David & Heather's Guidebook
Food scene
Great selection (selected by Stu!) of rotating local taps, nice wings and pizza.
Parry's Sliceria & Taps
1612 South Nevada AvenueGreat selection (selected by Stu!) of rotating local taps, nice wings and pizza.
Great neighborhood (it’s really in the neighborhood) Mexican restaurant with amazing marinated meats and one of the most beautiful, quiet patios around.
11 domačini priporočajo
Miguel's Mexican Bar & Grill
110 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdGreat neighborhood (it’s really in the neighborhood) Mexican restaurant with amazing marinated meats and one of the most beautiful, quiet patios around.
Great food-truck beer/cocktail garden (indoor and outdoor), with a permanent truck offering great smoked meat creations.
12 domačini priporočajo
The Bench
424 S Nevada AveGreat food-truck beer/cocktail garden (indoor and outdoor), with a permanent truck offering great smoked meat creations.
One of our favorite cozy spots for steaks/cocktails, in the beautiful cellar of of a historic downtown building.
46 domačini priporočajo
MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon StOne of our favorite cozy spots for steaks/cocktails, in the beautiful cellar of of a historic downtown building.
If you’re in the mood for Indian food, this place is as reliable as it gets!
23 domačini priporočajo
Little Nepal: Indian Restaurant & Bar
1747 S 8th StIf you’re in the mood for Indian food, this place is as reliable as it gets!
Locals tip: Try the spaghetti pie, but with the house Carbonara sauce instead of the red sauce. Also, the pignoli meatballs and the cannoli are awesome!
11 domačini priporočajo
Dat's Italian!
2514 W Colorado AveLocals tip: Try the spaghetti pie, but with the house Carbonara sauce instead of the red sauce. Also, the pignoli meatballs and the cannoli are awesome!
Order a skirted heifer, and be prepared to learn a new skill in tackling crispy cheese! Grass fed beef, amazing thin fries.
146 domačini priporočajo
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StOrder a skirted heifer, and be prepared to learn a new skill in tackling crispy cheese! Grass fed beef, amazing thin fries.
Local sourdough bakery with amazing long-fermented loaves and other treats. One loaf of this is a nice base for several days of easy toast or sandwiches! If they’re doing pizza (rare), it’s good.
19 domačini priporočajo
Nightingale Bread
2727 N Cascade AveLocal sourdough bakery with amazing long-fermented loaves and other treats. One loaf of this is a nice base for several days of easy toast or sandwiches! If they’re doing pizza (rare), it’s good.
Sightseeing
7 Falls is in the neighborhood! While you could drive to a shuttle lot 4 miles away, we recommend the 1-mile scenic walk from our place to the 7 Falls entrance instead (just beyond the picnic area)
8 domačini priporočajo
Seven falls picnic area
Mesa Avenue7 Falls is in the neighborhood! While you could drive to a shuttle lot 4 miles away, we recommend the 1-mile scenic walk from our place to the 7 Falls entrance instead (just beyond the picnic area)
This zoo is spectacular, consistently rated one of the top in the country. Feed giraffes, watch the baby hippo, pet the Wallabies, or walk through the indoor/outdoor penguin experience. If you like zoos even a little, you’ll really enjoy this one. One of the few zoos where you’ll see an Alaskan bull moose! Plus the views from the hillside are unparalleled.
569 domačini priporočajo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThis zoo is spectacular, consistently rated one of the top in the country. Feed giraffes, watch the baby hippo, pet the Wallabies, or walk through the indoor/outdoor penguin experience. If you like zoos even a little, you’ll really enjoy this one. One of the few zoos where you’ll see an Alaskan bull moose! Plus the views from the hillside are unparalleled.
5-star resort on a private lake, open to the public. Window shop at the little shops, grab a treat or a meal, or just walk around the beautiful lake and take in the views.
155 domačini priporočajo
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake Cir5-star resort on a private lake, open to the public. Window shop at the little shops, grab a treat or a meal, or just walk around the beautiful lake and take in the views.
