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These are some of our favorite places nearby, but we always have more recommendations! Message us if you are looking for something specific.

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Food + Beverage

El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant

Fat Sully's Pizza / Atomic Cowboy

Fat Sully's Pizza / Atomic Cowboy

For an authentic Mexican dinner with a long history in the area, head to El Paraiso. The team is Spanish fluent and also welcoming of gringos. Too many margs? You can walk back to The Loft!

Fat Sully's Pizza / Atomic Cowboy

Fat Sully's Pizza / Atomic Cowboy

Fat Sully's Pizza / Atomic Cowboy

Atomic Cowboy by day, Fat Sully's by night.

Atomic Cowboy // Denver Biscuit Company is THE PLACE for weekend brunch. Don't count your calories here because the biscuits come in any style you could possibly want, and their Bloody Marys are too good to pass up.

Fat Sully's: Late night massive pizzas (or by the slice) to add to your Tennyson barhop.

Okinawa Sushi

Fat Sully's Pizza / Atomic Cowboy

Grammy's Goodies

Inconspicuous with a casual small-town feeling, but fantastic sushi and miso. Bring the group on Tuesday night for a free sake tower when you buy a pitcher of beer.

Grammy's Goodies

Pierogies Factory

Grammy's Goodies

Opened in 2015, Grammy's is the go-to for fresh Italian food in Wheat Ridge. All recipes were passed down through generations in the owners' family.

Raliberto's

Pierogies Factory

Pierogies Factory

Our favorite burrito / taco shop in all of the Denver Metro! Raliberto's is open 24 hours, making it the perfect stop for a breakfast burrito before heading to the mountains, or your last stop after a night of barhopping.

Pierogies Factory

Pierogies Factory

Pierogies Factory

This is a Denver staple, locally owned by a charming Polish man bringing his family recipes to the Metro. Having started as a very small restaurant, they now have multiple locations, a food truck and online store.

Yak + Yeti

Yak + Yeti

Yak + Yeti

Yak + Yeti is our go-to for Nepalese and Indian cuisine. From lunch buffet to home delivery, you must try Y+Y! Our favorites include saag paneer, tandoori, korma, and of course naan.

Sassafrass

Yak + Yeti

Yak + Yeti

Southern style breakfast and lunch made with local in-season ingredients. It is located in the historic Dunwoody House, built in 1889.

Vital Root

Yak + Yeti

School House

Known for responsibly-grown & innovatively simple sourcing, veggie-forward fare. Owned by Edible Beats, its sister restaurants include Ophelia's, Linger, Root Down and El Five.

School House

Edgewater Public Market

School House

Upscale American bar food located inside the historic Olde Town Arvada School House, built 1882. The education theme is played throughout the restaurant and so very fun.

Edgewater Public Market

Edgewater Public Market

Edgewater Public Market

In our opinion, one of the Denver Metro's best food halls.  We've never been disappointed with their eclectic  offering of food options, and there's always plenty to see and explore.

Avanti

Edgewater Public Market

Edgewater Public Market

Another great option if nobody can pick what they want.  This food hall concept is our go-to if we want to be downtown, and has amazing rooftop views of downtown Denver.

Milk Market

Denver Central Market

Denver Central Market

Milk Market is right downtown, and filled with tons of great food options, and Cameron's favorite bar.  Be sure to check out the alleyway for more shops including a fun wine bar.  Pro tip: there's a parking garage right underneath it all.

Denver Central Market

Denver Central Market

Denver Central Market

This foodhall is another great experience, and let's you explore a new part of Denver.  The RiNo neighborhood is known for it's nightlife, funky restaurants, and street art.  Be sure to check out the ice cream place here.

Freedom Street Social

Denver Central Market

Freedom Street Social

Head to West Arvada for this funky spot.  This is one of the newet food halls in the area, and a great spot to check out if you want something a little more off the beaten path.

Local Breweries

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New Image

 Just a few blocks from our Townhome, New Image has great beers and a funky vibe. Definitely worth checking out. 

4 Noses

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 This is our favorite Colorado brewery, and worth the 20 minute drive. This place always has a great food truck out front, and LITERALLY every single one of their beers is good. We recommend getting a flight.

Prost

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Jagged Mountain

 Right in the heart of the lower highlands, this place has a lot of great German inspired beers.  The location makes it a great spot for beers before heading to dinner.

Jagged Mountain

Jagged Mountain

Jagged Mountain

 In our mind this brewery is a little underrated. They have a great selection of hoppy, malty, and even belgian style brews. This place is right in downtown Denver, making it a great spot to start or end an evening.

Diebolt

Jagged Mountain

Diebolt

 Another favorite of ours, this place is a little off the beaten path, but has seriously amazing beers. They’re always switching it up, but we’ve never been disappointed.

FlyteCo

Jagged Mountain

Diebolt

Airplane-themed brewery in the heart of the Tennyson neighborhood. Must get a flyte - haha!  They have food here too, which we love.

Joyride

Denver Beer Co

Denver Beer Co

Rooftop patio overlooking Sloan's Lake with the Denver skyline as its backdrop.  This is a great spot to bike to if you want to explore the city.

Denver Beer Co

Denver Beer Co

Denver Beer Co

Denver Beer Co is often credited as inspiring the great Colorado microbrewery explosion over the past ten years. Our favorite location is in Olde Town Arvada.

