Andrea’s guidebook to Parker & Surrounding areas
Sightseeing
Quick drive and beautiful scenery. Great sunsets!
117 domačini priporočajo
Državni park Castlewood Canyon
2989 CO-83Quick drive and beautiful scenery. Great sunsets!
Beautiful Red Rocks in quiet and not super populated park. If you don't have the time to drive to Garden of the Gods, this is the perfect alternative.
99 domačini priporočajo
Državni park Roxborough
4751 Roxborough DrBeautiful Red Rocks in quiet and not super populated park. If you don't have the time to drive to Garden of the Gods, this is the perfect alternative.
Easy hike on flat road along river and often can spot Big Horn Sheep. It is a beautiful walk or run.
28 domačini priporočajo
Waterton Canyon Trailhead
12437-12489 Waterton CanyonEasy hike on flat road along river and often can spot Big Horn Sheep. It is a beautiful walk or run.
Just up the street from our apartment, great workout climbing the 132 steps and view of downtown
Rueter-Hess Incline
13930 Ancestry DriveJust up the street from our apartment, great workout climbing the 132 steps and view of downtown
Where else can you go to see roaming Buffalo and a backdrop of downtown Denver. Such a cool experience as you drive through the open fields. You will also have deer sightings and walking trails.
90 domačini priporočajo
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway RoadWhere else can you go to see roaming Buffalo and a backdrop of downtown Denver. Such a cool experience as you drive through the open fields. You will also have deer sightings and walking trails.
If you love animals this is a must see! Often times you will hear the roaring of the lions as you walk the overhead boardwalk. You can spend hours watching lions, tigers and bears!
98 domačini priporočajo
Svetišče divjih živali
2999 Co Rd 53If you love animals this is a must see! Often times you will hear the roaring of the lions as you walk the overhead boardwalk. You can spend hours watching lions, tigers and bears!
O'Brien Park
10795 Victorian DrCute little park in downtown Parker
Amfiteater Red Rocks
18300 West Alameda ParkwayBy far hands down best place to see a show!
Estes Park
Shop, eat and see the elk roaming the streets.
Parker Eateries
Great burgers, appetizers, cocktails and if you are here in the winter need to have a hot buttered rum!
Black+Haus Tavern
19501 MainstreetGreat burgers, appetizers, cocktails and if you are here in the winter need to have a hot buttered rum!
Spice Kitchen
19751 MainstreetNice atmosphere, friendly staff and good indian food
Portofinos Pizza and Pasta
10920 S Parker RdGreat italian!
Upon walking in, the intoxicating smell of butter, sugar and fresh baked goods is heavenly. Being a former baker/pastry chef, I can tell you this is the REAL DEAL and everything is amazing and delicious. The open kitchen is immaculately clean. This is A MUST VISIT if you are in the area and love baked goods. Only open to the public Wednesday - Saturday mornings (8am-Noon)
poulette BAKESHOP
19585 Hess RoadUpon walking in, the intoxicating smell of butter, sugar and fresh baked goods is heavenly. Being a former baker/pastry chef, I can tell you this is the REAL DEAL and everything is amazing and delicious. The open kitchen is immaculately clean. This is A MUST VISIT if you are in the area and love baked goods. Only open to the public Wednesday - Saturday mornings (8am-Noon)
This little place is a great quick breakfast place with good bagels, breakfast sandwiches, cream cheese and burritos
Bagel Stop Cafe
10401 South Parker RoadThis little place is a great quick breakfast place with good bagels, breakfast sandwiches, cream cheese and burritos
Parker Live Music
If you are looking for a good dive bar and some live music, this is the place. Indoor and outdoor stages for live music. Firepit tables outside.
40 domačini priporočajo
Tailgate Tavern & Grill
19552 MainstreetIf you are looking for a good dive bar and some live music, this is the place. Indoor and outdoor stages for live music. Firepit tables outside.
You never know what you will see here for live music and entertainment. Anything from country music to Cirque du Soleil like performances. Indoor and Outdoor stages.
Wild Goose Saloon
11160 South Pikes Peak DriveYou never know what you will see here for live music and entertainment. Anything from country music to Cirque du Soleil like performances. Indoor and Outdoor stages.
Denver Places to check out
Located downtown Denver, some of the BEST Ice-cream! My favorite is the salted oreo and a great photo opp with the large milk jug shaped shop.
538 domačini priporočajo
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StLocated downtown Denver, some of the BEST Ice-cream! My favorite is the salted oreo and a great photo opp with the large milk jug shaped shop.
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StSome of the BEST hand-crafted cocktails. Good bites too!
A wide mix of food and one of the best views in the city from the Rooftop Deck.
743 domačini priporočajo
Linger
2030 W 30th AveA wide mix of food and one of the best views in the city from the Rooftop Deck.
This is such a cool area to walk around and check out all the murals. Check out the brew gardens in the area.
