Sue and Mark's Guide to Denver Fun!
Sightseeing
We absolutely love being right next to Union Station! It's like being in a European city, with sidewalk cafes, bars and fountains bustling with locals getting coffee on the way to work, and visitors planning their day of touring the city.
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LoDo
We absolutely love being right next to Union Station! It's like being in a European city, with sidewalk cafes, bars and fountains bustling with locals getting coffee on the way to work, and visitors planning their day of touring the city.
Located a couple blocks from the condo, this is a great place to view modern art in a beautiful building. Rotating artists keep it fresh. A cafe and bar on the top floor offer a nice place to relax after taking in the local art scene.
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Muzium Seni Kontemporari Denver
1485 Delgany StLocated a couple blocks from the condo, this is a great place to view modern art in a beautiful building. Rotating artists keep it fresh. A cafe and bar on the top floor offer a nice place to relax after taking in the local art scene.
Take the light rail right from the Denver airport to the door of the Coloradan, it couldn't be more convenient! You can also take light rail to many suburban areas, the Tech Center, Golden, Westminster and Arvada. All available right outside your door!
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RTD Light Rail
Take the light rail right from the Denver airport to the door of the Coloradan, it couldn't be more convenient! You can also take light rail to many suburban areas, the Tech Center, Golden, Westminster and Arvada. All available right outside your door!
Broadway touring companies make this Denver stop a priority, bringing some of the most popular shows to our performing arts center! Book of Mormon, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mean Girls, Miss Saigon....the list goes on. There are several theaters in the center, from the intimate Ricketson to the beautiful Buell. Enjoy some cultural events during your stay in Denver!
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StBroadway touring companies make this Denver stop a priority, bringing some of the most popular shows to our performing arts center! Book of Mormon, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mean Girls, Miss Saigon....the list goes on. There are several theaters in the center, from the intimate Ricketson to the beautiful Buell. Enjoy some cultural events during your stay in Denver!
Only a 5 minute walk to this relaxing urban park that's lined with mature trees along Little Raven St. Walk over the cool Millennium bridge to access this beautiful park that's great for taking an afternoon stroll or a scenic bike ride along the Platte Rive.
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Commons Park
2101 15th StOnly a 5 minute walk to this relaxing urban park that's lined with mature trees along Little Raven St. Walk over the cool Millennium bridge to access this beautiful park that's great for taking an afternoon stroll or a scenic bike ride along the Platte Rive.
I've been to every home opener since the Rockies started playing baseball and it's always a blast. If you don't want to spend a lot, you can get a Roof Top ticket for about $15 and that will include a $6 voucher for food/drink.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StI've been to every home opener since the Rockies started playing baseball and it's always a blast. If you don't want to spend a lot, you can get a Roof Top ticket for about $15 and that will include a $6 voucher for food/drink.
You have to experience the thrill of attending a live professional football game at least once in your life. It is truly a spectacular event. Get there early to see the pre-game show and the parachutists gliding into the stadium.
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Stadium Mile High
1701 Bryant StYou have to experience the thrill of attending a live professional football game at least once in your life. It is truly a spectacular event. Get there early to see the pre-game show and the parachutists gliding into the stadium.
Food scene
Some of the top restaurants in Denver are right outside your door from the Coloradan. Tavernetta has amazing food, a wonderful atmosphere...great happy hour! One of our favorites!
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallSome of the top restaurants in Denver are right outside your door from the Coloradan. Tavernetta has amazing food, a wonderful atmosphere...great happy hour! One of our favorites!
Who doesn't love Whole Foods, and having it right across the street couldn't be more convenient! This is a top notch Whole Foods, with loads of food bars and a regular bar, patio seating, and did we mention it's right across the street?
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Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StWho doesn't love Whole Foods, and having it right across the street couldn't be more convenient! This is a top notch Whole Foods, with loads of food bars and a regular bar, patio seating, and did we mention it's right across the street?
Another favorite that is steps from the Coloradan, again a great happy hour, $.75 martinis at lunch is fun when you are visiting. Really good comfort, Southern style cooking. Great patio, very cool interior seating as well.
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Tupelo Honey
1650 Wewatta StAnother favorite that is steps from the Coloradan, again a great happy hour, $.75 martinis at lunch is fun when you are visiting. Really good comfort, Southern style cooking. Great patio, very cool interior seating as well.
Great Sports Bar next to Union Station. Enjoy cheering on your favorite team or relax on the patio and people watch, good food, nice atmosphere!
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Thirsty Lion Gastropub - Union Station
1605 Wynkoop StGreat Sports Bar next to Union Station. Enjoy cheering on your favorite team or relax on the patio and people watch, good food, nice atmosphere!
Located right across from Union Station, this is one of our favorite happy hour places with generous tasty food portions and $6 wine.
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Venice
1700 Wynkoop StLocated right across from Union Station, this is one of our favorite happy hour places with generous tasty food portions and $6 wine.
Milk-jug shaped ice cream shop serving some of the best ice cream in the state. Expect quite a long wait in the summer time because this place is very popular among the locals as well. Enjoy!
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StMilk-jug shaped ice cream shop serving some of the best ice cream in the state. Expect quite a long wait in the summer time because this place is very popular among the locals as well. Enjoy!
Great happy hour almost every day from 3-6:30. The service is always top notch and the food is delish.
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
1616 16th St MallGreat happy hour almost every day from 3-6:30. The service is always top notch and the food is delish.
Located right next to Coors Field, this place is the former location of Breckenridge Brewery. Take in a juicy burger before a Rockies game and a glass of cold brew. The original Cherry Cricket has been serving burgers since 1945, so you know they have to be good. The soups are very tasty here as well. The pork green chili is the best.
