Mimi's Guidebook
Things to do
Sloan's Lake is perfect for stretching your legs, enjoying the sunshine, or lounging in the park. It is a 2.6mile loop that is always busy with friendly people and pups! In the summer, there is live music every Sunday night. Head to the corner of W 17th Street and Meade Street and listen to some jazz!
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Sloans Lake
Sloan's Lake is perfect for stretching your legs, enjoying the sunshine, or lounging in the park. It is a 2.6mile loop that is always busy with friendly people and pups! In the summer, there is live music every Sunday night. Head to the corner of W 17th Street and Meade Street and listen to some jazz!
Needing a break from the Colorado Sun? Head to Alamo Drafthouse! They always show the latest movies and also show re-runs of OG movies and cult classics! While you enjoy the movie, you have an option to order food & drinks from their delicious (and ever-evolving) menu! If you're neurodivergent or have auditory sensitivities, check out their showing schedule! There are specific showings where they cater to those needs! :)
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveNeeding a break from the Colorado Sun? Head to Alamo Drafthouse! They always show the latest movies and also show re-runs of OG movies and cult classics! While you enjoy the movie, you have an option to order food & drinks from their delicious (and ever-evolving) menu! If you're neurodivergent or have auditory sensitivities, check out their showing schedule! There are specific showings where they cater to those needs! :)
Located just a short Uber ride away, is Meow Wolf! Enjoy a stunning, other-worldly art experience with many interactive rooms, and bizarre sculptures.
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StLocated just a short Uber ride away, is Meow Wolf! Enjoy a stunning, other-worldly art experience with many interactive rooms, and bizarre sculptures.
If you are up for the drive, head to Colorado Springs to visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Built into the side of a mountain, this beautiful all-natural zoo sits at an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level, making it the highest zoo in America. Head there to witness incredible views and spectacular animals, and make sure you take the time to feed the giraffes!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdIf you are up for the drive, head to Colorado Springs to visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Built into the side of a mountain, this beautiful all-natural zoo sits at an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level, making it the highest zoo in America. Head there to witness incredible views and spectacular animals, and make sure you take the time to feed the giraffes!
Food scene
Just a short drive away from our home is this awesome market! Walk inside and you'll find a plethora of food stalls, shops, breweries, and more for you to explore! Head to the bar and you will find tons of local wines, brews, spirits, and even N/A beverages! If you are a vegan (or even if you aren't) Edgewater Public Market has a great vegan food stall! My meat-eating husband craves their vegan Cuban all the time!
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveJust a short drive away from our home is this awesome market! Walk inside and you'll find a plethora of food stalls, shops, breweries, and more for you to explore! Head to the bar and you will find tons of local wines, brews, spirits, and even N/A beverages! If you are a vegan (or even if you aren't) Edgewater Public Market has a great vegan food stall! My meat-eating husband craves their vegan Cuban all the time!
El Five, located in the Lower Highlands, is one of our favorite restaurants. If you are looking for excellent service, spectacular views, and delicious Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean food, look no further. If you don't want to drop the money on a fancy meal, I still recommend you go and grab a cocktail just to take in the incredible views of Downtown.
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El Five
2930 15th StEl Five, located in the Lower Highlands, is one of our favorite restaurants. If you are looking for excellent service, spectacular views, and delicious Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean food, look no further. If you don't want to drop the money on a fancy meal, I still recommend you go and grab a cocktail just to take in the incredible views of Downtown.
Linger is a sister restaurant to El Five, located just next door in the beloved Lower Highlands neighborhood. Head there for delicious bites, or go to their rooftop for some sweet views and happy-hour treats. This is definitely a popular place, so either get a reservation OR get there just before they open their doors at 5 pm so you can run and grab a seat at the bar or head to the rooftop for a perfect spot! Their menu is filled with street food from all over the world. They are wonderful at customizing plates to suit different dietary restrictions! Make sure to ask your server about the history of the building ;)! It is wild!
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveLinger is a sister restaurant to El Five, located just next door in the beloved Lower Highlands neighborhood. Head there for delicious bites, or go to their rooftop for some sweet views and happy-hour treats. This is definitely a popular place, so either get a reservation OR get there just before they open their doors at 5 pm so you can run and grab a seat at the bar or head to the rooftop for a perfect spot! Their menu is filled with street food from all over the world. They are wonderful at customizing plates to suit different dietary restrictions! Make sure to ask your server about the history of the building ;)! It is wild!
Recess has been one of our favorite weekend hang-outs for nearly a decade! You'll find local brews on tap, a friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. Dogs are welcome at Recess every day of the week except for Fridays + Saturdays. It is a great place to nurse a hang-over, day drink, or just let your hair down!
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Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StRecess has been one of our favorite weekend hang-outs for nearly a decade! You'll find local brews on tap, a friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. Dogs are welcome at Recess every day of the week except for Fridays + Saturdays. It is a great place to nurse a hang-over, day drink, or just let your hair down!
One of Denver's favorite breakfast spots, Snooze, is located inside Union Station. They get super busy on the weekends so make sure to get there early to snag a seat or put your name in!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveOne of Denver's favorite breakfast spots, Snooze, is located inside Union Station. They get super busy on the weekends so make sure to get there early to snag a seat or put your name in!
Sightseeing
Red Rocks Amphitheater, what is there to say. It is one of the unique places that bring people from all over the world to Colorado. While it is mostly known for being a music venue, Red Rocks host lots of other events like "Movies on the Rocks" and "Yoga on the Rocks". Even if you aren't able to make it to one of their events, I recommend taking the short drive to see it. If you are an early riser, the sunrise is truly breathtaking. Bring a blanket and a cup of coffee to take it all in :). If you enjoy exercising, tons of people gather there on the weekends to work out! Even if it isn't your thing, or you haven't adjusted to the elevation yet- the people-watching is fantastic and everyone is SO friendly!
Head to their website to check out their schedule!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks Amphitheater, what is there to say. It is one of the unique places that bring people from all over the world to Colorado. While it is mostly known for being a music venue, Red Rocks host lots of other events like "Movies on the Rocks" and "Yoga on the Rocks". Even if you aren't able to make it to one of their events, I recommend taking the short drive to see it. If you are an early riser, the sunrise is truly breathtaking. Bring a blanket and a cup of coffee to take it all in :). If you enjoy exercising, tons of people gather there on the weekends to work out! Even if it isn't your thing, or you haven't adjusted to the elevation yet- the people-watching is fantastic and everyone is SO friendly!
Head to their website to check out their schedule!
Necessities
Just a short drive away on 38th is our favorite go-to grocery store. While it doesn't have the name-brands like King Soopers, we have found them to have a better selection of produce!
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveJust a short drive away on 38th is our favorite go-to grocery store. While it doesn't have the name-brands like King Soopers, we have found them to have a better selection of produce!
Looking for more name-brand products? Our neighborhood King Soopers is just down the street!
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King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlLooking for more name-brand products? Our neighborhood King Soopers is just down the street!
Target
1985 Sheridan BoulevardForget something? Head down Sheridan and you'll find Target!