Denver
Food Scene
The same owner as Turasco's. Great Mexican option for healthy eaters while they use fresh ingredients and offer a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. They also have delicious smoothies and fresh juices on the menu. Their walls are covered in Frida Kahlo paintings and the outside of the building is covered in a beautiful mural.
9 locals recommend
Kahlo's
3735 Morrison RdThe same owner as Turasco's. Great Mexican option for healthy eaters while they use fresh ingredients and offer a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. They also have delicious smoothies and fresh juices on the menu. Their walls are covered in Frida Kahlo paintings and the outside of the building is covered in a beautiful mural.
Pizzeria Lui
5380 W Mississippi AveYummy artisan style pizza in a casual setting.
Yay! Pho! There are dozens of Pho/Vietnamese spots on Federal so just head in this general direction.
14 locals recommend
Pho 96 Vietnamese Restaurant
2990 W Mississippi AveYay! Pho! There are dozens of Pho/Vietnamese spots on Federal so just head in this general direction.
Lots of great food options, beer garden, cocktail bars, ice cream and even a yoga studio. Only ten minutes away.
148 locals recommend
Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveLots of great food options, beer garden, cocktail bars, ice cream and even a yoga studio. Only ten minutes away.
Now has a great rooftop with mountain and city views and is located across the street from Sloans Lake. Go for a walk or jog around the lake and enjoy a beer and some food truck food after.
193 locals recommend
Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardNow has a great rooftop with mountain and city views and is located across the street from Sloans Lake. Go for a walk or jog around the lake and enjoy a beer and some food truck food after.
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueVegan & Vegetarian!
City O' City
206 E 13th AveEclectic vegan/veg spot in town - same owners as Watercourse.
Make Believe Bakery
214 E 13th AveVegan!
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StMachete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveI personally love their salsas and margarita options!
Essentials
Westwood Liquors
4005 Morrison RdClosest liquor store with limited options.
Mexican bakery, taco bar and a little bit of fresh meat, produce and grocery items.
Panaderia Contreras Bakery and Taco Bar
3570 Morrison RdMexican bakery, taco bar and a little bit of fresh meat, produce and grocery items.
Ok this is a personal plug for a place I love. Fill up your empty shampoo bottle or cleaning supplies and save it from the landfill. Great spot to find ways to change a few every day essential habits with eco friendly options.
JOY FILL
4340 W 35th AveOk this is a personal plug for a place I love. Fill up your empty shampoo bottle or cleaning supplies and save it from the landfill. Great spot to find ways to change a few every day essential habits with eco friendly options.
Parks & Nature
Here are some of my favorite spots both walking distance and around Denver to get a taste of nature in the middle of the city.
This is the closest hiking area to my house. It's a great spot for a moderate/easy hike with lots of options. Great mountain biking as well.
48 locals recommend
Green Mountain
This is the closest hiking area to my house. It's a great spot for a moderate/easy hike with lots of options. Great mountain biking as well.
Less than three mile and mostly flat walk round trip. The park is shady and features a small lake, playgrounds, bbq, an outdoor pool, basketball and tennis courts and soccer and baseball fields.
Garfield Lake Park
3600 W Mississippi AveLess than three mile and mostly flat walk round trip. The park is shady and features a small lake, playgrounds, bbq, an outdoor pool, basketball and tennis courts and soccer and baseball fields.
This is one of Denver’s nicest and busiest parks and is only a ten min drive from the house. The path around the lake is a flat 3+/- mile walk with some shady areas, bbq, picnic tables and lots of life - pets, roller blazers, bikes, kids, skateboards, etc. Lots to do around the area as well.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
This is one of Denver’s nicest and busiest parks and is only a ten min drive from the house. The path around the lake is a flat 3+/- mile walk with some shady areas, bbq, picnic tables and lots of life - pets, roller blazers, bikes, kids, skateboards, etc. Lots to do around the area as well.
