Liza & Andrew
Things To Do In Denver
Bluffs Regional Park Trail
A scenic, easy hike about 10 minutes from the hotel. One of our favorites to bring Milo to these days!
St Mary's Glacier Trailhead
1 hour from the hotel. An uphill short hike that feeds into a Glacier. Bring a picnic or some snacks to sit down and enjoy the view. It's stunning!
Bergen Peak Hike, Evergreen
A 45 minute drive from the hotel, Evergreen is a quaint, beautiful town that reminds us of a Hallmark movie. This hike is rated "difficult" but the views are worth it. Post this hike, check out the Willow Creek Café to eat lunch with a view of the Evergreen lake and the mountains!
Red Rocks Trail
Red Rocks is a well known outdoor amphitheater and definitely a bucket list experience for music goers around the world. It takes you through the meadows surrounding the giant monoliths that make this park famous. Make sure to tour the amphitheater during your visit and climb the steps to the top for views down into the City of Denver!
Pindustry
10 minutes from the hotel, this grown-up play place is jam-packed with arcade games, pinball machines, traditional and duckpin bowling, a dog-friendly beer garden with live music on Saturday nights, games like cornhole and giant chess on the sky deck (with unreal Rocky Mountain views), two bars and a full food menu.
Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar
A wine bar within 10 minutes of the hotel that has a great rooftop for a mountain view happy hour. We recommend going during sunset and Liza loves their white flight!
Tonys Market
Great for sandwiches and high quality picnic items. Swing by before a hike to bring some goodies to enjoy the views. This is where Andrew gets meat for his "Sunday Smokes" so you know it's the real deal!
ViewHouse Centennial
Within 10 minutes from the hotel, this casual bar & eatery has a roof deck with views of the mountains.
In-N-Out Burger
7 minutes from the hotel and hands down one of the best things that happened to Denver in 2021! If you walk in and order, it's half the wait as the drive through. Pro tip: Call ahead and find out the wait time. If you don't get a double double, you should be ashamed of yourself!
Machete Tequila + Tacos
Our favorite spot for tacos in the greater Denver area. This one is in Cherry Creek but they have a great location downtown near Union Station too. Don’t miss the al pastor tacos & great happy hour!
Dairy Block Food Market & Alley
30 minutes from the hotel, this historic block, located in downtown Denver’s LoDo neighborhood, was once home to Windsor Dairy and is now a vibrant micro-district that boasts 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars, a luxury coworking space, and a 172-room boutique hotel. A stomping ground for tastemakers, fun seekers and seasoned regulars, Dairy Block is your Denver destination, found. From the enticing atmosphere of The Alley to the local culinary concepts at Denver Milk Market—Dairy Block comes to life the more you explore.
Union Station
A downtown Denver historic and fun destination it's 30 minutes from the hotel and worth checking out. Denver Union Station boasts an eclectic array of the city’s top local restaurants, bars and shops. Step-through any of the Denver Union Station entrances and you’ll automatically see that history got a makeover. Every detail of the stunning Great Hall space pays homage to a pioneer spirit while embracing a truly modern sensibility. All the restaurants are top notch and grabbing an ice cream and walking around downtown during the summer can't be beat!
Avanti Food and Beverage
Explore culinary options after picking up one of their twenty draft beers, classic cocktails, or affordably priced wines. Enjoy a beverage at one of two large bars (main level and rooftop) or grab a seat in the lounge, dining area, or rooftop deck. Fun fact: We went here the 2nd day we moved to Denver (picture above) and in true Andrew fashion, he ran into someone he met in NYC years ago!
Improper City
Check out RiNo aka River North which is an artsy area north of Downtown that has grown a lot in the past 5 years. A spacious, large-scale taproom and coffee bar, Improper City features 36 taps, a full bar selection, specialty cocktails, and a menu that rotates seasonally. The graffiti-adjacent patio is dog friendly, has a seasonal bar space, great wifi, community games, and hosts a number of food trucks.
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
Great beers, great patio and right in LoHi, not far from Avanti, Linger and Little Man Ice cream. The area is walkable and full of local gems. What would a visit to Denver be without visiting a brewery? There are SO many and hard to choose a favorite!
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
Liza's favorite but truly Denver has many incredible ice cream parlors. If you are downtown, go for LittleMan or Sweet Cow. If you're near Cherry Creek, stop by here, but prepare for a line wherever you choose in the summer!
Denver Beer Co Platte Street
On the river, a staple and if you're downtown, close to many other local favorites!
Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria
Includes two bars with 16 Odell tap handles and a rooftop patio overlooking Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake is a gorgeous park with a lovely lake we love to grab a coffee and walk around!
Cherry Creek Arts Festival (9/4-9/6)
Not only is Cherry Creek Burt and Lynn's hood but one of the cutest shopping areas and home to Denver's finest restaurants. From September 4th-6th the neighborhood comes alive for an arts festival! The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is an innovative outdoor fine art event featuring 220 juried artist exhibitors selling original artworks, family-friendly art activities for people of all ages, live music, immersive art experiences and amazing food & drink. The three-day event gives patrons the rare and special opportunity to meet and purchase art from artists from around the country. Make sure to stop for lunch at True Food, North or one of the other many cafes. You'll see right away why Burt rarely leaves Cherry Creek :)
Belgian Brew Festival 2021
Started in 2017 as a celebration of Belgian-style beer and the Denver breweries truly brought it to life. Come enjoy an outdoor festival and sample some of the best beers Denver has to offer!