Last Updated:
1/22/24
Denver, CO
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
Breakfast
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Strawberry Shortcake (starter): Biscuit Smothered in Sweet Strawberry Sauce Topped with House-Made Whipped Cream $11.95
The Cordon Bleu Biscuit Sandwich: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Ham, Swiss Cheese, & House-Made Honey Butter $14.45
The Lola Biscuit Sandwich: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Tender Belly Bacon, House-Made Honey Butter & Covered in Maple Syrup $14.95
Biscuit French Toast Plate: House-Made Honey Butter & Side of Maple Syrup $13.25
Three Run Double Plate: Buttermilk Biscuit, 2 Eggs, House-Made Jam + Honey Butter, Choice of Meat $14.45
Hours (1.7.24):
Sun to Thurs 8 am - Midnight
Fri & Sat 8 am - 2 am
Order Online: Yes
Plenty of Biscuit Sandwich Options
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2262 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Signature Pancake Flight: Three Flight Sized Pancakes of Pineapple Upside Down, Blueberry Danish, & Sweet Potato
OMG! French Toast: Fresh Brioche Stuffed with House-Made Mascarpone and Topped with Vanilla Creme, Caramel, Fresh Strawberries and Toasted Coconut
Sandwich I Am: Soft Pretzel Roll Filled with Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, and Sausage Patty Served with a Side of House-Made Smoked Cheddar Hollandaise
The Snooze Classic: Three Eggs Any Style, Choice of Meat, Hash Browns, & Choice of Toast
Hours (1.7.24):
Mon to Fri 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sat & Sun 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
Order Online: Yes
Jan. Highlight: Cereal Milk Pancakes, Buttermilk batter filled with white chocolate chips and fruity crunch cereal, topped with cereal milk, sweet cream drizzle, whipped mascarpone, more fruity cereal and powdered sugar
Activities
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Key Exhibits of the Museum
Space Odyssey: Sensory Spacewalk in the New Fantasy Spaceship with Over 11,000 “Stars” & More
Egyptian Mummies: Two Female Mummies on Display
Expedition Health: The Genetics Lab, See Scientist at Work in the Lab
North American Indian Cultures: The Dwellings, including an Inuit Snow House, a Northwest Coast Clan House, a Navajo Hogan, and a Cheyenne Tipi
Wildlife Halls: More than 90 Wildlife and Habitat Scenes Illustrate our Planet's Amazing Diversity.
Konovalenko: Gem Carvings of Russian Folk Life
Prehistoric Journey: Allosaurus and Stegosaurus do Battle with an 80-Foot-Long Diplodocus Towering Overhead
Estimated Admission Rates:
Adult: $24.95
Senior: $21.95
Youth: $19.95
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Hours
Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Denver Zoo
At any given time, approximately 550 species call the 80-acre Denver Zoo home.
My List of Favorite Animals Would Like To See
African Penguin
Rock Wallaby
Cownose Ray
Green Anaconda
Asian Elephant
Fishing Cat
Grizzly Bear
Amur Tiger
Black Rhino
Admission Online Rates:
Adult (16+): $24.00
Seniors (65+): $21.00
Youth (3-15): $18.00
2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Hours:
Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
The Key Items Not to Miss at Museum
Alexander Eaglerock
Apollo Moon Rock
Bell UH-1M Iroquois "Huey"
Boeing B-52B Stratofortress
Douglas B-18A Bolo
Grumman F-14A Tomcat
Spirit of America: Sonic Arrow
Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter
Admission Rates:
Adult (17-64): $19.95
Senior (65+): $15.95
Youth (4-16): $12.95
7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Noon - 5 pm
Feb. Highlight: SCFD Free Day at Exploration of Flight on Feb 11th
Denver Art Museum
The Key Exhibits Not to Miss at Museum
Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks
Asian Art Galleries
Latin American Art Galleries
The 19th Century in European and American Art Galleries
Gio Ponti: Designer of a Thousand Talents
Fantastic Brush: Twentieth-Century Chinese Ink Art
Opens Nov 13th - Her Brush: Japanese Women Artists
Opens Feb 19th 2023 - Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography
Admission Rates:
Adult: $22.00
Senior: $19.00
Youth: FREE
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Hours:
Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday until 9 pm
Free Admission Days 2024: Jan 27, Feb 13, March 12 & 24, April 9 & 28, May 14, June 11, July 9 & 21
Food
Steuben's Uptown
523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Hours:
Mon to Thurs 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 11 pm
Saturday 9 am - 11 pm
Sunday 9 am - 10 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Gravy Cheese Fries (side): $10.00
Fried Chicken Entree: Buttermilk Brined Chicken, Mash Potatoes, Biscuit, & Chicken Gravy $22.00
Steuben's Cheeseburger: Brioche Bun, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Mustard, & American Cheese $13.00
Monte Cristo Sandwich: Ham, Turkey, Swiss + American Cheese, Battered + Deep-Fried, Powdered Sugar & Side of Raspberry Preserves $13.00
Cheesesteak Sandwich: Amoroso Roll, Chopped Ribeye Steak, House-Made Béchamel, & Side of Giardiniera $15.00
The Desserts are Also Very Popular
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Fried Mac N' Cheese (side)
The Conspiracy Dog: Bleu Cheese, Bacon Red Onion Marmalade, Lemon Aioli & French-Fried Onions
The International Dog: Wasabi Aioli, Caramelized Apples & Shaved Irish Cheddar
Drunk Pirate Dog: Upslope Craft Lager Mustard Cream Sauce with Fried Pickled Red Onions & Trinity Greens
El Diablo Dog: Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa, Sriracha Lime Mayo & Smoked Bacon Bits
The Desert Dog: Harissa Roasted Cactus, Malaysian Curry Jam, Scallions, Cilantro & Onions Two Ways
Hours:
Daily 11 am - 10 pm
Order Online: Yes
Type of Dogs: Wild Boar, Rattlesnake & Rabbit, Bacon Cheddar Brat, Chicken Peach Chipotle, and MORE
Sweet Action
52 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Sample of the Ice Cream Flavors
Stranahan's Whiskey Brickle
Salted Butterscotch
Italian Lemon Sorbet
Strawberry Chamomile
Colorado White Russian
Mighty Mint Chip
Blackberry Lavender
Hours (1.7.24):
Mon to Thurs 2 pm - 11 pm
Friday: 2 pm - 11:30 pm
Sat & Sun: 1 pm - 11:30 pm
Order Online: No
The Ice Cream Sandwiches are Awesome Too
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
The Brown Palace Hotel
Located within Walking Distance of the Colorado State Capitol, Denver Art Museum, and History Colorado Center
From their Website: "Built in 1892, our historic hotel in Denver, Colorado, has been a four-star and Four Diamond hotel since 1977. At the heart of the boutique hotel is the atrium lobby, soaring eight stories above the ground floor and crowned by a detailed stained-glass skylight. Dramatic Florentine arches surround the atrium, and intricately wrought iron panels decorate six stories of balconies. Timeless elegance and modern amenities best describe our luxury Denver hotel."
Food/Drinks Options: Ship Tavern (Prime Rib & Seafood) and Palace Arms (Fancy Steak & Seafood)
Who is this for: People Who Want the Downtown Experience, Business People, People that Like to Stay in Classy Historic Buildings, & People with Padded Wallets
321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Queen in Feb 23' - $269
Queen in March 23' - $380
Queen in March 24' - $269
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Located within Walking Distance of the Coors Field, Ball Arena, Elitch Gardens, and Opera House
From their Website: "An Urban Retreat in the Heart of the Mile High City."
Food/Drinks Options: Edge Restaurant (Modern Local Steakhouse) and The Terrace (Outdoor Dining with Views of Mile High City)
Who is this for: People Who Are Sports Fans, High-Class Theme Park Riders, People that Like the Opera, & People with Bursting Wallets
1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Deluxe Room in Feb 23' - $770
Deluxe Room in March 23' - $600
Deluxe Room in March 24' - $483
21 and up fun
Great Divide Brewing Co
2201 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Vanilla Cream Ale: Cream Ale | 4.5% ABV
Titan: IPA - American | 7.1% ABV
Strawberry Rhubarb: Sour - Fruited | 6.4% ABV | 12 IBU
Chocolate Strawberry Yeti: Stout - Imperial | 9.5% ABV
Wild Raspberry Ale: Fruited Beer | 4.8% ABV
Velvet Yeti Nitro: Stout - American | 5.0% ABV | 60 IBU
Hours (1.7.24):
Wed to Sat Noon - 10 pm
Tour Times: Daily 3 pm & 4 pm
Food Menu: Food Trucks
Denver Beer Co
1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Graham Cracker: Porter | 5.6% ABV
Incredible Pedal IPA: India Pale Ale | 7.0% ABV
Princess Yum Yum: Raspberry Kolsch | 4.8% ABV
Peanut Butter Graham Cracker: Porter | 5.6% ABV
Maui Express: Tropical India Pale Aile with Coconut | 6.6% ABV
Passion Fruit Yum Yum: Fruited Kolsch | 4.8% ABV
Hours:
Monday to Thurs 11 am - 10 pm
Friday & Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Food Menu: Food Trucks
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com