Sound like a local and call it “Wash Park.” About a 15 minute drive and one of the nicest and biggest parks in Denver. There’s always ALOT going on here. Lots of dinning options in the neighborhood as well. Get out there in the morning, grab a cup of coffee or tea at Wash Perk and enjoy the people (and dog) watching as you stroll or sit.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Sound like a local and call it “Wash Park.” About a 15 minute drive and one of the nicest and biggest parks in Denver. There’s always ALOT going on here. Lots of dinning options in the neighborhood as well. Get out there in the morning, grab a cup of coffee or tea at Wash Perk and enjoy the people (and dog) watching as you stroll or sit.
Another one of the nicest and biggest parks in Denver situated next to the Denver Zoo and Museum of Science and Tech. Plenty of shady spots, lots of walking paths and plenty of people watching or find a quiet corner for some peace and serenity in the middle of the city. Rent a swan paddle boat and paddle around on the lake or stick around on a Sunday evening in the summer for Jazz In the Park (great music and lots of food trucks).
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdAnother one of the nicest and biggest parks in Denver situated next to the Denver Zoo and Museum of Science and Tech. Plenty of shady spots, lots of walking paths and plenty of people watching or find a quiet corner for some peace and serenity in the middle of the city. Rent a swan paddle boat and paddle around on the lake or stick around on a Sunday evening in the summer for Jazz In the Park (great music and lots of food trucks).
This is a longer walk from the house (about 1.5 miles one way) and is a large park great for picnicking, basketball, bbq or Pool time.
Barnum Park Outdoor Pool
370 Hooker StreetThis is a longer walk from the house (about 1.5 miles one way) and is a large park great for picnicking, basketball, bbq or Pool time.
About 15-25 minute drive depending on the trailhead you choose. A great place for hiking and mountain biking.
37 locals recommend
North Table Mountain
About 15-25 minute drive depending on the trailhead you choose. A great place for hiking and mountain biking.
Hiking, swimming, water sports, mountain biking, picnicking, etc. Short drive from the house and it feels like you’re in the mountains with beautiful views. Entry fee I believe is $10 or you can park on the road and hike one of the trails in.
74 locals recommend
Bear Creek Lake Park
Hiking, swimming, water sports, mountain biking, picnicking, etc. Short drive from the house and it feels like you’re in the mountains with beautiful views. Entry fee I believe is $10 or you can park on the road and hike one of the trails in.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StNeighborhoods
Nicer area with a massive park and lots of food options and beautiful homes and landscaping to admire.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Nicer area with a massive park and lots of food options and beautiful homes and landscaping to admire.
Great Denver neighborhood with a big park and the Botanical Gardens. You might see some wedding photos happening in the pavilion at the park. Beautiful area with hundred year old mansions and homes with lovely landscaping. There are also a lot of great food options here.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Great Denver neighborhood with a big park and the Botanical Gardens. You might see some wedding photos happening in the pavilion at the park. Beautiful area with hundred year old mansions and homes with lovely landscaping. There are also a lot of great food options here.
Grocery Store
Closest grocery store with great produce and stocked shelves.
312 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveClosest grocery store with great produce and stocked shelves.
For your natural and organic food and wellness needs. There are locations all over town.
341 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdFor your natural and organic food and wellness needs. There are locations all over town.
City advice
Getting around
Let the mountains be your guide!
It’s not hard to stay oriented on the front range because the mountains are ALWAYS west of you. So if the mountains are west you can easily figure out what’s north, south and east.
Useful phrases
Front Range
That’s where we are located. Everything just east of the mountains you’re looking at, is the front range from Fort Collins (FOCO) all the way to Colorado Springs (the Springs).
Getting around
RTD
Our buses and light rail all run on the same system (RTD). There’s a bus stop on Morrison and also at Alameda. At $11, taking the light rail to the airport is way more efficient than an Uber/Lyft which is running over $50 one way these days.