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| State | Colorado | |
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| Residents | 682.545 (2015) | |
| height | 1,609 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | 1 303 892 1505 | |
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Denver is the capital of the US state Colorado and at the same time the largest city in Colorado.
Denver is particularly interesting for tourists because on the one hand it offers all the advantages of a big city with a liberal and cosmopolitan flair. To Boston Denver is the American city with the second highest proportion of academics. The city's cultural life needs to be compared with that of New York City don't be afraid.
On the other hand, Denver is at the foot of the Rocky mountains and within reach of several extremely scenic national parks. Denver is therefore an ideal travel destination, e.g. for families and couples who cannot decide whether they should spend their vacation in the big city or in nature.
background
The region, originally inhabited by Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Apache and Ute, was explored by Spanish expeditions in the 16th century and claimed as a colony by the Spanish crown in 1706. In 1803, the United States finally acquired the territory.
The first white settlement in what is now Denver's metropolitan area was founded in 1858 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. A few months later, General William Larimer, a land speculator, founded a settlement on the edge of the Auraria mine site, which he - in honor of the Territorial Governor of Kansas, James W. Denver - gave the name "Denver City".
In 1861 Denver City was incorporated into the newly formed Colorado Territory and Arapahoe County. From 1861 to 1902 the city was the administrative seat of Arapahoe County, in 1865 it also became the capital of the Colorado Territory. At the same time it was given its current name "Denver". It also received its capital city rank when Colorado became a state in 1876.
By 1890, Denver grew to become the second largest American city west of Omaha on, but was replaced by San Francisco and los Angeles outstripped.
In the 1970s, Denver was selected as the venue for the 1976 Winter Olympics, but Colorado voters rejected this decision in a referendum. The games finally took place in innsbruck instead of. This is the only case in history where the location decision of the Olympic Committee has been rejected by the citizens of the chosen location.
Districts
- Downtown: Inviting and bustling business district with shopping malls, restaurants, luxury hotels, high-rise office buildings and some of Denver's premier museums; in the south is that Civic Center with the State Capitol
- Ballpark, Prospect and River North
- Curtis Park - Five Points: one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Denver
- Whittier
- Uptown
- City Park West
- Capitol Hill: densely populated area south of downtown
- Golden Triangle
- La Alma - Lincoln Park: traditionally strong Latin American accents
- Central Platte Valley - Auraria: immediately west of downtown
- Jefferson Park
- Highland
- Northeast
- southeast
- southwest
getting there
By plane
The 1 Denver International Airport
(IATA: THE) is the largest airport in the country with an area of 137 km². In terms of passenger numbers, Denver is the sixth largest airport in the United States and the largest in the Rocky Mountains region. Denver is supported by Frankfurt and Munich (Lufthansa) as well as daily direct flights from almost all major US airports. Most of the flights are offered by United Airlines and its regional subsidiary United Express as well as the two low-cost lines Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines, each of which has a hub here. The main terminal is worth seeing due to its distinctive, tent-like construction. It also hosts the largest art exhibition (SLIDE) shown in an American airport (free of charge).
Denver International Airport is just outside the city. The city center is 38 km away. With the A line there is a rail link between the airport and Union Station in the city center (35-40 minutes travel time, every 15 minutes, a ticket costs $ 9). Also buses of the local transport company RTD skyRide connect it directly to downtown Denver, Boulder and other destinations in the region.
By train
The railway company Amtrak Denver takes the line California Zephyr (Emeryville / CA - Salt Lake City - Denver - Omaha - Chicago), which runs once a day in each direction. It is a good 9 hours from Omaha, 15 hours from Salt Lake City, 18 hours from Chicago, 32½ hours from Emeryville (near San Francisco). There are also sleeping cars. In any case, you should book as early as possible, otherwise the tickets are extremely expensive.
The 2 Union Station is located on the northern edge of the city center. There is a connection to numerous city and regional bus routes. The RTD Light Rail stop is 250 meters away. The line's free shuttles Mallride drive from Union Station on 16th Street through downtown to the Civic Center Station near the State Capitol. During rush hour (morning and afternoon) on weekdays there is also the free line Metroridewhich runs along 18th and 19th Street and also ends at Civic Center Station. There is also a bicycle rental station on the station forecourt.
By bus
Denver and the suburb Aurora form in the line network of the bus company Greyhound important junctions that can be reached directly from many large cities. Of Albuquerque For example, it takes around 8½ hours to get to Denver from Salt Lake City 10½ hours, from Kansas City between 11 and 11½ hours.
The central one 3 Denver Bus Center is located on 19th Street (between Arapahoe and Curtis Streets) in the middle of downtown. There is another long-distance bus stop at Union Station.
