Guidebook for Wheat Ridge
Arts & Culture
For the science buffs in your family, this is a good option for a rainy day. Afterward you can stop for a late lunch or dinner in the Cherry Creek District. You'll find many good menu options.
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Denver
2001 Colorado Blvd For the science buffs in your family, this is a good option for a rainy day. Afterward you can stop for a late lunch or dinner in the Cherry Creek District. You'll find many good menu options.
Always have great exhibits
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany StAlways have great exhibits
Look at the website to get information on the current exhibit.
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Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy Look at the website to get information on the current exhibit.
Parks & Nature
A nice exhibit complete with a shark tank. There is a small cafe on the grounds which is surrounded by a large aquarium
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Acuario del centro
700 Water StA nice exhibit complete with a shark tank. There is a small cafe on the grounds which is surrounded by a large aquarium
Some of the most beautiful views from the small, quaint town of Georgetown and in the nearby mountains. There are also hiking trails in that area. Make sure to take PLENTY of water and sunscreen!!
Guanella Pass Road
Guanella Pass RoadSome of the most beautiful views from the small, quaint town of Georgetown and in the nearby mountains. There are also hiking trails in that area. Make sure to take PLENTY of water and sunscreen!!
If you're looking for a mountain drive, this is a great destination with beautiful views. It's approximately a 2 hour drive each way from our house so probably an all day event for you. To potentially avoid rush hour traffic, go before 7:00 am and come back after 6:00 pm.
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Grand Lake
If you're looking for a mountain drive, this is a great destination with beautiful views. It's approximately a 2 hour drive each way from our house so probably an all day event for you. To potentially avoid rush hour traffic, go before 7:00 am and come back after 6:00 pm.
Many animals. It's a good idea to go in the early morning hours to see the animals during feeding time. Also during winter months, Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, make sure to go to the Zoo Lights event in the evening. Check the website for pricing and information.
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Zoológico de Denver
2300 Steele StMany animals. It's a good idea to go in the early morning hours to see the animals during feeding time. Also during winter months, Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, make sure to go to the Zoo Lights event in the evening. Check the website for pricing and information.
Pikes Peak Summit House
Unique Views, drive to the top.
About an hour drive away, take I-70 to Clear Creek County exit 218. It's a moderate mountain hike; When you get to the trail head, to the right is a more serpentine path, to the left is a steep road leading to the natural trail. Make sure to take PLENTY of water and sunscreen!!
Herman Gulch Trail
Herman Gulch TrailAbout an hour drive away, take I-70 to Clear Creek County exit 218. It's a moderate mountain hike; When you get to the trail head, to the right is a more serpentine path, to the left is a steep road leading to the natural trail. Make sure to take PLENTY of water and sunscreen!!
Very close to our home you will find a trail head on West 44th Avenue just past Wadsworth. Open space mostly flat, mostly shaded trail, get away from it all in the city.
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Anderson Park
4355 Field StVery close to our home you will find a trail head on West 44th Avenue just past Wadsworth. Open space mostly flat, mostly shaded trail, get away from it all in the city.
A nice stroll around the lake with views of downtown. Coffee shops and restaurants for lunch or dinner are across the street.
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Parque Sloan's Lake
1700 N Sheridan BlvdA nice stroll around the lake with views of downtown. Coffee shops and restaurants for lunch or dinner are across the street.
Crown Hill Park Trail at Wadsworth and 26th Avenue. One of our favorite places to go for a morning stroll. Easy walk around a small lake.
From our front door, go west (left) on W 44th Avenue, left on Wadsworth to 26th Avenue, turn right. Go several blocks down 26th. Park enterance is on your right.
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Parque Crown Hill
9357 West 26th AvenueCrown Hill Park Trail at Wadsworth and 26th Avenue. One of our favorite places to go for a morning stroll. Easy walk around a small lake.
From our front door, go west (left) on W 44th Avenue, left on Wadsworth to 26th Avenue, turn right. Go several blocks down 26th. Park enterance is on your right.
Food Scene
Definitely our favorite place in the neighborhood for breakfast. They'll serve you a hot cup of coffee while you wait for a table. On nice days, they offer outdoor seating. Everything on the menu is delicious!
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Cozy Cottage
4363 Tennyson StDefinitely our favorite place in the neighborhood for breakfast. They'll serve you a hot cup of coffee while you wait for a table. On nice days, they offer outdoor seating. Everything on the menu is delicious!
Just down the street from our home. Homemade Pasta - Locally Owned. They usually have a daily special.
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Amici's Pizzeria & Italian
4300 Wadsworth BlvdJust down the street from our home. Homemade Pasta - Locally Owned. They usually have a daily special.
Many good food choices between on Tennyson between West 38th and West 44th. Park your car and walk the boulevard.
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StMany good food choices between on Tennyson between West 38th and West 44th. Park your car and walk the boulevard.
