The Little Book of Colorado

Cynthia
The Little Book of Colorado

Neighborhoods

Belmar is a vibrant reinvention of downtown Lakewood that evokes the ambiance of an old town village center. The district is based around a central plaza, ringed with cafes, that hosts concerts during the summer months and transforms into an ice skating rink during the winter.
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Belmar
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Belmar is a vibrant reinvention of downtown Lakewood that evokes the ambiance of an old town village center. The district is based around a central plaza, ringed with cafes, that hosts concerts during the summer months and transforms into an ice skating rink during the winter.

City/town information

Golden is a historic town in Colorado. During your visit, enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local charm, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world. Whatever your style, they've got an activity for you, from white water kayaking to fine dining to shopping. Spend an afternoon on Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum.
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Golden
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Golden is a historic town in Colorado. During your visit, enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local charm, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world. Whatever your style, they've got an activity for you, from white water kayaking to fine dining to shopping. Spend an afternoon on Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum.

Food scene

Bob's is known for the mouth-watering burgers and tasty malts and shakes. They have great vegetarian options as well.
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Bob's Atomic Burgers
1310 Ford St
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Bob's is known for the mouth-watering burgers and tasty malts and shakes. They have great vegetarian options as well.
Founded in 2012, Odyssey is regarded as one of Denver’s most authentic Italian restaurants. Set in a Victorian style home on 6th Ave, Chef Ignazio Mulei & his son Michele present a rustic, old-world dining experience. Please make a reservation in advance! If you can, go on Mondays and enjoy their $10 pasta and salad deal!
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Odyssey Bistro and Grill
603 E 6th Ave
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Founded in 2012, Odyssey is regarded as one of Denver’s most authentic Italian restaurants. Set in a Victorian style home on 6th Ave, Chef Ignazio Mulei & his son Michele present a rustic, old-world dining experience. Please make a reservation in advance! If you can, go on Mondays and enjoy their $10 pasta and salad deal!
Located in the heart of downtown Golden, Woody's Wood Fired Pizza has been a local favorite since 1993. If you're hungry, pick their buffet option and load up on pizza, salad and soup!
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Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington Ave
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Located in the heart of downtown Golden, Woody's Wood Fired Pizza has been a local favorite since 1993. If you're hungry, pick their buffet option and load up on pizza, salad and soup!
Forget pancakes, biscuits are for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Try their award-winning biscuits! C'mon the picture speaks for itself.
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Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave
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Forget pancakes, biscuits are for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Try their award-winning biscuits! C'mon the picture speaks for itself.
With humble beginnings as a family-owned food truck traveling around Denver, La Loteria has found a permanent home on South Broadway. La Loteria serves up fresh, authentic Mexican fare, blending Chef/Owner Edgar Silvestre’s specialties with his mom’s recipes that have been handed down through generations. Named after a popular Mexican card game that Edgar grew up regularly playing with his large, extended family, La Loteria pays homage to culture and cuisine steeped in tradition.
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La Abeja
508 East Colfax Avenue
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With humble beginnings as a family-owned food truck traveling around Denver, La Loteria has found a permanent home on South Broadway. La Loteria serves up fresh, authentic Mexican fare, blending Chef/Owner Edgar Silvestre’s specialties with his mom’s recipes that have been handed down through generations. Named after a popular Mexican card game that Edgar grew up regularly playing with his large, extended family, La Loteria pays homage to culture and cuisine steeped in tradition.
Avanti is a collective eatery with 7 different restaurants. Explore your culinary options after picking up one of twenty draft beers, classic cocktails, or affordably priced wines.Grab a bevarge at one of two large bars (main level and rooftop) or grab a seat in the lounge, dining area, or rooftop deck and let the cocktail waitresses take care of you.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
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Avanti is a collective eatery with 7 different restaurants. Explore your culinary options after picking up one of twenty draft beers, classic cocktails, or affordably priced wines.Grab a bevarge at one of two large bars (main level and rooftop) or grab a seat in the lounge, dining area, or rooftop deck and let the cocktail waitresses take care of you.

Sightseeing

If you think of Red Rocks Park as just a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! All around you are 738 total acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The diverse environment allows visitors to see plants, birds and animals of both regions. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon – the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage. The land on which Red Rocks Amphitheatre resides is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Peoples. The Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe are among the 48 contemporary tribal nations having an historic presence on the land that makes up the State of Colorado.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
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If you think of Red Rocks Park as just a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! All around you are 738 total acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The diverse environment allows visitors to see plants, birds and animals of both regions. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon – the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage. The land on which Red Rocks Amphitheatre resides is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Peoples. The Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe are among the 48 contemporary tribal nations having an historic presence on the land that makes up the State of Colorado.
Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station is unforgettable, transformational, and not to be missed. Discover immersive psychedelic, mind-bending art and an underlying rich narrative as you take a journey of discovery into a surreal, science-fictional epic.
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st St
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Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station is unforgettable, transformational, and not to be missed. Discover immersive psychedelic, mind-bending art and an underlying rich narrative as you take a journey of discovery into a surreal, science-fictional epic.
Lair o’ the Bear Park is a favorite of Open Space visitors and families due to its abundance of picnic tables and proximity to Bear Creek for fishing. Use Lot Spot to determine parking availability.
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Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74
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Lair o’ the Bear Park is a favorite of Open Space visitors and families due to its abundance of picnic tables and proximity to Bear Creek for fishing. Use Lot Spot to determine parking availability.
Elk Meadow Park is a great place to hike with your family, if you have little ones, or if you just want to talk with a friend as you hike and take in great views of Colorado. Find some moderate hikes here, use the all trails app and look for Elk Meadows Park South Loop ( a 2.6 mile/ easy hike).
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Elk Meadow Park
2855 Bergen Peak Dr
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Elk Meadow Park is a great place to hike with your family, if you have little ones, or if you just want to talk with a friend as you hike and take in great views of Colorado. Find some moderate hikes here, use the all trails app and look for Elk Meadows Park South Loop ( a 2.6 mile/ easy hike).
A great place to do a quick hike in Lakewood (the city the Airbnb is located in). With more than 2,400 acres of open space, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain is the second largest park in Lakewood. The park features a challenging network of multi-use trails. The 6,800 ft. summit of Green Mountain Trail offers unique and stunning views of the Denver metropolitan area to the east and high mountain peaks to the west.
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Green Mountain
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A great place to do a quick hike in Lakewood (the city the Airbnb is located in). With more than 2,400 acres of open space, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain is the second largest park in Lakewood. The park features a challenging network of multi-use trails. The 6,800 ft. summit of Green Mountain Trail offers unique and stunning views of the Denver metropolitan area to the east and high mountain peaks to the west.
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark featuring dramatic views. Admire the 300′ sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark featuring dramatic views. Admire the 300′ sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies.
Let yourself unwind and relax after a long day of hiking. Indian Hot Springs provides amenities from soaking in geothermal caves to decadent spa treatments to secluded private tubs. **Please note, reservations are required, plan ahead.
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Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek Rd
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Let yourself unwind and relax after a long day of hiking. Indian Hot Springs provides amenities from soaking in geothermal caves to decadent spa treatments to secluded private tubs. **Please note, reservations are required, plan ahead.