Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
There are 11 vendors to choose from in this bright and beautiful food hall. Diners can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, plus ice cream and chocolates. Here, a bowl from Green Seed or fresh fish from Tammens pairs well with a cocktail from Curio. http://denvercentralmarket.com/
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Il mercato centrale di Denver
2669 Larimer StThere are 11 vendors to choose from in this bright and beautiful food hall. Diners can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, plus ice cream and chocolates. Here, a bowl from Green Seed or fresh fish from Tammens pairs well with a cocktail from Curio. http://denvercentralmarket.com/
This industrial food hall is a draw for its anchor restaurant, as well as a popular bar, taco shop, bakery, brewery, and coffee counter. Drinkers can come for happy hour at the RiNo Yacht Club bar or make a dinner reservation at Acorn. Next door, a new hotel and more food options are coming later this spring by the same developers. www.thesourcedenver.com
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The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThis industrial food hall is a draw for its anchor restaurant, as well as a popular bar, taco shop, bakery, brewery, and coffee counter. Drinkers can come for happy hour at the RiNo Yacht Club bar or make a dinner reservation at Acorn. Next door, a new hotel and more food options are coming later this spring by the same developers. www.thesourcedenver.com
The motto of this hotspot is a “square meal, stiff drink, and fair price.” The working class philosophy is boosted by chef Dana Rodriguez’ cuisine, with dishes like lamb pozole and peppers five ways. The meat selections are served in quarter-, half- and full-pound portions, including braised short ribs and rotisserie chicken. http://workandclassdenver.com/
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Work & Class
2500 Larimer StThe motto of this hotspot is a “square meal, stiff drink, and fair price.” The working class philosophy is boosted by chef Dana Rodriguez’ cuisine, with dishes like lamb pozole and peppers five ways. The meat selections are served in quarter-, half- and full-pound portions, including braised short ribs and rotisserie chicken. http://workandclassdenver.com/
By the owners of The Source, this newest RiNo food hall is right off the RTD rail line, and an easy trip from both Union Station and the airport. It features international street food stalls with flavors from Korea to Southern India to Vietnam. In the evening, head to the upstairs bar for tiki cocktails and DJ nights. https://zeppelinstation.com/
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Zeppelin Station
3501 Wazee StBy the owners of The Source, this newest RiNo food hall is right off the RTD rail line, and an easy trip from both Union Station and the airport. It features international street food stalls with flavors from Korea to Southern India to Vietnam. In the evening, head to the upstairs bar for tiki cocktails and DJ nights. https://zeppelinstation.com/
Classic dishes with a twist in a modern and laid-back setting is what Root Down is all about. See Vietnamese almond pancakes and shrimp and grits Benedicts. There is usually a wait to be seated but it is worth the wait. http://www.rootdowndenver.com/
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveClassic dishes with a twist in a modern and laid-back setting is what Root Down is all about. See Vietnamese almond pancakes and shrimp and grits Benedicts. There is usually a wait to be seated but it is worth the wait. http://www.rootdowndenver.com/
Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant. This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates. It’s unique and the food is incredible. http://lingerdenver.com/
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveOnce a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant. This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates. It’s unique and the food is incredible. http://lingerdenver.com/
Ophelia’s pays homage to its home in the historic Airedale Building and a nod to its muse and master of the boudoir, Ophelia. Gastrobrothel with fresh, interesting takes on shared plates, flatbreads, skillets and other craveable pub fare. Simple, handcrafted cocktails with fresh, local ingredients as well as four kegged cocktails and a 24-tap draft line of all-Colorado beers. Ophelia’s has a sunken stage that features live music. http://opheliasdenver.com/
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StOphelia’s pays homage to its home in the historic Airedale Building and a nod to its muse and master of the boudoir, Ophelia. Gastrobrothel with fresh, interesting takes on shared plates, flatbreads, skillets and other craveable pub fare. Simple, handcrafted cocktails with fresh, local ingredients as well as four kegged cocktails and a 24-tap draft line of all-Colorado beers. Ophelia’s has a sunken stage that features live music. http://opheliasdenver.com/
B&W features a seasonal rustic-American menu nestled amidst an urban aspen grove. If you are looking for a memorable experience, it doesn’t get better than this! It’s magical. It’s whimsical. It’s like being in a fairy tale. Their cocktails are unique and their food is award-winning. Check it out. https://beatriceandwoodsley.com/
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Beatrice & Woodsley
38 S BroadwayB&W features a seasonal rustic-American menu nestled amidst an urban aspen grove. If you are looking for a memorable experience, it doesn’t get better than this! It’s magical. It’s whimsical. It’s like being in a fairy tale. Their cocktails are unique and their food is award-winning. Check it out. https://beatriceandwoodsley.com/
Blue Moon started in Denver back in 1995 at the Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field. In 2016, they opened their doors in the RiNo District as a place to share ongoing creativity. Their beer list offers 20+ tap handles that showcase fan favorites, as well as experimental beers that can only be found at this location. In addition to great beer, a full kitchen menu rotates seasonally. Make sure to get fries with their smoked ketchup...its amazing!
