Colorado Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Berkley is a fun area, a little under a 1mi walk from the unit. All the restaurants and shops are on Tennyson St. between 38th and 45th Ave. Some good spots to try are: Downpours for great coffee, Berkley Donuts, Denver Biscuit Company, and Vital Roots for a healthier meal.
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Berkeley
Berkley is a fun area, a little under a 1mi walk from the unit. All the restaurants and shops are on Tennyson St. between 38th and 45th Ave. Some good spots to try are: Downpours for great coffee, Berkley Donuts, Denver Biscuit Company, and Vital Roots for a healthier meal.
A little over a half a mile walk will bring you to the West Highlands neighborhood. Here, some good places to check out are Cafe Zuri for a quick coffee/breakfast, Blue Pan Pizza, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, Tacos Tequila Whiskey, and El Camino Community Tavern for a good taco Tuesday deal.
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West Highland
A little over a half a mile walk will bring you to the West Highlands neighborhood. Here, some good places to check out are Cafe Zuri for a quick coffee/breakfast, Blue Pan Pizza, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, Tacos Tequila Whiskey, and El Camino Community Tavern for a good taco Tuesday deal.
This is definitely a "younger area" of Denver but is filled with some great restaurants. The Root Down is excellent for any meal, Linger is a lot of fun if the weather cooperates for a rooftop table, and Avanti is a great option when you're feeling indecisive as they have a rotating selection of food stalls.
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Lower Highlands
This is definitely a "younger area" of Denver but is filled with some great restaurants. The Root Down is excellent for any meal, Linger is a lot of fun if the weather cooperates for a rooftop table, and Avanti is a great option when you're feeling indecisive as they have a rotating selection of food stalls.
A very trendy area, definitely check out the Street art while you're there. Lots of great breweries (and a wineries) to choose from. Improper City and Ironton have great outdoor spaces. Los Chigones and Denver Central Market are great places to check out for a meal.
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River North Art District
A very trendy area, definitely check out the Street art while you're there. Lots of great breweries (and a wineries) to choose from. Improper City and Ironton have great outdoor spaces. Los Chigones and Denver Central Market are great places to check out for a meal.
Food scene
You can't beat this place for convenience. Added bonus, the coffee really is good, the pastries have never let me down, and they usually have Berkley Donuts on Saturdays which saves you from waiting in line at the actual store.
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SloHi Coffee Co.
4436 W 29th AveYou can't beat this place for convenience. Added bonus, the coffee really is good, the pastries have never let me down, and they usually have Berkley Donuts on Saturdays which saves you from waiting in line at the actual store.
Another convenient spot, just a block away with some of the best bagels in Denver (it's not a tough competition here, but coming from NY, these really are pretty good). They're really busy so make sure you order before heading over. The wait can be anywhere from 20min-1hr
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Leroy's Bagels
4432 W 29th AveAnother convenient spot, just a block away with some of the best bagels in Denver (it's not a tough competition here, but coming from NY, these really are pretty good). They're really busy so make sure you order before heading over. The wait can be anywhere from 20min-1hr
If you take a left out of the driveway and head down less than half a mile towards Sheridan you can grab a great biscuit sandwich. If you order before you leave it'll probably be ready by the time you arrive.
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Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveIf you take a left out of the driveway and head down less than half a mile towards Sheridan you can grab a great biscuit sandwich. If you order before you leave it'll probably be ready by the time you arrive.
A very unassuming spot with a really great brunch. You'll want to call ahead, or plan to take a walk around Sloan's lake while you wait for a table.
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Rupert's at the Edge
2045 Sheridan BoulevardA very unassuming spot with a really great brunch. You'll want to call ahead, or plan to take a walk around Sloan's lake while you wait for a table.
A low key breakfast brunch or lunch option. They have great pastries if you're looking for something quick, but the larger menu is filled with really great things too. The weekend specials are always amazing.
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The Noshery
4994 Lowell BlvdA low key breakfast brunch or lunch option. They have great pastries if you're looking for something quick, but the larger menu is filled with really great things too. The weekend specials are always amazing.
Really great brunch, but you can't go wrong with any meal here.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveReally great brunch, but you can't go wrong with any meal here.
