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Denver, CO Travel Guide

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I've been living in Denver since 2008 and have some recommendations are places that are hits! If you're visiting Denver for the first time or a local who wants to try something new, this list is for you!
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Denver Restaurants from a local

I've been living in Denver since 2008 and have some recommendations are places that are hits! If you're a foodie and visiting Denver for the first time or a local who wants to try something new, this list is for you! Many of these are small local bus... 

 
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A neighborhood bodega, with a CO baconeggandcheese, yummy matcha lattes, a creamery, and cute bodega with some fancy millennial favorites.
Denver Bodega? Say what...
 
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This is one of my new favorite places to co-work with some yummy food. They have great bites and drinks. It's located in a nice neighborhood with restaurant around.
Honey Hill Cafe-Cute and Cozy
 
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This pizza is a local favorite! Love the diavolo pizza with a little drizzle of honey.
Blue Pan Pizza-Yummy local pizza
 
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A great Middle Eastern place with yummy hummus and shawarma next to DU. Tons of students come eat at “Jerush”.
Jerusalem Restaurant-Late Night Med Bite
 
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$20 for a ramen bowl and appetizer? Seriously nothing beats the price. Try the Black Garlic Tonkotsu.
Katsu Ramen
 
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This is not a joke, this is the best place for brunch. If you love food from the middle east this has everything! From fresh hummus, crudite, to shakshouka and baklava. It's an all you can eat for $50, well worth it for the spread!
Safta-The best brunch in Denver
 
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These are the most flavorful and juicy pork carnita tacos. I dream about these from time to time, and it's great portions!
Lunchboxx-Best Pork Carnita Tacos
 
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I made this place go viral with a video I made 700K views! They have a great taco tuesday, and some delish quesabirria tacos!
TACOS CHANO-Viral Tacos
 
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They started as a food truck and opened as brick and mortar, they are know for their birria tacos. They also have goods bites like mexican elote (street corn).
Kike's Red Tacos-Good Mexican food
 
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This is such a cute tropical, Cuban inspired bar and lounge. The have yummy drinks and a latin night on Fridays starting at 9 pm.
Ay Papi-Fun Cuban drinks
 
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This is some really good elevted Baja style mexican food. Try the shrimp tacos and house margs!
Perdida - Baja California Mexican food
 
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I love this spot for Indian food. They food is plentyful and really flavorful. They also have some great drinks and a fire mango lassi.
Little India Restaurant-Best neighborhood Indian
 
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This place is a staple in Denver. They blew up on social media during the pandemic and closed for a bit for how popular influencers were making it lol. They have really yummy ramen and some create “street food” bit like the octopus balls.
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant-Viral Japanese Food
 
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If you are craving some persian food this is the spot! You have to try the rose and pistachio ice cream!
Surena Persian Cuisine
 
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If you love some juicy Lima style chicken, this is your sport! They also have some good peruvian ceviche.
Pollo Lima-Great Peruvian food
 
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A cute market with various food vendors and bar in the RiNO district. Close to walking distance to many shops around.
The Denver Central Market
 
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I like this spot when I am in Cherry creek and finish a spin class. They have some healthy fast casual options, like soups, salad, etc.
Flower Child-Healthy fast casual
 
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This is a local secret ;) this is a cool place to go on a date. Tons of unique drinks to choose from.
Run For The Roses-Speakeasy

Denver Things to see/do

If you are looking for some fun things to do or see in Denver this list is for you! 

 
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This is my favorite park to stroll around and also run. The park is 2.5 miles around. There is a lake and you can row some boats during the summer, and fish!
Washington Park
 
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This is the #1 you have to check out while in Denver. It's infamous for concerts, and in the summers, yoga on the rocks, sunrise easter service and a place to workout and hike,
Red Rocks Park-For music shows and workouts
 
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This place is gorgeous and if you're here during the winter, they have holidays lights. Great for a date night!
Denver Botanic Gardens
 
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This is such a GORGEOUS hiking spot outside of Denver.
Fountain Valley Loop, Colorado
 
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This mall has great high end shops from Anthropologie to Cartier! My favorite place to shop and grab a bite.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center | Denver's Premier Shopping Destination