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Cherry Cricket | Ballpark
2220 Blake StLocated right next to Coors Field, this place is the former location of Breckenridge Brewery. Take in a juicy burger before a Rockies game and a glass of cold brew. The original Cherry Cricket has been serving burgers since 1945, so you know they have to be good. The soups are very tasty here as well. The pork green chili is the best.
Things to Do
Right outside your door is the Cherry Creek Bike Path. Miles and miles of paved trails along the Platte River and Cherry Creek. Ride this all the way to the Cherry Creek Reservoir which is about 13 miles.
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Cherry Creek Bike Path
Cherry Creek Bike PathRight outside your door is the Cherry Creek Bike Path. Miles and miles of paved trails along the Platte River and Cherry Creek. Ride this all the way to the Cherry Creek Reservoir which is about 13 miles.
Wonderful and lush grounds make this a fun afternoon seeing all the animals up close.
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Zoo Denver
2300 Steele StWonderful and lush grounds make this a fun afternoon seeing all the animals up close.
One of the top 5 botanic gardens in the nation and only a 10 minute ride from Downtown. They have year-round events so there is always something interesting to see.
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Taman Botani Denver
1007 York StOne of the top 5 botanic gardens in the nation and only a 10 minute ride from Downtown. They have year-round events so there is always something interesting to see.
One of the Denver's oldest and most historic block, the buildings along Larimer Square are now home to an inspired mix of independent shops, chef-driven restaurants and lively bars and clubs. Just look for the signature canopy of lights above.
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StOne of the Denver's oldest and most historic block, the buildings along Larimer Square are now home to an inspired mix of independent shops, chef-driven restaurants and lively bars and clubs. Just look for the signature canopy of lights above.
A mile-long pedestrian promenade is in the heart of downtown. Explore outdoor cafes, street performers and trendy restaurants. There is also a bowling alley on the 3rd floor of the Pavilions and a big arcade with one of the biggest Pac-mans ever. The free shuttle runs in the middle of the mall from the Civic Center to Union Station.
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallA mile-long pedestrian promenade is in the heart of downtown. Explore outdoor cafes, street performers and trendy restaurants. There is also a bowling alley on the 3rd floor of the Pavilions and a big arcade with one of the biggest Pac-mans ever. The free shuttle runs in the middle of the mall from the Civic Center to Union Station.
The Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena) is only a 5 minute walk from our place and is a top notch indoor venue to catch a concert, basketball or hockey game. You can even book a reservation at their restaurant before the game so you can have direct access to the stadium.
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Pepsi Center
1000 Chopper CircleThe Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena) is only a 5 minute walk from our place and is a top notch indoor venue to catch a concert, basketball or hockey game. You can even book a reservation at their restaurant before the game so you can have direct access to the stadium.
Live Music
Located in the hip Rino District, The Nocturne is one of our favorites. It's an old warehouse that they converted into a classy jazz club. Don't let the outside fool you, it's gorgeous inside. If you get there early you can usually get a seat at the bar that faces the band and have a few drinks. You can also order dinner or appetizers.
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1330 27th StreetLocated in the hip Rino District, The Nocturne is one of our favorites. It's an old warehouse that they converted into a classy jazz club. Don't let the outside fool you, it's gorgeous inside. If you get there early you can usually get a seat at the bar that faces the band and have a few drinks. You can also order dinner or appetizers.
The most unique live music in Denver that also serves great food. Try the Sat or Sunday brunch with live music that starts around 10:30 and no cover charge. Try and get a seat on the second level by the rails so you can look down on the band.
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StThe most unique live music in Denver that also serves great food. Try the Sat or Sunday brunch with live music that starts around 10:30 and no cover charge. Try and get a seat on the second level by the rails so you can look down on the band.
Only a 30 minute ride by the light rail from Union Stations, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre is one of our favorites. It received a national award for design the following year from the AIA. With a seating capacity of 17,000 people, and optimum stage, sound and lighting systems available, Fiddler's Green is unrivaled in Colorado for its ability to present the leading musical talent on the performing circuit.
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Amphitheatre Fiddler's Green
6350 Greenwood Plaza BlvdOnly a 30 minute ride by the light rail from Union Stations, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre is one of our favorites. It received a national award for design the following year from the AIA. With a seating capacity of 17,000 people, and optimum stage, sound and lighting systems available, Fiddler's Green is unrivaled in Colorado for its ability to present the leading musical talent on the performing circuit.
Brewery Tour
THE FIRST brewpub in Denver founded by 4 guys back in 1988 including John Hickenlooper, the former governor of Colorado. Want to take in a a game of pool while tasting their craft beers, just head up to the second floor. They've got plenty!
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Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StTHE FIRST brewpub in Denver founded by 4 guys back in 1988 including John Hickenlooper, the former governor of Colorado. Want to take in a a game of pool while tasting their craft beers, just head up to the second floor. They've got plenty!
Go where the locals hang out, including us. Try the Pretzel Assassin Lager which has won multiple awards. Hip vibe and a great patio on Platte St.
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Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StGo where the locals hang out, including us. Try the Pretzel Assassin Lager which has won multiple awards. Hip vibe and a great patio on Platte St.
Well crafted beers and it's pretty cool inside. Quite a few breweries in the Rhino district and can walk to most of them from here.
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Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StWell crafted beers and it's pretty cool inside. Quite a few breweries in the Rhino district and can walk to most of them from here.
Some of the best beer in Denver! Nice side patio with 2 fire pits and 2nd floor roof top patio. It's not necessary to tip the bar tender, but if you do they donate all their tips to charity:)
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Odell Brewing
2945 Larimer StSome of the best beer in Denver! Nice side patio with 2 fire pits and 2nd floor roof top patio. It's not necessary to tip the bar tender, but if you do they donate all their tips to charity:)