A list of tried-and-approved Denver spots, mixed with recommendations to try out now that I’ve moved here!  Message me at @bewellandwander to make a new suggestion, or to let me know you tried something here ✨

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Cherry Creek

Edgewater

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Denver, CO, USA

Denver Colorado✈️

After calling Denver, CO for 5 years, I've accumulated a pretty large list of favorites in the city that I love recommending to visitors!  While Denver doesn't have the same foodie recognition that many large cities do, there are some fantastic gems in the different neighborhoods that deserve more recognition!

Colorado, USA

Favorites in Denver, Colorado

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Denver! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Denver for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

*Great American Beer Festical held in Oct, Taste of Colorado on Labor Day Weekend. Check out CRUSH WALLS mural festival. Large Mexican immigrant population. Technically a desert, so stay hydrated!

Denver CO

Denver offers the ultimate vacation experience, blending a vibrant city atmosphere with boundless outdoor adventures. From live music concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to brewery hopping along the renowned Denver Beer Trail, there's no shortage of entertainment options. This guide gives advice on where to stay, what to do, and where to visit (including what breweries to not miss!) in this endlessly sunny city! Check out my Foodie's Guide to Denver, CO for the best places to eat in town.

Cherry Creek, Denver, CO, USA

RiNo, Denver, CO, USA

Exploring Denver, CO Like A Local

I have visited Denver once a year for the past 25 years! I also lived there for a few summers while working at an internship.

In this guide I include my top picks of my old familiar favorites & the new and trendy spots I would take friends visiting. 
✨Hotels & Airbnbs 
✨Hip restaurants & bars
✨Outdoor Activities 
✨Local Shops & Attractions
✨Day Trip Ideas 


Local’s Denver Guide 

The Source Hotel

This modern hotel has a Scandinavian and Japanese inspired design. You'll find amazing places to eat and shop on the lower levels. Don't miss out on Safta, the best Mediterranean food in Denver on the second level. 

Denver's Source Hotel & Market Hall is an innovative complex featuring a hotel and market hall with a bakery, boutiques, restaurants, and bars in RiNo.

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