George And Amy's Guidebook
Food scene
This is our favorite local coffee shop.
https://whittiercafe.com/
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Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveThis is our favorite local coffee shop.
https://whittiercafe.com/
Conveniently located at Union Station, take in the train station and enjoy the pancake flight (ask about the pancake of the day).
https://www.snoozeeatery.com/restaurant/colorado/union-station/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveConveniently located at Union Station, take in the train station and enjoy the pancake flight (ask about the pancake of the day).
https://www.snoozeeatery.com/restaurant/colorado/union-station/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext
Locals call this place Pinche Tacos. It’s small and charming. One of my favorites is the cilantro lime soda.
https://www.tacostequilawhiskey.com/
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Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StLocals call this place Pinche Tacos. It’s small and charming. One of my favorites is the cilantro lime soda.
https://www.tacostequilawhiskey.com/
This is a dive, fast food Greek place. The falafel gyro, and tzatziki are served with fries…you can’t go wrong.
http://www.gyroz.net/
Gyroz
880 E Colfax AveThis is a dive, fast food Greek place. The falafel gyro, and tzatziki are served with fries…you can’t go wrong.
http://www.gyroz.net/
If you are looking for some creative taco’s try this location, plus the chips and salsa comes with 4 types of salsa…yummm.
https://machetedenver.com/
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Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveIf you are looking for some creative taco’s try this location, plus the chips and salsa comes with 4 types of salsa…yummm.
https://machetedenver.com/
Friendly staff, roll up garage windows, tasty sours, and IPA’s.
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Woods Boss Brewing Company
2210 California StFriendly staff, roll up garage windows, tasty sours, and IPA’s.
The staff is always super friendly, they make cool drinks with flowers in them, and the banh mi sandwiches are tasty.
https://www.phoandbar.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-binra7W9wIVwydMCh2wlQMuEAAYASAAEgIDovD_BwE
Pho & Bar
1600 East 17th AvenueThe staff is always super friendly, they make cool drinks with flowers in them, and the banh mi sandwiches are tasty.
https://www.phoandbar.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-binra7W9wIVwydMCh2wlQMuEAAYASAAEgIDovD_BwE
An easy walk for breakfast. Be sure to try the beignets!
https://syruprestaurant.com/locations-city-park
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Syrup City Park
1875 York StAn easy walk for breakfast. Be sure to try the beignets!
https://syruprestaurant.com/locations-city-park
A short walk from home, new flavors all the time, and vegan options too if you need them!
https://scoopsdenver.com
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Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
1426 E 22nd AveA short walk from home, new flavors all the time, and vegan options too if you need them!
https://scoopsdenver.com
Neighborhoods
If you are looking for graffiti art and good breweries check out RiNo. https://rinoartdistrict.org/art/murals
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River North Art District
If you are looking for graffiti art and good breweries check out RiNo. https://rinoartdistrict.org/art/murals
In the Uptown Neighborhood is this amazing yoga studio. I recommend you take a class from Nick Knebel. Sometimes there are free classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I prefer to enjoy the 1.1 mi (20 min) walk to the studio. There are yoga mats at the house to take with you by the front door.
https://samadhiyoga.com/schedule
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Samadhi Center for Yoga Uptown
639 E 19th AveIn the Uptown Neighborhood is this amazing yoga studio. I recommend you take a class from Nick Knebel. Sometimes there are free classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I prefer to enjoy the 1.1 mi (20 min) walk to the studio. There are yoga mats at the house to take with you by the front door.
https://samadhiyoga.com/schedule
Located on the corner of York and Colfax 1.2 miles from the house. If you want to get a workout in, the recreation center has weights, spin classes, a rock wall, basketball courts, and a pool.
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Carla-Madison-Recreation-Center
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Carla Madison Recreation Center
2401 E Colfax AveLocated on the corner of York and Colfax 1.2 miles from the house. If you want to get a workout in, the recreation center has weights, spin classes, a rock wall, basketball courts, and a pool.
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Carla-Madison-Recreation-Center
Sightseeing
Enjoy the 10 minute walk to the zoo, straight up 23rd.
https://denverzoo.org/
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StEnjoy the 10 minute walk to the zoo, straight up 23rd.
https://denverzoo.org/
Come for the museum, stay for the planetarium and IMAX theater!
https://www.dmns.org/
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdCome for the museum, stay for the planetarium and IMAX theater!
https://www.dmns.org/
This stunning venue speaks for itself.
People come for concerts, Movies on the Rocks, and even to run the stairs.
https://www.redrocksonline.com/
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Red Rocks
This stunning venue speaks for itself.
People come for concerts, Movies on the Rocks, and even to run the stairs.
https://www.redrocksonline.com/
Mile High Stadium Circle
Mile High Stadium CircleThe Bronco’s Stadium.
https://www.denverbroncos.com/
Maybe you are coming to town to see the Rockies play, did you know the purple row of seats around the stadium is the mile high line.
https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StMaybe you are coming to town to see the Rockies play, did you know the purple row of seats around the stadium is the mile high line.
https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark
If you have time, enjoy the scenic drive up to Estes Park. Take a ghost tour at the Stanley Hotel (the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining) and drive through Rocky Mountain National Park.
https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm
https://www.stanleyhotel.com
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Estes Park
If you have time, enjoy the scenic drive up to Estes Park. Take a ghost tour at the Stanley Hotel (the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining) and drive through Rocky Mountain National Park.
https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm
https://www.stanleyhotel.com
Even if you’re not a golfer, we recommend you walk to the City Park golf course for an evening beverage and watch the sunset over the city from the restaurant at the club house.
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com/golf/emailer2020/img/cityofdenvergolf/cityPARKMenu_Ltr_Reg_2021%281%29.pdf
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City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveEven if you’re not a golfer, we recommend you walk to the City Park golf course for an evening beverage and watch the sunset over the city from the restaurant at the club house.
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com
https://www.cityofdenvergolf.com/golf/emailer2020/img/cityofdenvergolf/cityPARKMenu_Ltr_Reg_2021%281%29.pdf
Denver botaniske hage
1007 York Sthttps://www.botanicgardens.org
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Colorado Weather
The weather here can change quickly. We recommend you always have everything from a tank top to a jacket available to slip on, any time of year! https://www.9news.com/weather
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Lyft and Uber
Both car service company’s are readily available in our area.
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Train travel
The train can take you directly from Denver International Airport to Union Station downtown for $10.50 each way. https://www.denver.org/about-denver/transportation/denver-airport-rail/
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Sprouts Market on Colfax
If you are a walker like me, 30 minutes through City Park gets you fresh produce and everything else you might need to eat at home (1.7 mi). https://www.sprouts.com/store/co/denver/denver-colfax-ave/
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High Altitude
It’s no secret, it’s high and dry here in Denver (5,280 ft). Be sure to drink plenty of water. Headaches and nose bleeds are quite common for out of town guests.
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Glenwood Springs
Have a long weekend? Take the train to Glenwood Springs. enjoy the theme park, hot springs, and try to find Doc Holiday’s grave site. https://www.amtrak.com/travel-to-glenwood-springs-by-train https://www.hotspringspool.com