Guidebook for Denver
Getting Around
The train station nearest to my house for taking the new A-line from the airport to the house.
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Central Park Station
8200 Smith RdThe train station nearest to my house for taking the new A-line from the airport to the house.
Essentials
This is the grocery store I go to, walking distance from the house. It has great hours, a great selection of fresh produce, good food prices generally including carrying the "Kroger" brand, a pharmacy (which I find a little bit expensive, and I usually would recommend Walmart or Target's pharmacy instead for economy), and a DAYTIME, NON-urgent-care health clinic staffed by nurse practitioners which can be a good, economical option if you don't have health insurance or don't want to use your travel insurance for a minor issue and just want to pay out of pocket. (However, they're part of the University of Colorado Hospital medical system and do take most recognized forms of insurance.)
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King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveThis is the grocery store I go to, walking distance from the house. It has great hours, a great selection of fresh produce, good food prices generally including carrying the "Kroger" brand, a pharmacy (which I find a little bit expensive, and I usually would recommend Walmart or Target's pharmacy instead for economy), and a DAYTIME, NON-urgent-care health clinic staffed by nurse practitioners which can be a good, economical option if you don't have health insurance or don't want to use your travel insurance for a minor issue and just want to pay out of pocket. (However, they're part of the University of Colorado Hospital medical system and do take most recognized forms of insurance.)
Grape Leaf Liquors
7340 E 29th Ave This is a liquor store that is walking distance from the house.
This gym is walking distance from the house, and if it doesn't suit your fancy, there are plenty of other private gyms and public recreation centers around, including some with pools! This Orangetheory is also very close to a yoga studio I love.
Orangetheory Fitness
7349 East 29th AvenueThis gym is walking distance from the house, and if it doesn't suit your fancy, there are plenty of other private gyms and public recreation centers around, including some with pools! This Orangetheory is also very close to a yoga studio I love.
While King Soopers, the local and even closer grocery store has a pharmacy, Walgreens is just a couple hundred yards further if you prefer. There is also a Walmart within a mile or so of the house, which has groceries, a pharmacy, etc.
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Walgreens
801 16th St MallWhile King Soopers, the local and even closer grocery store has a pharmacy, Walgreens is just a couple hundred yards further if you prefer. There is also a Walmart within a mile or so of the house, which has groceries, a pharmacy, etc.
This is walking distance from the house, located in the excellent King Soopers grocery store, and is a DAYTIME, NON-urgent-care health clinic staffed by nurse practitioners which can be a good, economical option if you don't have health insurance or don't want to use your travel insurance for a minor issue and just want to pay out of pocket. (However, they're part of the University of Colorado Hospital medical system and do take most recognized forms of insurance.) If you need urgent care or an emergency room, you'll have to go elsewhere! (Note, I do have a basic first aid in the house upstairs.) King Soopers has a pharmacy that tends to be open when The Little Clinic is.
The Little Clinic
2810 Quebec StreetThis is walking distance from the house, located in the excellent King Soopers grocery store, and is a DAYTIME, NON-urgent-care health clinic staffed by nurse practitioners which can be a good, economical option if you don't have health insurance or don't want to use your travel insurance for a minor issue and just want to pay out of pocket. (However, they're part of the University of Colorado Hospital medical system and do take most recognized forms of insurance.) If you need urgent care or an emergency room, you'll have to go elsewhere! (Note, I do have a basic first aid in the house upstairs.) King Soopers has a pharmacy that tends to be open when The Little Clinic is.
This Walmart Supercenter has a lot of things—including groceries and a pharmacy—that you can find at other places within walking distance from the house, but travel a mile further and perhaps you can find them a bit less expensively (or at least under one roof). It's also near several restaurants and shops so you may want to come here for a bit of variety, too, like we do. All told, this Walmart is a little over a mile from the house, so whether you consider this "walking distance" or not is going to be very much an individual thing.
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Walmart Supercenter
7800 Smith RdThis Walmart Supercenter has a lot of things—including groceries and a pharmacy—that you can find at other places within walking distance from the house, but travel a mile further and perhaps you can find them a bit less expensively (or at least under one roof). It's also near several restaurants and shops so you may want to come here for a bit of variety, too, like we do. All told, this Walmart is a little over a mile from the house, so whether you consider this "walking distance" or not is going to be very much an individual thing.
I love this yoga studio. I was given a book of visits as a gift (it's a chain), and I'm glad that this one, within walking distance of the house(!), has some really good instructors I like (they vary, like anything). If you're into yoga, feel free to use the shared exercise matt downstairs in the house and do your own workout in the house ... or even check out this studio.
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CorePower Yoga
3041 Zuni StI love this yoga studio. I was given a book of visits as a gift (it's a chain), and I'm glad that this one, within walking distance of the house(!), has some really good instructors I like (they vary, like anything). If you're into yoga, feel free to use the shared exercise matt downstairs in the house and do your own workout in the house ... or even check out this studio.
