Denver Guidebook
Sightseeing
Excellent for a stroll. Don't forget to bring some snacks and wine to enjoy the many places to sit and observe the beauty.
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StExcellent for a stroll. Don't forget to bring some snacks and wine to enjoy the many places to sit and observe the beauty.
After exploring the excellent modern art, be sure to you make your way to the rooftop deck for a light lunch and a cocktail.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StAfter exploring the excellent modern art, be sure to you make your way to the rooftop deck for a light lunch and a cocktail.
Walkable from Skyland. Go and hit some balls and enjoy a drink and lunch on the patio which has a fantastic view of downtown Denver. At sunset is highly recommended.
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City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveWalkable from Skyland. Go and hit some balls and enjoy a drink and lunch on the patio which has a fantastic view of downtown Denver. At sunset is highly recommended.
Great for a walk, bike ride and picnics. There are also swan boats which are kind of hokey fun to ride around the pond in the center of the park.
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Iphathi yaseNtshonalanga
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat for a walk, bike ride and picnics. There are also swan boats which are kind of hokey fun to ride around the pond in the center of the park.
This is where the A-Train from the airport drops you. One of Denver's historic nuggets. There is a bookstore, florist, coffee, food, bars a gift shop and free WiFi inside. Stay awhile.
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Union Station LRT Nb
This is where the A-Train from the airport drops you. One of Denver's historic nuggets. There is a bookstore, florist, coffee, food, bars a gift shop and free WiFi inside. Stay awhile.
Home of the Rockies. Spring through fall you can catch a game. Find tickets on ticketmaster.com.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome of the Rockies. Spring through fall you can catch a game. Find tickets on ticketmaster.com.
At the entrance of City Park and a short walk away from the condo. Rotating exhibits and a small cafe are inside the museum.
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdAt the entrance of City Park and a short walk away from the condo. Rotating exhibits and a small cafe are inside the museum.
Well, you know…it’s Denver after all…and 4:20 at the Mansion all the time. Choose a 30 or 60 minute experience where you wander through the cannabis themed rooms.
Marijuana Mansion
1244 Grant StWell, you know…it’s Denver after all…and 4:20 at the Mansion all the time. Choose a 30 or 60 minute experience where you wander through the cannabis themed rooms.
Sensory overload in a good way! Check out what happens when 300 artists come together to create an environment where the unexpected should be expected. Advance tickets required.
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StSensory overload in a good way! Check out what happens when 300 artists come together to create an environment where the unexpected should be expected. Advance tickets required.
I Heart Denver
500 16th St MallA great place to get souvenirs and gifts.
Food scene
Walkable from Skyland Village. Fresh and gourmet. One of my favorites.
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The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveWalkable from Skyland Village. Fresh and gourmet. One of my favorites.
Yummy breakfast with an outdoor patio. A 20 minute walk from my condo.
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Syrup City Park
1875 York StYummy breakfast with an outdoor patio. A 20 minute walk from my condo.
One of the many food halls in Denver, but this one is in the coolest neighborhood - RiNO. Lots of street art, some retail shops and breweries are all at your disposal here.
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I-Market yaseDenver Central
2669 Larimer StOne of the many food halls in Denver, but this one is in the coolest neighborhood - RiNO. Lots of street art, some retail shops and breweries are all at your disposal here.
Lively environment and tasty food. A 8 minute drive from the condo and has an outdoor patio.
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Postino 9CO
830 Colorado BlvdLively environment and tasty food. A 8 minute drive from the condo and has an outdoor patio.
Some of the best italian food in Denver. Relaxed yet upscale environment.
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallSome of the best italian food in Denver. Relaxed yet upscale environment.
An old converted airline hanger, this food hall with free WiFi, yoga, nail salon, liquor store, and some unique retail shops. Indoor & outdoor dining available.
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Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StAn old converted airline hanger, this food hall with free WiFi, yoga, nail salon, liquor store, and some unique retail shops. Indoor & outdoor dining available.
Classy & tasty. Excellent wine list too. In Cherry Creek - 10 mins by car.
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Narrative
222 Milwaukee StClassy & tasty. Excellent wine list too. In Cherry Creek - 10 mins by car.
Cozy environment and tasty wood fired pizza. Has a sidewalk patio.
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White Pie
1702 Humboldt StCozy environment and tasty wood fired pizza. Has a sidewalk patio.
Great margs & get the tikka chicken taco. Sooooo good. Also has a fun & tasty brunch. Has a sidewalk patio. Fun people watching.
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Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveGreat margs & get the tikka chicken taco. Sooooo good. Also has a fun & tasty brunch. Has a sidewalk patio. Fun people watching.
Classic old school steak house on Colfax Avenue.
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Bastien's Restaurant
3503 East Colfax AvenueClassic old school steak house on Colfax Avenue.
Classic and unconventional donuts. OG to Portland, OR, but graces the Denver scene. There is usually a line but it goes fast!
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveClassic and unconventional donuts. OG to Portland, OR, but graces the Denver scene. There is usually a line but it goes fast!
A feast for the eyes! Lunch & afternoon tea is served here. Over 100 loose leaf teas from around the world.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StA feast for the eyes! Lunch & afternoon tea is served here. Over 100 loose leaf teas from around the world.
A 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk will get you to a 4 course tasting menu of modern french cuisine with the flavors of North Africa and the greater Middle East.
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Bistro Barbès
5021 E 28th AveA 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk will get you to a 4 course tasting menu of modern french cuisine with the flavors of North Africa and the greater Middle East.
If you want to treat yourself to some fancy sushi in Cherry Creek try Matsuhisa. I swear by their Yellowtail with Jalepeno & The Gardner cocktail.
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Matsuhisa Denver
98 Steele StIf you want to treat yourself to some fancy sushi in Cherry Creek try Matsuhisa. I swear by their Yellowtail with Jalepeno & The Gardner cocktail.
BEST hummus ever in Denver. Nuff said. Inside The Source Hotel.
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Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdBEST hummus ever in Denver. Nuff said. Inside The Source Hotel.
A favorite neigborhood-ajacent place in Whittier. In nice weather you can walk...a healthy 20 mins or so. 5 minute drive. Ah-mazing food. My favorite is the chicken liver paté. Wonderful bar you can sit at to eat or grab a table. Reservations are recommended as this is a popular spot. Bonus, get a post dinner drink at the cocktail joint next door: Yacht Club.
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Brasserie Brixton
3701 N Williams StA favorite neigborhood-ajacent place in Whittier. In nice weather you can walk...a healthy 20 mins or so. 5 minute drive. Ah-mazing food. My favorite is the chicken liver paté. Wonderful bar you can sit at to eat or grab a table. Reservations are recommended as this is a popular spot. Bonus, get a post dinner drink at the cocktail joint next door: Yacht Club.
Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StSpicy and tasty and an upbeat scene.
Grocery
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdThis location has a wine & beer.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveOrganic & natural foods.
Neighborhood market. Great sandwiches and grab and go dips, cheeses and other gourmet snacks.
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Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveNeighborhood market. Great sandwiches and grab and go dips, cheeses and other gourmet snacks.
Bars
My second home and the only tiki bar in Denver. Has an outdoor patio that is lively in the summer months.
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Adrift
218 S BroadwayMy second home and the only tiki bar in Denver. Has an outdoor patio that is lively in the summer months.
A small & unique speakeasy hidden inside an ice cream shop.
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Retrograde
530 E 19th AveA small & unique speakeasy hidden inside an ice cream shop.
Rooftop anyone? Yes, please. At the top of the Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek. Good people watching here too!
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Elevated Rooftop Bar
249 Columbine StRooftop anyone? Yes, please. At the top of the Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek. Good people watching here too!
Very intimate with drinks that are works of art.
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Union Lodge No. 1
1543 Champa StVery intimate with drinks that are works of art.
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StCoffe, drinks and cool.
Ooooh...I love me some smoke in my drink. Very unique and beautiful cocktails here. Just off the lobby of an apartment building.
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Welton Room
2590 Welton StreetOoooh...I love me some smoke in my drink. Very unique and beautiful cocktails here. Just off the lobby of an apartment building.
Local and under the radar. 2 level intimate wine drinking space. Small bites and just a few blocks away.
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Trellis Wine Bar | Park Hill Denver
2868 Fairfax StreetLocal and under the radar. 2 level intimate wine drinking space. Small bites and just a few blocks away.
A 15 minute walk from the Tiki Cove where you can experience rare and sought after beers on tap.
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Ephemeral Rotating Taproom
2301 East 28th AveA 15 minute walk from the Tiki Cove where you can experience rare and sought after beers on tap.
Cohesion Brewing Company is a neighborhood taproom dedicated to the exploration of the Czech Republic’s unique beer culture. A 29 minute walk up Steele Street from the Tiki Cove.
Cohesion Brewing
Cohesion Brewing Company is a neighborhood taproom dedicated to the exploration of the Czech Republic’s unique beer culture. A 29 minute walk up Steele Street from the Tiki Cove.
Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StGreat Outdoors
Wonderful hiking and views of flatirons just 30 mins away from Denver. A historical landmark of the 1890's summer school that was established there during the Chautaqua Movement. Go early to get parking in the parking lot, but neighborhood parking is usually findable. Be sure to make a reservation at the Chautauqua Dining Hall for lunch after your hike.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetWonderful hiking and views of flatirons just 30 mins away from Denver. A historical landmark of the 1890's summer school that was established there during the Chautaqua Movement. Go early to get parking in the parking lot, but neighborhood parking is usually findable. Be sure to make a reservation at the Chautauqua Dining Hall for lunch after your hike.
Multiple hiking trails just 40 minutes from Denver. Parking & bathrooms located at park entrance.
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Elk Meadow Park
2855 Bergen Peak DrMultiple hiking trails just 40 minutes from Denver. Parking & bathrooms located at park entrance.
A must visit. You can go during the day and walk the steps of the amphitheater and there is a loop hike that goes around the full Red Rocks Park. Check the show schedule and take one in if you can!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayA must visit. You can go during the day and walk the steps of the amphitheater and there is a loop hike that goes around the full Red Rocks Park. Check the show schedule and take one in if you can!
Cafes
Located in the adjacent Park Hill neighborhood, Honey Hill is cozy and a nice 30 minute walk from the condo. Breakfast, lunch, coffee and cocktails. What more could you ask for?
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Honey Hill Cafe
4628 E 23rd AveLocated in the adjacent Park Hill neighborhood, Honey Hill is cozy and a nice 30 minute walk from the condo. Breakfast, lunch, coffee and cocktails. What more could you ask for?
A previous guest swears by the Earl Grey Tea here. They also do an Ethiopian Coffee ceremony every Sunday at 2 p.m. and serve African beers.
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Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveA previous guest swears by the Earl Grey Tea here. They also do an Ethiopian Coffee ceremony every Sunday at 2 p.m. and serve African beers.
A menu featuring classic coffee shop beverages & all-day café fare in a modern space with a patio.
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Rivers and Roads Coffee
2539 Bruce Randolph AveA menu featuring classic coffee shop beverages & all-day café fare in a modern space with a patio.
Organic and gluten free options live here. Very retro thrift store inside.
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Blue Bear Cafe
700 14th StOrganic and gluten free options live here. Very retro thrift store inside.
Good remote working environment. Burritos, sandwiches and pastries along with coffee & beer.
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Therizo Café and Tap
2890 Fairfax StGood remote working environment. Burritos, sandwiches and pastries along with coffee & beer.
Traditional breakfast & lunch dishes served in a homey cafe that offers housemade bread & pastries.
Fox Run Cafe
3550 E Colfax AveTraditional breakfast & lunch dishes served in a homey cafe that offers housemade bread & pastries.
Arrivals, Departure & Transportation
This is the closest RTD train station to my condo. The A Train from the airport is $10.50 and this is about 3 stops from the Denver International Airport. The actual address is - 4220 Garfield St., Denver - if you are calling an Uber or Lyft for pick up/drop off.
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40th & Colorado Station
4220 Garfield StThis is the closest RTD train station to my condo. The A Train from the airport is $10.50 and this is about 3 stops from the Denver International Airport. The actual address is - 4220 Garfield St., Denver - if you are calling an Uber or Lyft for pick up/drop off.
This is a 4 minute walk from the 40th & Colorado Station which is the closest stop on the A Line from the airport to my condo. If you arrive before check in time, this is a great place to hang out in.
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Prodigy Coffeehouse
3801 E 40th AveThis is a 4 minute walk from the 40th & Colorado Station which is the closest stop on the A Line from the airport to my condo. If you arrive before check in time, this is a great place to hang out in.
An 8 minute walk from the 40th & Colorado Station, just across Colorado Blvd.
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Starbucks
7304 E 29th AveAn 8 minute walk from the 40th & Colorado Station, just across Colorado Blvd.
Rideshare is a great option for getting around Denver but don’t forget about the e-bikes! Denver has plenty of designated bike paths and lanes and these are a great way to get to some of the closer places in the Skyland/City Park area. Bikes along with scooters are generally abundant our area.
Lyft station for bikes and scooters
Rideshare is a great option for getting around Denver but don’t forget about the e-bikes! Denver has plenty of designated bike paths and lanes and these are a great way to get to some of the closer places in the Skyland/City Park area. Bikes along with scooters are generally abundant our area.
Uber also has their own scooters and bikes. Use your Uber app to find one nearby.
Lime Scooter Dropoff
1450 5th StreetUber also has their own scooters and bikes. Use your Uber app to find one nearby.
The RTD rail system operates 365 days a year. Quickly get to major hot spots like Denver International Airport, the Theatre District, Convention Center, Empower Field at Mile High, Pepsi Center, the 16th Street Mall, and Anschutz Medical Center. The closest station to the Tiki Cove is the 49th & Colorado Station.
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RTD Light Rail
The RTD rail system operates 365 days a year. Quickly get to major hot spots like Denver International Airport, the Theatre District, Convention Center, Empower Field at Mile High, Pepsi Center, the 16th Street Mall, and Anschutz Medical Center. The closest station to the Tiki Cove is the 49th & Colorado Station.
Turo is a car sharing marketplace. You rent from individuals rather than car rental companies. You can find some more unique car types by using this service.
Turo Elite Car Rental
Turo is a car sharing marketplace. You rent from individuals rather than car rental companies. You can find some more unique car types by using this service.