Snooze has a ton of locations throughout the city, all of them are consistently busy. I've never been, but from the rumors I've heard this is a great spot for a very hearty breakfast or brunch.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSnooze has a ton of locations throughout the city, all of them are consistently busy. I've never been, but from the rumors I've heard this is a great spot for a very hearty breakfast or brunch.
A must try for vegan "junk food." Even if you have no dietary restrictions, you'll find something you like here.
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Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueA must try for vegan "junk food." Even if you have no dietary restrictions, you'll find something you like here.
A great option for fun vegetarian or vegan food. If you're looking for a vegan pizza, this is your spot!
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveA great option for fun vegetarian or vegan food. If you're looking for a vegan pizza, this is your spot!
If you're looking for an upscale sushi meal check out Izakaya or it's sister restaurant Sushi Den. I recommend making a reservation, but save some time to check out the cute shops on Pearl St.
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Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StIf you're looking for an upscale sushi meal check out Izakaya or it's sister restaurant Sushi Den. I recommend making a reservation, but save some time to check out the cute shops on Pearl St.
A newer pizza place not too far from the airbnb with some fun pizza topping combos.
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Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveA newer pizza place not too far from the airbnb with some fun pizza topping combos.
If you're looking for something on the healthier side this is a great pick!
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Vital Root
3915 Tennyson StIf you're looking for something on the healthier side this is a great pick!
A fun mexican pick. They have a great rooftop if you can snag a table.
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Los Chingones
2463 Larimer StA fun mexican pick. They have a great rooftop if you can snag a table.
A younger scene and a great pick for outdoor food or drinks on a nice day. They have several rotating food vendors and a few bars too.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetA younger scene and a great pick for outdoor food or drinks on a nice day. They have several rotating food vendors and a few bars too.
Convenient to the airbnb with lots of great vendors and lots of outdoor space for eating and drinking.
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveConvenient to the airbnb with lots of great vendors and lots of outdoor space for eating and drinking.
If you're exploring RiNo and feeling indecisive everyone should be able to find something they're craving at this food hall.
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Mercado Central de Denver
2669 Larimer StIf you're exploring RiNo and feeling indecisive everyone should be able to find something they're craving at this food hall.
Another great pick for the indecisive. Definitely check out the other shops and restaurants in the alley.
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StAnother great pick for the indecisive. Definitely check out the other shops and restaurants in the alley.
City/town information
A very tiny old mining town. Check out Bread Bar for a very instagramable spot with great cocktails.
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Silver Plume
A very tiny old mining town. Check out Bread Bar for a very instagramable spot with great cocktails.
A really cute little town with tons of hiking options ranging from a casual stroll around the reservoir to longer adventures with lots of elevation. If you make it out here and you're a fan of IPAs be sure to check out Outer Range before you head back to Denver.
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Frisco
A really cute little town with tons of hiking options ranging from a casual stroll around the reservoir to longer adventures with lots of elevation. If you make it out here and you're a fan of IPAs be sure to check out Outer Range before you head back to Denver.
I-70 Corridor Hikes
This is very popular 2mi hike and can be very crowded. Be sure to climb up the glacier a bit for the best views. As with all hikes in CO be sure to check conditions before you head out, you may need traction well into June. Bring $5 cash to park.
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St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadThis is very popular 2mi hike and can be very crowded. Be sure to climb up the glacier a bit for the best views. As with all hikes in CO be sure to check conditions before you head out, you may need traction well into June. Bring $5 cash to park.
This 7mi hike is one of my favorite hikes that is not too far, but makes you feel very far away. As with all hikes, be sure to check the conditions. You may need snowshoes or traction well into June.
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Herman Gulch
Herman Gulch TrailThis 7mi hike is one of my favorite hikes that is not too far, but makes you feel very far away. As with all hikes, be sure to check the conditions. You may need snowshoes or traction well into June.
A short but steep 3mi hike with a big payoff. If you’re a morning person, or want to pretend for a day, this is a great sunrise hike. Give yourself at least 2hrs to drive out and hike up. Don’t forget your thermos of coffee and some warm layers for watching the sunrise! As with all hikes, make sure you check the conditions. Traction may be needed well into June.
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Chief Mountain Trail
A short but steep 3mi hike with a big payoff. If you’re a morning person, or want to pretend for a day, this is a great sunrise hike. Give yourself at least 2hrs to drive out and hike up. Don’t forget your thermos of coffee and some warm layers for watching the sunrise! As with all hikes, make sure you check the conditions. Traction may be needed well into June.