Arts & Culture
Great art and centrally located. Check out the Denver Public library, the Capitol building and the Civic Center park while you are there.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGreat art and centrally located. Check out the Denver Public library, the Capitol building and the Civic Center park while you are there.
There is this local library branch within walking distance of the house. So if you want to borrow some books or have a quiet, free getaway place you have this awesome option. It's near restaurants, coffee shops, a pharmacy, a great grocery store, a city park, yoga studio, a gym, and you name it. So you can make this a little, fun circuit and save your time. Now if you want a larger library, there are lots of other nearby branches to choose from too!
Sam Gary Branch Library
2961 Roslyn StThere is this local library branch within walking distance of the house. So if you want to borrow some books or have a quiet, free getaway place you have this awesome option. It's near restaurants, coffee shops, a pharmacy, a great grocery store, a city park, yoga studio, a gym, and you name it. So you can make this a little, fun circuit and save your time. Now if you want a larger library, there are lots of other nearby branches to choose from too!
Parks & Nature
If you get a chance to go to Boulder on your trip, check out Chautauqua park and bring some comfortable clothing and shoes for hiking. There are many trails in the park where you can get a lovely view of Boulder and Denver. You'll feel the altitude on these trails, as they all start out pretty steep. Bring water.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetIf you get a chance to go to Boulder on your trip, check out Chautauqua park and bring some comfortable clothing and shoes for hiking. There are many trails in the park where you can get a lovely view of Boulder and Denver. You'll feel the altitude on these trails, as they all start out pretty steep. Bring water.
Local city park, walking distance from the house (just over a quarter mile). Great place for a walk or a run or let loose with some Frisbee or throwing around a ball.
Fred Thomas Park
2400 Quebec StLocal city park, walking distance from the house (just over a quarter mile). Great place for a walk or a run or let loose with some Frisbee or throwing around a ball.
Just over half a mile from the house, 'skaters, bikers & walkers frequent this green space, offering a 3-acre dog park & community garden.'
GreenWay Park
8180 E 26th AveJust over half a mile from the house, 'skaters, bikers & walkers frequent this green space, offering a 3-acre dog park & community garden.'
Sightseeing
Famous music venue at a beautiful location. You will get a workout climbing all the stairs to check out the gorgeous stage.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayFamous music venue at a beautiful location. You will get a workout climbing all the stairs to check out the gorgeous stage.
See the recently refinished golden dome at the top of our state capitol and see democracy in action.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave See the recently refinished golden dome at the top of our state capitol and see democracy in action.
Go on a weekday so you can see the machines in action on the free tour. Also included are lots of tastes of their various teas. You can also buy them at a reduced rate in the shop. Worth the trip even if it only for the mint room, where they keep all the mint in the factory. Incredible scents!
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Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrGo on a weekday so you can see the machines in action on the free tour. Also included are lots of tastes of their various teas. You can also buy them at a reduced rate in the shop. Worth the trip even if it only for the mint room, where they keep all the mint in the factory. Incredible scents!
Food Scene
Local pub that brews it's own beer and has good pub food. Try the nachos!!!! (My husband thinks they're terrible; I think they're great.) They also have two locations in Boulder called the Mountain Sun in downtown and the Southern Sun in the south side of Boulder.
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Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StLocal pub that brews it's own beer and has good pub food. Try the nachos!!!! (My husband thinks they're terrible; I think they're great.) They also have two locations in Boulder called the Mountain Sun in downtown and the Southern Sun in the south side of Boulder.
Delicious pho, Vietnamese noodle soup, and other Vietnamese food.
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Top Pho
11697 E Colfax AveDelicious pho, Vietnamese noodle soup, and other Vietnamese food.
My favorite Mexican food! Delicious buffet of authentic Mexican dishes for you to gorge yourself on.
Guadalajara Authentic Mexican Buffet
11385 E Colfax AveMy favorite Mexican food! Delicious buffet of authentic Mexican dishes for you to gorge yourself on.
Brewery in Lower Downtown (LoDo) with great food and beer. If you're down on the 16th Street Mall or near the Union Station this is a great spot to eat or drink at.
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Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StBrewery in Lower Downtown (LoDo) with great food and beer. If you're down on the 16th Street Mall or near the Union Station this is a great spot to eat or drink at.
Tasty and reasonably priced Mexican food and margaritas in the heart of Lower Downtown.
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1745 Blake StTasty and reasonably priced Mexican food and margaritas in the heart of Lower Downtown.
Excellent high end dining in downtown Boulder. They also have a location in Denver.
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The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StExcellent high end dining in downtown Boulder. They also have a location in Denver.
Excellent breakfast but the line can be very long on the weekends so plan ahead or go on a week day.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveExcellent breakfast but the line can be very long on the weekends so plan ahead or go on a week day.
Good coffee and a nice location for people-watching on Colfax. They have a porch where you can leisurely sip your beverage and enjoy our glorious Colorado sunshine.
