Tom & Amy's Denver Guidebook

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Tom & Amy's Denver Guidebook

Neighborhoods

RiNo is home to numerous breweries and shops. As recent transplants from Brooklyn, NY, we get a Greenpoint vibe from this neighborhood and love bicycling down Brighton Blvd to grab a beer (we like Mockery) or shop for plants at Birdsall!
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River North Art District
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RiNo is home to numerous breweries and shops. As recent transplants from Brooklyn, NY, we get a Greenpoint vibe from this neighborhood and love bicycling down Brighton Blvd to grab a beer (we like Mockery) or shop for plants at Birdsall!
The Highlands are a popular restaurant destination in Denver with tons of great drinking and dining spots. At the southern edge of the neighborhood is Confluence Park, which is where the Platt River and Cherry Creek confluence. There you can find bicycle trails and parks along the river bank, as well as the flagship R.E.I. store. We recommend drinks at Prost Brewery and dinner at Daughter Thai!
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Highland
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The Highlands are a popular restaurant destination in Denver with tons of great drinking and dining spots. At the southern edge of the neighborhood is Confluence Park, which is where the Platt River and Cherry Creek confluence. There you can find bicycle trails and parks along the river bank, as well as the flagship R.E.I. store. We recommend drinks at Prost Brewery and dinner at Daughter Thai!
Platt Park is a great neighborhood with tons of shops and casual restaurants and easy access to Washington Park! Take a stroll along Pearl Street for great espresso at Steam Espresso Bar, dining at Sexy Pizza, Chook, or Uno Mas, or a tasty treat at Sweet Cow.
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Platt Park
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Platt Park is a great neighborhood with tons of shops and casual restaurants and easy access to Washington Park! Take a stroll along Pearl Street for great espresso at Steam Espresso Bar, dining at Sexy Pizza, Chook, or Uno Mas, or a tasty treat at Sweet Cow.
Home to Larimer Square and the 16th Ave Mall, tons of great shops, restaurants and bars! Our favorites are Little Owl for espresso, Zoe Ma Ma for lunch, and Brass Tacks for drinks!
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LoDo
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Home to Larimer Square and the 16th Ave Mall, tons of great shops, restaurants and bars! Our favorites are Little Owl for espresso, Zoe Ma Ma for lunch, and Brass Tacks for drinks!
A historic neighborhood with museums, the State Capitol, and numerous shops!
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Capitol Hill
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A historic neighborhood with museums, the State Capitol, and numerous shops!
A cool mixed-use neighborhood near the Cherry Creek Trail with tons of shops and dining options
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Cherry Creek
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A cool mixed-use neighborhood near the Cherry Creek Trail with tons of shops and dining options
University Park is the neighborhood we are located in. It is a primarily residential neighborhood with great park amenities including Observatory Park and the Harvard Gulch. There are three light rail train stations located about .8 miles away from our home at the periphery of the neighborhood along I-25. I-25 also makes for quick access to the mountains, downtown, and other great regional destinations!
University Park
University Park is the neighborhood we are located in. It is a primarily residential neighborhood with great park amenities including Observatory Park and the Harvard Gulch. There are three light rail train stations located about .8 miles away from our home at the periphery of the neighborhood along I-25. I-25 also makes for quick access to the mountains, downtown, and other great regional destinations!

Food scene

Best coffee and espresso in Denver
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Little Owl Coffee
1555 Blake St
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Best coffee and espresso in Denver
Delicious Thai food in a great commercial district in The Highlands!
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Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar
1700 Platte St
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Delicious Thai food in a great commercial district in The Highlands!
Our favorite Thai spot in Denver in a popular dinner and nightlife strip in Downtown
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Aloy Modern Thai
2134 Larimer St
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Our favorite Thai spot in Denver in a popular dinner and nightlife strip in Downtown
Great local brewery with amazing outdoor patio, perfect for kids and dogs!
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Denver Beer Company Downing Street
2425 South Downing Street
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Great local brewery with amazing outdoor patio, perfect for kids and dogs!
Great espresso and pastries in Platt Park!
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Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl St
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Great espresso and pastries in Platt Park!
Great little spot in a popular shopping district for espresso and pastries
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Metropolis Coffee
1 S Broadway
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Great little spot in a popular shopping district for espresso and pastries
Great little spot surrounded by a public courtyard and cute shops in RiNo!
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Blue Sparrow Coffee
3070 Blake St
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Great little spot surrounded by a public courtyard and cute shops in RiNo!
Great local brewery next to the RiNo Art Park and Brighton Blvd!
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Mockery Brewing
3501 Delgany St
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Great local brewery next to the RiNo Art Park and Brighton Blvd!
Amazing traditional Chinese noodle shop in the shadow of historic Union Station!
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Zoe Ma Ma
1625 Wynkoop St
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Amazing traditional Chinese noodle shop in the shadow of historic Union Station!
Great bar with high quality cocktails at a reasonable price in a "Mad Men" vibe
Brass Tacks
1526 Blake St
Great bar with high quality cocktails at a reasonable price in a "Mad Men" vibe
Colorado style pizza... perfect for the pizza lover who wants to experience Colorado's unique crust. Don't forget to drizzle some honey on it!
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Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner St
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Colorado style pizza... perfect for the pizza lover who wants to experience Colorado's unique crust. Don't forget to drizzle some honey on it!
Delicious breakfast sandwiches in a great neighborhood spot!
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Rivers and Roads Coffee
2539 Bruce Randolph Ave
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Delicious breakfast sandwiches in a great neighborhood spot!
Amazing Middle Eastern food, served 24/7
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Jerusalem Restaurant
1890 E Evans Ave
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Amazing Middle Eastern food, served 24/7
Great spot for Thai street food in a fun atmosphere
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Swing Thai
4370 Tennyson St
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Great spot for Thai street food in a fun atmosphere

Sightseeing

A must see for first time visitors, a great spot for dining and shopping with views of historic Union Station
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Union Station LRT Nb
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A must see for first time visitors, a great spot for dining and shopping with views of historic Union Station
A historic district in LoDo, this is a destination shopping and dining district in Denver
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St
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A historic district in LoDo, this is a destination shopping and dining district in Denver
Amazing neighborhood park with jogging and bicycling trails, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, and large lawns perfect for playing volleyball or cornhole with amazing front range mountain views
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Washington Park
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Amazing neighborhood park with jogging and bicycling trails, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, and large lawns perfect for playing volleyball or cornhole with amazing front range mountain views
A destination neighborhood park with an urban feel and great views of the front range
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Cheesman Park
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A destination neighborhood park with an urban feel and great views of the front range
An epic park surrounded by the Cherry Creek Trail, Platt River, and downtown Denver
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Confluence-puisto
2250 15th St
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An epic park surrounded by the Cherry Creek Trail, Platt River, and downtown Denver
A great place to catch the sunset with river, skyline, and mountain views
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Commons Park
2101 15th St
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A great place to catch the sunset with river, skyline, and mountain views
A great urban shopping district with local and national shops and restaurants
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Cherry Creek
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A great urban shopping district with local and national shops and restaurants
Roxborough State Park is an amazing hiking spot for seeing some unique geologic formations in the region with trails ranging from easy to challenging
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4751 Roxborough Dr
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Roxborough State Park is an amazing hiking spot for seeing some unique geologic formations in the region with trails ranging from easy to challenging
One of the most beautiful places on earth - such a fantastic scenic driving route with a variety of ecological features including glaciers, forest, and tundra. Tons of wildlife!
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Mount Evans
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One of the most beautiful places on earth - such a fantastic scenic driving route with a variety of ecological features including glaciers, forest, and tundra. Tons of wildlife!
A beautiful hike to a glacier with scenic views abound. Please note that the parking lot at the base of the trail is privately owned and requires cash
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St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River Road
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A beautiful hike to a glacier with scenic views abound. Please note that the parking lot at the base of the trail is privately owned and requires cash
Garden of the Gods is a spectacular hiking spot with tons of unique views of the red rock formations while looking out over Pikes Peak
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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Garden of the Gods is a spectacular hiking spot with tons of unique views of the red rock formations while looking out over Pikes Peak
Great local park with the Harvard Gulch Trail just steps from our home!
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Harvard Gulch Park
550 E Iliff Ave
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Great local park with the Harvard Gulch Trail just steps from our home!
Observatory Park is a great neighborhood park in University Park near the University of Denver featuring an observatory that is open to the public
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Observatory Park
2930 S Milwaukee St
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Observatory Park is a great neighborhood park in University Park near the University of Denver featuring an observatory that is open to the public

City/town information

Awesome college town with tons of great things to see and do. First time visitors should consider a stroll along Pearl Street and a hike at the Flatirons
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Boulder
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Awesome college town with tons of great things to see and do. First time visitors should consider a stroll along Pearl Street and a hike at the Flatirons
A cute mountain town near Mt. Evans and St. Mary's Glacier. Great stop for drinks or food after a long day of hiking. I recommend checking out Beau Jo's for Colorado-style pizza!
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Idaho Springs
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A cute mountain town near Mt. Evans and St. Mary's Glacier. Great stop for drinks or food after a long day of hiking. I recommend checking out Beau Jo's for Colorado-style pizza!
Estes Park is an amazing mountain town at the foot of Rocky Mountain National Park. Great stop for souvenirs or dinner after spending the day in RMNP!
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Estes Park
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Estes Park is an amazing mountain town at the foot of Rocky Mountain National Park. Great stop for souvenirs or dinner after spending the day in RMNP!
A cute mountain town famous for its natural springs... stop by and taste the spring water as you stroll the main strip, or if you are super ambitious check out the Manitou Incline for a very challenging hike!
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Manitou Springs
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A cute mountain town famous for its natural springs... stop by and taste the spring water as you stroll the main strip, or if you are super ambitious check out the Manitou Incline for a very challenging hike!

Bicycling

Less than a block from our home, this is a great place for those who plan on riding while they are here to gear up!
BikeSource
2540 South Colorado Boulevard
Less than a block from our home, this is a great place for those who plan on riding while they are here to gear up!
The Platte River Trail is miles and miles of off-street protected bike trails that take you as far as your legs can muster. Southern destinations include Chatfield State Park and downtown Littleton
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South Platte River Trail
South Platte River Trail
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The Platte River Trail is miles and miles of off-street protected bike trails that take you as far as your legs can muster. Southern destinations include Chatfield State Park and downtown Littleton
A great urban trail that connects many of Denver's great neighborhoods with downtown and the Platte River Trial
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Cherry Creek Trail
Cherry Creek Trail
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A great urban trail that connects many of Denver's great neighborhoods with downtown and the Platte River Trial
77 miles of great crushed gravel trail riding. From our house, a trailhead is .8 miles away with destinations south including Dry Gulch Trail, Chatfield State Park, and the Platte River Trail. Great mountain and open space views throughout the ride!
High Line Canal Trail
High Line Canal Trail
77 miles of great crushed gravel trail riding. From our house, a trailhead is .8 miles away with destinations south including Dry Gulch Trail, Chatfield State Park, and the Platte River Trail. Great mountain and open space views throughout the ride!
Great spot for adventure cyclists!
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Ruby Hill Park
1200 W Florida Ave
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Great spot for adventure cyclists!

Local Services

Sprouts is a grocery store that offers high-quality, local, and organic options at a reasonable price. It is walkable from our home
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax Ave
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Sprouts is a grocery store that offers high-quality, local, and organic options at a reasonable price. It is walkable from our home
Local hardware store within walking distance of our home
Ace Hardware of University Hills
2500 South Colorado Boulevard
Local hardware store within walking distance of our home
Running store with lots of running/hiking running shoes and apparel for any gear you need to stay comfortable during your visit to Denver
Runners Roost
1685 S Colorado Blvd
Running store with lots of running/hiking running shoes and apparel for any gear you need to stay comfortable during your visit to Denver
Shoe and apparel store for making sure you have a comfortable hiking/biking/running visit to Denver
Boulder Running Company - Cherry Creek
2500 E 1st Ave
Shoe and apparel store for making sure you have a comfortable hiking/biking/running visit to Denver