90 domačini priporočajo
RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut StThis is such a cool area to walk around and check out all the murals. Check out the brew gardens in the area.
Grab a Taco and best seasoned chips with a jalapeno watermelon margarita!
42 domačini priporočajo
Federal Bar and Grill
2544 Federal BlvdGrab a Taco and best seasoned chips with a jalapeno watermelon margarita!
If you are looking for that Instagram photo of smoking cocktails, this is the place. Make reservations, only 26 seats!
9 domačini priporočajo
Welton Room
2590 Welton StreetIf you are looking for that Instagram photo of smoking cocktails, this is the place. Make reservations, only 26 seats!
Love this place, something to eat and drink for everyone. Nice area downtown.
146 domačini priporočajo
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StLove this place, something to eat and drink for everyone. Nice area downtown.
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirSmall Amusement Park
Botanični vrtovi v Denverju
1007 York StBeautiful Gardens
Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th StHistoric Hotel, check out their Spa, Tea, or Fancy Dinner
Bar Dough is an Italian kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a cozy neighborhood setting. Acclaimed chef Russell Stippich’s menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta & wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.
112 domačini priporočajo
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveBar Dough is an Italian kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a cozy neighborhood setting. Acclaimed chef Russell Stippich’s menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta & wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.
Tavernetta is brought to you by the James Beard Award-winning team of Frasca Hospitality Group
Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings la dolce vita style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.
65 domačini priporočajo
Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallTavernetta is brought to you by the James Beard Award-winning team of Frasca Hospitality Group
Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings la dolce vita style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.
Forget Me Not is designed with intention and care; it’s not just about being a cocktail bar. Walking through our door opens the invitation to brighten the day; sow the seeds of celebration, or to be a kind ear when needed. We invest in the relationship between guests and the bartenders to create a space where connections are made. People feel rooted when they are here and that follows them when they leave. We are a place where memories can be made, celebrated, and created anew...
11 domačini priporočajo
Forget Me Not
227 Clayton StreetForget Me Not is designed with intention and care; it’s not just about being a cocktail bar. Walking through our door opens the invitation to brighten the day; sow the seeds of celebration, or to be a kind ear when needed. We invest in the relationship between guests and the bartenders to create a space where connections are made. People feel rooted when they are here and that follows them when they leave. We are a place where memories can be made, celebrated, and created anew...
Colorado Springs
Keg Lounge
730 Manitou AveDive bar and great Reuben!
A one-hour drive from our place, this is a must see if you have time. Check out Balance Rock, easy walking trail and wheelchair accessible. You may see rock climbers and even a wedding in this beautiful park.
238 domačini priporočajo
Vrt bogov
1805 N 30th StA one-hour drive from our place, this is a must see if you have time. Check out Balance Rock, easy walking trail and wheelchair accessible. You may see rock climbers and even a wedding in this beautiful park.
An hour drive from Parker, if you love animals this is a real cool place to feed giraffes and elephants. Even touch a wallaby!
569 domačini priporočajo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdAn hour drive from Parker, if you love animals this is a real cool place to feed giraffes and elephants. Even touch a wallaby!
Want to check out a beautiful 14er, check out Pikes Peak, Drive if weather permitting or take the COG Railway (reservations needed)
681 domačini priporočajo
Pikes Peak Summit House
Want to check out a beautiful 14er, check out Pikes Peak, Drive if weather permitting or take the COG Railway (reservations needed)
Boulder & Surrounding Sights
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetFun Shops, Good eats, Breweries and Street Performers!
Beautiful Views and easier hike. Even in winter put on your crampons and hike to see the gorgeous vistas and downtown Denver.
245 domačini priporočajo
Lookout Mountain
Beautiful Views and easier hike. Even in winter put on your crampons and hike to see the gorgeous vistas and downtown Denver.
Flatirons
Hike the beautiful Flat Irons that are the backdrop of Boulder
Boulder Canyon Drive
Boulder Canyon DriveBeautiful Drive to see the canyon and check out Boulder Falls, quick easy hike.
Folsom Thai
1575 Folsom StreetThis is a little hole in the wall with amazing authentic thai food
Short, beautiful drive through the canyon and check out the rock climbers along the way. Good hikes.
172 domačini priporočajo
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdShort, beautiful drive through the canyon and check out the rock climbers along the way. Good hikes.
Breweries
This place has great micro-brews but even better food! Hidden gem for sure!
Spice Trade Brewery & Kitchen
8775 East Orchard RoadThis place has great micro-brews but even better food! Hidden gem for sure!
Downhill Brewing
18921 Plaza DrGreat local brewery located just a mile from our home.
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StDowntown Denver - great brews!
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
215 Wilcox StEnjoy good food and good brews!