ride south of Skyland Village
Coffeeshops near City Park
Great, hip new neighborhood coffeeshop/bar that is 1 mile from Skyland Village
9 locals recommend
Therizo Café and Tap
2890 Fairfax StGreat, hip new neighborhood coffeeshop/bar that is 1 mile from Skyland Village
A local favorite, this classic coffeeshop has indoor/outdoor seating and nearby bars and restaurants
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueA local favorite, this classic coffeeshop has indoor/outdoor seating and nearby bars and restaurants
A 10-15 min walk from Skyland village, this top rated tasty coffee and tea shop also has delicious home-baked goods (and many gluten free options!)
71 locals recommend
Rivers and Roads Coffee
2539 Bruce Randolph AveA 10-15 min walk from Skyland village, this top rated tasty coffee and tea shop also has delicious home-baked goods (and many gluten free options!)
Quaint local coffeeshop and basic eats, often called "The activists' coffee shop." They believe in social justice and support related causes, including fair trade coffee and tea. Have a cup and contribute to their justice fund.
68 locals recommend
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveQuaint local coffeeshop and basic eats, often called "The activists' coffee shop." They believe in social justice and support related causes, including fair trade coffee and tea. Have a cup and contribute to their justice fund.
Bars and Breweries nearby
A super popular neighborhood bar and taproom, you will see locals and their dogs (on the patio) every evening, only 1 mile from Skyland Village
37 locals recommend
Long Table Brewhouse
2895 Fairfax StA super popular neighborhood bar and taproom, you will see locals and their dogs (on the patio) every evening, only 1 mile from Skyland Village
Delicious, science-themed brews and a favorite local brewery in the nearby, funky Colfax scene. Sit on the patio and people watch!
78 locals recommend
Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StDelicious, science-themed brews and a favorite local brewery in the nearby, funky Colfax scene. Sit on the patio and people watch!
Another cool Colfax favorite, this tasting room has lots of seating both inside and out. Five stars on Google reviews!
6 locals recommend
Bruz Off Fax
1495 York StAnother cool Colfax favorite, this tasting room has lots of seating both inside and out. Five stars on Google reviews!
Local special, this underground speak-easy is known for its personalized service and excellent cocktails
90 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StLocal special, this underground speak-easy is known for its personalized service and excellent cocktails
Bar Max
2412 E Colfax AveStylish cocktail bar with great nosh and a tranquil vibe
A small but cool hipster place next to City Park. Semi-dive bar without outdoor seating in the back. A 30 min walk or 5 minute car/rentable scooter ride from Skyland Village.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveA small but cool hipster place next to City Park. Semi-dive bar without outdoor seating in the back. A 30 min walk or 5 minute car/rentable scooter ride from Skyland Village.
Neighborhoods
Check out the historic Five Points neighborhood in Denver, known as the "Harlem of the West" because it was a frequent stop for jazz greats including Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis, who played clubs like the Rossonian and the Rainbow Room. The neighborhood was also mentioned repeatedly in Jack Kerouac's "On the Roadhttps://www.denver.org/about-denver/neighborhood-guides/five-points/
46 locals recommend
Five Points
Check out the historic Five Points neighborhood in Denver, known as the "Harlem of the West" because it was a frequent stop for jazz greats including Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis, who played clubs like the Rossonian and the Rainbow Room. The neighborhood was also mentioned repeatedly in Jack Kerouac's "On the Roadhttps://www.denver.org/about-denver/neighborhood-guides/five-points/
Fun, quirky, art district with world-class breweries, “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, a buzzy indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Fun, quirky, art district with world-class breweries, “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, a buzzy indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks