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Our local recommendations

We've handpicked our favourite local spots so you can continue exploring like a local after your experience is over.

Our top 5 street food / quick food stops:

Civic Center EATS - variety of food trucks during summer in Civic Center Park
Colorado Pig Rig – BBQ and tacos, rotates locations
Lazo Empanadas – Argentinian empanadas, small location located on 16th St Mall, 16th and Court
Moontime Crepes – savory and sweet crepes, rotates locations
Illegal Pete's – Great build-your-own burritos or nachos. Be sure to try their Green Chile!

Our top 5 most recommended restaurants / food establishments:

Snooze – breakfast/brunch, highly recommend adding your name to their waitlist online
City, O'City – offers Vegan and Vegetarian options
D’ Corazon – voted as some of the best green chili in the city
Sam’s No. 3 Diner – budget friendly diner, been operating in Denver since 1927
My Brothers Bar – formerly a hangout of Jack Kerouac

Best coffee stops in the city to start your day:

The Wild Cocktails & Coffee – LoDo/Union Station area (Lower Downtown)
Huckleberry Roasters – LoDo (Lower Downtown)
Stella’s Coffee – Platte Park
Pablo's Coffee – Cap Hill (Capitol Hill)

Top 6 live music / evening entertainment venues you can’t miss:

Nocturne – jazz with drinks and food
Mission Ballroom – variety of artists, state-of-the-art music venue
La Rumba – live bands with Salsa and Latin dancing
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox – variety of artists, incorporate their history as a brothel into the decor and vibe
Red Rocks Amphitheatre – amazing outdoor music venue, located 25-30 minutes from Denver
Buffalo Rose – country music

Our top 3 parks to wander and relax in:

In Denver:

Cheesman Park – originally the city’s first cemetery, close to the Botanical Gardens
City Park – close to the Zoo and Nature & Science Museum
Washington (aka Wash) Park – great weekend hang-out location, outdoor sports

Outside of Denver:

Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park) – mountains, hiking, wildlife
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (Morrison/Golden) – public park during the day, music venue at night
Chautauqua Park (Boulder) – hiking under the Flatirons

Our favourite hidden gems:

Art Walks – First Fridays on Sante Fe, RiNo Arts district, suburban cities hosting once a month during the summer
Fifty-Two 80's - a totally awesome shop!
Mermaid Bakery – best cupcakes in Denver
High Tea at the Brown Palace – historic hotel with traditional high tea

Top 5 must-do activities in the city:

Art Walks – First Fridays on Sante Fe, RiNo Arts district, suburban cities hosting once a month during the summer
Fifty-Two 80's - a totally awesome shop!
Mermaid Bakery – best cupcakes in Denver
High Tea at the Brown Palace – historic hotel with traditional high tea

Helpful tips while visiting:

Clothing – bring layers for any activity you do
Use the free Mall Ride on the 16th Street Mall for transportation - avoid more uber/taxi $$
Avoid - East Colfax late at night
Watch out for/plan for LONG security lines at DIA (Denver International Airport)
Avoid- Ski traffic Friday - Sunday on I-70

Final suggestions on what else to see or do in the city: