Lance's Guide to Denver
Things to do in Denver Area!!
I have created a list of some of my favorite activities and restaurants for you to enjoy.
Red Rocks is a truly unique venue with top notch artists. Experience music, friends (or a loved one), and some of the most amazing scenery around. This is truly not to be missed on your summertime trip to Denver. The park is open all year for hiking so even if there is not a show going on, it is worth the trip.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks is a truly unique venue with top notch artists. Experience music, friends (or a loved one), and some of the most amazing scenery around. This is truly not to be missed on your summertime trip to Denver. The park is open all year for hiking so even if there is not a show going on, it is worth the trip.
City Park is home to one of the most fun free events every Summer. City Park Jazz, more commonly known as Jazz in the Park takes place each Sunday Night and brings people from all walks of life together to experience some great free music. For more information on this great event check out http://cityparkjazz.org/ On days other than Sunday the park is a nice place to come and take a stroll around the lake. They also feature many other events and festivals throughout the year.
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City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCity Park is home to one of the most fun free events every Summer. City Park Jazz, more commonly known as Jazz in the Park takes place each Sunday Night and brings people from all walks of life together to experience some great free music. For more information on this great event check out http://cityparkjazz.org/ On days other than Sunday the park is a nice place to come and take a stroll around the lake. They also feature many other events and festivals throughout the year.
Levitt Pavilion is located less than 3 miles from the house. This newer venue to Denver offers over 50 free concerts each summer as well as other paid events. The Pavilion is located in one of Denver's most popular parks, Ruby Hill.
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Levitt Pavilion
1380 W Florida AveLevitt Pavilion is located less than 3 miles from the house. This newer venue to Denver offers over 50 free concerts each summer as well as other paid events. The Pavilion is located in one of Denver's most popular parks, Ruby Hill.
The Denver Botanic Gardens are a great place to visit for any plant lovers. They have a wide variety of plant life including a great indoor rain-forest. They host many special events throughout the year so be sure to check their website for events during your trip.
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Vườn thực vật Denver
1007 York StThe Denver Botanic Gardens are a great place to visit for any plant lovers. They have a wide variety of plant life including a great indoor rain-forest. They host many special events throughout the year so be sure to check their website for events during your trip.
Home of the Colorado Rockies!! Checking out a game at Coors Field is an iconic Denver Experience and cheap tickets can often be found in the Rockpile. Enjoy a great beer selection and an even better food selection. After the game you are right in the middle of the Lodo neighborhood which features some of the greatest bars in Denver.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome of the Colorado Rockies!! Checking out a game at Coors Field is an iconic Denver Experience and cheap tickets can often be found in the Rockpile. Enjoy a great beer selection and an even better food selection. After the game you are right in the middle of the Lodo neighborhood which features some of the greatest bars in Denver.
A visit to the United States Mint is great for any history buff or coin collector. The tour is interesting and you will see more cash than you have probably ever seen. They also have a great gift shop.
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United States Mint Gift shop
320 W Colfax AveA visit to the United States Mint is great for any history buff or coin collector. The tour is interesting and you will see more cash than you have probably ever seen. They also have a great gift shop.
Check out a Broncos game or a concert. Global Dance Festival is held in the parking lot. Only 2.5 miles from the house!
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Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StCheck out a Broncos game or a concert. Global Dance Festival is held in the parking lot. Only 2.5 miles from the house!
Great place to catch some live music. Located in the historic Five Points district. Always a fun time!
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Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
2637 Welton StGreat place to catch some live music. Located in the historic Five Points district. Always a fun time!
Excellent museum right next to city park and the Zoo. They have an outstanding collection of Gems and Minerals from Colorado and around the globe. They have rotating exhibits throughout the year so you never see the exact same stuff.
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Museum of Nature & Science
411 N Downtown MallExcellent museum right next to city park and the Zoo. They have an outstanding collection of Gems and Minerals from Colorado and around the globe. They have rotating exhibits throughout the year so you never see the exact same stuff.
This is the one of the largest park in the Denver area with two separate lakes and flowers galore. This is a great location for people watching.
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Washington Park
This is the one of the largest park in the Denver area with two separate lakes and flowers galore. This is a great location for people watching.
If you are in the mood for a strip club / dive bar then Dandy Dan's is your place. Located a two minute walk from the house. This place is what you make it!
Dandy Dan's
214 South Federal BoulevardIf you are in the mood for a strip club / dive bar then Dandy Dan's is your place. Located a two minute walk from the house. This place is what you make it!