A great hike if you're feeling up for a 7mi high altitude adventure. Bring lots of water as it's fully exposed, lots of layers as it will be much cooler and windier than Denver, and be sure to check the conditions. The snow sticks around into July up here. Depending on the day you may need snowshoes or traction.
Mount Flora
A great hike if you're feeling up for a 7mi high altitude adventure. Bring lots of water as it's fully exposed, lots of layers as it will be much cooler and windier than Denver, and be sure to check the conditions. The snow sticks around into July up here. Depending on the day you may need snowshoes or traction.
You'll drive up a mountain pass to get to this one so even the views from the trailhead are great. The full hike is 4miles and will be much colder and windier than Denver. Be sure to pack warm layers and check the conditions before leaving. Traction may be required well into June.
Mount Sniktau
You'll drive up a mountain pass to get to this one so even the views from the trailhead are great. The full hike is 4miles and will be much colder and windier than Denver. Be sure to pack warm layers and check the conditions before leaving. Traction may be required well into June.
Golden Hikes
A great option close to town for a hike or mountain bike ride. Pro tip: park at New Terrain Brewery and start your hike from the far side of their patio so you can treat yourself to the drink you earned on your adventure.
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North Table Mountain
A great option close to town for a hike or mountain bike ride. Pro tip: park at New Terrain Brewery and start your hike from the far side of their patio so you can treat yourself to the drink you earned on your adventure.
The enchanted forest loop is a nice 5.5mi hike through a forest. Be sure to pay attention to the day. Hikers only on odd days, and bikers on even days.
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Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailThe enchanted forest loop is a nice 5.5mi hike through a forest. Be sure to pay attention to the day. Hikers only on odd days, and bikers on even days.
Another great option close to Denver. You'll have your pick of distances.
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Parque William Frederick Hayden
1000 S Rooney RdAnother great option close to Denver. You'll have your pick of distances.
Boulder Hikes
Lots of trails to choose from here. You can walk the meadow trails and look at the flat irons or go on a more strenuous adventure like the Royal Arch hike (4mi). You will have to pay to park and it can get pretty crowded. You might need traction for some of the hikes, be sure to check trail conditions.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetLots of trails to choose from here. You can walk the meadow trails and look at the flat irons or go on a more strenuous adventure like the Royal Arch hike (4mi). You will have to pay to park and it can get pretty crowded. You might need traction for some of the hikes, be sure to check trail conditions.
There are a few options. If you’re up for a steep rocky climb, take Sanitas Trail up and Sanitas Valley trail down for a 3.5mi hike. You can opt for a gentler climb (up or down) on Lion’s Lair which will turn this into a 5.0mi hike
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Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailThere are a few options. If you’re up for a steep rocky climb, take Sanitas Trail up and Sanitas Valley trail down for a 3.5mi hike. You can opt for a gentler climb (up or down) on Lion’s Lair which will turn this into a 5.0mi hike
Green Mountain Loop (7mi) is one of the better options for “views” in the foothills. A shorter option is to take Green Mountain West trail for a 4mi hike.
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Green Mountain
Green Mountain Loop (7mi) is one of the better options for “views” in the foothills. A shorter option is to take Green Mountain West trail for a 4mi hike.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear lake to Emerald lake is a great 4mi hike. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
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Emerald lake
Bear lake to Emerald lake is a great 4mi hike. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
Mills Lake to Glacier Gorge is a 5.5mi hike. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
Glacier Gorge
Mills Lake to Glacier Gorge is a 5.5mi hike. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
The Loch via Glacier Gorge is a 5.5 mile hike. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
The Loch Trail
The Loch TrailThe Loch via Glacier Gorge is a 5.5 mile hike. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge is a longer more challenging hike at 8.5mi. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
Sky Pond
Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge is a longer more challenging hike at 8.5mi. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
A very pretty 9.5mi hike. Many hike up in the dark (be prepared with headlamps and warm layers) to catch the sunrise from the lake. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.
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Chasm Lake
A very pretty 9.5mi hike. Many hike up in the dark (be prepared with headlamps and warm layers) to catch the sunrise from the lake. Traction is necessary to enjoy any hike in RMNP before the snow really starts to melt in June. These trails are all very popular and parking can be a challenge. You may have to park at the visitor center in Estes and Shuttle in.