Denver, Colorado: From a Former Local
- Katherine Kauma
- Aug 28, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 18, 2024
Denver is one of the best places to visit for a long weekend! It's only a 2-4 hour flight from almost anywhere in the country and has a lot to offer.
Where to Stay:
Photo: Jacquard Hotel- Cherry Creek
The RiNo district is on the northeast corner of downtown. It is known for its jazz clubs, art murals, and fun cocktail bars!
- The Ramble Hotel $$$
- Vib Hotel $$
Lo-Hi is filled with cute boutiques, parks, and trendy restaurants. It is perfect for those that want to get out of downtown, but don't want to go to the suburbs.
- Life House Hotel $$$
- Espadin LoHi $$$
Cherry Creek is located 15 minutes southeast of Denver. It is known for its restaurants, shopping, and walkability! In addition, it is only a few minutes from Washington Park - dubbed "Wash Park" by locals.
- The Jacquard Hotel $$$$
- Halcyon Hotel $$$$
- The Clayton Hotel $$$$
- Moxy Hotel $$
Downtown Denver is about 25 miles west of the airport and is accessible by car or train. Staying downtown is perfect for sports lovers, culture seekers, and connoisseurs.
- The Crawford Hotel $$$$
- Le Meridien $$$
- The Curtis Hotel $$
Where to Grab Drinks:
Photo: Death & Co Bar- RiNo
- Death & Co $$$
- Federales $$
- Stem Ciders $
- Lady Jane $$
- Postino $$
- Forget Me Not $$$$
- The Clayton Hotel $$$$
- Moxy Hotel $$
- The Terminal Bar (Union Station) $$$
- Corridor 44 $$$
- Wynkoop $
Where to Eat:
Photo: Bartaco- LoHi
- Barcelona Wine Bar $$$
- Il Posto $$$
- Cart Driver $$
- Postino $$
- Bar Taco $$
- My Neighbor Felix (Brunch) $$
- Hillstone $$$
- Flower Child (Lunch) $
- Quality Italian $$$
- Sol Mexican $$
- Olive & Finch (Breakfast) $$
- Cucina Colore $$$
- Venice Ristorante $$$
- Pizza Republica $$
- Snooze (Breakfast)
- Denver Milk Market $$
Things to Do:
Photo: Washington Park
- Explore the Art Murals
- Check out the Denver Bazaar Market
- Shop at Meraki Moon
- Shop at Rustic Thread
- Sop at Stitch Boutique Denver
- Walk or bike around Sloan Lake
- Walk around Washington Park
- Shop at Cherry Creek
- Go to a Rockies Baseball Game
- Go to a Avalanche Hockey Game
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