This is an excellent restaurant and venue in the Denver area. This place is super intimate so make sure and grab your tickets or reservations ahead of time.
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StThis is an excellent restaurant and venue in the Denver area. This place is super intimate so make sure and grab your tickets or reservations ahead of time.
Excellent place to catch a show! The Ogden is a true Denver landmark.
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Nhà hát Ogden
935 E Colfax AveExcellent place to catch a show! The Ogden is a true Denver landmark.
Not quite as popular as the Ogden due to it's southern location, this venue is still a great place to catch some music.
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Nhà hát Gothic
3263 S BroadwayNot quite as popular as the Ogden due to it's southern location, this venue is still a great place to catch some music.
This small venue hosts some of the largest local names as well as some of the smaller local acts which come to town. The sound is great.
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Nhà hát Bluebird
3317 E Colfax AveThis small venue hosts some of the largest local names as well as some of the smaller local acts which come to town. The sound is great.
This place was truly made famous by the hit TV show South Park. Though this place isn't known for their excellent food it is truly a unique Denver experience. Cliff diving while you eat and exploring the man-made caves throughout the restaurant can't be beat.
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Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveThis place was truly made famous by the hit TV show South Park. Though this place isn't known for their excellent food it is truly a unique Denver experience. Cliff diving while you eat and exploring the man-made caves throughout the restaurant can't be beat.
This is an excellent place to visit and take in the wonderful sites of our gold plated dome. They offer tours throughout the year.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveThis is an excellent place to visit and take in the wonderful sites of our gold plated dome. They offer tours throughout the year.
This is the best place to visit in order to get alcoholic drinks and food during a movie. Only ten minutes from the house this is a great date night.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveThis is the best place to visit in order to get alcoholic drinks and food during a movie. Only ten minutes from the house this is a great date night.
This is the largest amusement park in Denver offering an outdoor water park as well as seasonal concerts and events.
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Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirThis is the largest amusement park in Denver offering an outdoor water park as well as seasonal concerts and events.
This is the oldest amusement park in Denver offering cheap rides. Though the rides are slightly older than at elitches this will save you plenty of money.
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Công viên giải trí Lakeside
4601 Sheridan BoulevardThis is the oldest amusement park in Denver offering cheap rides. Though the rides are slightly older than at elitches this will save you plenty of money.
Voted as one of the top 10 water parks in the country, this place is sure to provide a good time. Let the water wash over you!
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Thế giới nước
8801 N Pecos StVoted as one of the top 10 water parks in the country, this place is sure to provide a good time. Let the water wash over you!
Union station is a great location to catch a bite to eat or just people watch. There is a farmers market every Saturday and they have live jazz every Tuesday. They also have a free summer concert series.
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Union Station
Union station is a great location to catch a bite to eat or just people watch. There is a farmers market every Saturday and they have live jazz every Tuesday. They also have a free summer concert series.
Awesome Places to Grab a Bite!
We have compiled a list of some of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood and around Denver.
($$) Some of the best Mexican food in the Denver area. Great margaritas and their fajitas are excellent.
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Torres Mexican Food
1597 S Federal Blvd($$) Some of the best Mexican food in the Denver area. Great margaritas and their fajitas are excellent.
($-$$)This place has been serving cooked to order steaks to Denver Residents for over 50 years. Their steak sandwich is a great deal! (THIS IS A CASH ONLY LOCATION)
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Columbine Steak House & Lounge
300 Federal Blvd($-$$)This place has been serving cooked to order steaks to Denver Residents for over 50 years. Their steak sandwich is a great deal! (THIS IS A CASH ONLY LOCATION)
($-$$) Hands down the best Pho in Denver. Family owned restaurant and their crunchy noodle bowls are incredible.
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Phở 95 Vietnamese Restaurant
1401 S Federal Blvd($-$$) Hands down the best Pho in Denver. Family owned restaurant and their crunchy noodle bowls are incredible.
($) This is an excellent taqueria that gets very busy on the weekends. They are open until 3AM and have a great salsa bar. Try their Al Pastor! This place is very reasonably priced.
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Los Gallitos Taqueria
2630 W Alameda Ave($) This is an excellent taqueria that gets very busy on the weekends. They are open until 3AM and have a great salsa bar. Try their Al Pastor! This place is very reasonably priced.
