Lizzie & Marco’s Denver & Arvada Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite rooftop Happy Hour in Denver! Great eats and drinks with a fun view of the city. No reservations required.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveOur favorite rooftop Happy Hour in Denver! Great eats and drinks with a fun view of the city. No reservations required.
Classic Denver ice cream stop, right outside of Linger in The Highlands.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StClassic Denver ice cream stop, right outside of Linger in The Highlands.
Fun gastropub with great food. We love the Pear + Fig Pizza and Kale Salad.
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Homegrown Tap & Dough
5601 Olde Wadsworth BlvdFun gastropub with great food. We love the Pear + Fig Pizza and Kale Salad.
The largest selection of whiskey! Fun rooftop. Restaurant is themed to be like a classic elementary school. Gluten free pizza is awesome.
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School House Kitchen and Libations
5660 Olde Wadsworth BlvdThe largest selection of whiskey! Fun rooftop. Restaurant is themed to be like a classic elementary school. Gluten free pizza is awesome.
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdOur favorite spot!
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StBest bruschetta! Great patio when it’s warm.
Several Snoozes around Denver. Our favorite breakfast!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSeveral Snoozes around Denver. Our favorite breakfast!
Lady Nomada
7519 Grandview AvenueWe love their queso and margaritas!
Voted one of Denver’s best restaurants. Israeli cuisine. Delicious!
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Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdVoted one of Denver’s best restaurants. Israeli cuisine. Delicious!
Our local coffee shop! Incredible coffee and a large patio.
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Two Rivers Coffee
7745 Wadsworth BlvdOur local coffee shop! Incredible coffee and a large patio.
Neighborhoods
Quaint downtown area several blocks wide. Restaurants, coffee shops, stores, park, and more. Road is blocked off for more spaced out dining experiences.
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Olde Town Arvada
5575 Vance StQuaint downtown area several blocks wide. Restaurants, coffee shops, stores, park, and more. Road is blocked off for more spaced out dining experiences.
Sightseeing
Start at Union Station and make your way down 16th Street Mall in the free buses that run up and down. Lots of restaurants, shops, and attractions.
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LoDo
Start at Union Station and make your way down 16th Street Mall in the free buses that run up and down. Lots of restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Denver has a great Zoo! Perfect for walks and exploring on a sunny day.
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StDenver has a great Zoo! Perfect for walks and exploring on a sunny day.
Running at the Denver Zoo from December to January. More info here: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoolights/
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Denver Zoo Lights
2900 E 23rd AveRunning at the Denver Zoo from December to January. More info here: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoolights/
Denver Botanical Gardens is a great place for families!
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StDenver Botanical Gardens is a great place for families!
I-Museum yabantwana yaseDenver kwi-Campus yeMarsico
2121 Children's Museum DrGeorgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DrI-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdDowntown Aquarium
700 Water StMeow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StPermanent exhibit in Denver. Very popular!
I-Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StMount Falcon Park
Castle TrailRoxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrLookout Mountain
Very close but still great views
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetPearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetEasy drive with amazing views close to parking lot. Short walk but challenging terrain for littles.
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Ukubuka kwase Lost Gulch
Easy drive with amazing views close to parking lot. Short walk but challenging terrain for littles.
Great park very nearby the house. Awesome views! Great place for a picnic or stroll. There is also a nature center you can visit.
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Majestic View Park
8880 W 72nd AveGreat park very nearby the house. Awesome views! Great place for a picnic or stroll. There is also a nature center you can visit.
About 5 minutes from the house. Park at lot at this address on Simms & 86th:
Standley Lake Regional Park
11601–11675 W 86th Pkwy
Arvada, CO 80005
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Standley Lake
About 5 minutes from the house. Park at lot at this address on Simms & 86th:
Standley Lake Regional Park
11601–11675 W 86th Pkwy
Arvada, CO 80005