JZ's Denver-Boulder Colorado Guidebook

Jill
JZ's Denver-Boulder Colorado Guidebook

Local Restaurants

Chain restaurants not your thing? Try out some of our local favorites that are all within 10 mins drive from the house!
This is a gem hidden in the suburbs. A short drive (8 mins) from the house. It's pretty new and also pricey but the food and wine are fantastic!
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Hideaway Steakhouse
2345 W 112th Ave
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This is a gem hidden in the suburbs. A short drive (8 mins) from the house. It's pretty new and also pricey but the food and wine are fantastic!
Southwestern food with indoor / outdoor seating. Part of the Westin hotel complex in Westminster. 10 mins from the house.
Kachina
10600 Westminster Boulevard
Southwestern food with indoor / outdoor seating. Part of the Westin hotel complex in Westminster. 10 mins from the house.
Traditional Vietnamese food that is budget-friendly and will fill you up. Excellent choice for take-out, only 5 mins from the house!
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Saigon Basil
10665 Melody Dr
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Traditional Vietnamese food that is budget-friendly and will fill you up. Excellent choice for take-out, only 5 mins from the house!
The name says it all :) Would definitely recommend their delicious lunch buffet!
Jewel of India Restaurant & Bar
10343 Federal Blvd
The name says it all :) Would definitely recommend their delicious lunch buffet!
Burritos (both breakfast and lunch/dinner options) are phenomenal. Don't plan to go inside, I'm pretty sure it's drive-through only. Very popular spot for rush-hour and lunch-hour traffic, so plan accordingly!
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Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal Boulevard
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Burritos (both breakfast and lunch/dinner options) are phenomenal. Don't plan to go inside, I'm pretty sure it's drive-through only. Very popular spot for rush-hour and lunch-hour traffic, so plan accordingly!
Family friendly restaurant with American food. If you come here on a nice day, try to get a table on the rooftop patio - you will enjoy some really great views of the Front Range!
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Lodo's Bar & Grill
1946 Market St
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Family friendly restaurant with American food. If you come here on a nice day, try to get a table on the rooftop patio - you will enjoy some really great views of the Front Range!

Denver food scene

Formal Italian restaurant near Union Station.
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St Mall
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Formal Italian restaurant near Union Station.
Consistently voted the best steakhouse in Denver.
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Guard and Grace
1801 California St
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Consistently voted the best steakhouse in Denver.
Artsy Mediterranean food with a fun trendy atmosphere.
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Rioja
1431 Larimer St
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Artsy Mediterranean food with a fun trendy atmosphere.
Delicious Mexican food with a great rooftop seating area.
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Tamayo
1400 Larimer St
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Delicious Mexican food with a great rooftop seating area.
Farm-to-table American food, low-key setting.
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Potager
1109 N Ogden St
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Farm-to-table American food, low-key setting.
Sushi / Japanese food with a modern vibe.
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Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence St
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Sushi / Japanese food with a modern vibe.

Boulder food scene

Formal steak / American food atop a mountain with beautiful views from the glass-filled dining room. (30-40 mins from the house)
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Flagstaff House
1138 Flagstaff Rd
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Formal steak / American food atop a mountain with beautiful views from the glass-filled dining room. (30-40 mins from the house)
Well-known Italian restaurant in a great location.
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Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl St
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Well-known Italian restaurant in a great location.
Farm-to-table food, passionate about local sourcing and sustainability. It doesn't get any more "Boulder" than Salt!
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SALT
1047 Pearl St
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Farm-to-table food, passionate about local sourcing and sustainability. It doesn't get any more "Boulder" than Salt!
Spanish steakhouse. Be sure to book a reservation on the rooftop deck (fantastic views of the mountains!)
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Corrida
1023 Walnut St
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Spanish steakhouse. Be sure to book a reservation on the rooftop deck (fantastic views of the mountains!)
Trendy food-court-type place with a little bit of everything, capable of satisfying the collective tastes of just about any size group!
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Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut Street
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Trendy food-court-type place with a little bit of everything, capable of satisfying the collective tastes of just about any size group!

