Denver Attractions
Check out https://www.denver.org and this Times article for lots of things to do and events in the area. In addition, we have made available the following list of places to eat and local attractions. We would like to thank the CHI 2017 organizers for supplying us with the list.
Breakfast
| Name | Description | Walking Distance? | Has Gluten Free? | Has Vegan? | Wheel Chair Accessible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Finch | Warm market & bistro with coffee bar & menu of pastries & sandwiches, plus to-go eats, beer & wine. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Onefold | Quaint, farmhouse-style haunt serving coffee, baked goods & creative cafe fare with global touches. | N | Y | N | Y |
| Spices Cafe | American faves like eggs, burgers, sandwiches & salads in a humble daytime space with patio seating. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Denver Biscuit Co. | Biscuit-based breakfast & sandwich shop set up inside the warehouselike Atomic Cowboy bar. | N | N | N | Y |
| Lucile’s Creole Cafe | Cozy, bright kitchen providing Cajun & Creole favorites for breakfast & brunch. | N | N | N | Y |
| Jelly Cafe | Trendy, casual diner serving creative breakfast & lunch dishes. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Sam's No 3 | Circa-1927 kitschy diner dishes up big helpings of comfort food from breakfast through dinner. | Y | Y | N | N |
| Root Down | A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. | N | Y | Y | Y |
Lunch
| Name | Description | Walking Distance? | Has Gluten Free? | Has Vegan? | Wheel Chair Accessible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Root | Rated the best veggie resturant in the city. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Osaka Ramen | Busy restaurant & bar specializing in ramen bowls plus other Japanese food in a playful setting. | N | N | N | N |
| Park and Co | This hip spot puts creative spins on bar fare alongside craft cocktails & beers. | Y | N | N | Y |
| Ace Eat Serve | High-energy hot spot in an old garage for Pan-Asian chow, cocktails & table tennis, plus juice bar. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Watercourse | A cute cafe space with Watership Down-inspired murals sets the scene for vegetarian dishes. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Torchy's Tacos | Buzzy stop serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties. | N | N | Y | Y |
Dinner
| Name | Description | Walking Distance? | Has Gluten Free? | Has Vegan? | Wheel Chair Accessible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satchel's on 6th | Cozy locale for farm-fresh American dishes small & large paired with offbeat wines. | N | N | N | Y |
| Fruition Restaurant | Tiny destination drawing foodies for chef Alex Seidel's refined farm-to-table New American cuisine. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| The Kitchen | Garden-to-table American meals & a popular happy hour in an eco-friendly urban space. | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Potager | Rustic dining room whose organic New American menu changes monthly to reflect what's market-fresh. | N | N | Y | Y |
| Table 6 | Rustic & popular destination for highbrow twists on New American classics. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Gozo | A sprawling industrial spot with an open kitchen boasts Mediterranean dishes with a Californian twist. | N | Y | N | Y |
| Populist | Charming, high-end American restaurant preparing a nightly tasting menu & upscale cocktails. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Guard and Grace | Modern steakhouse serving chops, small plates & fine wines in an airy space with a raw bar & patio. | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Stoic and Genuine | Spacious seafood spot with open kitchen turns out everything from crudo & caviar to lobster rolls. | N | Y | N | Y |
| Tag | Eclectic fare & offbeat cocktails in a brick-lined interior with orange lights. | Y | N | N | Y |
| Rioja | Locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes & wines in a high-energy dining room. | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Acorn | New American small plates & artisanal cocktails in an industrial-style space with graffitied walls. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Uncle | Thrillist named Denver's Uncle among 21 best ramen shops in the country. | N | Y | N | Y |
| Vesta | Seasonal, creative American dishes, plus barrrel-aged cocktails, craft beers & wines in hip space. | N | Y | Y | Y |
| ChoLon | Chef Lon Symensma puts together an elegant Southeast Asian menu at this sleek dining destination. | Y | N | N | Y |
| Tamayo | Innovative Mexican plates come out of the kitchen of this chic spot with a vast rooftop deck. | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Linger | In this converted old mortuary you'll find a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates. | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Coffee/drinks
| Name | Description | Walking Distance? | Wheel Chair Accessible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eye | A trendy favorite. Coffee is excellent and the chocolate chip scone is mandatory (if they have any left). | N | Y |