In the street
From the north (Casper, Cheyenne) and from the south (Las Vegas, Colorado Springs) you can reach Denver via Interstate Highway 25, from the west (Utah) and east Kansas City) via Interstate Highway 70 and from the northeast (Omaha) over on Interstate Highway 76.
mobility
Public transportation
Local public transport is run by the company RTD organized. In addition to an extensive and narrow network of over 100 bus routes, it also offers a Light railSystem, i.e. an intersection of the S-Bahn and tram, with seven lines and a 76 km network. There are also the commuter trains of the A lineconnecting Denver Airport to downtown. A day pass for all RTD means of transport in the city area costs $ 5.20, if you also want to go to the surrounding area or to the airport, $ 9. Schoolchildren up to 19 years of age, people with disabilities and seniors over 65 years of age each pay half.
By bicycle
Denver is considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. There is a public bike rental system called B-cycle with 88 stations and around 700 bicycles (as of June 2017). For $ 9, you can take any number of short trips of up to 30 minutes in one day (24 hours). Every time you interrupt your journey, you should return the bike to a station and then borrow it again. If you want to keep the bike for a long time, you have to pay extra. You can keep a bike for 24 hours for $ 35.
Tourist Attractions
Museums
Denver has a variety of top-class museums of all kinds. There is a museum district south of Civic Center Park near the State Capitol of Colorado. This is where the Colorado History Center, Municipal Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, and Central Library are located.
- 1 History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway (on the edge of the Civic Center, opposite parking in the Cultural Center Complex Garage (corner of 12th Ave & Broadway); Bus (numerous lines) "Broadway & W 13th Ave" or Bus 10 "12th Ave & Broadway"). Tel.: 1 303-447-8679.
Museum opened in 2012 with exhibitions on the history of Colorado (successor to the Colorado History Museum).Open: Tue-Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 10 am-3pm, closed on Mondays.Price: Admission $ 12, seniors and students $ 10, children 6–12 years $ 8.
- 2 Denver Art Museum, Civic Center Park (Parking at the car park on the corner of 12th Ave & Broadway; Bus 9,52 "W 13th Ave & Broadway").One of the most important art museums in the American West. The collections are housed in two neighboring, architecturally extraordinary buildings. The southern building, which only opened in 2006 (Frederic C. Hamilton Building) is based on a design by Daniel Libeskind.Open: Mon-Thu, Sat Sun 10 am-5pm, Fri 10 am-8pm.Price: Admission $ 13 (seniors and students $ 10, children and teenagers free), special exhibitions may cost additional.
- 3 Black American West Museum, 3091 California St (at 31st St, just northeast of downtown; Lightrail Line D or Bus 28, 28B, 34 "30th & Downing"). Tel.: 1 303-292-2566. Museum with exhibitions on the history of African-Americans in the American West.Open: Fri Sat 10 am–2pm.Price: Entry $ 8 (seniors $ 7, children 12 and under $ 6).
- 4 Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Dr. (next to the aquarium).Attractive museum for children with exhibits to touch, study, play, do handicrafts and experiment. Allow at least 2 hours for the visit, because this is where the children set the pace. Bring something to read: Adults are only required to tie their shoelaces in this museum and when the little ones need to go to the toilet.Open: Mon-Fri 9 am-4pm, Wed 9 am-7.30pm, Sat Sun 10 am-5pm.Price: Entry $ 13 (Seniors and 1 year old children $ 11).
- 5 Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl (Near W Colfax Ave, Downtown; Bus 16, 16L "W Colfax Ave & Tremont Pl"). Tel.: 1 303-892-1436.Fire brigade museum, which is housed in a former fire station. Fire trucks and many other exhibits on the history of an institution that traditionally enjoys special respect in the USA due to its wooden construction.Open: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Price: Entry $ 7 (seniors $ 6, children 12 and under $ 5).
- 6 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. (across from Mountview Blvd, to the east of City Park; Bus 20, 40, RC "Colorado Blvd & Montview Blvd"). Tel.: 1 303-322-7009.Museum with exhibitions on historical and scientific topics. Level 1: stones and minerals, insects, Space Odyssey (Astronomy exhibition), planetarium. Level 2: Discovery Zone (Hands-on exhibits for children), Hall of Life (Physiology), North American Indians, Mammals and Birds (America, Oceania, Australia), IMAX cinema. Level 3: Egyptian mummies, gems, prehistory, mammals and birds (Colorado, America, Africa). Level 4: Anschutz Family Sky Terrace (Viewing deck with a view over City Park to Downtown Denver), only accessible via an elevator in the Leprino Family Atrium. Top-class special exhibitions. The museum is so big that you need at least a full day to see it all. Bringing an attractively assembled lunch pack is not a mistake, as the food in the cafeteria is not particularly exciting. Happy is anyone who spends a long time in Denver and can take several days to visit this top-class museum. Visitors in a hurry should concentrate on individual departments from the outset.Open: daily 9 am–5pm.Price: Admission $ 16.95 (Seniors $ 13.95, Children 3-18 $ 11.95). Visiting the IMAX and the planetarium costs extra. Free parking at the museum.
