{"id":13422,"date":"2017-08-28T09:12:15","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T15:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/?p=13422"},"modified":"2022-11-19T07:37:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T14:37:27","slug":"guide-city-denver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/guide-city-denver","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Our Own City, Denver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us at Havenly have fled bigger cities to come to Denver<\/a> for a backdrop with mountains, 300 days of sunshine and an exciting, growing tech scene. Denver happens to be one of those cities that is best enjoyed with a little guidance. You need to know where to seek those hidden gems, or exactly how to spend your time, otherwise you may miss out on the best of the best. That’s why we put together this list\u2013so you can enjoy our town as much as we do!<\/p>\n

Where to stay<\/h3>\n
The Maven<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>Absolutely the coolest, new hotel in Denver. I’d\u00a0describe the aesthetic as “Don Draper goes West.” Be sure to get the prickly pear margarita at their restaurant, Kachina (only available at happy hour). While there last week, I spotted Father John Misty<\/a>, which is how you know<\/em> it’s cool.<\/div>\n
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image via the maven<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Crawford<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– With historical relevance and located within Denver’s Union Station which was built in 1881, this is a charming and convenient hotel. The lobby is also the main hall of the train station, with shops, coffee, restaurants and bars.<\/div>\n
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photo via priceline.com<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Halycon<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– A new hotel with a great art collection, a delicious restaurant with an airplane theme (like, you’re inside a retro airplane), a speak easy and\u00a0stunning roof top pool with mountain views.<\/div>\n
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image courtesy of halycon hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Where to eat<\/h3>\n
Stowaway<\/a>\u00a0– <\/strong>Owned by an adorable husband and wife duo (bringing their Australian and Japanese roots together through\u00a0their menu), eat breakfast or lunch here. Get the Colorful Colorado. Don’t bring your laptop as\u00a0you won’t find outlets or wifi here\u2013just good food, coffee and cute people.<\/div>\n
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photo courtesy of stowaway.com<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cart Driver <\/a><\/strong>– Wood-fired pizza, oysters and champagne on tap. A quick dinner spot, with an incredible short, cheap menu after 10pm.<\/div>\n
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photo via denverpost.com<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Il Posto<\/strong><\/a> – Stunning architecture, creative Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. It’s a pricey dinner spot but during lunch, wine is half off. Don’t forget to order the burrata.<\/div>\n
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photo via zagat.com<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Where to caffinate<\/h3>\n

Portside<\/a><\/strong> – Delicious coffee and a simple, healthy menu, you’ll end up starting each day off here.<\/p>\n

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photo via eater<\/p><\/div>\n

Crema<\/a><\/strong> – A Denver staple, this coffee place is really the only coffee spot you need to know about. Many don’t know about the back patio, so be sure to snag a spot there on a nice day.<\/p>\n

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image via marathon mouth<\/p><\/div>\n

Where to drink<\/h3>\n

Fort Greene<\/a><\/strong> – It’s a little off the beaten path, but this place has some serious historic charm. You can tell that not much has changed since it was the local watering hole decades ago.<\/p>\n

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photo via fort greene<\/p><\/div>\n

Bar Fausto<\/a><\/strong> – Delicious, extensive, classic and creative cocktail menu. Small bites (don’t go too<\/em> hungry). Great authentic, vintage photo booth. Don’t miss out on the bathroom wall paper. It’s very Instagram-worthy.<\/p>\n

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via cyties<\/p><\/div>\n

Bread Bar <\/a><\/strong>– You’ll need a car for this [very worth it] afternoon trip. Driving West on I-70, head to\u00a0Silver Plume, which is an old mining town. It feels like nothing has changed since it was an active mining town. “Town” feels like an exaggeration for this small gem. Bread Bar, taken over by Denver business owners, serves craft cocktails in an idyllic setting. Come on a weekend, and there is usually a fire outside with live music and BBQ.<\/p>\n

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via bread bar<\/p><\/div>\n

Where to shop<\/h3>\n
Sub Rosa<\/a><\/strong> – It’s all the little objects you’d want to bring home from Colorado but wouldn’t know where to find. Candles, jewelry, art and relics.<\/div>\n
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photo via sub rosa<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Goldyn<\/a><\/strong> – The best jewelry store in town, Goldyn also sells beautiful clothing from designers like Apiece Apart, Helmut Lang and Rachel Comey, among hand-picked vintage items.<\/div>\n
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photo via westword<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Queen City General Store<\/a><\/strong> – Curated vintage, locally crafted jewelry, organic beauty products, plants and crystals, this is a really nice shopping experience that will leave you needing to buy at least something<\/em>.<\/div>\n
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photo via confluence denver<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sacred Thistle<\/a><\/strong> – A\u00a0very special flower and gift shop with a wabi-sabi vibe. Jewelry, tinctures, and special knick knacks, this is a great spot to treat yourself.<\/div>\n
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photo courtesy of sacred thistle<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Topo Designs<\/a><\/strong> – A\u00a0Denver company that makes stylish outdoor gear that is fit for any city.<\/div>\n
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image via topo designs<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What to See<\/h3>\n
MCA<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– A uniquely curated contemporary art collection. Can’t recommend this spot enough. Be sure to make it up to the rooftop cafe to enjoy lunch among a modern rooftop succulent garden.<\/div>\n
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photo courtesy of mca.org<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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DAM<\/a> – <\/strong>The Denver Art Museum\u00a0is one of the biggest museums between Chicago and the West Coast and we’re lucky that we often get to pick up exceptional traveling exhibits before they hit any other museum on the West Coast (first museum to feature the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective!)<\/div>\n
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image courtesy of sheraton denver<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Clyfford Still Museum<\/a><\/strong> – A minimal museum that holds the Clyfford Still archives\u2013the largest Clyfford Still collection in the world. Also, a beautifully designed building to boot.<\/div>\n
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photo via allied works<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Denver Botanic Gardens<\/a> –<\/strong>\u00a0Attached to Cheesman Park, once you walk into the botanic gardens, you’re transported into a serene, peaceful establishment that covers off on more botanic territory than you’d expect from Colorado. Be sure to check out the Japanese Garden and, if you’re here in the summer, they have an incredible summer concert series. Pro tip: You can BYOB and picnic anytime!<\/div>\n
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photo courtesy of utrip.com<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Red Rocks<\/a> –<\/strong>\u00a0Known nationally as one of the most beautiful amphitheaters in the country, you don’t need to be attending a concert (although you should if there is one!) to see this breath-taking venue. Head there for a hike and take in the view.<\/div>\n
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