George And Amy's Guidebook
Food scene
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveThis is our favorite local coffee shop.
https://whittiercafe.com/
Conveniently located at Union Station, take in the train station and enjoy the pancake flight (ask about the pancake of the day).
https://www.snoozeeatery.com/restaurant/colorado/union-station/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveConveniently located at Union Station, take in the train station and enjoy the pancake flight (ask about the pancake of the day).
https://www.snoozeeatery.com/restaurant/colorado/union-station/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext
Locals call this place Pinche Tacos. It’s small and charming. One of my favorites is the cilantro lime soda.
https://www.tacostequilawhiskey.com/
300 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StLocals call this place Pinche Tacos. It’s small and charming. One of my favorites is the cilantro lime soda.
https://www.tacostequilawhiskey.com/
This is a dive, fast food Greek place. The falafel gyro, and tzatziki are served with fries…you can’t go wrong.
http://www.gyroz.net/
Gyroz
880 E Colfax AveThis is a dive, fast food Greek place. The falafel gyro, and tzatziki are served with fries…you can’t go wrong.
http://www.gyroz.net/
If you are looking for some creative taco’s try this location, plus the chips and salsa comes with 4 types of salsa…yummm.
https://machetedenver.com/
96 locals recommend
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveIf you are looking for some creative taco’s try this location, plus the chips and salsa comes with 4 types of salsa…yummm.
https://machetedenver.com/
Friendly staff, roll up garage windows, tasty sours, and IPA’s.
29 locals recommend
Woods Boss Brewing Company
2210 California StFriendly staff, roll up garage windows, tasty sours, and IPA’s.
The staff is always super friendly, they make cool drinks with flowers in them, and the banh mi sandwiches are tasty.
https://www.phoandbar.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-binra7W9wIVwydMCh2wlQMuEAAYASAAEgIDovD_BwE
Pho & Bar
1600 East 17th AvenueThe staff is always super friendly, they make cool drinks with flowers in them, and the banh mi sandwiches are tasty.
https://www.phoandbar.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-binra7W9wIVwydMCh2wlQMuEAAYASAAEgIDovD_BwE
An easy walk for breakfast. Be sure to try the beignets!
https://syruprestaurant.com/locations-city-park
81 locals recommend
Syrup City Park
1875 York StAn easy walk for breakfast. Be sure to try the beignets!
https://syruprestaurant.com/locations-city-park
A short walk from home, new flavors all the time, and vegan options too if you need them!
https://scoopsdenver.com
9 locals recommend
Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
1426 E 22nd AveA short walk from home, new flavors all the time, and vegan options too if you need them!
https://scoopsdenver.com
Neighborhoods
If you are looking for graffiti art and good breweries check out RiNo. https://rinoartdistrict.org/art/murals
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
If you are looking for graffiti art and good breweries check out RiNo. https://rinoartdistrict.org/art/murals
In the Uptown Neighborhood is this amazing yoga studio. I recommend you take a class from Nick Knebel. Sometimes there are free classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I prefer to enjoy the 1.1 mi (20 min) walk to the studio. There are yoga mats at the house to take with you by the front door.
https://samadhiyoga.com/schedule
19 locals recommend
Samadhi Center for Yoga Uptown
639 E 19th AveIn the Uptown Neighborhood is this amazing yoga studio. I recommend you take a class from Nick Knebel. Sometimes there are free classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I prefer to enjoy the 1.1 mi (20 min) walk to the studio. There are yoga mats at the house to take with you by the front door.
https://samadhiyoga.com/schedule
Located on the corner of York and Colfax 1.2 miles from the house. If you want to get a workout in, the recreation center has weights, spin classes, a rock wall, basketball courts, and a pool.
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Carla-Madison-Recreation-Center
31 locals recommend
Carla Madison Recreation Center
2401 E Colfax AveLocated on the corner of York and Colfax 1.2 miles from the house. If you want to get a workout in, the recreation center has weights, spin classes, a rock wall, basketball courts, and a pool.
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Carla-Madison-Recreation-Center
Sightseeing
Enjoy the 10 minute walk to the zoo, straight up 23rd.
https://denverzoo.org/
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StEnjoy the 10 minute walk to the zoo, straight up 23rd.
https://denverzoo.org/
Come for the museum, stay for the planetarium and IMAX theater!
https://www.dmns.org/
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdCome for the museum, stay for the planetarium and IMAX theater!
https://www.dmns.org/
This stunning venue speaks for itself.
People come for concerts, Movies on the Rocks, and even to run the stairs.
https://www.redrocksonline.com/
17 locals recommend
Red Rocks
This stunning venue speaks for itself.
People come for concerts, Movies on the Rocks, and even to run the stairs.
https://www.redrocksonline.com/
Mile High Stadium Circle
Mile High Stadium CircleThe Bronco’s Stadium.
https://www.denverbroncos.com/
Maybe you are coming to town to see the Rockies play, did you know the purple row of seats around the stadium is the mile high line.
https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StMaybe you are coming to town to see the Rockies play, did you know the purple row of seats around the stadium is the mile high line.
https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark
If you have time, enjoy the scenic drive up to Estes Park. Take a ghost tour at the Stanley Hotel (the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining) and drive through Rocky Mountain National Park.
https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm
https://www.stanleyhotel.com
586 locals recommend
Estes Park
If you have time, enjoy the scenic drive up to Estes Park. Take a ghost tour at the Stanley Hotel (the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining) and drive through Rocky Mountain National Park.
https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm
https://www.stanleyhotel.com
Even if you’re not a golfer, we recommend you walk to the City Park golf course for an evening beverage and watch the sunset over the city from the restaurant at the club house.
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com/golf/emailer2020/img/cityofdenvergolf/cityPARKMenu_Ltr_Reg_2021%281%29.pdf
79 locals recommend
City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveEven if you’re not a golfer, we recommend you walk to the City Park golf course for an evening beverage and watch the sunset over the city from the restaurant at the club house.
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com/golf/emailer2020/img/cityofdenvergolf/cityPARKMenu_Ltr_Reg_2021%281%29.pdf
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York Sthttps://www.botanicgardens.org
Traveler advice
What to pack
Colorado Weather
The weather here can change quickly. We recommend you always have everything from a tank top to a jacket available to slip on, any time of year! https://www.9news.com/weather
Getting around
Lyft and Uber
Both car service company’s are readily available in our area.
Getting around
Train travel
The train can take you directly from Denver International Airport to Union Station downtown for $10.50 each way. https://www.denver.org/about-denver/transportation/denver-airport-rail/
Ways to save
Sprouts Market on Colfax
If you are a walker like me, 30 minutes through City Park gets you fresh produce and everything else you might need to eat at home (1.7 mi). https://www.sprouts.com/store/co/denver/denver-colfax-ave/
Customs and culture
High Altitude
It’s no secret, it’s high and dry here in Denver (5,280 ft). Be sure to drink plenty of water. Headaches and nose bleeds are quite common for out of town guests.
Getting around
Glenwood Springs
Have a long weekend? Take the train to Glenwood Springs. enjoy the theme park, hot springs, and try to find Doc Holiday’s grave site. https://www.amtrak.com/travel-to-glenwood-springs-by-train https://www.hotspringspool.com