Everyday needs

Grocery store that is part of the Kroger chain. Feel free to use our phone number for discounted pricing. 808-589-6677
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King Soopers
10351 Federal Blvd
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Grocery store that is part of the Kroger chain. Feel free to use our phone number for discounted pricing. 808-589-6677
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Walgreens
801 16th St Mall
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For guests with a Sam's Club membership, this Sam's club has gas and alcohol as a part of the store.
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Sam's Club
505 S Broadway
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For guests with a Sam's Club membership, this Sam's club has gas and alcohol as a part of the store.
There are two Targets each about 10 mins from the house. This one is the nicer and larger of the two.
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Target
10445 Reed St
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There are two Targets each about 10 mins from the house. This one is the nicer and larger of the two.
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Walmart Supercenter
9901 Grant St
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Things to do

Huge water park that is fun for all ages! Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. We'd recommend the tube valet -- it's pricey but well worth it when carrying the big family-sized tubes up the hill for rides!
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Water World
8801 N Pecos St
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Huge water park that is fun for all ages! Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. We'd recommend the tube valet -- it's pricey but well worth it when carrying the big family-sized tubes up the hill for rides!
Relatively new outlet mall, about 15 mins from the house.
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Denver Premium Outlets
13801 Grant St
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Relatively new outlet mall, about 15 mins from the house.
A one-stop shop with fun activities for kids of all ages. Go karts, mini golf, bowling and ropes course to name a few!
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Boondocks Eten & Plezier: Northglenn
11425 Community Center Dr
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A one-stop shop with fun activities for kids of all ages. Go karts, mini golf, bowling and ropes course to name a few!
Nice Scottish-style course with 9-hole and 18-hole options available. Beautiful views of the mountains. Public course. All tee times must be booked online. Less than 10 mins from the house.
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Legacy Ridge Golf Course
10801 Legacy Ridge Pkwy
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Nice Scottish-style course with 9-hole and 18-hole options available. Beautiful views of the mountains. Public course. All tee times must be booked online. Less than 10 mins from the house.
The butterfly enclosure is really cool, however it's way more than just butterflies! You can hold a tarantula (Rosie), pet a starfish, and play on the nature-themed indoor playground. I would especially recommend this place for any families with kids under 10!
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Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
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The butterfly enclosure is really cool, however it's way more than just butterflies! You can hold a tarantula (Rosie), pet a starfish, and play on the nature-themed indoor playground. I would especially recommend this place for any families with kids under 10!
Great place to take the kids in the summer! There is a splash pad, a cushioned playground, and lots of grass to run around.
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Westminster Shop Center
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Great place to take the kids in the summer! There is a splash pad, a cushioned playground, and lots of grass to run around.
This is our kids' favorite hike! It winds through a valley with plenty of shade, criss-crossing a stream that has very large, flat-top boulders to walk across. Super easy hike. You can't get lost. There aren't any great views at the top, but it's still one of our hiking staples.
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Anne U. White Trail
Anne U. White Trail
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This is our kids' favorite hike! It winds through a valley with plenty of shade, criss-crossing a stream that has very large, flat-top boulders to walk across. Super easy hike. You can't get lost. There aren't any great views at the top, but it's still one of our hiking staples.
Lots of great hikes to the iconic Boulder Flatirons leave from here--beautiful park!
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Chautauqua Park
9th Street
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Lots of great hikes to the iconic Boulder Flatirons leave from here--beautiful park!
This small canyon has a few of our favorite hikes, plus world class climbing along the walls. Because it's narrow, it can be a great place to hike on sunny days when you're looking for a hike with some shade.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale Rd
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This small canyon has a few of our favorite hikes, plus world class climbing along the walls. Because it's narrow, it can be a great place to hike on sunny days when you're looking for a hike with some shade.

Other notable food choices

Amazing high-altitude pizza, some tables have old chairlifts as chairs, good beer, kid-friendly. Right in the heart of Old-Town (20 mins from the house), which is now completely pedestrian with lots of outdoor eating space!
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Homegrown Tap & Dough
5601 Olde Wadsworth Blvd
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Amazing high-altitude pizza, some tables have old chairlifts as chairs, good beer, kid-friendly. Right in the heart of Old-Town (20 mins from the house), which is now completely pedestrian with lots of outdoor eating space!
Old-style steakhouse that is good for a date night out. Be sure to try the edible beef-tallow candle they have on a charcuterie board for an appetizer!
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The Butchery- Steaks, Chops & Seafood
7923 Allison Way
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Old-style steakhouse that is good for a date night out. Be sure to try the edible beef-tallow candle they have on a charcuterie board for an appetizer!