($$) If you are in the mood for Tex-Mex, nobody does it better. They have a huge menu of excellent food and their chips and salsa is great. Ask for the Jalapeno ranch with your salsa!
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Chuy's
499 S Vance St($$) If you are in the mood for Tex-Mex, nobody does it better. They have a huge menu of excellent food and their chips and salsa is great. Ask for the Jalapeno ranch with your salsa!
($$) This place has great Chinese food and are literally next door to the Airbnb. Their Dim Sum is awesome. Fried Tofu and Orange Beef are pretty excellent.
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The Empress Seafood Restaurant
2825 W Alameda Ave($$) This place has great Chinese food and are literally next door to the Airbnb. Their Dim Sum is awesome. Fried Tofu and Orange Beef are pretty excellent.
($-$$) Great Mexican style breakfast and lunch spot that offers wonderful breakfast burrito and a steak and eggs special in the early mornings. The Horchata is delicious.
Fritangas Mexican Restaurant
3090 W Alameda Ave($-$$) Great Mexican style breakfast and lunch spot that offers wonderful breakfast burrito and a steak and eggs special in the early mornings. The Horchata is delicious.
($) Excellent local store with some of the best coffee options in town. They also have a mean Bahn Mhi sandwich with house-made pickled Jalapenos. For breakfast they have a large selection of pastries. Great spot for breakfast and lunch but they close at 6PM.
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Vinh Xuong Bakery
2370 W Alameda Ave($) Excellent local store with some of the best coffee options in town. They also have a mean Bahn Mhi sandwich with house-made pickled Jalapenos. For breakfast they have a large selection of pastries. Great spot for breakfast and lunch but they close at 6PM.
($$) Though Denver isn't know for pizza this place does it well. This is the best wood-fired pizza in Denver. Get the Original and ask for fresh basil on top. It is a little bit off the beaten path but you won't be disappointed.
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Pizzeria Lui
5380 W Mississippi Ave($$) Though Denver isn't know for pizza this place does it well. This is the best wood-fired pizza in Denver. Get the Original and ask for fresh basil on top. It is a little bit off the beaten path but you won't be disappointed.
($$) This cash only Pub serves up some delicious food and great beer. They have private tables as well as huge picnic tables in the middle if you want to meet new people. The patio is great in the summer and they have cornhole as well. I highly recommend the SOB burger and any of their IPAs.
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Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine St($$) This cash only Pub serves up some delicious food and great beer. They have private tables as well as huge picnic tables in the middle if you want to meet new people. The patio is great in the summer and they have cornhole as well. I highly recommend the SOB burger and any of their IPAs.
($$) Unique sandwich joint where each sandwich comes with it's own marijuana strain themed name. Sizes include the nug, pinner, and blunt. Their spin on Nachos with ranch dressing and buffalo sauce are great and their Kool-Aide is the best you've had. Their is also a bar on site with an excellent craft beer menu. If you like to partake this is a cool little joint.
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Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
638 E Colfax Ave($$) Unique sandwich joint where each sandwich comes with it's own marijuana strain themed name. Sizes include the nug, pinner, and blunt. Their spin on Nachos with ranch dressing and buffalo sauce are great and their Kool-Aide is the best you've had. Their is also a bar on site with an excellent craft beer menu. If you like to partake this is a cool little joint.
This is an upscale food court located in the highlands area. Many of the most popular food trucks have started in this location. If your group can't decide on a place to eat then this is an excellent option.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetThis is an upscale food court located in the highlands area. Many of the most popular food trucks have started in this location. If your group can't decide on a place to eat then this is an excellent option.
Great Vietnamese restaurant located minutes from the house in Saigon Square across from Walgreens.
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Maddie's Restaurant
2425 South Downing StreetGreat Vietnamese restaurant located minutes from the house in Saigon Square across from Walgreens.
This is a breakfast and brunch spot only but they have some of the best Cajun and Creole offerings in town. You won't want to miss this place on your visit.
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Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StThis is a breakfast and brunch spot only but they have some of the best Cajun and Creole offerings in town. You won't want to miss this place on your visit.
While this one is a little bit of a drive it is definitely worth it. This family operated Italian joint is one of the best in town. Great spot for a date!
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Cafe Jordano
11068 W Jewell AveWhile this one is a little bit of a drive it is definitely worth it. This family operated Italian joint is one of the best in town. Great spot for a date!
This is a great breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot with excellent margaritas and cheap prices. We love this spot!
