Food scene
Emilio's Almost Famous
10081 Wadsworth PkwyFamily-owned, authentic Mexican restaurant and friendly atmosphere.
Family-owned authentic Polish cuisine.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cracovia Polish-American Restaurant & Bar
8121 W 94th AveFamily-owned authentic Polish cuisine.
Brewery, indoor/outdoor (dog-friendly outdoors), The Mighty Burger serves fresh grass-fed beef burgers and amazing fries on site, games/trivia/firepits for roasting marshmallows.
59 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Denver Beer Co. Olde Town Arvada
5768 Olde Wadsworth BlvdBrewery, indoor/outdoor (dog-friendly outdoors), The Mighty Burger serves fresh grass-fed beef burgers and amazing fries on site, games/trivia/firepits for roasting marshmallows.
Best empanadas and affordable prices! Delicious empanadas - you won't be disappointed.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rincon Argentino
2525 Arapahoe AveBest empanadas and affordable prices! Delicious empanadas - you won't be disappointed.
Usually has long wait times but it's not as bad if you order to go. Fantastic breakfast and brunch options. Food is outstanding!
862 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveUsually has long wait times but it's not as bad if you order to go. Fantastic breakfast and brunch options. Food is outstanding!
My favorite place for dancing and live music! There is also a restaurant downstairs.
72 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mercury Cafe
2199 California StMy favorite place for dancing and live music! There is also a restaurant downstairs.
Website: https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/denver
Set in Denver’s urban core, Punch Bowl Social Denver is the Mothership of fun. Whether it’s brunch o’clock, a breezy happy hour or late-night shenanigans- we got you. A general store in a former life, the vibe of this massive fun factory is industrial chic and it’s the perfect place to show off your craft beverage ordering skills. We’ve got multiple bars, a scratch-kitchen menu and ridiculous entertainment options such as: bowling, shuffleboard, life-size Jenga, pool, karaoke, and old school arcade games.
298 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayWebsite: https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/denver
Set in Denver’s urban core, Punch Bowl Social Denver is the Mothership of fun. Whether it’s brunch o’clock, a breezy happy hour or late-night shenanigans- we got you. A general store in a former life, the vibe of this massive fun factory is industrial chic and it’s the perfect place to show off your craft beverage ordering skills. We’ve got multiple bars, a scratch-kitchen menu and ridiculous entertainment options such as: bowling, shuffleboard, life-size Jenga, pool, karaoke, and old school arcade games.
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AvePing pong and good food!
Neighborhoods
20 minute drive from my house. College town, lots of restaurants, walking along Pearl Street Mall, shops, bars, outdoor entertainment.
414 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Boulder
20 minute drive from my house. College town, lots of restaurants, walking along Pearl Street Mall, shops, bars, outdoor entertainment.
20 minute drive from my house, restaurants, breweries, outdoor seating, fun shops.
189 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Olde Town Arvada
5575 Vance St20 minute drive from my house, restaurants, breweries, outdoor seating, fun shops.
First Fridays in the art district on Santa Fe Drive are fun and exciting - lots of galleries open to the public, food trucks, live music, etc.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Santa Fe Drive
Santa Fe DriveFirst Fridays in the art district on Santa Fe Drive are fun and exciting - lots of galleries open to the public, food trucks, live music, etc.
Sightseeing
The art museum is wonderful and a fun, safe neighborhood to explore!
1293 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe art museum is wonderful and a fun, safe neighborhood to explore!
Great museum with IMAX theater.
1094 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat museum with IMAX theater.
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StDon't miss this interactive art museum!
Local art center in Boulder: https://thedairy.org/
105 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Dairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut StLocal art center in Boulder: https://thedairy.org/
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Don't miss out on the hiking!
From my house you can access trails and open space within a five minute walk, including walking around Standley Lake. The terrain here is mostly flat and exposed to sun (sunscreen, a hat, and water!)
AllTrails is a free app to look up hiking trails. Search on the app to find a few of my favorites:
Wood's Quarry Loop Trail
Forsythe Canyon to Waterfall and Gross Reservoir
Lily Mountain Trail
Gross Reservoir
Burro Trail Loop to Windy Peak in Golden Gate Canyon State Park ($9 fee)
White Ranch in Golden
Crater Lakes Trail via Moffat Tunnel East
Walker Ranch Loop Trail
Panorama Point Trail