Jessie & Taylor
Things To Do
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
A concert at Red Rocks is absolutely a bucket list item. However, if you don't have time or there isn't a concert you're interested in seeing, it's still MORE than worth it to stop by and see the incredible amphitheater during the day. Our recommendation is to park as close to the north lots as possible so it's a shorter walk. Make sure to check out the concert schedule so you're going before a show!
Safta Restaurant
Mediterranean
Dairy Block
Right downtown there is an awesome food market attached to an artistic alley called the Dairy Block. You'll find one building of food, the other with stores and a beautiful alley of quaint shops and restaurants in between. It's a few steps from Union Station; a fully operating train station that is also home to some of Denvers best restaurants and bars.
Happy Camper
Great for happy hour. Drinks, speciality cocktails, appetizers and pizza.
Union Station
Union Station is a fully operating train station in the center of downtown Denver. It is also home to some of Denvers best restaurants and bars! It's a great center point for hanging out downtown with a lot of walkability to explore the area!
My Neighbor Felix LoHi
Mexican
Sloans Lake
For a great walk and a beautiful mountain view, head over to Sloans Lake. The 2.6 mile loop is completely flat and you can either walk the whole thing or as much as you'd like.
mizu izakaya
Japanese pub and restaurant
Larimer Square
Fun fact; Larimer Street is Denver's original street and it's also the street we are getting married on! On one end, you will find Larimer Square which is blocked off to cars and open to pedestrians. From vintage shops and wine bars, to live music and outdoor drinks, it's a fun area to check out!
Avanti Food & Beverage, Denver
A food collective with multiple bars and cuisines. Food options include a pescatarian craft eatery, a bowl restaurant, burgers, asian fusion, and barbecue.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
On our first trip to Denver together, we explored MCA and let us tell you it's well worth your time. If your an art enthusiast they've got some incredible pieces and even some interactive moments!
Himchuli - Highlands Indian & Nepali Cuisine
Indian
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
It's not an easy place to explain but if you're someone who loves to take pictures, enjoys immersive art experiences and loves to explore, Meow Wolf is a great activity. Check out their website for more details because it's truly an experience difficult to explain.
Dio Mio
Italian
Pearl Street
A quick ride from Denver, Boulder is a beautiful city in the Flatirons of Colorado. With incredible mountain views, you can walk around downtown Pearl Street and have a great day of eating, shopping and exploring. There are a ton of hikes right near here as well!
El Five
Tapas style; Spanish and eastern mediterranean
Hiking Options
There are so many hiking options in and around Denver. If you have a car, a quick trip to Idaho Springs will take you into the mountains. You can drive to the top of Mount Evans, one of Colorado's 14,000 ft mountains, or you can enjoy an easier hike in the area! Boulder is another quick drive from the city with many accessible hikes. Here are some of the closest and most beautiful hikes near Denver 1) The Trading Post Trail - easy and family friendly. 2) Chautauqua and The Mesa Trail (boulder) - directly beneath the Flatirons 3) Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop 4) Coyote Song Trail 5) South Platte River Trail 6) Waterton Canyon Trail 7) Carpenter Peak Trail at Roxborough State Park 8) Maxwell Falls 9) Staunton State Parl 10) Elk Falls Overlook