Hop Alley

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!

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!

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