Wynkoop

Denver Beer Co

Great Divide

Wynkoop is Colorado’s First Brewpub, established in 1988. The brewery itself is in the basement of Denver's largest poolhall.

Great Divide

Great Divide

Great Divide

Colorado brewery staple for those checking off the microbrews list.

Things to Do

Clear Creek Trail

Clear Creek Trail

Clear Creek Trail

Spanning over 19 miles from Golden, through Wheat Ridge and Denver, to Commerce City. The trail is well maintained and suitable for walking or biking.

Olde Town Arvada

Clear Creek Trail

Clear Creek Trail

Get that small-town feel close to the city! With regular festivals throughout the year and packed with small businesses, this is one of our favorite spots to hang.

Denver Zoo

Clear Creek Trail

Botanic Gardens

It all began with a special gift to the mayor of Denver, a black bear cub that came to live at City Park. Starting as a small collection of caged animals in 1896, to the transformation into an institution that is recognized worldwide today.

Botanic Gardens

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Botanic Gardens

This is one of our family's favorite places.  This expansive garden features a handful of biomes from different places, and provides a really welcome and tranquil getaway from the city.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

This science museum is our absolute favorite place.  We go the adults-only events, enroll our kids in their summer camps, and love all of their exhibits.  Highly recommended for any day, not just the rainy ones.

Children's Museum of Denver

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

If you're visiting with kids, this is the place to go.  It's right neat downtown Denver, and the exhibits are fun and interactive, even for parents.

Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

This aquarium a really a ton of fun, with or without kids.  There's a big shark tank at the end which his amazing, and also tide pools to pet various sea creatures!

Meow Wolf

Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

If you're looking for a SUPER unique, VERY eclectic experience, checkout Meow Wolf.  The place is as strange at the name, and a must see.

Coors Field

Downtown Aquarium

Coors Field

This beautiful baseball stadium right in downtown Denver is always worth going to  if you can get tickets to a game.  The views are incredible, even from the cheap seats.

Ball Arena

Empower Field at Mile High

Coors Field

Ball Arena is home to the Nuggets, the Avalanche, and a slew of other concerts and performances.  It has always been a blast, and is a breeze to get to from our Townhome.

Empower Field at Mile High

Empower Field at Mile High

Empower Field at Mile High

Mile High stadium is always a rowdy time.  Also very easy to get to from our Townhome.  If you can, try to get the "Mile High" seats!

Coors Brewery Tour

Empower Field at Mile High

Empower Field at Mile High

This is a great excuse for a short day trip to Golden, where you can check out the whole Coors facility!

Denver Neighborhoods

Tennyson Street

The Highlands (LoHi)

Arvada Olde Town

Tennyson is a fun neighborhood strip just a few minutes drive from our Townhome.  Definitely worth checking out the great restaurants here, and the CAT CAFE!

Arvada Olde Town

The Highlands (LoHi)

Arvada Olde Town

Get that small-town feel close to the city! With regular festivals throughout the year and packed with small businesses, this is one of our favorite spots to hang.

The Highlands (LoHi)

The Highlands (LoHi)

The Highlands (LoHi)

This is the THE hippest place to be in Denver.  The nightlife and restaurants here are great.

Downtown (LoDo)

River North (RiNo)

The Highlands (LoHi)

This is the hotspot for those looking for more of the clubs, and bustle of the city.  Be sure to take advantage of the free mall ride shuttle when you're here.

River North (RiNo)

River North (RiNo)

River North (RiNo)

Think of RiNo as LoHi 2.0.  Just as hip, but with more of that bohemian feel.  There are lots of cool shops and food halls, and a whole art district with street art to explore here.

Stapleton

River North (RiNo)

River North (RiNo)

Fun fact: Stapleton used to have it's own airport!  Just East of Downtown, this is a great spot if you're looking for something closer to DIA or a bit off the beaten path.

Wash Park

South Broadway

South Broadway

This is one of our favorite outdoor spaces in the city.  There a huge paved loop here ideal for walking and biking.

South Broadway

South Broadway

South Broadway

South Broadway is our go-to for finding strange gifts from all of the funky stores, and is the place to go if you're looking for a solid dive bar.

Daytrips

Rocky Mountain National Park

Drive 1.5 hours to the famous Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) for idyllic Colorado views. Hiking, camping, tours and more await you in this pristine region.

Summit County

Just 1.5 hours to one of the best places in the Rockies.  Summit County has loads to do here from skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and shopping.  We make it up here every chance we get.

Estes Park

Estes Park

Stop in Estes on your way to RMNP for food and shopping downtown, a spooky tour of the haunted Stanley Hotel, or catch a festival. It is common to see Elk in town here!

Boulder

Colorado Springs

Estes Park

Boulder is known for its hiking, rock climbing, biking, breweries, and more. Catch a festival, walk the famous Pearl Street Mall, or explore the outdoors an hour away from Greeley.

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Hike the iconic Garden of the Gods park. Visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, built into the mountain. Ride the famous Cog Railway to the top of Pike's Peak. Tour the Air Force Academy. And so much more just 1.5 hours away.

Golden

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Only 15 minutes away and located in an area of spectacular natural beauty, Golden is where the mountains meet the plains. The area offers outstanding outdoor recreation with biking, hiking and kayaking all available right in town.

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