- 7 Forney Transportation Museum, 4303 Brighton Blvd. (across from 43rd St, just south of Interstate Highway 70).Large, professionally set up automobile museum. The jewels in the exhibition include a 1922 Kissel owned by Amelia Earhart, a 1923 Hispano Suiza, a 1927 Rolls-Royce owned by Prince Aly Khan, as well as "Big Boy", the largest steam locomotive in American railway history.Open: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Price: Entry $ 11 (Seniors $ 9, Children 3-12 $ 5).
- 8 Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock Street (Corner of 12th ave). Tel.: 1 303-832-8576.Design museum for friends of tasteful and unusual interior design ideas.
- 9 Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St, between 13th Ave and 14th Ave, just east of the Civic Center; Bus 10 "12th Ave & Pennsylvania St". Tel.: 1 303-832-4092.The former home of the women's rights activist Margaret Tobin Brown (1867-1932), who also became internationally famous as a survivor of the Titanic disaster. The Victorian-style, lavishly restored house is now a museum.Open: Guided sightseeing tours Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (June - August: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.).
- 10 Museo de las Americas (Museo de las Americas), 861 Santa Fe Dr (at 9th Ave, 1 km southwest of the Civic Center; Bus 1 "Santa Fe Dr & W 8th Ave"). Tel.: 1 303-571-4401.Museum with exhibitions on the art, culture and history of Latin America.Open: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Price: Admission $ 4 (Seniors $ 3, Children 13 and Under Free). Free admission on the first Friday of the month.
- 11 Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 1485 Delgany St. (Corner of 15th St, just southwest of Union Station; Bus 10, 28, 28B, 32, 44 "15th St & Delgany St"). Tel.: 1 303-298-7554.Modern Art Museum.Open: Tue-Thu 12 noon– 7pm, Fri 12pm – 10pm, Sat-Sun 10am – 5pm.Price: Admission $ 8 (seniors and students $ 5; under 18 free.
- 12 Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St (in the Glendale neighborhood, 9 km southeast of downtown Denver). Tel.: 1 720-865-0800. Open-air museum, on the site of which, among other things, the oldest preserved building in the city - the Four Mile House, built in 1859, a former inn - is located.Open: April – September: Wed-Fri 12pm – 4pm, Sat Sun 10am – 4pm; October – March: 12pm – 4pm; Guided tours always every half an hour.Price: Entry $ 5 (Seniors $ 4, Children 7–17 $ 3).
- 13 The Mizel Museum, 400 S Kearney St (at E Dakota Ave, 10 miles southeast of downtown; Bus 3 "Alameda Ave & S Kearney St"). Museum with exhibitions on Jewish art, culture and history.Open: Mon-Thurs 8.30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 8.30 a.m.-3 p.m.Price: free entry.
- 14 Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd. (11 km southeast of downtown; Bus 6 "Lowry Blvd & Rampart Way"). Tel.: 1 303-360-5360.Museum with exhibitions on the history and technology of the aerospace industry.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun only from 12 p.m.Price: Entry $ 9 (Seniors $ 8, Children 4-12 $ 6).
Buildings
- 15 Colorado State Capitol, Civic Center Park (Bus 6, 15, 15L, 16 "Colfax Ave & Sherman St").Seat of the two chambers of parliament of the state of Colorado. The massive structure crowned by a gilded dome - a copy of the State Capitol in Washington, D.C. - was completed in 1908. Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Sightseeing tours (free) start every 30 minutes. From the observation deck of the dome you have a fabulous view in clear weather.
- 16 Colorado Convention Center, 700 14h st (at Stout St, Downtown; Lightrail lines D, F, H "Theater District / Convention Ctr Station").Large conference center with spectacular modern glass concrete architecture.
- 17 Republic Plaza, 370 17th St (Corner of 16th Street Mall & Tremont Pl; Bus (numerous lines) or Mallride "16th Street Mall & Tremont St" or Bus 0, 6, 52 "17th St & Tremont Pl").The tallest structure in the city (218 m, 56 floors, completed in 1984).
Parks
There are quite a few green spaces in Denver. For example, there are a number of merging parks along the South Platte River to the west and north of Downtown (18 Crescent Park, the amusement park Elitch Gardens, 19 Fishback Park, 20 Centennial Gardens, 21 Confluence Park at the mouth of Cherry Creek, 22 Commons Park and 23 City of Cuernavaca Park). This area is also where the must-see Denver Aquarium is located:
- 24 Downtown Aquarium (formerly Colorado's Ocean Journey), 700 Water St (on the edge of Interstate Highway 25; Water St & 7th St bus). Tel.: 303-561-4450.One of the most professional tourist attractions in Denver is this superlative aquarium located on the western outskirts of Downtown, which is actually designed as an attractive addition to the (not only represented in Denver) restaurant chain Aquarium Restaurants. For most visitors, this is the decorative house restaurant that is Lounge and the Ballroom (which can be booked for weddings and the like), however, a minor matter. You come for the fish. The swim in modern, z. Sometimes huge pools, sometimes behind room-high glass walls, sometimes above small glass domes (which children can crawl into), sometimes around glass tubes, the inside of which can be walked by the amazed visitors. Terrarium dwellers and Sumatran tigers are also part of the exhibition. People who are not afraid of anything can hand-feed stingrays in a touch tank.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 8.30 p.m., Fri Sat until 10 p.m.Price: Admission $ 20.50, children 3–11 years $ 14.50.
