The Basics and What's Fun in and Around Denver?
Neighborhoods
This is the area that we are in - super cute and fun - lots of good areas to explore.
Walking at night is still a city neighborhood, so be mindful of your surroundings.
There are some neighborhoods that have permit parking for residents during certain times, so always check street signs when parking.
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West Highland
This is the area that we are in - super cute and fun - lots of good areas to explore.
Walking at night is still a city neighborhood, so be mindful of your surroundings.
There are some neighborhoods that have permit parking for residents during certain times, so always check street signs when parking.
Super cute neighborhood the other side of Sheridan. Great food court on 20th - a few blocks west of Sheridan.
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Edgewater
Super cute neighborhood the other side of Sheridan. Great food court on 20th - a few blocks west of Sheridan.
Food scene
Our favorite Mexican spot - Down Yates to 29th, left on 29th and La Cocinita is on the left side of the road (about 1 block)
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La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant
4935 W 29th AveOur favorite Mexican spot - Down Yates to 29th, left on 29th and La Cocinita is on the left side of the road (about 1 block)
Great beer and atmosphere - Down Yates to 29th, left on 29th and Hogshead Brewery is on the right side of the road (about 5 blocks)
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Hogshead Brewery
4460 W 29th AveGreat beer and atmosphere - Down Yates to 29th, left on 29th and Hogshead Brewery is on the right side of the road (about 5 blocks)
Coffee and Bagels - the best! Down Yates to 29th, left on 29th and both shops are on the right side of the road (about 5 blocks)
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SloHi Coffee Co.
4436 W 29th AveCoffee and Bagels - the best! Down Yates to 29th, left on 29th and both shops are on the right side of the road (about 5 blocks)
So very close!
5505 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveSo very close!
5505 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214
Super close - Down Yates to 29th, right on 29th and Rise and Shine is on the left side of the road after Zenobia (about 1.5 blocks)
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Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveSuper close - Down Yates to 29th, right on 29th and Rise and Shine is on the left side of the road after Zenobia (about 1.5 blocks)
Shopping/Restaurants
Highlands - https://www.visitdenverhighlands.com/
about 1.1 miles, 5 minutes to drive or 25 minutes to walk
To get there, take Yates up to 32nd, right on 32nd and follow down to shops. Shops start about Perry Street.
Take note of parking permits are required on some streets around the shopping area.
What is there: Meade Street Station (Bar), Chipotles, Mondo Vino Wine Store, Highlands Cork and Coffee Shop, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, other restaurants and Shopping
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Highland
Highlands - https://www.visitdenverhighlands.com/
about 1.1 miles, 5 minutes to drive or 25 minutes to walk
To get there, take Yates up to 32nd, right on 32nd and follow down to shops. Shops start about Perry Street.
Take note of parking permits are required on some streets around the shopping area.
What is there: Meade Street Station (Bar), Chipotles, Mondo Vino Wine Store, Highlands Cork and Coffee Shop, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, other restaurants and Shopping
Tennyson Street - https://shoptennyson.com/
about 1.6 miles, 5 minutes to drive or 35 minute to walk
To get there, take Yates up to 32nd, right on 32nd, then left onto Tennyson Street. Follow down to shops that start after 38th.
What is there: Tacos Jalisco, Tennyson Tap, Sushi Bay, Allegro Coffee, Denver Biscuit Company, other restaurants and Shopping
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StTennyson Street - https://shoptennyson.com/
about 1.6 miles, 5 minutes to drive or 35 minute to walk
To get there, take Yates up to 32nd, right on 32nd, then left onto Tennyson Street. Follow down to shops that start after 38th.
What is there: Tacos Jalisco, Tennyson Tap, Sushi Bay, Allegro Coffee, Denver Biscuit Company, other restaurants and Shopping
Union Station – Downtown Denver - https://unionstationindenver.com/
about 3 miles, 10 minutes to drive or 60 minute to walk
What is there: Mercantile Dining, ACME Pizzeria, Next Door Pub, Pigtrain Coffee, Mailbox Ice Cream, Snooze AM Eatery, Terminal Bar, other restaurants and Shopping
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LoDo
Union Station – Downtown Denver - https://unionstationindenver.com/
about 3 miles, 10 minutes to drive or 60 minute to walk
What is there: Mercantile Dining, ACME Pizzeria, Next Door Pub, Pigtrain Coffee, Mailbox Ice Cream, Snooze AM Eatery, Terminal Bar, other restaurants and Shopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveGreat stores and food options!
Favorite Walk
Favorite Walk Close to the House:
- Sloans Lake: Out of the gate and turn right – you’ll run into the lake about ¼ mile down Yates. The round trip walk is about an hour at an easy pace.
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Sloans Lake
Favorite Walk Close to the House:
- Sloans Lake: Out of the gate and turn right – you’ll run into the lake about ¼ mile down Yates. The round trip walk is about an hour at an easy pace.
Grocery Store/Pharmacy/Target
Our favorite for veggies, fruit, seafood, anything!
Sprouts Farmers Market (this is our favorite)
4700 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
303-433-2350
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveOur favorite for veggies, fruit, seafood, anything!
Sprouts Farmers Market (this is our favorite)
4700 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
303-433-2350
two choices close:
5301 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
303-425-7366
or
1725 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater, CO 80214
303-237-4988
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King Soopers
1950 Chestnut Pltwo choices close:
5301 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
303-425-7366
or
1725 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater, CO 80214
303-237-4988
Safeway
757 E 20th Ave3800 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
303-458-8418
1985 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater, CO 80214
(720) 274-3665
Has a CVS inside!
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Target
1985 Sheridan Boulevard1985 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater, CO 80214
(720) 274-3665
Has a CVS inside!
Walgreens
801 16th St Mall2975 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
303-433-8911
Hospital/Medical
Lutheran Medical Center
8300 W 38th AveClosest hospital to our home
Consigli per viaggiatori
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Hiking - Day Hikes from Denver
Colorado Trail Explorer: https://trails.colorado.gov/search?xy=-105.085432,39.732592&z=11.30&activity=120002
Set filters on left and search Denver and surrounding area
Day Hikes from Denver: https://dayhikesneardenver.com/
- Red Rocks Trail at Red Rocks
- Bear Creek Trail at Lair O The Bear
- Clear Creek Trail in Golden
- South Table Mountain in Golden
- North Table Mountain in Golden
- Green Mountain in Lakewood
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Rafting close to Denver
There are so many options, please google to see if any better fits for you, but a good start:
Rafting (provided for informational purposes):
https://rewinterpark.com/blog/white-water-rafting-near-denver/
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Ghost Towns close to Denver
Some fun areas to see the old west and experience some local folklore:
Ghost Towns close to Denver:
https://www.uncovercolorado.com/ghost-towns-near-denver-co/
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Sightseeing/Activities
Sightseeing/Activities:
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Children’s Museum of Denver
- Denver Art Museum
- Clyfford Still Museum
- Museo De Las Americas
- American Museum of Western
- Denver Zoo
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
- Denver Center for Performing Arts
- Colorado Symphony
- Red Rocks Amphitheater
- Molly Brown House Museum
- Lookout Mountain/Buffalo Bill Grave
- Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods
- Colorado Springs Air Force Chapel
Usanze e culture
Sports Teams
Sports Teams:
- Football: Denver Broncos
- Baseball: Colorado Rockies
- Basketball: Denver Nuggets
- Hockey: Colorado Avalanche
- Soccer: Colorado Rapids
- Lacrosse: Denver Outlaws, Colorado Mammoth