Central Park
Located in east Denver, Central Park offers a family-friendly atmosphere, several large parks and nearly 50 miles of trails and walkways connecting it all. Indoors, you’ll find excellent shopping and dining throughout the neighborhood.
Torchy's Tacos
The popular tacos-and-margs chain boasts multiple locations throughout the Denver area. Website
Pozzetti Gelato
Using traditional Italian recipes and featuring over 32 flavors, this small-batch gelato is not to be missed! Website
Leopold Bros. Distillery
Tour the Leopold Bros distillery and learn about their pre-prohibition style distilling process, their malt house and their zero-waste facility. Website
KungFu Tea
This boba franchise offers some of the freshest and most surprising tea combinations. Visit them in their Central Park location or other locations throughout Denver and the U.S. Website
FlyteCo Tower
Located in the 164-foot air traffic control tower from a now-defunct Airport, this space features a brewery, restaurant, coffee bar and entertainment venue. Website
Cattivella
One of Denver’s most acclaimed chefs fires up pizza, pasta and other Italian classics in a wood-burning oven. Website
ChoLon Modern Asian
All of the elevated, pan-Asian cuisine is a good choice, but the soup dumplings are a must-try. Be sure to check out the original location in LoDo, too. Website
Four Friends Kitchen
This local breakfast and brunch spot features a menu of “Southern-inspired, contemporary American comfort food.” Website
Stanley Marketplace
Another brainchild of DU alumni, this food hall and market is located in an old airport hangar. Tip: Check out Logan House Coffee, created by a DU alum. Website
Dang Soft Serve
Get a sweet, swirly cone or cup adorned with your favorite toppings—including French fries (yep, you read that right!). Website
The Soiled Dove
This intimate concert venue has no seats more than 45 feet from the stage. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails while you catch a live show—the tribute bands are some of the best! Website