Similar "park chains" exist along the Lakewood Gulch in the west of the city (Martinez Park, Lakewood / Dry Gulch Park, Pako Sanchez Park, Rude Park and Lower Lakewood Gulch Park) and along the Weir Gulch in southwest Denver (Weir Gulch Park, Barnum Water Park). There are long walks along these rivers, as well as Cherry Creek, which flows through downtown Denver. There is also a very well-kept green area around the State Capitol (Civic Center Park).
Larger and more beautiful recreational areas are at Sloan Lake in the Highland district and Washington Park in the southeast.
A large zoo is located in the northeast of the city:
- 25 Denver Zoo, E 23rd Ave, in City Park (Bus 32 "Zoo Entrance"). Tel.: 1 303-376-4800.The modern and very beautiful Denver Zoo with almost 4,000 animals, including many great apes and other primates in outdoor enclosures, as well as lories (small parrots) that can be fed by hand. The zoo is so big that you should allow at least 3 hours to visit it. Since only the usual fast food is offered in the restaurants, picky eaters are well advised to bring a carefully prepared lunch pack.Open: daily 10 am–5pm (April – September 9 am–6pm); last admission 1 hour before closing.Price: Admission $ 17 (children 3–11 $ 12, seniors $ 14), October through March $ 13/9/11.
- 26 City Park, between York St, 17th Ave, Colorado Blvd, and 26th Ave. (Bus number 20 has several stops on the southern edge of the park, bus 24 in the west).The largest and most touristic park in Denver. Location of the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
In the area of Cheesman Park in the southeast of the city you will find the municipal botanical garden:
- 27 Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St, between 9th Ave and 11th Ave. (Bus 24 "York St & 9th Ave").93,000 m² botanical garden.Open: Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (May to mid-September, Sat - Tue until 8 p.m.).Price: $ 12.50, children 4–15 and students $ 9, seniors $ 9.50.
There are even larger, near-natural recreation areas just outside the city limits, such as Cherry Creek State Park, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, William F Hayden Green Mountain Park and Bear Creek Lake Regional Park (see below #Trips).
various
- 28 U.S. Mint, 320 West Colfax Ave (between Cherokee St and Delaware St, near Civic Center; Bus 16, 16L "W Colfax Ave & Delaware St").One of the six American state mints. Free tours (reservation required).
activities
Sports
Denver has teams in the four major professional sports leagues in the United States.
- 1 Broncos Stadium at Mile High (northwest of Jct. Interstate Highway 25 & Colfax Ave; Lightrail lines C, E, W "Broncos Stadium at Mile High").Large football stadium with 76,000 seats and an extensive program of events. It is mainly used for home games for the Denver Broncos, but also for major concerts by rock and pop stars.
- Denver Broncos.American football team in the NFL. Triple winner of the Super Bowl.
- 2 Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle (Lightrail lines C, E, W "Pepsi Center / Elitch Gardens").Large roofed stadium with a varied program of events, well worth seeing due to its modern architecture. Home of the Denver Nuggets (basketball), Colorado Avalanche (ice hockey) and Colorado Mammoth (lacrosse); also concerts, but also political meetings.
- Denver nuggets.Professional basketball team in the NBA.
- Colorado Avalanche.Professional ice hockey team in the NHL. Two-time Stanley Cup winner.
- 3 Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, 2001 Blake St (Bus 52 "20th St & Larimer St" or 0 "18th St & Blake St").Professional baseball team in the National League of the MLB. Home games take place at Coors Field.
- 4 Colorado Rapids, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City (14 km northwest of the city center; Bus 62 "Prairie Pkwy & Victory Way").Professional soccer team in the MLS. The home stadium is Dick's Sporting Goods Park in the suburb of Commerce City.
Culture
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The city is one of the most important cultural centers in the American West.
- 5 Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1050 13th St. (between Champa St and Arapahoe St; Lightrail lines D, F, H "Theater District / Convention Ctr Station").The second largest theater complex in the country. 10 stages with more than 10,000 seats. Drama, opera, symphony concerts and ballet.
amusement park
- 7 Elitch Gardens (formerly Six Flags), 2000 Elitch Circle (Lightrail lines C, E, W "Pepsi Center / Elitch Gardens").Large amusement park with lots of roller coasters, water rides and other rides. Seasonally changing opening times.Price: Admission (includes use of all rides) $ 55 (in advance online sales $ 40), children under 122 cm $ 35, children 3 and under are free.
Regular events
- Annual Indian Market. Every year at the beginning of the year, the Indian artist festival.