Right Coast Pizza
7100 W 38th AveBIG Pizza Pies!!
Yak & Yeti Bar and Restaurant
9000 Yukon StreetScrumptious
7523 Grandview AveSweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveLocally sourced, handmade in-house ice cream
Homey bakery & cafe dealing in a range of vegan cakes, breads & sandwiches plus gluten-free choices.
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Beet Box
1030 E 22nd AveHomey bakery & cafe dealing in a range of vegan cakes, breads & sandwiches plus gluten-free choices.
This is our favorite ice cream hang out. It's a nice place to relax and sit at the picnic tables outside and enjoy a good ice cream treat. Homemade ice cream. You can't miss it, the small building is shaped like a milk bottle.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StThis is our favorite ice cream hang out. It's a nice place to relax and sit at the picnic tables outside and enjoy a good ice cream treat. Homemade ice cream. You can't miss it, the small building is shaped like a milk bottle.
About 20 minutes from home, but depending on your time, worth a drive. They serve the quirkiest donuts around. It's difficult to explain, you'll just have to see it for yourself. Try to avoid rush hour traffic.
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveAbout 20 minutes from home, but depending on your time, worth a drive. They serve the quirkiest donuts around. It's difficult to explain, you'll just have to see it for yourself. Try to avoid rush hour traffic.
Ophelia's Restaurant
5711 Olde Wadsworth BoulevardGreat tequila choices with a complete tapas menu
Some of the best New Mexican Food in the neighborhood for breakfast lunch and dinner. Also has a good bar with a large choice of Mexican beers.
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Jack-N-Grill
2524 Federal BoulevardSome of the best New Mexican Food in the neighborhood for breakfast lunch and dinner. Also has a good bar with a large choice of Mexican beers.
Small, family owned, coffee while you wait.
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DJ's Berkeley Cafe
3838 Tennyson StreetSmall, family owned, coffee while you wait.
If you like authentic Mexican pastries including the best esponjas in town, this is a must stop. They open at 6:00 am and close at 10:00 pm. This is a hard-working family ready to greet you. There are no tables or chairs but a pick-up-and-go place. Unfussy, time-tested Mexican bakery selling traditional, handcrafted breads, pastries, cakes & more.
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Rosales Mexican Bakery
2636 W 32nd AveIf you like authentic Mexican pastries including the best esponjas in town, this is a must stop. They open at 6:00 am and close at 10:00 pm. This is a hard-working family ready to greet you. There are no tables or chairs but a pick-up-and-go place. Unfussy, time-tested Mexican bakery selling traditional, handcrafted breads, pastries, cakes & more.
A wide variety of cupcakes made fresh daily. This is on the 32nd Street Mall. Close to home.
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Happy Bakeshop
3621 W 32nd AveA wide variety of cupcakes made fresh daily. This is on the 32nd Street Mall. Close to home.
Some of the best South and Central American Food in the City. An arepa is a flatbread sandwich filled with a variety of meats and vegetables.
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Quiero Arepas
1859 S Pearl StSome of the best South and Central American Food in the City. An arepa is a flatbread sandwich filled with a variety of meats and vegetables.
A little pricey but very good. Ask to be seated in the back room as the room up front is a little noisy. There is also bar service so you can order some sake or an Asian beer with your meal.
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Sushi Hai
3600 W 32nd AveA little pricey but very good. Ask to be seated in the back room as the room up front is a little noisy. There is also bar service so you can order some sake or an Asian beer with your meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Arvada Tavern
5707 Olde Wadsworth BlvdKline's Beer Hall
7519 Grandview AveSpecialize in "small plate" food, nice rooftop view of downtown. This in a former mortuary owned by the O"linger" family.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveSpecialize in "small plate" food, nice rooftop view of downtown. This in a former mortuary owned by the O"linger" family.
An airy pub with 4 bars & 2 patios offers Irish grub, weekly brunch & live bands in a warm locale.
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Clancy's Irish Pub
7000 W 38th AveAn airy pub with 4 bars & 2 patios offers Irish grub, weekly brunch & live bands in a warm locale.
Comfort food in a vintage-style tavern with happy hour, live music, karaoke & trivia nights.
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Sloan's Bar & Grill
5850 W 25th AveComfort food in a vintage-style tavern with happy hour, live music, karaoke & trivia nights.
Old time bar with Country Western dancing on a big dance floor.
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The Grizzly Rose
5450 S Valley HwyOld time bar with Country Western dancing on a big dance floor.
A 30-40 minute mountain drive that is a landmark in the Denver area. Famous bar with famous musical artists who are known to show up and play with the local bands at any time. Small dance floor but lots of fun on a Friday or Saturday night.
