Andrea’s guidebook to Parker & Surrounding areas

Andrea
Andrea’s guidebook to Parker & Surrounding areas

Sightseeing

Quick drive and beautiful scenery. Great sunsets!
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Castlewood Canyon State Park
2989 CO-83
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Quick 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.
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Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough Dr
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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.
Easy hike on flat road along river and often can spot Big Horn Sheep. It is a beautiful walk or run.
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Waterton Canyon Trailhead
12437-12489 Waterton Canyon
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Easy 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 Drive
Just 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.
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway Road
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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.
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!
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野生動物保護區
2999 Co Rd 53
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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!
Cute little park in downtown Parker
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奧布萊恩公園
10795 Victorian Dr
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Cute little park in downtown Parker
By far hands down best place to see a show!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
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By far hands down best place to see a show!
Shop, eat and see the elk roaming the streets.
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Estes Park
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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 Mainstreet
Great burgers, appetizers, cocktails and if you are here in the winter need to have a hot buttered rum!
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good indian food
Spice Kitchen
19751 Mainstreet
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good indian food
Great italian!
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Portofinos Pizza and Pasta
10920 S Parker Rd
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Great 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 Road
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)
This little place is a great quick breakfast place with good bagels, breakfast sandwiches, cream cheese and burritos
Bagel Stop Cafe
10401 South Parker Road
This 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.
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Tailgate Tavern & Grill
19552 Mainstreet
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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.
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 Drive
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.

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.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St
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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.
Some of the BEST hand-crafted cocktails. Good bites too!
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th St
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Some 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.
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Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
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A 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.
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RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut St
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This 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!
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Federal Bar and Grill
2544 Federal Blvd
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Grab 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!
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Welton Room
2590 Welton Street
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If 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.
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee St
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Love this place, something to eat and drink for everyone. Nice area downtown.
Small Amusement Park
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艾利奇花園
2000 Elitch Cir
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Small Amusement Park
Beautiful Gardens
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丹佛植物園
1007 York St
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Beautiful Gardens
Historic Hotel, check out their Spa, Tea, or Fancy Dinner
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Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th St
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Historic 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.
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Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd Ave
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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.
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.
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St Mall
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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.
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...
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Forget Me Not
227 Clayton Street
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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...

Colorado Springs

Dive bar and great Reuben!
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Keg Lounge
730 Manitou Ave
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Dive 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.
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Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th St
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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.
An hour drive from Parker, if you love animals this is a real cool place to feed giraffes and elephants. Even touch a wallaby!
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夏延山動物園
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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An 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)
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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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

Fun Shops, Good eats, Breweries and Street Performers!
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Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl Street
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Fun 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.
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Lookout Mountain
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Beautiful Views and easier hike. Even in winter put on your crampons and hike to see the gorgeous vistas and downtown Denver.
Hike the beautiful Flat Irons that are the backdrop of Boulder
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Flatirons
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Hike the beautiful Flat Irons that are the backdrop of Boulder
Beautiful Drive to see the canyon and check out Boulder Falls, quick easy hike.
Boulder Canyon Drive
Boulder Canyon Drive
Beautiful Drive to see the canyon and check out Boulder Falls, quick easy hike.
This is a little hole in the wall with amazing authentic thai food
Folsom Thai
1575 Folsom Street
This 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.
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埃爾多拉多峽谷州立公園
9 Kneale Rd
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Short, 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 Road
This place has great micro-brews but even better food! Hidden gem for sure!
Great local brewery located just a mile from our home.
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Downhill Brewing
18921 Plaza Dr
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Great local brewery located just a mile from our home.
Downtown Denver - great brews!
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Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St
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Downtown Denver - great brews!
Enjoy good food and good brews!
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Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
215 Wilcox St
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Enjoy good food and good brews!