4143 Guidebook - Sunnyside and Denver
Neighborhoods
RiNo is an up and coming neighborhood in Denver. This neighborhood is a great place for a casual walk during the day, hopping around to different breweries, or grabbing a bite to eat.
Some of our favorite bars include:
- Ratio brewery
- Gold Point (great cocktails)
- Improper City - large bar / brewery with great outdoor space and food trucks
Our favorite restaurants include:
- Hop Alley - great Asian fusion with a hip-hop vibe - try the Duck rolls!
- Dio Mio - great Italian / pasta
- Mister Oso - casual spot for a cocktail, tacos, and tapas
- Safta - located in the Source hotel, this is a great spot for Israeli / Mediterranean food - make a reservation in advance!
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River North Art District
RiNo is an up and coming neighborhood in Denver. This neighborhood is a great place for a casual walk during the day, hopping around to different breweries, or grabbing a bite to eat.
Some of our favorite bars include:
- Ratio brewery
- Gold Point (great cocktails)
- Improper City - large bar / brewery with great outdoor space and food trucks
Our favorite restaurants include:
- Hop Alley - great Asian fusion with a hip-hop vibe - try the Duck rolls!
- Dio Mio - great Italian / pasta
- Mister Oso - casual spot for a cocktail, tacos, and tapas
- Safta - located in the Source hotel, this is a great spot for Israeli / Mediterranean food - make a reservation in advance!
Lower Highlands, aka "LoHi" is a great neighborhood with tons of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more. This neighborhood is about a 10-15 minute walk from our home.
Some of our favorite spots here include:
- Little Man Ice Cream - famous in Denver, but beware of the long line!
- El Five - mediterranean restaurant located on the fifth floor of its building, providing some of the best views of Denver
- Avanti - fun spot for a quick bite to eat or a drink. They have rotating food vendors, giving patrons many options
- Happy Camper - casual spot for drinks / food
- Senor Bear - one of our favorite spots - featuring Latin American cuisine
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Lower Highlands
Lower Highlands, aka "LoHi" is a great neighborhood with tons of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more. This neighborhood is about a 10-15 minute walk from our home.
Some of our favorite spots here include:
- Little Man Ice Cream - famous in Denver, but beware of the long line!
- El Five - mediterranean restaurant located on the fifth floor of its building, providing some of the best views of Denver
- Avanti - fun spot for a quick bite to eat or a drink. They have rotating food vendors, giving patrons many options
- Happy Camper - casual spot for drinks / food
- Senor Bear - one of our favorite spots - featuring Latin American cuisine
Favorite Coffee Spots
Some of our favorite coffee spots in Denver - a ton of great choices.
This is our favorite coffee spot - famous throughout Denver and only a two minute walk!
Insider Tip - order ahead online if you are in a rush!
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Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos StThis is our favorite coffee spot - famous throughout Denver and only a two minute walk!
Insider Tip - order ahead online if you are in a rush!
Another great coffee spot - about a seven minute walk from our home.
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Pinwheel Coffee
3659 Navajo StAnother great coffee spot - about a seven minute walk from our home.
Really fun coffee spot located in an old firehouse - this location is about a 10 minute walk from our home across 38th street.
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Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StReally fun coffee spot located in an old firehouse - this location is about a 10 minute walk from our home across 38th street.
Food scene
Famous throughout Denver, this is our favorite ice cream spot and is only a 10-15 minute walk from our home. While lines can be very long, it's usually worth the wait. We recommend their Salted Oreo flavor!
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StFamous throughout Denver, this is our favorite ice cream spot and is only a 10-15 minute walk from our home. While lines can be very long, it's usually worth the wait. We recommend their Salted Oreo flavor!
By far our favorite restaurant, Hop Alley is an Asian fusion restaurant in RiNo. The location fills up quickly, so try to make a reservation 1-2 weeks in advance.
We highly recommend the duck rolls and spicy chicken thighs.
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Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StBy far our favorite restaurant, Hop Alley is an Asian fusion restaurant in RiNo. The location fills up quickly, so try to make a reservation 1-2 weeks in advance.
We highly recommend the duck rolls and spicy chicken thighs.
Latin American Tapas in LoHi - Senor Bear is only about a 15 minute walk from our home. Best churros in Denver!
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Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StLatin American Tapas in LoHi - Senor Bear is only about a 15 minute walk from our home. Best churros in Denver!
Uncle is located in LoHi, and is only about a 15 minute walk from our home. Famous in Denver for it's Ramen!
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Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveUncle is located in LoHi, and is only about a 15 minute walk from our home. Famous in Denver for it's Ramen!