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Blue Moon Brewing Company
3750 Chestnut PlBlue Moon started in Denver back in 1995 at the Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field. In 2016, they opened their doors in the RiNo District as a place to share ongoing creativity. Their beer list offers 20+ tap handles that showcase fan favorites, as well as experimental beers that can only be found at this location. In addition to great beer, a full kitchen menu rotates seasonally. Make sure to get fries with their smoked ketchup...its amazing!
Chef Lon Symensma puts together an elegant Southeast Asian menu at this sleek dining destination.
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ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake StChef Lon Symensma puts together an elegant Southeast Asian menu at this sleek dining destination.
Himchuli RINO - Indian & Nepali Cuisine
3490 Larimer StreetAMAZING Indian food just a short walk from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bigsby’s Folly is located in an historic 1886 warehouse that once housed mining equipment. Enjoy a vast array of wines, beverages, charcuterie boards, and simple, shared plates. While the exterior retains this old-school ambiance, the interior has been fully remodeled into a beautiful, open space with soaring ceilings, original wooden timbers, and cozy brick walls. Visitors will find bar seating and comfy retro lime-green couches, as well as two patios ideal for whiling away a sunny afternoon.
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Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StBigsby’s Folly is located in an historic 1886 warehouse that once housed mining equipment. Enjoy a vast array of wines, beverages, charcuterie boards, and simple, shared plates. While the exterior retains this old-school ambiance, the interior has been fully remodeled into a beautiful, open space with soaring ceilings, original wooden timbers, and cozy brick walls. Visitors will find bar seating and comfy retro lime-green couches, as well as two patios ideal for whiling away a sunny afternoon.
Take a brewery tour in our neighborhood, the RiNo Tour. The RiNo Tour is a guided walk through the RiNo district and covers about a mile of territory. Visit three breweries, one cidery, and a home brew shop, and check out all of the street art along the way. www.denvermicrobrewtour.com. http://www.denvermicrobrewtour.com/tour-info/rino-route/.
Denver Microbrew Tour
2590 Walnut StreetTake a brewery tour in our neighborhood, the RiNo Tour. The RiNo Tour is a guided walk through the RiNo district and covers about a mile of territory. Visit three breweries, one cidery, and a home brew shop, and check out all of the street art along the way. www.denvermicrobrewtour.com. http://www.denvermicrobrewtour.com/tour-info/rino-route/.
Improper City is the perfect slice of RiNo. An 8,000-square-foot indoor space and 12,000 square foot patio serves coffee, rotating 36 (mostly local) craft beers, wine, and cocktails, plus food trucks every day. There is plenty of space no matter what time of day to work-from-home or hang with 30 of your closest friends. Visit them online for live music schedule, community events, happy hour deals, and more.
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Improper City
3201 Walnut StImproper City is the perfect slice of RiNo. An 8,000-square-foot indoor space and 12,000 square foot patio serves coffee, rotating 36 (mostly local) craft beers, wine, and cocktails, plus food trucks every day. There is plenty of space no matter what time of day to work-from-home or hang with 30 of your closest friends. Visit them online for live music schedule, community events, happy hour deals, and more.
One of our favorite places to have drinks. Finn's Manor is a cocktail bar and food truck pod located in the heart of the RiNo Art District, featuring 369 spirits and 16 rotating taps. Finn's Manor recently received Westword's designation as 'Denver's Best Whiskey Bar.'
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Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StOne of our favorite places to have drinks. Finn's Manor is a cocktail bar and food truck pod located in the heart of the RiNo Art District, featuring 369 spirits and 16 rotating taps. Finn's Manor recently received Westword's designation as 'Denver's Best Whiskey Bar.'