- Denver March Powwow. Indian festival held annually in March.
shop
Denver is one of the few major American cities with a large pedestrian zone downtown (16th Street Mall), which invites you to go shopping and window shopping. The largest shopping mall in the Denver metropolitan area, the Cherry Creek Shopping District, on the other hand, is in the southeast of the city.
The supermarket chain with the densest network of branches is King Soopers. The chain otherwise represented in Colorado with many branches Safeway however, operates only three markets in the Denver metropolitan area. Both chains usually also offer their customers a deli, which is usually a good address for discerning self-caterers. Like everywhere in Colorado, you can only get wine and high-proof alcohol in liquor stores (liquor store).
- 1 16th Street Mall (between Wynkoop St and Broadway).Most of the 16th Street in Downtown Denver is pedestrianized, only intersected by traffic on the cross streets. Free buses run every 1½ minutes on 16th Street itself (Mallride). The street, which is attractively laid out with many trees and benches, is lined with shopping centers, department stores, boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants, expensive hotels and office buildings.
- 2 Denver Pavilions, 16th Street Mall (between Welton St and Tremont Pl; Mallride "16th Street Mall & Glenarm Pl").Three-story shopping mall with large branches of Virgin Megastore (music CDs), Barnes & Noble (books), Nike and the usual boutiques and specialty stores.
- 3 Cherry Creek Shopping Center.Shopping mall with the usual department stores, retailers and fast food restaurants. Many shopping addresses are also in the adjacent north Cherry Creek North.
- 5 King Soopers, 1155 E 9th Ave (at Downing St). Large supermarket on Capitol Hill.
- 6 Les Delices de Paris, 600 S Holly St (at the Leetsdale Shopping Center). Tel.: 1 303-320-7596. Excellent French pastry shop.
- 7 Safeway, 757 E 20th Ave. Large, well-stocked supermarket in Uptown.
- 8 Safeway, 560 Corona St.. Large, well-stocked supermarket in the Golden Triangle.
- 9 Safeway, 3800 W 44th Ave. Large, well-stocked supermarket in Highland.
kitchen
Denver is an Eldorado for lovers of haute cuisine or American regional cuisine as well as for friends of unusual ethnic cuisines. Colorado is particularly teeming with Mexican restaurants. However, local chains specializing in ethnic food, such as B. Tokyo Joe's or Falafel King. Take the time to study the phone book or relevant web pages.
While upscale restaurants are mainly to be found in downtown and Capitol Hill, in the sprawling outskirts of Denver you can often eat cheaply as well as good and interesting.
Highland ranks as the best neighborhood in Denver for dining out. The district's commercial center is on the corner of Lowell Blvd and 32nd Ave. The neighborhood has a significant range of restaurants offering either ethnic or innovative cuisine.
Cheap
- African
- 1 Arada Ethiopian Restaurant, 750 Santa Fe Dr (between 7th Ave and 8th Ave, south of downtown). Tel.: 1 303-329-3344. Considered one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town. When in doubt (if you've never tried Ethiopian cuisine), choose a combo.Price: Mains $ 8-15.
- Asian
- 2 Ba Le Sandwiches, 1044 S Federal Blvd. (Close to W Mississippi Ave). Fast food restaurant with carefully and interestingly topped Vietnamese sandwiches for $ 2.50. One of the most interesting lunch addresses in town for people on a budget.
- 3 Little India, 330 E 6th Ave (Near Grant St). Tel.: 1 303-871-9777. The best Indian buffet restaurant in Denver.
- 4 Super Star Asian Cuisine, 2200 W Alameda Ave (Near S Yuma St). Tel.: 1 303-727-9889. Considered the best restaurant with authentic Chinese cuisine by many locals. Come at noon, then there Dim Sum.
- Latin American
- 5 Milagro burrito, 536 Cherokee St (at W 5th Ave, 9 blocks south of the Civic Center). Tel.: 1 303-534-1896. Considered the best burrito sale in town.
- 6 Señor burritos, 12 E 1st Ave (at Broadway). Tel.: 1 303-733-0747. Spartan but excellent Mexican fast food restaurant.
- 7 Tacos DF, 2020 S Parker Rd (at S Dayton St). Tel.: 1 303-671-2986. Simple Mexican restaurant with fabulous value for money.
- Pizza
- 8 Famous Pizza & Subs, 5708 E Colfax Ave. (between Ivanhoe and Ivy St). Popular fast-food pizza restaurant for a quick, good, inexpensive lunch.
- Steaks
- 9 Cowbobas, 940 S Federal Blvd. (between Kentucky and Tennessee Ave.). Tel.: 1 303-934-3301. Considered the Denver restaurant that has the best and most interesting cheap dinner.
- various
- 10 SAME café, 2023 E Colfax Ave (between Race and Vine St). Tel.: 1 720-530-6853. Restaurant with a constantly changing menu (pizza, salad, soups, dessert) where you pay as much as you want.
medium
- African
- Habesha, 5707 E Colfax Ave, at Ivy St. Tel.: 1 303-377-1521. Very good restaurant with Ethiopian cuisine.Open: closed on Mondays.
