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Boulder is a near perfect blend of city and nature. Flanked by mountains and approachable hiking trails and bike paths, the city has become a bona fide internationally recognized culinary destination in recent years. A day trip can be topped off with an evening show at one of the city’s incredible music venues including the Fox Theater, Boulder Theater, or the beloved Chautauqua Auditorium.
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Boulder
Boulder is a near perfect blend of city and nature. Flanked by mountains and approachable hiking trails and bike paths, the city has become a bona fide internationally recognized culinary destination in recent years. A day trip can be topped off with an evening show at one of the city’s incredible music venues including the Fox Theater, Boulder Theater, or the beloved Chautauqua Auditorium.
Central City/Black Hawk.
Satisfy your gambling itch with a short drive to these old mining towns turned gambling meccas! Less than an hour west of Denver.
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Black Hawk
Central City/Black Hawk.
Satisfy your gambling itch with a short drive to these old mining towns turned gambling meccas! Less than an hour west of Denver.
Pikes Peak Region.
1.5 hours south of Denver, this area includes the Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods as well as 14,115 ft high Pikes Peak. You want to claim you've traversed a 14er? Just drive to the top of Pikes Peak. Located near Colorado Springs, you can also visit the Cheyenne Zoo or go to one of the many restaurants, breweries or local sites.
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Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak Region.
1.5 hours south of Denver, this area includes the Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods as well as 14,115 ft high Pikes Peak. You want to claim you've traversed a 14er? Just drive to the top of Pikes Peak. Located near Colorado Springs, you can also visit the Cheyenne Zoo or go to one of the many restaurants, breweries or local sites.
Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park.
Just a 1.5 hour drive north of Denver, this park boasts 415 square miles of mountain to explore with 300 miles of hikes. The town of Estes Park located next to RMNP. Here you can hike, golf, raft and climb as well as eat at a restaurant or get a local brew.
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Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park.
Just a 1.5 hour drive north of Denver, this park boasts 415 square miles of mountain to explore with 300 miles of hikes. The town of Estes Park located next to RMNP. Here you can hike, golf, raft and climb as well as eat at a restaurant or get a local brew.
Sightseeing
One of the most visited and well-loved botanical gardens in the U.S. One of my favorites.
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Denver Botaniska Trädgårdar
1007 York StOne of the most visited and well-loved botanical gardens in the U.S. One of my favorites.
Great zoo for the family, close to your apartment, located in City Park
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StGreat zoo for the family, close to your apartment, located in City Park
Another great place for families, located near the Denver Zoo in City Park
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdAnother great place for families, located near the Denver Zoo in City Park
Located in the Civic Center in Downtown Denver, one of the largest museums between the west coast and Chicago.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyLocated in the Civic Center in Downtown Denver, one of the largest museums between the west coast and Chicago.
Afternoon Tea at The Brown Palace
Sip tea topped with Devonshire cream, while listening to the grand piano through an eight story atrium. Also enjoy pastries and sandwiches while admiring the stained glass ceiling in this Victorian era hotel.
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Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th StAfternoon Tea at The Brown Palace
Sip tea topped with Devonshire cream, while listening to the grand piano through an eight story atrium. Also enjoy pastries and sandwiches while admiring the stained glass ceiling in this Victorian era hotel.
If possible, see any concert or movie in this one-of-a-kind venue. The park is also hike-able and bike-able with amazing views of the city and the local red stone cliffs.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIf possible, see any concert or movie in this one-of-a-kind venue. The park is also hike-able and bike-able with amazing views of the city and the local red stone cliffs.
The First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.
The District comes alive as thousands descend upon the Santa Fe Drive, year-round, rain or shine, for the First Friday Art Walks from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
View art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere!
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Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveThe First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.
The District comes alive as thousands descend upon the Santa Fe Drive, year-round, rain or shine, for the First Friday Art Walks from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
View art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere!
Seasonal water park and amusement center. Who doesn't love roller coasters and having a drink by the wave pool!
Located in Downtown Denver.
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Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirSeasonal water park and amusement center. Who doesn't love roller coasters and having a drink by the wave pool!
Located in Downtown Denver.
Colorado's largest water park is great for families and adults
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Vatten Världen
8801 N Pecos StColorado's largest water park is great for families and adults
Beautiful state park and reservoir located east of Denver in Aurora.
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Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker RdBeautiful state park and reservoir located east of Denver in Aurora.
Food scene
Wonderful Cajun recipies and drinks. Also a popular football bar, Saints and LSU. Within walking distance, just 4 blocks away!
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NOLA Voodoo Tavern
2231 Bruce Randolph AveWonderful Cajun recipies and drinks. Also a popular football bar, Saints and LSU. Within walking distance, just 4 blocks away!
A short drive or nice morning walk from your apartment, this boasts great coffee beverages, pastries, sandwiches and salads.
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Rivers and Roads Coffee
2539 Bruce Randolph AveA short drive or nice morning walk from your apartment, this boasts great coffee beverages, pastries, sandwiches and salads.
In addition to tasty ramen bowls, the menu also offers Yaki Soba, Poke Bowls and Pork Belly Buns. Just 2 blocks away!
