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Melissa Kirsch

Vaccinated Vacay - Denver Edition

July 2021

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Breweries

Where to go to quench your thirst..

Image - Cerveceria Colorado
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Cerveceria Colorado
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 8 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Being a side project of Denver Beer Co (right next door) and focusing on la cervezas de Mexico
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Image - Recess Beer Garden
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Recess Beer Garden
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 16 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Lots of outdoor seating spread across several levels and the occasional mister to keep you cool
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Image - Denver Beer Co Platte Street
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Denver Beer Co Platte Street
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 8 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Its industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden, & food trucks /// ADDED BONUS...Adjacent to Cerveceria Colorado and across the street from Maria Empanadas
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Image - Raices Brewing Company
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Raices Brewing Company
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 26 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...Lincoln Park /// KNOWN FOR...Latino owned and operated brewing you can walk to along the Platte River
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Image - River North Brewery - Blake Street Taproom
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River North Brewery - Blake Street Taproom
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 46 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...RiNo Art District /// KNOWN FOR...Former location of Flying Dog Brewery and founded by a mechanical engineer, with a focus on Belgian-style beers, as well as dry, yeast-driven beers
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Image - Bierstadt Lagerhaus
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Bierstadt Lagerhaus
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 46 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...RiNo Art District /// KNOWN FOR...Slow Pour Pils that takes 5 minutes to pour, the best tater tots you'll ever eat, and larger than life connect four and beer pong
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Image - Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
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Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 14 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Casual outdoor seating and strong German beers
Image - Zuni Street Brewing Company
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Zuni Street Brewing Company
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 14 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi // KNOWN FOR...16+ beers on tap, plenty of outdoor seating, corn hole and Jenga, and of course lots of dogs
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Coffee & Tea

For a little morning boost…

Image - Babe's Tea Room (Formerly The House of Commons)
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Babe's Tea Room (Formerly The House of Commons)
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...6 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Afternoon tea, bubbly brunches, happy hour, and more
Image - Blue Sparrow Coffee
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Blue Sparrow Coffee
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 7 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...A variety of coffee and treats, including CBP Nitro Cold Brew on tap and freshly made croissants
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Image - Carbon Cafe & Bar - Platte St
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Carbon Cafe & Bar - Platte St
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 7 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Part café, part bar, part restaurant - you can spend the whole day here
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Food

Because there's no such thing as too much food..

Image - Maria Empanada
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Maria Empanada
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 9 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...More than 15 types of empanadas and unique salsas to pair with /// BONUS...Bring your empanadas across the street to Denver Beer Co or Cerveceria Colorado to wash down your meal
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Image - Lola Coastal Mexican
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Lola Coastal Mexican
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 11 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Margaritas, guac, salsa - what more needs to be said?
Image - Linger
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Linger
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 12 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Global small plates, rooftop dining, view of Denver - and it use to be a mortuary
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Image - Avanti Food and Beverage
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Avanti Food and Beverage
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 16 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Eclectic food hall built inside a bi-level shipping container with a rooftop bar
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Image - Happy Camper
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Happy Camper
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 16 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Outdoorsy pizza place with cocktails & brunch, an AstroTurf-lined patio, and plenty of Instagram photo ops
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Denver Landmarks

For when you feel like being a tourist..

Image - Coors Field
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Coors Field
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...21 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...Home of the Colorado Rockies & location of fireworks on July 2nd and 3rd
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Image - Denver Union Station
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Denver Union Station
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...11 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...100-year old historic landmark that is a major transportation hub and home to shopping and dining, including Snooze an AM Eatery and Terminal Bar
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Image - 16th Street Mall
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16th Street Mall
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...8 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...1.25 mile long pedestrian and transit mall
Image - Little Man Ice Cream
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Little Man Ice Cream
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...12 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Iconic Denver landmark that serves homemade ice cream and has a line down the block on any nice day
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Image - Elitch Gardens
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Elitch Gardens
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...7 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...America's only downtown theme and water park & location of fireworks on July 4th
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Image - REI
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REI
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...7 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi /// KNOWN FOR...Denver Flagship Store located in a restored 1901 tramway building
Image - Tattered Cover Union Station
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Tattered Cover Union Station
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...18 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...One of the largest independent bookstore chains in America, recently relocated next to Coors Field
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Image - Larimer Square
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Larimer Square
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...15 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...Historic Block full of restaurants and shopping

Parks & Hiking

For the occasional physical activity...

Image - Confluence Park
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Confluence Park
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 2 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...Urban park with people wading or tubing through the water where Cherry Creek and the South Platte River meet
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Image - Commons Park
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Commons Park
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 6 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo /// KNOWN FOR...Wide open, grassy area with more dogs than you've ever seen
Image - Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Melissa:DRIVING DISTANCE... 25 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...Morrison /// KNOWN FOR...Iconic open-air amphitheater built into sandstone rocks and hiking with views of downtown Denver in the distance
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Grocery, Wine, & Liquor

For those one-off items...

Image - Whole Foods Market
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Whole Foods Market
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 9 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo// KNOWN FOR...It'll never be Wegmans, but it's convenient
Image - Wine Dispensary
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Wine Dispensary
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 4 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo// KNOWN FOR...Comical chalkboard signs that lure you inside to a self-proclaimed "speakeasy" bottle shop
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Home Away from Home

Where you'll be sleeping and grilling...

Image - The Station at Riverfront Park
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The Station at Riverfront Park
Melissa:HOME /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo // KNOWN FOR...Noisy trains, a comfy couch, a heated pool, and your favorite cat Zucc
Image - Ayr Lofts
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Ayr Lofts
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 17 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoHi // KNOWN FOR...Rooftop grilling, views of downtown and mountain sunsets, location of your 4th of July fireworks viewing, and your new favorite dog named Broly
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Transportation

Apparently people in Denver don't walk everywhere...

Image - Denver Union Station
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Denver Union Station
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE... 10 minutes /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo// KNOWN FOR...Central transportation hub for the light rail and Amtrak, and the easiest way to get to DIA
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Image - Colorado CarShare
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Colorado CarShare
Melissa:WALKING DISTANCE...varies /// NEIGHBORHOOD...LoDo// KNOWN FOR...Being our getaway car

Wonderguide map

  1. Cerveceria Colorado
  2. Recess Beer Garden
  3. Denver Beer Co Platte Street
  4. Raices Brewing Company
  5. River North Brewery - Blake Street Taproom
  6. Bierstadt Lagerhaus
  7. Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
  8. Zuni Street Brewing Company
  9. Babe's Tea Room (Formerly The House of Commons)
  10. Blue Sparrow Coffee
  11. Carbon Cafe & Bar - Platte St
  12. Maria Empanada
  13. Lola Coastal Mexican
  14. Linger
  15. Avanti Food and Beverage
  16. Happy Camper
  17. Coors Field
  18. Denver Union Station
  19. 16th Street Mall
  20. Little Man Ice Cream
  21. Elitch Gardens
  22. REI
  23. Tattered Cover Union Station
  24. Larimer Square
  25. Confluence Park
  26. Commons Park
  27. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
  28. Whole Foods Market
  29. Wine Dispensary
  30. The Station at Riverfront Park
  31. Ayr Lofts
  32. Denver Union Station
  33. Colorado CarShare

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