- Asian
- Chopsticks China Bistro, 2990 W Mississippi Ave, at S Federal Blvd. Tel.: 1 303-936-1506. One of the best Chinese restaurants in town.Open: Closed Wed.
- Ha Noi Pho, 1036 S Federal Blvd, just north of W Mississippi Ave. Tel.: 1 303-975-0919. Restaurant with first class Vietnamese cuisine.
- House of Kabob, 2246 S Colorado Blvd, near E Warren Ave. Tel.: 1 303-756-0744. One of Denver's best Persian restaurants.Price: Mains $ 10-18.
- Pacific Ocean International Market, 2200 W Alameda Ave, near S Yuma St, 3 miles southwest of downtown. Tel.: 1 303-936-4845. Probably the best Asian BBQ restaurant in Denver.
- Parallel seventeen, 1600 E 17th Ave, at Franklin St. Tel.: 1 303-399-0988. Considered the best restaurant in Denver for eclectic Vietnamese cuisine.Price: Main course dinner $ 13-17.
- Sushi Sasa, 2401 15th St, at plate St. Tel.: 1 303-433-7272. One of the best sushi restaurants in the region. If in doubt, order the tasting menu, it is considered the best in town.
- Ya hala, 2100 S Colorado Blvd, at E Evans Ave. Tel.: 1 303-758-9376. One of the best restaurants in the region with Middle Eastern cuisine.
- European
- 11 Le Central, 112 E 8th Ave, at Lincoln St. Tel.: 1 303-863-8094. Good French restaurant with comparatively reasonable prices.Price: Main course in the evening $ 15-23.
- Yanni's Greek Taverna, 2223 S Monaco Pkwy, near E Evans Ave. Tel.: 1 303-692-0404. Denver's best Greek restaurant.
- 12 Tables, 2267 Kearney St, at E 23rd St. Tel.: 1 303-388-0299. One of the best Neighborhood restaurants of the region. Small bistro that only serves dinner: simple but exquisitely prepared snacks such as mussels, prosciutto with melon or perfectly cooked fish.
- Latin American
- Buenos Aires pizzeria, 1307 22nd St, at Larimer St. Tel.: 1 303-296-6710. Popular Argentinian pizza restaurant.
- El Taco de México, 714 Santa Fe Dr, at W 7th Ave. Tel.: 1 303-623-3926. One of the best Mexican restaurants in town.
- Limón, 1618 E 17th Ave, at Franklin St. Tel.: 1 303-322-0898. Very good restaurant with Peruvian cuisine.
- Los Cabos, 1525 Champa St, on the edge of 16th Street Mall. Tel.: 1 303-595-3232. First class restaurant with Peruvian cuisine.
- Bio
- 13 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St, at 22nd St. Tel.: 1 303-294-9281, 1 303-294-9258. Very good restaurant with organic cuisine.Price: Main course in the evening $ 7-20.
Upscale
- Asian
- 14 Domo, 1365 Osage St, near W 13th Ave. Tel.: 1 303-595-3666. Denver's best Japanese restaurant with a remarkable authentic feel.
- Sushi Den, 1487 S Pearl St, at Florida Ave. Tel.: 1 303-777-0826. One of the best sushi restaurants in the region with first class fresh raw fish.
- European
- Aix restaurant, 719 E 17th Ave, at Clarkson St. Tel.: 1 303-831-1296. Good restaurant with authentic Provençal cuisine. Changing menus.Price: Main course in the evening $ 24-29.
- Bistro Vendôme, 1424 Larimer St, near 14th St. Tel.: 1 303-825-3232. Restaurant with classic French cuisine. Considered the best brunch restaurant in Denver.
- 15 Mizuna, 225 E 7th Ave, at Sherman St. Tel.: 1 303-832-4778. Chef Frank Bonanno's upscale restaurant. Considered the best in town.Price: Mains around $ 28.
- 16 Potager, 1109 Ogden St, at E 11th Ave. Tel.: 1 303-832-5788. Popular restaurant with innovative cuisine. Daily changing menu.
- 17 Venice Ristorante, 1700 Wynkoop St, at 17th St. Tel.: 1 303-534-2222. One of the best Italian restaurants in town.Price: Main course in the evening $ 18-32.
- Z Cuisine, 2239 W 30th Ave, near Vallejo St. Tel.: 1 303-477-1111. One of the best French restaurants in Denver.Price: Mains $ 15-27.
- Latin American
- Buenos Aires Grill, 2191 Arapahoe St, at 22nd St. Tel.: 1 303-296-6709. Very good authentic Argentinian restaurant.
- Sabor Latino, 4340 W 35th Ave, at Stuart St. Tel.: 1 303-455-8664. Very good restaurant with internationally influenced Latin American cuisine.
- North American
- Deluxe, 30 S Broadway, at W Ellsworth Ave. Tel.: 1 303-722-1550. Popular and good upscale restaurant with modern American cuisine.
