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Denver - The Mile High City
Denver International Airport (DEN) is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

1. Denver International Airport (DEN)

7.1
8500 Pena Blvd, Denver, CO
International Airport · Denver International Airport · 2671 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: When calculating time to get to your gate, be sure to include the travel time of the tram you must take to Terminals A, B, or C.

Crowne Plaza Denver is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

2. Crowne Plaza Denver

1450 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO
Hotel · Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: If you get a view of 15th Street, you get a great view of impending thunderstorms coming in from the west. Check it out.

Falling Rock Tap House is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

3. Falling Rock Tap House

1919 Blake Street, Denver, CO
Beer Bar · LoDo · 158 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: In addition to the large beer selection, this bar also offers a few root beer options. Try one in between real beers.

4. El Chapultepec

7.7
1962 Market St (at 20th St.), Denver, CO
Jazz and Blues Venue · LoDo · 26 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Grab a cheap beer and a seat at the bar with a view of the stage. The groups that play here are great, so you can go on any night and hear live music. You can grab a burrito outside after last call.

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5. Sam's No. 3

8.8
1500 Curtis St (at 15th St.), Denver, CO
Diner · Central Business District · 223 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The green chili burger is fantastic. I highly recommend replacing the beef patty with a buffalo patty; it offers a slightly different texture which really makes the dish.

Denver Art Museum is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

6. Denver Art Museum

9.3
100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy (btwn Broadway & Bannock St), Denver, CO
Art Museum · Civic Center · 200 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: While the rotating exhibits are definitely the draw here, there are also fantastic displays of Native American/Western art. Be sure to cross the bridge into the adjacent building to see it all.

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7. Boney's BBQ

7.8
1543 Champa St, Denver, CO
BBQ Joint · Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Pulled Pork, which you can order Carolina Style (with coleslaw on top), is smothered (read: drowned) in a sauce that is too spicy for it's own good. This REALLY takes away from the sandwich.

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8. Williams & Graham

8.8
3160 Tejon St (at 32nd Ave), Denver, CO
Cocktail Bar · Highland · 96 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Tremendous atmosphere in this cool speakeasy. If available, ask for the "lookout" seats, which allow you a good view of everything. I loved the St. Germain (original) cocktail.

9. Green Russell

1422 Larimer St. (btw 14th & 15th), Denver, CO
Cocktail Bar · LoDo · 100 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Follow the rules on the menu (especially the all important Rule No. 5: Be patient) and try to relax. This place is as much about the experience as it is about the drink.

10. Larimer Square

9.1
1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Plaza · LoDo · 31 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Find a ice cream joint and a bench (in that order). Enjoy the setting Denver sun and the twilight hour. The strands of lights above the street make you feel like you are among the stars.

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11. Steuben's

8.9
523 E 17th Ave (at Pearl St), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · North Capitol Hill · 322 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Steuben's is a great brunch option; the pancakes are huge and fluffy, so make sure you ask for extra syrup. The sausage and gravy side is absolutely worth it to try. Best breakfast in Denver.

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12. Colorado State Capitol

200 E Colfax Ave (Sherman St), Denver, CO
Capitol Building · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Visit during a parade (like Memorial Day, which goes right down Lincoln Street) to get a great vantage point of the festivities.

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13. Hi-Dive

7.5
7 S Broadway (at E Ellsworth Ave), Denver, CO
Rock Club · Baker · 31 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: No need to ask the bartender if you need water, there are coolers next to the arcade machines (which include Mortal Kombat II, Street Fighter, and Terminator 2: The Arcade Game).

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14. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.8
1644 E Evans Ave (at Gilpin St), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · University · 29 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Get a burrito, let the employees know that you've come a long way, sign your name in the basement and get a free "Pilgrimage" t-shirt!

Coors Brewing Company is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

15. Coors Brewing Company

7.8
300 12th St., Golden, CO
Brewery · 93 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Enjoy yourself at the largest brewing facility in the world, nestled in the middle of the mountains. Get here early on weekends, the wait for the tour bus can be excruciating later in the day.

Golden City Brewery is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

16. Golden City Brewery

9.2
920 12th St (at Cheyenne St.), Golden, CO
Brewery · 47 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Drink a flight from the second largest brewery in Golden. Read more.

Buffalo Bill's Gravesite and Museum is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

17. Buffalo Bill's Gravesite and Museum

8.7
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO
History Museum · 19 tips and reviews

StevenSteven: Though his will requested Cody, WY to be his final resting place, lawyers fought Buffalo Bill Cody's widow for the right to bury him in Golden, CO. The lawyers won out and his widow is buried here too

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18. Empower Field at Mile High

9.0
1701 Bryant St (at Colfax Ave), Denver, CO
Football Stadium · Sun Valley · 156 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Welcome to the House That Elway Built. Big John’s name sits right smack in the middle of the Broncos Ring of Fame, in between goalposts of the North end zone

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19. Coors Field

9.2
2001 Blake St (at 20th St), Denver, CO
Baseball Stadium · 277 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: See that row of purple seats in the upper deck encircling the field? That marks exactly 5,280 feet (one mile) above sea level. Daunte Bichette couldn’t even hit a ball up to those bad boys.

Ball Arena is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

20. Ball Arena

8.9
1000 Chopper Cir (at Speer Blvd), Denver, CO
Basketball Stadium · Auraria · 205 tips and reviews

NHLNHL: Fanatic Fact: The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in their first year of existence in 1995-1996.

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21. Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery

9.0
3536 W 44th Ave (at Lowell Blvd), Denver, CO
Taco Restaurant · Berkeley · 60 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Fry bread is a specialty that this restaurant is known to dish out. Try other contemporary American Indian dishes like Stuffed Indian Tacos and Medicine Wheel nachos at this casual spot. Read more.

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

22. Rocky Mountain National Park

9.5
1000 Highway 36 (at Route 34), Estes Park, CO
National Park · 126 tips and reviews
Big Blue Bear (I See What You Mean) is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

23. Big Blue Bear (I See What You Mean)

9.1
700 14th St (at Stout St), Denver, CO
Outdoor Sculpture · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The polymer-concrete-clad statue is 40 feet tall and was installed in June of 2005.

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24. Cruise Room

8.5
1600 17th St, Denver, CO
Cocktail Bar · LoDo · 53 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit at the bar, order a Rusty Nail, and sip while you take in the ambiance of this classic Denver establishment.

25. Highland Tavern

8.4
3400 Navajo St (at 34th Ave.), Denver, CO
Pub · Highland · 57 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This spot sports a ping pong table, a killer patio, and an incredible brunch. The move here is the Pig and Grits, a dish with twice-cooked smoked pork, buttermilk grits, and a slow poached egg. Read more.

Henry's Tavern is one of Denver - The Mile High City.

26. Henry's Tavern

8.0
500 16th St Ste 184B (in Denver Pavilions), Denver, CO
Bar · Central Business District · 22 tips and reviews

Ann T.Ann Toran: Great food and atmosphere. Shuffleboard to for fun!