Cafe Chihuahua
2250 S Federal BlvdThis is a great breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot with excellent margaritas and cheap prices. We love this spot!
Great themed location with forest seating on the patio. Great happy hour!
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Forest Room 5
2532 15th StGreat themed location with forest seating on the patio. Great happy hour!
Nearby Grocery Stores and Markets
We have gathered a list of the grocery stores and markets in the area. Get supplies for home base.
King Soopers is a Kroger brand grocery store with many locations and a great selection.
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King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveKing Soopers is a Kroger brand grocery store with many locations and a great selection.
This is an Asian grocery store offering many different ethnic options and lots of stuff not found in typical grocery stores. Find what you need to make any sort of Asian meal or try a snack you haven't had before.
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Pacific Ocean Marketplace - Denver
2200 W Alameda AveThis is an Asian grocery store offering many different ethnic options and lots of stuff not found in typical grocery stores. Find what you need to make any sort of Asian meal or try a snack you haven't had before.
Wholefoods located in the middle of a shopping center with a Target across the street.
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Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StWholefoods located in the middle of a shopping center with a Target across the street.
Small Mexican grocery store that offers a meat counter and all the Mexican ingredients you can ask for.
Mi Pueblo Market
125 Knox CtSmall Mexican grocery store that offers a meat counter and all the Mexican ingredients you can ask for.
They offer a small selection of frozen foods but primarily offer personal hygiene and pharmacy items. Great place to grab some snacks. They sell cigarettes!
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Walgreens
801 16th St MallThey offer a small selection of frozen foods but primarily offer personal hygiene and pharmacy items. Great place to grab some snacks. They sell cigarettes!
Carniceria Aaliyah
5 Federal BlvdGreat spot that makes their own sausage and bacon. Very delicious and local.
Safeway
757 E 20th AveTypical grocery store with decent selection.
Liquor Stores
Here you will find a list of nearby liquor stores and also a few further liquor stores that are worth the drive due to their selection.
This is the closest liquor store to the Airbnb located cadycorner across federal and has the best beer selection in the neighborhood.
Bungalow Liquors
3000 W Alameda AveThis is the closest liquor store to the Airbnb located cadycorner across federal and has the best beer selection in the neighborhood.
Located on the way to King Soopers this is a convenient stop for liquor or beer. Selection is ok.
Del Sol Liquors
506 S Federal BlvdLocated on the way to King Soopers this is a convenient stop for liquor or beer. Selection is ok.
This store has a great selection of craft beer and wine. Make sure to check out the bomber cooler in the back of the beer case. Directly next to Whole Foods.
Mile High Wine & Spirits
435 S Vance StThis store has a great selection of craft beer and wine. Make sure to check out the bomber cooler in the back of the beer case. Directly next to Whole Foods.
This is the largest liquor store in the downtown Denver area. They have a great selection of beer, wine and liquor with good prices as well.
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Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveThis is the largest liquor store in the downtown Denver area. They have a great selection of beer, wine and liquor with good prices as well.
Though this location is a bit of a drive from the Airbnb, it is the best liquor store in Denver.
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Molly's Spirits
5809 W 44th AveThough this location is a bit of a drive from the Airbnb, it is the best liquor store in Denver.
If you like sour beers and rarities then this is your spot. It is also located in a great neighborhood with lots of good food options from chains to local favorites.
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Mondo Vino
3601 W 32nd AveIf you like sour beers and rarities then this is your spot. It is also located in a great neighborhood with lots of good food options from chains to local favorites.
Dispensaries!!!
This is a list of some of the best, closest, and cheapest dispensaries in the Denver area.
These guys have a great selection and some of the best prices in town. Top shelf eighths are never more than $26.00.
Greenfields Cannabis Co
1798 W Mississippi AveThese guys have a great selection and some of the best prices in town. Top shelf eighths are never more than $26.00.
This is the closest Dispensary to the Airbnb and they offer a good selection of flower, concentrate, and edibles. Their prices are a little expensive but they sometimes have deals going.
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Diego Pellicer Recreational Cannabis Store and Medical Marijuana Dispensary
2748 W Alameda AveThis is the closest Dispensary to the Airbnb and they offer a good selection of flower, concentrate, and edibles. Their prices are a little expensive but they sometimes have deals going.
This is one of the best dispensaries in Denver. Their prices are not cheap but the product is worth it.