- 18 Fruit, 1313 E 6th Ave, at Marion St. Tel.: 1 303-831-1962. Upscale restaurant with exquisite California Cuisine. The restaurant is famous not least for its cheese platters.Price: Mains $ 19-24.
- Gaia Bistro, 1551 S Pearl St, between Florida Ave and Iowa Ave. Tel.: 1 303-777-5699. Upscale breakfast restaurant with a wonderful garden.
- steak
- 19 Buckhorn Exchange, 1000 Osage St, at W 10th Ave. Tel.: 1 303-534-9505. Witzig eingerichtetes Steak-Restaurant mit Speisekarten, die in mehreren Sprachversionen (auch Deutsch) angeboten werden.
- 20 The Capital Grille, 1450 Larimer St, Nähe 15th St. Tel.: 1 303-539-2500. Eines der besten Steak-Restaurants von Denver.
Cafes
- 21 Aviano Coffee, 955 Lincoln St, bei E 10th Ave, ein paar Blocks südlich des Civic Center. Tel.: 1 303-860-7054. Das anspruchsvollste Espresso-Café von Denver.
- City, O'City, 206 E 13th Ave, bei Sherman St, Nähe Civic Center. Gilt als das beste Coffee House der Stadt.
nightlife
Whiskey-Liebhaber kommen bei einem Besuch in Denver nicht umhin, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey zu probieren, einer Marke, die in Downtown Denver gebrannt und nur in Colorado gehandelt wird. Downtown besitzt viele Bars. Der populärste Club-District dagegen ist das Golden Triangle.
- 1 Lower Downtown (LoDo) (Downtown, grob der Bereich zwischen Wewatta St, 20th St, Larimer St und 14th St): Historischer Distrikt mit einer für amerikanische Verhältnisse einmalig hohen Konzentration viktorianischer Gebäude. LoDo ist auch Standort von rund 90 Music-Clubs, Sports Bars and Brewpubs. In Denver werden mehr als 80 verschiedene lokale Biersorten (Micro-Brews) gebraut. Außerdem findet man in LoDo Restaurants, Cafés und Boutiquen. Besonders populär ist 2 Larimer Square (Larimer St zwischen 14th St und 15th St).
- 3 South of Colfax (SoCo) (grob das Dreieck zwischen W Colfax Ave, Lincoln St und Speer Blvd): Einer der populärsten Club-Distrikte von Denver. Nur gering voneinander entfernt liegen hier vier Clubs; wenn man im ersten Eintritt bezahlt hat, kann man die anderen anschließend gratis besuchen.
- 4 Falling Rock Tap House, 1919 Blake St (bei 19th St). Tel.: 1 303-293-8338. Populäre Bar, die mehr als 70 Sorten Fassbier (nur lokale Spezialitäten) anbietet.
- 5 Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St (bei Wynkoop St; schräg gegenüber der Union Station). Tel.: 1 303-297-2700. Einer der beliebtesten Brewpubs der Stadt.
- 6 Gaetano's, 3760 Tejon St (Nähe W 38th Ave, westlich von Interstate Highway 25). Tel.: 1 303-433-3172. Gilt als die beste klassische Cocktailbar der Stadt.
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 Motel 6, 3050 W 49th Ave (bei Exit 272 von Interstate Highway 70). Tel.: 1-303-455-8888. Preis: Zimmer ab $62.
- 2 11th Avenue Hotel and Hostel, 1112 Broadway (bei 11th Ave). Tel.: 1-303-894-0529. Preis: Schlafsaal $20-24, Privatzimmer $44 .
- 3 Ramada Denver Midtown, 2601 Zuni St (bei Speer Blvd). Tel.: 1-303-433-6677, Fax: 1-303-455-1530. Preis: Zimmer ab $79.
- 4 Ramada by Wyndham Denver Downtown, 1150 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218. Tel.: 1-303-831-7700. Preis: Zimmer ab $89.
- 5 Hostel Fish, 1217 20th St. Tel.: 1 303-954-0962, Email: [email protected]. Gehobenes Hostel, das im Juli 2016 in einem historischen Gebäude in der Innenstadt von Denver eröffnet wurde. Das Hostel mit seinen 67 Schlafräumen und zwei Privatzimmern nimmt zwei Etagen ein. Im Erdgeschoss befinden sich das Restaurant und die Bar. Wifi frei.Preis: Schlafsaal $45-48, Privatzimmer $150-200.
medium
- 6 Clarion Hotel Denver Central (vormals Quality Inn Central Denver Hotel), 200 W 48th St (bei Jct. 25 & 70). Tel.: 1-303-296-4000. Mittelklassehotel mit Zimmern um $110.
- 7 Courtyard Denver Stapleton, 7415 E 41st Ave. Tel.: 1-303-333-3303, Fax: 1-303-399-7356. Zwischen Flughafen und Innenstadt. 24-Stunden-Markt vor Ort.
