Meredith & Iouri's Denver Picks
Activities
Whether you're into bouldering or ropes, Earth Treks has plenty of routes, yoga classes and a full gym. They have day passes available and classes if you’re new to rock climbing. This is the largest location, but they're also affiliated with gyms in Golden, Boulder, RiNo and Baker.
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Earth Treks Englewood
1050 W Hampden AveWhether you're into bouldering or ropes, Earth Treks has plenty of routes, yoga classes and a full gym. They have day passes available and classes if you’re new to rock climbing. This is the largest location, but they're also affiliated with gyms in Golden, Boulder, RiNo and Baker.
This place is what cafe/yoga studio/inside jungle dreams are made of. It's the perfect spot to work, grab a healthy bite or take a class. My favorite is Sunday mornings with Keri Bergeron, and you can sign up on their website.
Nurture • A Wellcare Marketplace
2949 Federal BlvdThis place is what cafe/yoga studio/inside jungle dreams are made of. It's the perfect spot to work, grab a healthy bite or take a class. My favorite is Sunday mornings with Keri Bergeron, and you can sign up on their website.
Two blocks north of the AirBNB, this park has it all—tennis courts, library, rec center with two pools, a dog park, and a walking path around the reservoir. It's of our favorite parts of living in the neighborhood
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Беркли Лейк Парк
4601 W 46th AveTwo blocks north of the AirBNB, this park has it all—tennis courts, library, rec center with two pools, a dog park, and a walking path around the reservoir. It's of our favorite parts of living in the neighborhood
Buckle up for one of the best secondhand stores of your life. It stocks anything from Madewell to designer and has great seasonal selection. Plus, it's attached to a resale athletic store full of Lululemon, Patagonia, etc.
SecondLove Tennyson - A Resale Boutique
4325 W 41st AveBuckle up for one of the best secondhand stores of your life. It stocks anything from Madewell to designer and has great seasonal selection. Plus, it's attached to a resale athletic store full of Lululemon, Patagonia, etc.
Sightseeing
Even when there isn't a concert, Red Rocks is full of hiking trails in Denver views. Look out for seasonal activities, such as Yoga on the Rocks.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayEven when there isn't a concert, Red Rocks is full of hiking trails in Denver views. Look out for seasonal activities, such as Yoga on the Rocks.
This beautiful botanic garden showcases both native and international plants in varying exhibits. They play host to seasonal events, such as summer concerts and Blossoms of Light, and it's attached to Cheeseman park if you want to picnic under a massive tree after.
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Денверские ботанические сады
1007 York StThis beautiful botanic garden showcases both native and international plants in varying exhibits. They play host to seasonal events, such as summer concerts and Blossoms of Light, and it's attached to Cheeseman park if you want to picnic under a massive tree after.
Complete with a golf course, zoo and planetarium, City Park is a gem within Denver proper. From the front of Denver Museum of Nature & Science, you can get a great view of the mountains, and it's great for strolling and picnicking. Plus, there are loads of restaurants and cafes along E Colfax for before or after.
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Сити Парк
2001 Colorado BlvdComplete with a golf course, zoo and planetarium, City Park is a gem within Denver proper. From the front of Denver Museum of Nature & Science, you can get a great view of the mountains, and it's great for strolling and picnicking. Plus, there are loads of restaurants and cafes along E Colfax for before or after.
This is one of our favorite close hikes, and it's mostly shaded. Park near the Gregory Canyon Trailhead and you'll have multiple routes to access the three Flatirons. Plus, you can climb the first flatiron. If you're into hiking, let us know and we can send you some of our favorite routes, but we also tend to search AllTrails and wing it when we're looking for something new.
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Flatirons
This is one of our favorite close hikes, and it's mostly shaded. Park near the Gregory Canyon Trailhead and you'll have multiple routes to access the three Flatirons. Plus, you can climb the first flatiron. If you're into hiking, let us know and we can send you some of our favorite routes, but we also tend to search AllTrails and wing it when we're looking for something new.