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L'Eagle Services
380 Quivas StThis is one of the best dispensaries in Denver. Their prices are not cheap but the product is worth it.
Wolf Pac Cannabis
74 Federal BoulevardGreat location for Flower that is just a short drive from the house.
Peak Dispensary
260 BroadwayIf you want a great selection at average prices then this is your stop!
This is the only town in the Denver area that allows the sale of Marijuana after 10PM. If you find yourself getting into town late then you can shop here until 11:45.
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Native Roots Dispensary Edgewater
5610 W 20th AveThis is the only town in the Denver area that allows the sale of Marijuana after 10PM. If you find yourself getting into town late then you can shop here until 11:45.
Sweet Treats!
This is a list of some of our favorite places to grab a sweet snack around town.
Inspired by the whimsy in the 1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory movie, where Violet turns violet; The Inventing Room Dessert Shop creates magical & seemingly impossible treats right in front of our guests with liquid nitrogen & other fun, incredible techniques. They create culinary creations that will amaze your imagination & taste-buds.
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The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
4433 W 29th AveInspired by the whimsy in the 1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory movie, where Violet turns violet; The Inventing Room Dessert Shop creates magical & seemingly impossible treats right in front of our guests with liquid nitrogen & other fun, incredible techniques. They create culinary creations that will amaze your imagination & taste-buds.
With homemade ice cream flavors that can't be beat this place is awesome but expect to stand in line. It's worth it!
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StWith homemade ice cream flavors that can't be beat this place is awesome but expect to stand in line. It's worth it!
D Bar is home to some of Denver's favorite Deserts. Give the cake and shake a try.
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D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveD Bar is home to some of Denver's favorite Deserts. Give the cake and shake a try.
Liks has been the best ice cream in capitol hill for many years. If you are downtown on a hot night make sure and check this place out.
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Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th AveLiks has been the best ice cream in capitol hill for many years. If you are downtown on a hot night make sure and check this place out.
This place makes the best ice cream sandwiches you can dream of. With everything from homemade cookies to pop tarts you will be sure to find something that intrigues you.
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Ice Cream Riot - Colfax
1238 E Colfax AveThis place makes the best ice cream sandwiches you can dream of. With everything from homemade cookies to pop tarts you will be sure to find something that intrigues you.
LGBTQ Friendly Destinations
Here is a list of some of the LGBTQ friendly spots around town to grab a drink or a bite to eat.
This is the closest gay bar to our house and caters to the bear and leather crowd though the crowd is all sorts of people.
Trade
475 Santa Fe DrThis is the closest gay bar to our house and caters to the bear and leather crowd though the crowd is all sorts of people.
Located Directly across the street from Trade, this bar is more of a drag bar with a slightly more upscale clientele.
Gladys
500 Santa Fe DrLocated Directly across the street from Trade, this bar is more of a drag bar with a slightly more upscale clientele.
This is the most exciting gay bar in town serving a younger clientele with an inside and outside area.
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X BAR
629 E Colfax AveThis is the most exciting gay bar in town serving a younger clientele with an inside and outside area.
This is the only LGBTQ country and western nightclub in Denver. They host large parties every weekend and have an EDM dance floor as well.
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St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueThis is the only LGBTQ country and western nightclub in Denver. They host large parties every weekend and have an EDM dance floor as well.
This is the only LGBTQ friendly strip club in town. The cover for men is free but ladies must pay a small fee. Usually $5.00.
Boyztown
117 BroadwayThis is the only LGBTQ friendly strip club in town. The cover for men is free but ladies must pay a small fee. Usually $5.00.
This is a newer upscale LGBTQ friendly bar in the downtown area. They get really busy on Sundays for the Beer Bust!
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Triangle Denver
2036 N BroadwayThis is a newer upscale LGBTQ friendly bar in the downtown area. They get really busy on Sundays for the Beer Bust!
The biggest LGBTQ club in Denver. They always charge a cover but the party is normally worth it.
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Tracks Denver
3500 Walnut StThe biggest LGBTQ club in Denver. They always charge a cover but the party is normally worth it.
Great low key LGBTQ friendly bar with an excellent patio. It is fairly close to the Airbnb as well.
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Li'l Devils
255 S BroadwayGreat low key LGBTQ friendly bar with an excellent patio. It is fairly close to the Airbnb as well.
Daddy's Bar & Grill
1120 E 6th AveThis is a great neighborhood gay bar with wood-fired pizza and delicious fries.