Guidebook for Montclair, Denver
Places to Visit
Denver has so many cool places to visit, here are just a few. If you have a specific interest and want a recommendation, feel free to reach out!
The zoo is committed to conservation efforts worldwide. There are so many cool animals to see! My personal faves are the otters and the aye-aye.
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThe zoo is committed to conservation efforts worldwide. There are so many cool animals to see! My personal faves are the otters and the aye-aye.
The flowers and art here are totally worth a visit. One of my favorite places to stroll around and take a deep breath.
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe flowers and art here are totally worth a visit. One of my favorite places to stroll around and take a deep breath.
There are picnic spots, playgrounds and lakeside trails. And, within the park, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a planetarium, an IMAX theater and temporary shows, and the Denver Zoo is nearby.
South of the park, East Colfax Avenue has cool cafes, retro-style bars and the Bluebird Theater concert venue.
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Iphathi yaseNtshonalanga
2001 Colorado BlvdThere are picnic spots, playgrounds and lakeside trails. And, within the park, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a planetarium, an IMAX theater and temporary shows, and the Denver Zoo is nearby.
South of the park, East Colfax Avenue has cool cafes, retro-style bars and the Bluebird Theater concert venue.
It's a cool space that boasts an Imax Planetarium.
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdIt's a cool space that boasts an Imax Planetarium.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe architecture alone is a piece of art!
This is my favorite spot in Denver, but I love contemporary art :)
They switch up their displays often, which is exciting, but one constant is that they have a rooftop bar and cafe, which is also very cool.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StThis is my favorite spot in Denver, but I love contemporary art :)
They switch up their displays often, which is exciting, but one constant is that they have a rooftop bar and cafe, which is also very cool.
Food Nearby
There are a ton of delish spots all across Denver. Here are a few places in the neighborhood.
Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StCool spot with lots of options!
An adorable coffee shop that's weird, hipsterish, but quaint at the same time.
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QuinceEssential Coffee House
1447 Quince StAn adorable coffee shop that's weird, hipsterish, but quaint at the same time.
Bertha's Baja Bistro
900 Jersey StChicken wings are bomb!
The place can be a bit quiet, but their combo plate cannot be beat for the price and the flavor. They're right next door to a couple of cool bars too.
Falafel King
825 Colorado BlvdThe place can be a bit quiet, but their combo plate cannot be beat for the price and the flavor. They're right next door to a couple of cool bars too.
Little Dragon
1305 Krameria StBasic Chinese food, but they deliver! If you want to stay in, this would be my pick.
My Fave Denver Restaurants
If you're willing to hop in a lyft or take a short drive, these places are totally worth it.
All vegetarian menu, but their "chicken and waffles" are some of the best I've had.
Also, they open early and stay open late. 2 plusses for sure.
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveAll vegetarian menu, but their "chicken and waffles" are some of the best I've had.
Also, they open early and stay open late. 2 plusses for sure.
Upscale sushi joint, that does not disappoint. Make a reservation! And if you like whiskey, make time to hang out in their underground Japanese Whiskey bar.
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Izakaya Ronin
3053 Brighton BlvdUpscale sushi joint, that does not disappoint. Make a reservation! And if you like whiskey, make time to hang out in their underground Japanese Whiskey bar.
Avanti has so many food options and a killer view of downtown. Grab a beer and gaze or take a bunch of people for dinner so everyone can get exactly what they want.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetAvanti has so many food options and a killer view of downtown. Grab a beer and gaze or take a bunch of people for dinner so everyone can get exactly what they want.
These empanadas are so so good. Worth the drive. And if you like spontaneously fermented beer, Black Project is right next door and is the bee's knees.
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Maria Empanada
1298 S BroadwayThese empanadas are so so good. Worth the drive. And if you like spontaneously fermented beer, Black Project is right next door and is the bee's knees.
Bones is French inspired Ramen and full of intersting meals.
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Bones
Bones is French inspired Ramen and full of intersting meals.
Creative Mexican fare with delish tacos and really really good cocktails.
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Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StCreative Mexican fare with delish tacos and really really good cocktails.
Breweries and Bars
Get a flight and try a few different pours. They are all good.
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Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer StGet a flight and try a few different pours. They are all good.
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StNice big patio and always good beer.
Probably my fave bar (that's not a brewery) in the area. Cool food trucks, house punch that changes daily, good selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.
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Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StProbably my fave bar (that's not a brewery) in the area. Cool food trucks, house punch that changes daily, good selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.
Larger breweries than the others, but such good beers. Nice upstairs deck and great bartenders.
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Odell Brewing
2945 Larimer StLarger breweries than the others, but such good beers. Nice upstairs deck and great bartenders.
A perfect mix of everything, plus they have tons of board games.
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Baere Brewing Company
320 BroadwayA perfect mix of everything, plus they have tons of board games.
Truly one of a kind. Almost all their beers are sour, which can be a plus or minus, depending on your taste.
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Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales
1290 S BroadwayTruly one of a kind. Almost all their beers are sour, which can be a plus or minus, depending on your taste.