Food scene
This place is the perfect cross-section of healthy and delicious. Their back patio is a great place for brunch on a nice day
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Vert Kitchen
704 S Pearl StThis place is the perfect cross-section of healthy and delicious. Their back patio is a great place for brunch on a nice day
Just steps from our house, this is a hand roll sushi place that really emphasizes quality. It's a wraparound bar, so you get to watch the chef create the rolls, and there's even a special if you can beat the previous record for rolls eaten.
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Berkeley Park Sushi Co
4404 Yates StreetJust steps from our house, this is a hand roll sushi place that really emphasizes quality. It's a wraparound bar, so you get to watch the chef create the rolls, and there's even a special if you can beat the previous record for rolls eaten.
The thing you have to accept about Little Man is there will be a line—and it will be worth it. A definite favorite after dinner in the Highlands!
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StThe thing you have to accept about Little Man is there will be a line—and it will be worth it. A definite favorite after dinner in the Highlands!
Another walking distance recco, this place makes tasty empanadas and arepas. Pro tip: ask for extra cheese
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Empanada Express Grill
4301 W 44th AveAnother walking distance recco, this place makes tasty empanadas and arepas. Pro tip: ask for extra cheese
It's a chain—but it's a delicious chain. They serve Spanish tapas, complete with loads of imported wines, oils and cheeses. There can be a bit of a wait, so go early or late, make a reservation, or put your name in with the intention of bopping around RiNo beforehand
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Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StIt's a chain—but it's a delicious chain. They serve Spanish tapas, complete with loads of imported wines, oils and cheeses. There can be a bit of a wait, so go early or late, make a reservation, or put your name in with the intention of bopping around RiNo beforehand
As an ex-New Yorker, these are my favorite bagels in Denver. They do sell out, so go early OR grab one from Radiator, a local coffee shop/bar
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Leroy's Bagels
4432 W 29th AveAs an ex-New Yorker, these are my favorite bagels in Denver. They do sell out, so go early OR grab one from Radiator, a local coffee shop/bar
If you're looking for a special dinner, look no further. This is a favorite of ours for anniversaries. It's right by Union Station, which is full of bars, restaurants, ice cream, etc. if you want to make an evening of it
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallIf you're looking for a special dinner, look no further. This is a favorite of ours for anniversaries. It's right by Union Station, which is full of bars, restaurants, ice cream, etc. if you want to make an evening of it
Located in the second floor of Union Station, this is a really special place for a nightcap. You can look out on the active and recently renovated train station and revel in feeling like the main character. Reservations recommended!
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Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop StLocated in the second floor of Union Station, this is a really special place for a nightcap. You can look out on the active and recently renovated train station and revel in feeling like the main character. Reservations recommended!
This is the closest coffee shop and one of the best in the neighborhood. Plus they have local pastries and breakfast burritos for a quick breakfast!
Devil's Cup Coffee
4999 West 44th AvenueThis is the closest coffee shop and one of the best in the neighborhood. Plus they have local pastries and breakfast burritos for a quick breakfast!
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Prepare for anything
Denver's weather can be pretty unpredictable, especially in the winter—snow one day, 70 & sunny the next. Check the weather when you pack and bring layers, especially if you're planning to hike. In the summer it can be 80+ in the city and 40 in the mountains. (I wish I'd read this before doing my first 14er)
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Get out of town
Iouri and I always say we're here for the amenities—because hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, etc. are all super accessible. If you don't have/rent a car, it's a little trickier, but there’s a train to Winter Park and shuttles to many resorts.
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Lift tickets
If you're coming out to ski/snowboard, definitely look into tickets/packages beforehand. Depending on how many days you're doing, it might make more sense to get a season pass. We easily do day trips from our house and can get to Vail in around 1.5 hours if we leave by 6am.
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Take a walk
Our neighborhood is incredibly walkable—78 on Zillow for those in the know. Sprouts (a Trader Joe's/Whole Foods hybrid) is within a mile. Berkeley Lake Park is two blocks away and has a lap pool ($2 entry), dog park, library and a trail around the reservoir. Tennyson Street is seven blocks east and boasts numerous boutiques, breweries, cafes, coffee shops, etc. We also have scooters and bikes in the area so you can easily access the Highlands and beyond. Otherwise, most neighborhoods and plenty of hiking are a short drive away, thanks to our proximity to I-70.