A great italian spot, located about 15 minutes walking from our home in the LoHi neighborhood - great pizza and pasta!
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Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveA great italian spot, located about 15 minutes walking from our home in the LoHi neighborhood - great pizza and pasta!
Amazing views of Denver plus delicious mediterranean tapas! We recommend the hummus plate and the Oaxacan old fashion.
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El Five
2930 15th StAmazing views of Denver plus delicious mediterranean tapas! We recommend the hummus plate and the Oaxacan old fashion.
Our favorite sushi and Japanese food spot. A bit of a drive from our home as this location is in the Platte Park neighborhood in Denver - worth the drive!
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Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StOur favorite sushi and Japanese food spot. A bit of a drive from our home as this location is in the Platte Park neighborhood in Denver - worth the drive!
Bars / Breweries
Located on Platte Street in the LoDo neighborhood, this is a great brewery with both indoor and outdoor seating. About a 20 minute walk, 10 minute scooter, or five minute drive from our home.
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Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StLocated on Platte Street in the LoDo neighborhood, this is a great brewery with both indoor and outdoor seating. About a 20 minute walk, 10 minute scooter, or five minute drive from our home.
Zuni Street Brewing is located in the Highlands neighborhood. This location is a 20 minute walk or five minute drive from a our home.
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Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueZuni Street Brewing is located in the Highlands neighborhood. This location is a 20 minute walk or five minute drive from a our home.
Gold Point
3126 Larimer StGreat spot for cocktails in RiNo!
Run for the Roses is a hidden gem in downtown Denver near Coors Field. Many locals don't even now it is here. This is a secret bar, but is worth the effort to find. Feel free to contact me for specific directions!
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Run for the Roses
1801 Blake StRun for the Roses is a hidden gem in downtown Denver near Coors Field. Many locals don't even now it is here. This is a secret bar, but is worth the effort to find. Feel free to contact me for specific directions!
A speakeasy in LoHi, this location is just a 10-12 minute walk from our home. You'll feel like you are entering a bookstore when entering, but totally worth it!
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StA speakeasy in LoHi, this location is just a 10-12 minute walk from our home. You'll feel like you are entering a bookstore when entering, but totally worth it!
City/town information
Because our home is located in Sunnyside, you have easy access to the highway and Boulder. Without traffic, Boulder is only a 25 minute drive. We highly recommend taking the trip to check out the shops and restaurants on Pearl Street, or going for a hike in the flatirons!
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Boulder
Because our home is located in Sunnyside, you have easy access to the highway and Boulder. Without traffic, Boulder is only a 25 minute drive. We highly recommend taking the trip to check out the shops and restaurants on Pearl Street, or going for a hike in the flatirons!
Estes park is another great road trip from Denver. This is a great day trip spot. A fun town plus amazing locations for hike, Estes Park is right on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Estes Park
Estes park is another great road trip from Denver. This is a great day trip spot. A fun town plus amazing locations for hike, Estes Park is right on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Vail is our favorite mountain town and is a short hour and a half drive from Denver (without traffic). During the winter, skiing is the main attraction, but Vail is also home to great hikes and activities in town during the Summer, Spring, and Fall seasons.
We love the Booth Falls hike - moderate / easy hike that takes about 2-3 hours with a great waterfall view at the end!
In town, we love MTN Standard and Thai Basil for dinner!
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Vail
Vail is our favorite mountain town and is a short hour and a half drive from Denver (without traffic). During the winter, skiing is the main attraction, but Vail is also home to great hikes and activities in town during the Summer, Spring, and Fall seasons.
We love the Booth Falls hike - moderate / easy hike that takes about 2-3 hours with a great waterfall view at the end!
In town, we love MTN Standard and Thai Basil for dinner!
Breckinridge is another great option for a day trip, as it is only a 1.5 hour drive without traffic. There is great skiing and hiking in Breck, but the town is also home to great restaurants and bars.
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Breckenridge
Breckinridge is another great option for a day trip, as it is only a 1.5 hour drive without traffic. There is great skiing and hiking in Breck, but the town is also home to great restaurants and bars.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Walking, Driving, Bikes are the best way to get around.
Denver is fairly spread out, but each neighborhood is very walkable. Walking, Driving, Bikes and Scooters are the best way to get around.
Denver does also have a light rail system that you can access - Union Station is the closest stop from our home.
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Use the Alltrails App for Hikes
If you are going on any hikes, the AllTrails app is an easy way to choose the best hikes, download maps, and understand difficulty levels. Feel free to message us with any questions as well.