| Boxcar | Located in a warehouse near the trendy RiNo arts district, this coffee shop could be a cover story in Hipster Monthly. But man is it good. | N | Y |
| Little Owl | A small shop where your caffinee is prepared by baristas who care more about your coffee than you do. | Y | N |
| Freshcraft | This is what every gastro-pub should be: fresh, excellent food with an incredible beer list. | Y | Y |
| Polished Tavern | A horseradish vodka shot with a pickle chaser and a buffalo grass apple pie vodka? Add authentic polish food and you can't say no. | Y | Y |
| Pon Pon Bar | A small retro-funky bar hidden in the RiNo district where the bartenders' own creations shouldn't be missed. | N | N |
| Green Russell | Considered one of Denver's best cocktails, put your fate in their hands and go with the "Bartender's Choice." You won't be let down. | Y | N |
| Steuben's | Go for local beers and killer cocktails. Steuben's has become synonymous with Colorado's craft cocktail movement. | N | Y |
| Mercantile Dining & Provisions | Nestled in Union Station. Be sure to opt for the Drinker's Choice and let the bartenders remix your favorite. | N | Y |
| Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge | A pillar of Denver jazz for over 17 years. Enjoy old-school cocktails while listening to daily shows. | N | N |
| Ste. Ellie's | Like a good date, this place is impressive without trying too hard. These drink-slingers make a mean cocktail, featuring updated takes on old classics. | N | Y |
| Union Lodge No.1 | Slinky speakeasy serving 19th-century-inspired cocktails in glam, Prohibition-era environs. | Y | Y |
| First Draft | High-tech hangout with a self-service pouring system for beer, wine & cider, plus shareable plates. | N | Y |
| Matchbox | Industrial-chic bar on the food-truck circuit that lures hipsters with a bocce court & happy hour. | N | Y |
Local Attractions
| Name | Description | Walking Distance? |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art | A short ride or a 20 minute walk will put you in the center of Denver's contemporary art scene. | N |
| Clifford Still Museum | Visit for the art and the stunning architecture. CSM houses one of the most important collections of Abstract Expressionism. | Y |
| "RiNo" (River North) | Denver blends the urban and industrial in RiNo, "where art is made." Historic warehouses and factories now feature jazz bars, restaurants, brewpubs, art galleries and working studios. | N |
| Red Line | Stark, modern nonprofit space with art exhibits, artists in residence & public education programs. | N |
| South Broadway | Known for its amazing antique stores, South Broadway also has avant-garde clothing stores, used bookstores, ethnic restaurants and live music venues. | N |
| Tattered Cover Bookstore | A large indie bookstore and cafe near Union Station with a cozy feel. Don't miss the international newsstand and the used book section. | Y |
| Denver Union Station | Denver's Union Station is a 100-year-old historic landmark. Perfect background for a selfie. | N |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens offers spectacular plant displays, unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning and research that help preserve Colorado's precious natural resources. | N |
See Colorado
| Name | Description | Walking Distance? |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rocks Ampitheatre | The famous outdoor venue is open year-round for people to check out and is free when there isn't a show or event going on. | N |
| Denver Story Trek | Denver Story Trek is a self-guided exploration through Denver using historic landmarks as guides. The treks include dozens of historic sites, five museums and free audio recordings. | N |
| Dinosaur Ridge | See famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus that were discovered in 1877. A guidebook is available for use on self-guided tours. | N |
| Lookout Mountain | Lookout Mountain is a romantic and picturesque foothill of the Rocky Mountains. Perfect for night sightseeing. | N |
| Alderfer Three Sisters Park in Evergreen | Alderefer and Three Sisters park is a choose-your-own-adventure experience. Download the park map to get familiar with the significant network of trails, then create a hike out of it. Hike up to the sisters to gain views into the quaint town of Evergreen and beyond. | N |
| South Rim Loop at Roxborough State Park | Red Rock formations against the brilliant green of Spring. The South Rim Trail at Roxborough State Park takes hikers to several overlooks for some of the best panoramas in the Denver area. | N |
| Sunset Loop at White Ranch | White Ranch sits just north of Denver in the green of the foothills. This 2 mile hike combines trails to form what we’ve named the Sunset Loop–though it’s equally good for viewing the sunrise. | N |
| South Valley Park in Littleton | South Valley is my go-to spot for getting outside. Just a short drive and you are tucked away between the hogback and the foothills in an expansive valley riddled with red rock. | N |
| Waterton Canyon Trail | The Waterton Canyon trail follows the Platte River back into the foothills. During the spring this place is in bloom. Perfect for a picnic lunch or dinner, there are picnic areas along the way. | N |