Grizzly Bear Point
Grizzly Bear PointA 30-40 minute mountain drive that is a landmark in the Denver area. Famous bar with famous musical artists who are known to show up and play with the local bands at any time. Small dance floor but lots of fun on a Friday or Saturday night.
Some of the best tacos in town with a full tequila bar
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Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveSome of the best tacos in town with a full tequila bar
One of our favorite dinner spots, eat alfresco on a heated patio or inside dining. Great neighborhood bar. Try the buffalo burger, it's very good. You can buy a cocktail while you wait for a table.
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Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveOne of our favorite dinner spots, eat alfresco on a heated patio or inside dining. Great neighborhood bar. Try the buffalo burger, it's very good. You can buy a cocktail while you wait for a table.
Go upstairs. There are a variety of activities to take you away from it all for a few hours. Complete with pool tables, shuffle board, darts, ping pong. FUN!! Day or night
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Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StGo upstairs. There are a variety of activities to take you away from it all for a few hours. Complete with pool tables, shuffle board, darts, ping pong. FUN!! Day or night
This is very close to our home. You might consider a walk around Sloan's Lake then stop in to relax. They offer good home brewed beer with a different food truck in front each night. We've gone on Monday nights which is pizza night.
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Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardThis is very close to our home. You might consider a walk around Sloan's Lake then stop in to relax. They offer good home brewed beer with a different food truck in front each night. We've gone on Monday nights which is pizza night.
Entertainment & Activities
"THE" music venue in Denver. Check out a summer concert and a must-see venue.
Even if you don't attend a concert, it's an interesting sight to see as well as a wonderful view of the entire city. Health buffs use the no-cost venue during the morning hours to work out, climb stairs and bench press.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway"THE" music venue in Denver. Check out a summer concert and a must-see venue.
Even if you don't attend a concert, it's an interesting sight to see as well as a wonderful view of the entire city. Health buffs use the no-cost venue during the morning hours to work out, climb stairs and bench press.
An hour and a half drive but if you have small children well worth it. A must see for kids, a small amusement park, deer surround the park and Santa makes a visit almost every day. A fun family experience. Check the website for hours. Don't drive during rush hour so leave the house after 8:30 a.m. and eat breakfast at the Over Easy Restaurant (http://overeasycolorado.com/) then, in the evening, leave from Santa's Workshop after 6:00 pm. The park is open from summer through Christmas Eve. Please check the website before you drive out there to make sure the park is open.
Website
http://northpolecolorado.com
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Taller de Santa en North Pole Colorado
5050 Pikes Peak HwyAn hour and a half drive but if you have small children well worth it. A must see for kids, a small amusement park, deer surround the park and Santa makes a visit almost every day. A fun family experience. Check the website for hours. Don't drive during rush hour so leave the house after 8:30 a.m. and eat breakfast at the Over Easy Restaurant (http://overeasycolorado.com/) then, in the evening, leave from Santa's Workshop after 6:00 pm. The park is open from summer through Christmas Eve. Please check the website before you drive out there to make sure the park is open.
Website
http://northpolecolorado.com
Wells Fargo Center
A very good music venue
Fun bowling, pool, shuffle board, food and bar
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Better Off Bowling - Denver @ Lucky Strike Belmar
945 South Kipling ParkwayFun bowling, pool, shuffle board, food and bar
Catch a first run movie. Restaurants and pubs nearby for a snack or dinner before a movie.
Website
https://www.landmarktheatres.com/LocationFinder
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Landmark Theatre Olde Town 14
5550 Olde Wadsworth BoulevardCatch a first run movie. Restaurants and pubs nearby for a snack or dinner before a movie.
Website
https://www.landmarktheatres.com/LocationFinder
This is a FUN indoor golf facility. The golf tees are under cover so it's a great rainy day/snowy day option. Golf clubs are included in the price. There is a lounge and a restaurant as well. It's cheaper to go before noon. Check the website for pricing and more information.
http://topgolf.com/us/centennial
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Topgolf
10601 E Easter AveThis is a FUN indoor golf facility. The golf tees are under cover so it's a great rainy day/snowy day option. Golf clubs are included in the price. There is a lounge and a restaurant as well. It's cheaper to go before noon. Check the website for pricing and more information.
http://topgolf.com/us/centennial
Sightseeing
Centro de Convenciones de Colorado
700 14th StSee the Blue Bear
Walk along a small waterway under the shade trees for a little in-town exercise. Renting a bike is possible too and REI Store.
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Cherry Creek Trailhead
Cherry Creek TrailheadWalk along a small waterway under the shade trees for a little in-town exercise. Renting a bike is possible too and REI Store.
45 minutes to an hour from our home along along I-70, you will see a quaint, small town of Georgetown. (See Guanella Pass), hiking, small town shopping and a good place to have lunch.
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Georgetown
45 minutes to an hour from our home along along I-70, you will see a quaint, small town of Georgetown. (See Guanella Pass), hiking, small town shopping and a good place to have lunch.
A pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Denver with stores, restaurants, bars, a bowling alley and a movie theatre
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16th Street Mall
16th Street MallA pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Denver with stores, restaurants, bars, a bowling alley and a movie theatre
About 35 minutes from our front door, you will find the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. It is a pedestrian mall filled with shops, restaurants, music venues, hidden pool halls. On the weekends they inevitably have local artisans showing their arts and crafts. You might also see street musicians and entertainers.
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Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetAbout 35 minutes from our front door, you will find the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. It is a pedestrian mall filled with shops, restaurants, music venues, hidden pool halls. On the weekends they inevitably have local artisans showing their arts and crafts. You might also see street musicians and entertainers.
RiNo or River North Arts District
http://www.rivernorthart.com/about-rino/
Located just north of downtown, 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.
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RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut StRiNo or River North Arts District
http://www.rivernorthart.com/about-rino/
Located just north of downtown, 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.
HOME OF THE FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
There is a gallery walk in this Art District on the first calendar Friday of each month, without deviation due to holidays or otherwise. More than 60 art galleries, artist studios and other creative organizations are open until about 9:30PM that night. Some stay open later, some close a bit sooner, but all are closed by about 10:30. First Friday is hugely popular and can have up to 10,000 art lovers attending on a spring, summer or fall evening. It is wonderful anytime that many people come out to see art! Come early, 5:00-7:30, if you want more private time with the art. After about 8 p.m., it can get crowded on the sidewalks and in the galleries, but is an upbeat people watchers’ delight!
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8z Real Estate Denver Art District
2809 Santa Fe DrHOME OF THE FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
There is a gallery walk in this Art District on the first calendar Friday of each month, without deviation due to holidays or otherwise. More than 60 art galleries, artist studios and other creative organizations are open until about 9:30PM that night. Some stay open later, some close a bit sooner, but all are closed by about 10:30. First Friday is hugely popular and can have up to 10,000 art lovers attending on a spring, summer or fall evening. It is wonderful anytime that many people come out to see art! Come early, 5:00-7:30, if you want more private time with the art. After about 8 p.m., it can get crowded on the sidewalks and in the galleries, but is an upbeat people watchers’ delight!
The old train station was recently renovated to its old-time charm. Eat breakfast or lunch as Znooz for a tasty meal, the eggs benedict are very good. Browse or grab a new book from the Tattered Cover Book Store. Union Station is a good place to relax. There are pool tables, an ice cream shop, shuffle board tables and a large lobby for people watching or to rest for a bit. It's also the train station with the train line to the airport.
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Union Station LRT Nb
The old train station was recently renovated to its old-time charm. Eat breakfast or lunch as Znooz for a tasty meal, the eggs benedict are very good. Browse or grab a new book from the Tattered Cover Book Store. Union Station is a good place to relax. There are pool tables, an ice cream shop, shuffle board tables and a large lobby for people watching or to rest for a bit. It's also the train station with the train line to the airport.
From our front door, turn right on West 44th, Right on Sheridan, Left on 32nd Avenue. Keep going down 32nd past Perry Street. Just beyond Perry Street is a row of restaurants and shops worth the stop. Park your car and stroll past several restaurants and outdoor places to get a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. Also, there's several quaint shops worth a look.
West 32nd Avenue
West 32nd AvenueFrom our front door, turn right on West 44th, Right on Sheridan, Left on 32nd Avenue. Keep going down 32nd past Perry Street. Just beyond Perry Street is a row of restaurants and shops worth the stop. Park your car and stroll past several restaurants and outdoor places to get a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. Also, there's several quaint shops worth a look.
Shopping
Typical mall with all of the usual stores. There is a fabulous bar called The Yard House that has almost any popular beer on tap and good food.
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Colorado Mills Mall
14500 West Colfax AvenueTypical mall with all of the usual stores. There is a fabulous bar called The Yard House that has almost any popular beer on tap and good food.
Neiman Marcus Last Call offers a consolidation of marked down merchandise from the upscale retailer's 32 stores nationwide, as well as Bergdorf Goodman
Neiman Marcus Last Call
14500 West Colfax AvenueNeiman Marcus Last Call offers a consolidation of marked down merchandise from the upscale retailer's 32 stores nationwide, as well as Bergdorf Goodman
Larimer Street is downtown and one of Denver's more lovely streets. Some of the most iconic one- of-a-kind fashion clothing designs in Denver. Very good restaurants in this area too.
Larimark LLC
1551 Larimer StLarimer Street is downtown and one of Denver's more lovely streets. Some of the most iconic one- of-a-kind fashion clothing designs in Denver. Very good restaurants in this area too.
More upscale department stores, good restaurants in the neighborhood.
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Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveMore upscale department stores, good restaurants in the neighborhood.