Nature and hiking
This local favorite is absolutely free and absolutely beautiful. After a stop to view the Falls, keep on driving up to the unpaved Golf Camp Road drive that goes down through historic train tunnels!
169 domačini priporočajo
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadThis local favorite is absolutely free and absolutely beautiful. After a stop to view the Falls, keep on driving up to the unpaved Golf Camp Road drive that goes down through historic train tunnels!
Food with a view
Scenery or entertainment while you eat!
On most evenings, this classic English piano pub (moved in crates from England) plays crowd favorites, with a must-experience singalong on weekend evenings. Fish and chips are a safe bet.
83 domačini priporočajo
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveOn most evenings, this classic English piano pub (moved in crates from England) plays crowd favorites, with a must-experience singalong on weekend evenings. Fish and chips are a safe bet.
Amazing lakeside restaurant with fabulous service, classic dishes, outstanding wine list and pairings, perfect for a special occasion. Or for a less expensive outing, head to the Bar at Adelaide Lago for wood-fires pizza and wine by the glass (you can also walk around the lake with your wine or cocktail if you prefer).
8 domačini priporočajo
Ristorante Del Lago
1 Lake AveAmazing lakeside restaurant with fabulous service, classic dishes, outstanding wine list and pairings, perfect for a special occasion. Or for a less expensive outing, head to the Bar at Adelaide Lago for wood-fires pizza and wine by the glass (you can also walk around the lake with your wine or cocktail if you prefer).
Tableside steak Diane with a view of the city lights. Small intimate dining room (like 8 tables) make this a good spot for special occasions.
24 domačini priporočajo
Pepper Tree Restaurant
888 W Moreno AveTableside steak Diane with a view of the city lights. Small intimate dining room (like 8 tables) make this a good spot for special occasions.
If the weather is nice, ask to sit on the second story patio. Fun place started by two Greek brothers. Order the Saganaki for a memorable experience!this has Greek food like their mama made, not just gyros!
73 domačini priporočajo
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveIf the weather is nice, ask to sit on the second story patio. Fun place started by two Greek brothers. Order the Saganaki for a memorable experience!this has Greek food like their mama made, not just gyros!
Coffee and Sweets
Broadmoor chocolatier and pastry chef offer their beautiful creations, alongside your favorite coffee beverage. They’re expensive as food, but cheap as art.
Cafe Julie's
1 Lake AvenueBroadmoor chocolatier and pastry chef offer their beautiful creations, alongside your favorite coffee beverage. They’re expensive as food, but cheap as art.
The custard in the Mountain Peaks is as good as anything Europe is doing. Pastry chef here is amazing! And it’s all very inexpensive, just a bit of a drive.
32 domačini priporočajo
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
610 E Fillmore StThe custard in the Mountain Peaks is as good as anything Europe is doing. Pastry chef here is amazing! And it’s all very inexpensive, just a bit of a drive.
Breweries
Decent local brewery in a salvaged elementary school (Ivywild), shared with a neat distillery (Axe and Oak) and a coffee/cocktails/food meeting house (The Principal’s Office)
106 domačini priporočajo
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveDecent local brewery in a salvaged elementary school (Ivywild), shared with a neat distillery (Axe and Oak) and a coffee/cocktails/food meeting house (The Principal’s Office)
Great West Coast hazy IPA and red ale, and their seasonals are usually worth the trip.
68 domačini priporočajo
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveGreat West Coast hazy IPA and red ale, and their seasonals are usually worth the trip.
New brewery trying to make their mark. Nice beer garden downtown, and decent Octoberfest (among others).
6 domačini priporočajo
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co
429 East Pikes Peak AvenueNew brewery trying to make their mark. Nice beer garden downtown, and decent Octoberfest (among others).
Neighborhoods
Great quirky strip of local restaurants and shops. Farmers market on Saturdays in season with entertainment throughout the summer. Worth an afternoon or evening if you’re looking for a place to walk around or grab dinner.
388 domačini priporočajo
Old Colorado City
Great quirky strip of local restaurants and shops. Farmers market on Saturdays in season with entertainment throughout the summer. Worth an afternoon or evening if you’re looking for a place to walk around or grab dinner.