Sightseeing
You can’t beat getting to learn the history of the United States currency. The tour is free, but tickets are first come, first serve so grab them early in the day! You will get to see money being made and learn the history. This is one of the best freebies in the city as there are only a few mints in the US! https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/visiting-the-denver-mint
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Denver Mint
You can’t beat getting to learn the history of the United States currency. The tour is free, but tickets are first come, first serve so grab them early in the day! You will get to see money being made and learn the history. This is one of the best freebies in the city as there are only a few mints in the US! https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/visiting-the-denver-mint
Check out the Colorado Capitol Building! Tours are available Monday – Friday but not on holidays. Make sure to book your tour as spots fill up quickly. State capital tours are a great way to learn about the state you are in. http://leg.colorado.gov/content/book-tour
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Capitol Hill
Check out the Colorado Capitol Building! Tours are available Monday – Friday but not on holidays. Make sure to book your tour as spots fill up quickly. State capital tours are a great way to learn about the state you are in. http://leg.colorado.gov/content/book-tour
The beauty of the botanic gardens is that it’s awesome all year, blooms or not. The holiday lights keep winter bright, while the greenhouse houses a gorgeous tropical rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for the fiery orange and red Chihuly! https://www.botanicgardens.org/
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Giardini Botanici di Denver
1007 York StThe beauty of the botanic gardens is that it’s awesome all year, blooms or not. The holiday lights keep winter bright, while the greenhouse houses a gorgeous tropical rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for the fiery orange and red Chihuly! https://www.botanicgardens.org/
Another great free tour! This one is just outside of Denver (less than an hour) but worth the drive! You will get a 45-minute tour on how tea is made and be able to take in the mint shop, tea room, and cafe! http://www.celestialseasonings.com/visit-us
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Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrAnother great free tour! This one is just outside of Denver (less than an hour) but worth the drive! You will get a 45-minute tour on how tea is made and be able to take in the mint shop, tea room, and cafe! http://www.celestialseasonings.com/visit-us
Lookout Mountain – Drive up to Lookout Mountain to take in one of the most famous views of Denver. https://www.visitgolden.com/places-to-go/lookout-mountain/
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Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain – Drive up to Lookout Mountain to take in one of the most famous views of Denver. https://www.visitgolden.com/places-to-go/lookout-mountain/
This 100-year-old building is amazing just to check out, but there is plenty to do here as well. Lots of window shopping and food, plus it’s a great place to people watch! https://unionstationindenver.com
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Union Station
This 100-year-old building is amazing just to check out, but there is plenty to do here as well. Lots of window shopping and food, plus it’s a great place to people watch! https://unionstationindenver.com
This is Denver’s oldest city block. While the area is now shops and restaurants, they have lots of events, so many sure to check out the calendar while in town! https://www.larimersquare.com
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Piazza Larimer
1430 Larimer StThis is Denver’s oldest city block. While the area is now shops and restaurants, they have lots of events, so many sure to check out the calendar while in town! https://www.larimersquare.com
Only 5 minutes drive away! City Park is the park that surrounds the zoo and science museum. The zoo and museum are great. Our zoo is one of the best in the country and over 80-acres in size. It’s a great place to spend a day or even just an afternoon. The museum always has great traveling exhibits to check out too. https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation/parks.html, https://www.denverzoo.org, http://www.dmns.org
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City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdOnly 5 minutes drive away! City Park is the park that surrounds the zoo and science museum. The zoo and museum are great. Our zoo is one of the best in the country and over 80-acres in size. It’s a great place to spend a day or even just an afternoon. The museum always has great traveling exhibits to check out too. https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation/parks.html, https://www.denverzoo.org, http://www.dmns.org
Entertainment & Activities
We love music, and when it’s free cultural jazz music, it’s even better. Check out the website for when the free jazz concerts will be this summer. http://cityparkjazz.org
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City Park Jazz
1600 City Park EsplanadeWe love music, and when it’s free cultural jazz music, it’s even better. Check out the website for when the free jazz concerts will be this summer. http://cityparkjazz.org
Shopping
If you are any kind of bookworm then you have probably heard of this bookstore. It’s free to browse and take it all in! https://www.tatteredcover.com/
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Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueIf you are any kind of bookworm then you have probably heard of this bookstore. It’s free to browse and take it all in! https://www.tatteredcover.com/
The 16th Street Mall is a mostly pedestrian-only zone in downtown Denver. The Mall is lined with shopping, restaurants, and usually a handful of food trucks. It’s a great place for an afternoon stroll — or you can catch the free shuttle that runs repeatedly from the top of the street near Civic Center Park all the way to Union Station. It stops at every intersection. https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-attractions/16th-street-mall/
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Centro Commerciale di 16th Street
16th Street MallThe 16th Street Mall is a mostly pedestrian-only zone in downtown Denver. The Mall is lined with shopping, restaurants, and usually a handful of food trucks. It’s a great place for an afternoon stroll — or you can catch the free shuttle that runs repeatedly from the top of the street near Civic Center Park all the way to Union Station. It stops at every intersection. https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-attractions/16th-street-mall/
Arts & Culture
Museo della Casa di Molly Brown
1340 Pennsylvania St
Museo d'Arte di Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyCentro Storico del Colorado
1200 N BroadwayEssentials
Safeway
757 E 20th Ave