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Food scene
A hot dog joint that specializes in some interesting meat choices including elk, deer, rattlesnake, and other seasonal meats along with some delicious fried mac & cheese balls
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Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer StA hot dog joint that specializes in some interesting meat choices including elk, deer, rattlesnake, and other seasonal meats along with some delicious fried mac & cheese balls
This place has won a state award for mexican food and their queso is delicious. It's less than half a mile away and they have a happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
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Hacienda Colorado
10422 Town Center DrThis place has won a state award for mexican food and their queso is delicious. It's less than half a mile away and they have a happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
Saucy's Pizza
5055 S Kipling StIf I had to choose a pizza place, it'd be Saucy's. Plus free delivery
Imperial Garden
7735 W Long DrTheir tofu here is delicious
Illegal Pete's Colfax
2001 E Colfax AveSome good and quick tacos
An alaskan based restaurant with great food and drafts
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 49th Food & Spirits
4550 S Kipling StAn alaskan based restaurant with great food and drafts
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
808 E Colfax AveHikes and Sightseeing
A beautiful lake and hike that's less than 20 minutes away. The downside is it's $10 to park
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Bear Creek Lake Park
A beautiful lake and hike that's less than 20 minutes away. The downside is it's $10 to park
A lake that's less than a mile away and free to get in. This lake hosts beautiful sunsets every night (when there aren't clouds)
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Harriman Lake Park
A lake that's less than a mile away and free to get in. This lake hosts beautiful sunsets every night (when there aren't clouds)
This is one of the biggest lakes in the city. There's plenty that come here to fish, jetski, boat, camp, or just hang out for the day.
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Chatfield Reservoir
This is one of the biggest lakes in the city. There's plenty that come here to fish, jetski, boat, camp, or just hang out for the day.
See the entire city from here
Or listen to the beats from red rocks concert for free
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Mt Falcon Hiking Trail
3992 Vine StSee the entire city from here
Or listen to the beats from red rocks concert for free
A great hike and a great place to go to a concert to (or so I'm told)
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayA great hike and a great place to go to a concert to (or so I'm told)
Family Food
Although they deliver, this is a great sitdown place for a date or the family.
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El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
5390 Wadsworth BypassAlthough they deliver, this is a great sitdown place for a date or the family.
There are plenty of these around the city and they offer all sorts of food. Almost like an Olive Garden or Cheesecake Factory but with Pizza
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Blackjack Pizza & Salads
2020 S Parker RdThere are plenty of these around the city and they offer all sorts of food. Almost like an Olive Garden or Cheesecake Factory but with Pizza
Great breakfast, but if you don't get there before 9:30, there might be a wait
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveGreat breakfast, but if you don't get there before 9:30, there might be a wait
Le Peep® Bowles Crossing
8055 W Bowles AveGreat place for brunch and local to Colorado.
Neighborhoods
Boulder can be reached roundtrip via bus for $10.50 per person via public transportation but will take about 2 hours. The drive to get there should take about 50 minutes while an uber or lyft may take an hour, but once there you’ll have plenty to do.
Celestial Seasonings has a tour of their factory where you can sample over 90 teas.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse allows you to have tea-time with friends or family.
Flatiron mountains are a beautiful site and great scene to snag a picture or go for a hike.
Pearl Street Mall is a great place for shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. At night, this becomes a bar/club scene
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Boulder
Boulder can be reached roundtrip via bus for $10.50 per person via public transportation but will take about 2 hours. The drive to get there should take about 50 minutes while an uber or lyft may take an hour, but once there you’ll have plenty to do.
Celestial Seasonings has a tour of their factory where you can sample over 90 teas.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse allows you to have tea-time with friends or family.
Flatiron mountains are a beautiful site and great scene to snag a picture or go for a hike.
Pearl Street Mall is a great place for shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. At night, this becomes a bar/club scene
I’ve only been once, but is about an hour away and has a trail known as Garden of the Gods
There is also a small set of local adventure rides at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
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Colorado Springs
I’ve only been once, but is about an hour away and has a trail known as Garden of the Gods
There is also a small set of local adventure rides at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Downtown Denver (Lodo+Capital HIll)
16th Street Mall is a long strip with a free public bus that boasts tons of shopping and food. There’s a free bus that will take you up and down 16th street as well
Larimer Square is a popular food court with tons of exciting choices to grab some grub
Coors Field if you’re a Broncos fan, you better go visit. The Rockies and Nuggets are also here
Union Station hosts a bar, ice cream parlor, and food options for travelers throughout the day
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Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver (Lodo+Capital HIll)
16th Street Mall is a long strip with a free public bus that boasts tons of shopping and food. There’s a free bus that will take you up and down 16th street as well
Larimer Square is a popular food court with tons of exciting choices to grab some grub
Coors Field if you’re a Broncos fan, you better go visit. The Rockies and Nuggets are also here
Union Station hosts a bar, ice cream parlor, and food options for travelers throughout the day
This part of the city boasts a ton of local shops
The Chocolate Therapist is a great place with tons of coffee and dark chocolate
Kate’s Wine Bar or Jake’s Brew Bar are great to try out some locally made alcohol
Viewhouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop is a chain restaurant with breathtaking views of the city. You aren’t limited to just Littleton
Penzey’s Spices has all the spices you could think of plus some of their own. Go in for the smell
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant which is a little pricey, but delicious
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Littleton
This part of the city boasts a ton of local shops
The Chocolate Therapist is a great place with tons of coffee and dark chocolate
Kate’s Wine Bar or Jake’s Brew Bar are great to try out some locally made alcohol
Viewhouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop is a chain restaurant with breathtaking views of the city. You aren’t limited to just Littleton
Penzey’s Spices has all the spices you could think of plus some of their own. Go in for the smell
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant which is a little pricey, but delicious
Do you just want a relaxing day on your vacation? Go out to the hot springs which are 40 minutes away in the cozy town of Idaho Springs
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Idaho Springs
Do you just want a relaxing day on your vacation? Go out to the hot springs which are 40 minutes away in the cozy town of Idaho Springs
Brewaries
Food, tours, and in the Rhino district with plenty of other brewaries
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Blue Moon Brewing Company
3750 Chestnut PlFood, tours, and in the Rhino district with plenty of other brewaries
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StBreckenridge Brewery
2920 Brewery LnLowdown Brewery
800 Lincoln StGrandma's House
1710 S Broadway