RiNo: the best place to go to if you’re looking for breweries, good happy hour vibes and beautiful mural art. Breweries we recommend: Our Mutual Friend, Bierstadt (fun for kids with fun yard games), Ratio, Odell, Barcelona (wine bar) Food we recommend: Denver Central Market Other things to do: RiNo is known for the beautiful mural art on tons of buildings in the area, all within walking distance from each other (https://rinoartdistrict.org/art/murals)
Lower Highland (LoHi): Food: Little Man Ice Cream, My Neighbor Felix (Mexican), Drinks: Avanti (Happy Hour with great vibes and views of Downtown Denver) Things to do: Platte River/Cherry Creek Confluence (fun vibes by the water in the daytime); Confluence Park (fun to walk around); the Denver Aquarium
Ballpark District: Food: Milk Market (different types of food); Tamayo (great all-you-can-eat brunch) Drinks: McGregor Square (also has different food vendors), Run For The Roses (cool speak-easy cocktail bar under the Milk Market) Things to do: Union Station; Colorado Rockies baseball game (buy $15 ‘rock pile’ tickets and watch the game from ‘The Rooftop’ area in the stadium)
Tennyson Street: a very fun street to walk up and down with local shops, good food/drinks/ice cream, and great vibes. (https://www.exploretennyson.com/) Food: Cosy Cottage for brunch; High Point Creamery for ice cream\ Drinks: Call to Arms Brewery, the Tatarian
Denver is home to a vibrant Mexican community and delicious authentic Mexican food. Our favorite is Taqueria Mi Pueblo on 23rd Ave/Federal Blvd.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a world-famous outdoor amphitheatre about 25 minutes outside of Denver, renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Carved into the red rock formations of the Rocky Mountains, it offers a unique and unforgettable concert experience. During the day, Red Rocks is just a chill place to hang out. The views are great, and you can hike around, take in the scenery, or just kick back and soak up the good vibes. It's the perfect spot to escape the city and recharge your batteries.
Boulder: Wonderful city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains Things to do: walk up and down Pearl Street for fun street music and vibes; hike Green Mountain West Ridge Trail and the Flatirons (First & Second) Food/Drinks: along Pearl Street
Estes Park: Estes Park is a picturesque escape where lush forests meet towering mountains. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike, and fish, while wildlife lovers might spot elk or deer. The town itself is charming, with cozy cafes and quirky shops to explore. It's the perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town charm!
Hiking: Green Mountain West Ridge Trail (near Boulder) First and Second Flatirons (near Boulder) Chataqua (near Boulder) Chief Mountain Trail (near Evergreen/Idaho Springs) Evergreen Lake Evergreen Mountain Trail Eagle’s View Trail (near Conifer) Garden of the Gods (near Colorado Springs) Golden Gate Canyon State Park (near Golden) North Table Mountain Park Mt Galbraith Clear Creek Trail Lookout Mountain Trail Red Rocks Trail Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop White Ranch Park Lair o the Bear Dakota Ridge Trail Download the app AllTrails for free to see all the hikes near Denver/Golden/Evergreen/Boulder and check trail conditions
Capitol Hill: Things to do: walk around Cheesman Park; the Denver Zoo; the Denver Botanic Gardens; Food: Jelly Cafe (brunch)
Looking for rollercoasters?? Check out Elitch Gardens or step back in time at Lakeside Amusement Park.
Meow Wolf: Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.