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Corner Ramen
1629 Bruce Randolph AveIn addition to tasty ramen bowls, the menu also offers Yaki Soba, Poke Bowls and Pork Belly Buns. Just 2 blocks away!
Pub style restaurant and beer garden. Over 60 beers on tap!
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RiNo Beer Garden
3800 Walnut StPub style restaurant and beer garden. Over 60 beers on tap!
My favorite Chinese restaurant located Cherry Creek North.
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Little Ollie's
2360 E 3rd AveMy favorite Chinese restaurant located Cherry Creek North.
Black Shirt Brewing
3719 Walnut StDelicious pizza and great craft beer
Cocktail bar and food truck pod, featuring rotating taps and over 800 spirits. One of my personal favorites.
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Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StCocktail bar and food truck pod, featuring rotating taps and over 800 spirits. One of my personal favorites.
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StGreat brewery in 5 points.
The perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Creative food, beautiful atmosphere and attentive service. Reservations recommended.
Near the apartment
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The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveThe perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Creative food, beautiful atmosphere and attentive service. Reservations recommended.
Near the apartment
Neighborhoods
As a former industrial hub, the RiNo Art District is a part of the historic neighborhoods of Five Points, Cole, Globeville and Elyria-Swansea in Denver, Colorado.
Today, RiNo includes a remarkable concentration of creative businesses, including architects, art galleries, designers, furniture makers, illustrators, painters, media artists, photographers, sculptors and an array of studio spaces. RiNo is "Where Art Is Made" in Denver.
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River North Art District
As a former industrial hub, the RiNo Art District is a part of the historic neighborhoods of Five Points, Cole, Globeville and Elyria-Swansea in Denver, Colorado.
Today, RiNo includes a remarkable concentration of creative businesses, including architects, art galleries, designers, furniture makers, illustrators, painters, media artists, photographers, sculptors and an array of studio spaces. RiNo is "Where Art Is Made" in Denver.
Five points is booming with restaurants, breweries, bars and shopping. It is host to a wonderful Jazz festival and Juneteenth celebration. Great area to bar hop and taste the many beers Denver has to offer.
It is also a short drive/bike from the apartment!
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Five Points
Five points is booming with restaurants, breweries, bars and shopping. It is host to a wonderful Jazz festival and Juneteenth celebration. Great area to bar hop and taste the many beers Denver has to offer.
It is also a short drive/bike from the apartment!
Downtown Denver is a vibrant, walkable area offering urban adventures for all ages. Within a one-mile radius, you can kayak on the Platte River; explore some of the city's best museums; shop at art galleries and boutiques; see a Broadway touring show; enjoy live music; ride a roller coaster or cool off in a water park; and experience exciting professional sports. Experience Denver's top chef-driven restaurants and innovative craft breweries.
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Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver is a vibrant, walkable area offering urban adventures for all ages. Within a one-mile radius, you can kayak on the Platte River; explore some of the city's best museums; shop at art galleries and boutiques; see a Broadway touring show; enjoy live music; ride a roller coaster or cool off in a water park; and experience exciting professional sports. Experience Denver's top chef-driven restaurants and innovative craft breweries.
Victorian-era homes and buildings; lush gardens and parks; hip independently owned shops; art galleries; and restaurants, all make the Denver Highlands neighborhood a great destination for visitors.
Enjoy rooftop seating, craft beer and cocktails, innovative cuisine concepts and unique flavors!
The pioneering Avanti F and B collective brings together several different restaurant concepts, each housed in a modified shipping container. It's the perfect place to taste an eclectic mix of affordable, chef-driven flavors, all under one roof.
Check out the flavors and the views at restaurants like Linger, Ale House at Amato's and El Five, all offering breathtaking city views.
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Highland
Victorian-era homes and buildings; lush gardens and parks; hip independently owned shops; art galleries; and restaurants, all make the Denver Highlands neighborhood a great destination for visitors.
Enjoy rooftop seating, craft beer and cocktails, innovative cuisine concepts and unique flavors!
The pioneering Avanti F and B collective brings together several different restaurant concepts, each housed in a modified shipping container. It's the perfect place to taste an eclectic mix of affordable, chef-driven flavors, all under one roof.
Check out the flavors and the views at restaurants like Linger, Ale House at Amato's and El Five, all offering breathtaking city views.
Cherry Creek North is the premier outdoor retail and dining destination with an impressive collection of art galleries and independently owned boutiques. Spend the day walking through 16 charming blocks to find unique fashion, jewelry, home furnishings and art; pamper yourself at one of the many relaxing spas and salons; or treat yourself to a delicious dining experience at one of the neighborhood's many restaurants.
Other favorites include Macy's and John Atencio; plus, there are not-to-be-missed dining spots like Elway's and 801 Chophouse.
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Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek North is the premier outdoor retail and dining destination with an impressive collection of art galleries and independently owned boutiques. Spend the day walking through 16 charming blocks to find unique fashion, jewelry, home furnishings and art; pamper yourself at one of the many relaxing spas and salons; or treat yourself to a delicious dining experience at one of the neighborhood's many restaurants.
Other favorites include Macy's and John Atencio; plus, there are not-to-be-missed dining spots like Elway's and 801 Chophouse.