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Hooked on Colfax
3213 E Colfax AveGood coffee and a nice location for people-watching on Colfax. They have a porch where you can leisurely sip your beverage and enjoy our glorious Colorado sunshine.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveWalking distance from the house.
Walking distance from the house. They have a variety of noodle dishes that are quite enjoyable.
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Noodles and Company
7401 E 29th AveWalking distance from the house. They have a variety of noodle dishes that are quite enjoyable.
Starbucks
7304 E 29th AveThis is a Starbucks that is walking distance from the house.
A cafe, coffee shop and bakery that is walking distance from the house. It also has many gluten free options available.
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Etai's Bakery Cafe
7357 E 29th AveA cafe, coffee shop and bakery that is walking distance from the house. It also has many gluten free options available.
Coldstone Creamery is where you can make your own ice cream flavor by adding your unique mixers to the base flavor you chose. Walking distance from the house.
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Cold Stone Creamery
4251 S Buckley RdColdstone Creamery is where you can make your own ice cream flavor by adding your unique mixers to the base flavor you chose. Walking distance from the house.
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta
7472 E 29th AveYummy pizza walking distance from the house.
A pork themed restaurant walking distance from the house. They have great breakfast with bottomless mimosas and you can walk right back after.
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Berkshire
7352 29th AveA pork themed restaurant walking distance from the house. They have great breakfast with bottomless mimosas and you can walk right back after.
Lovely diner open for breakfast and lunch within walking distance. My Airbnb guests recommended it to me and, yes, I had to admit ... great place. Worth a trip there if you're staying for even a day. This is definitely one of my husband and mine's favorite restaurants in Denver: It has good service, taste, and portion sizes, in addition to a unique menu. It's also close to the house, which is a great bonus convenience—but we'd travel, at least once in a while, to have breakfast or lunch here!
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Four Friends Kitchen
2893 Roslyn StLovely diner open for breakfast and lunch within walking distance. My Airbnb guests recommended it to me and, yes, I had to admit ... great place. Worth a trip there if you're staying for even a day. This is definitely one of my husband and mine's favorite restaurants in Denver: It has good service, taste, and portion sizes, in addition to a unique menu. It's also close to the house, which is a great bonus convenience—but we'd travel, at least once in a while, to have breakfast or lunch here!
One of my favorite restaurants, the scent from outside is delicious and the service, food, and decor inside doesn't disappoint. That's if you're into a great BBQ style restaurant with the best BBQ sauces I've ever tasted! Your mileage may vary, but this is only just over a mile from the house, near Walmart and other shops, and recommended if it sounds like your thing. Prices are not bad at all for what you get. They also do takeout.
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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
7557 East 36th AvenueOne of my favorite restaurants, the scent from outside is delicious and the service, food, and decor inside doesn't disappoint. That's if you're into a great BBQ style restaurant with the best BBQ sauces I've ever tasted! Your mileage may vary, but this is only just over a mile from the house, near Walmart and other shops, and recommended if it sounds like your thing. Prices are not bad at all for what you get. They also do takeout.
Walking-distance-from-the-house Anthony's aside, on those rare occasions when I eat pizza these days, I usually order from the local Papa John's about a mile away. We love the taste and prices (at least if you're part of their outstanding loyalty program). Local staff are great at this location and if there ever is a small problem, they've always fixed it promptly. Please check out their hours on their website and note that they take delivery orders later than take-out orders (for security reasons). They have no seating! It's take-out or delivery only. They also open earlier than you'd expect—I've literally had their pizza for breakfast. I'm not bragging about it. Just sayin'.
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Papa John's Pizza
7305 E 35th AveWalking-distance-from-the-house Anthony's aside, on those rare occasions when I eat pizza these days, I usually order from the local Papa John's about a mile away. We love the taste and prices (at least if you're part of their outstanding loyalty program). Local staff are great at this location and if there ever is a small problem, they've always fixed it promptly. Please check out their hours on their website and note that they take delivery orders later than take-out orders (for security reasons). They have no seating! It's take-out or delivery only. They also open earlier than you'd expect—I've literally had their pizza for breakfast. I'm not bragging about it. Just sayin'.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants with *to-die-for* inexpensive fried ice cream desert. I love the steak nachos too, among others of their authentic, well-priced food. They're licensed so you can enjoy a Margarita or your preferred beverage of choice (just make sure you have an Uber, Lyft, Taxi, or designated driver to get you back here safe!). They're also part of a chain. I assume the others are great too, but I keep on coming back to this location as I always leave satisfied by the cooking and service.
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7 Leguas Mexican Grille
4550 E Colfax AveThis is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants with *to-die-for* inexpensive fried ice cream desert. I love the steak nachos too, among others of their authentic, well-priced food. They're licensed so you can enjoy a Margarita or your preferred beverage of choice (just make sure you have an Uber, Lyft, Taxi, or designated driver to get you back here safe!). They're also part of a chain. I assume the others are great too, but I keep on coming back to this location as I always leave satisfied by the cooking and service.