Welcome to Colorado - Get Around Guidebook
Food Scene
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Sushi Katsu
2222 S Havana StGreat all you can eat sushi
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Starbucks
9301 E Arapahoe RdStarbucks, 7 minutes walking distance
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GREEK TO ME
9251 E Peakview AveGreek food, walking distance
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
8100 E Orchard RdFine steakhouse
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Zig Zag Smokin' Burger
9220 E Arapahoe Rd$$
Jing
5370 Greenwood Plaza Blvd$$$
Bar/Restaurant nearby
Shanahan's Steakhouse
5085 S Syracuse St$$$
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
191 Inverness Dr W$$$
Culver's
10440 E Arapahoe Rd$$
Maggiano's Little Italy
500 16th St Mall$$
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First block in Denver, host today events and luxurious restaurants
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St$$$
First block in Denver, host today events and luxurious restaurants
ViewHouse Centennial
7101 S Clinton St$$
Great atmosphere bar
Go to Denver union station by car/light rail (next to the apartment). Recommended at night to enjoy the city and a great restaurants.
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Union Station
Go to Denver union station by car/light rail (next to the apartment). Recommended at night to enjoy the city and a great restaurants.
Great local brewery, 3 minutes drive from our apartment
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Peak View Brewing Company
9672 E Arapahoe RdGreat local brewery, 3 minutes drive from our apartment
Wonderful breakfast spot, located 5 minutes drive from our apartment. $$
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The Delectable Egg
200 Quebec StWonderful breakfast spot, located 5 minutes drive from our apartment. $$
Urban Egg a daytime eatery
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Great breakfast options
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
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Great place to start your day.
Shopping
Biggest names with great prices, just 15 minutes drive.
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Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdBiggest names with great prices, just 15 minutes drive.
Target
6767 S Clinton StPark Meadows Mall station
7 minutes drive
Neighborhoods
Denver Tech Center
Business district
Cherry Creek
Nice neighborhood with shops and good restaurants.
Denver art district, recommended to go during evening hours to enjoy clubs, bars and restaurants
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River North Art District
Denver art district, recommended to go during evening hours to enjoy clubs, bars and restaurants
Sightseeing
Downtown Denver main shopping district. Great atmosphere for travelers.
25-30 minutes drive.
16th Street Mall
Downtown Denver main shopping district. Great atmosphere for travelers.
25-30 minutes drive.
Colorado State capitol building.
Check https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/capitol for tours and current exhibitions.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveColorado State capitol building.
Check https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/capitol for tours and current exhibitions.
Colorado's iconic amphitheatre. Check schedule for concerts. Or just plan a day trip around.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayColorado's iconic amphitheatre. Check schedule for concerts. Or just plan a day trip around.
Check schedule for live concerts. Amphitheatre is just on the other side of the highway (5 minutes)
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Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza BlvdCheck schedule for live concerts. Amphitheatre is just on the other side of the highway (5 minutes)
United States Air Force Academy
USAF academy. 40 minutes drive
Beautiful city park. Walk, exercise and get into the Denver rythem.
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Washington Park
Beautiful city park. Walk, exercise and get into the Denver rythem.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
7711 E Academy BlvdTopgolf
10601 E Easter AveGreat family/group activity
Great place for sports activity, bird watching, or just sitting on shore.
5 min drive
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Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker RdGreat place for sports activity, bird watching, or just sitting on shore.
5 min drive
Home of Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche.
Check schedule for sports events or concerts.
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Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirHome of Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche.
Check schedule for sports events or concerts.
LoDo
lower downtown Denver LoDo
Nice place for sightseeing and sports activities.
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Chatfield Reservoir
Nice place for sightseeing and sports activities.
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StI-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdGarden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdDowntown Aquarium
700 Water StElitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirGeorgetown
Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74Pikes Peak Summit House
Loveland Pass
Beautiful scenic drive between I70 anf US285.
Highly recommended during autumn. *Road is closed during winter.
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Guanella Pass
Beautiful scenic drive between I70 anf US285.
Highly recommended during autumn. *Road is closed during winter.
Seven Falls is one of the most captivating natural wonders in Colorado Springs! Located ~40 minute drive south.
Seven Falls
Seven Falls is one of the most captivating natural wonders in Colorado Springs! Located ~40 minute drive south.
Downtown Boulder
Get the spirit of CU in downtown Boulder (Pearl St). ~40 minutes drive northwest.
Beautiful attraction next to Manitu Springs. About 1hr drive south.
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdBeautiful attraction next to Manitu Springs. About 1hr drive south.
Located in Colorado Springs. About 50 minutes drive south
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdLocated in Colorado Springs. About 50 minutes drive south
Day or Half day rafting trip down the Arkansas river and then visit Canon City. About 2 hr drive south. During summer.
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Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Day Trips
45000 West U.S. 50Day or Half day rafting trip down the Arkansas river and then visit Canon City. About 2 hr drive south. During summer.
Step by step, walk the 1,257 wooden planks suspended 956 feet over the Arkansas River across the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge. About 2hr drive south.
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I-Royal Gorge Bridge nePark
4218 Co Rd 3AStep by step, walk the 1,257 wooden planks suspended 956 feet over the Arkansas River across the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge. About 2hr drive south.
Beautiful 1.3 miles hike with Boulder's best scenery. Moderate trail. ~40 minutes drive NW from our apartment.
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Chautauqua Trailhead
Bluebell RoadBeautiful 1.3 miles hike with Boulder's best scenery. Moderate trail. ~40 minutes drive NW from our apartment.
Gas & EV charger
Conoco
6515 S Dayton StGas station nearby, reasonable prices
Electrify America Charging Station
Tesla Supercharger
Supermarket
King Soopers
3190 S Parker RdSupermarket
Safeway
9229 Lincoln AveSupermarket
Walmart Supercenter
10900 E Briarwood AveAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Light Rail, easy access to downtown Denver
Light rail station is located 12 minutes easy walk (0.6 miles) from the apartment and can give access to downtown Denver without the parking/driving hassle