- 8 Crowne Plaza Denver Downtown, 1450 Glenarm Pl. Tel.: 1-303-573-1450. Die Zimmer sind recht geräumig und verfügen über kostenlosen Breitband-Internetzugang und einen Schreibtisch. Das Frühstück gibt es zu moderaten Preisen. Wer Bergblick haben möchte, sollte ein Zimmer in den oberen Etagen zur Glenarm St. hin wählen. Flughafen-Shuttle ($21 für internationale Flüge).
- 9 Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Tech Center North, 7525 East Hampden Ave (in der Nähe des Denver Tech). Tel.: 1-303-696-6644. Price: from $ 127.
- 10 Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown, 401 17th St (Ecke Tremont Pl). Hotel einer Mittelklassen-Kette, die gewöhnlich zuverlässige Qualität liefert.
- 12 Magnolia Hotel Denver, 818 17th St. Tel. gebührenfrei: 1-888-915-1110. Hotel in der Innenstadt mit Standardzimmern und Suiten, Restaurant, Bar und Konferenzzimmer.
- 13 Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Pl (vier Blocks vom Denver Convention Center entfernt). Tel. gebührenfrei: 1-866-716-8134.
- 14 SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown, 1190 Auraria Parkway (gegenüber vom Pepsi Center). Tel.: 1-303-705-7300, Tel. gebührenfrei: 1-877-249-9279. Check-in: 3PM.Check-out: noon.
Upscale
- 15 Brown Palace, 321 17th Street (zwischen Tremont Pl und Broadway).Eines der nobelsten Hotels der Stadt. 1892 fertiggestellt. Werfen Sie einen Blick ins Innere, besonders in das 9-stöckige, von einem farbigen Oberlicht gekrönte Atrium. Exzellente Brunch-Adresse; ein Abendessen im Hausrestaurant Palace Arms hingegen ist fast unerschwinglich.Preis: Zimmer ab $309.
- 16 Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St (Ecke Arapahoe St).Fünf-Sterne-Hotel in den unteren 24 Stockwerken eines Wolkenkratzers (vierthöchstes Gebäude in Denver), gelegen im Ausgehviertel LoDo (Lower Downtown), in der Nähe des Center for the Performing Arts (Theater und Oper).Preis: DZ ab 338 €.
- 17 Inn at Cherry Creek, 233 Clayton St (2 Blocks nördlich der Mall). Luxushotel im schicken Einkaufsdistrikt Cherry Creek North.Preis: Zimmer ab 200 $.
- 18 Hyatt Place Denver Cherry Creek, 4150 E Mississippi Ave (bei S Colorado Ave). Luxushotel mit Zimmern ab $198.
- 19 JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Ln (Ecke 2nd Ave). Luxushotel direkt an der Mall.Preis: Zimmer ab $300.
- 20 The Oxford Hotel (Oxford Hotel), 1600 17th Street (Ecke Wazee St).Traditionsreiches Vier-Sterne-Hotel in einem denkmalgeschützten Gebäude aus dem Jahr 1891 in Lower Downtown, in unmittelbarer Nähe zur Union Station. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Hotelbar im Cruise Room mit historischer Art-déco-Einrichtung.
- 21 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl (1 Block nördlich des Civic Center). Das sehr noble größte Hotel in Colorado (1225 Zimmer).
Learn
- 1 Denver Public Library (Central Library), 10 W 14th Ave (Ecke Broadway, am Civic Center; Bus (zahlreiche Linien) "Civic Center"). Tel.: 720-865-1111.Eine der größten Downtown-Bibliotheken des Landes. Der beeindruckende und interessante moderne Bau beruht auf einem Entwurf von Michael Graves und wurde 1995 eröffnet. 5 Etagen Bücher und andere Medien. Im Erdgeschoss befinden sich eine große Kinderbibliothek und sogar ein Teen Space.Geöffnet: Mo Di 10-20 Uhr, Mi-Fr 10-18 Uhr, Sa 9-17 Uhr, So 13-17 Uhr.
Work
security
health
In medical emergencies you can find the Emergency Room of 2 Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center (E 21st Ave, gegenüber Gilpin St, 3 km nordöstlich von Downtown) rund um die Uhr ärztliche Hilfe.
Practical advice
- 3 Visitor Information Center Downtown, 1575 California St (Ecke 16th Street Mall; Lightrail-Linien D, F, H, L, Mallride "16th & California"). Tel.: 1 303 892 1505.
- 4 Mile High Post Office, 450 W 14th Ave (bei Elati St, Downtown). Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 8.00 – 18.00 Uhr, Sa 9.30 – 12.30 Uhr.
- 5 Downtown Denver Post Office, 951 20th St (bei Curtis St). Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 7.00 – 19.00 Uhr, Sa 8.30 – 19.00 Uhr.
trips
Im unmittelbaren Umland von Denver befinden sich mehrere Erholungsgebiete, Naturparks und Wildschutzgebiete:
- 29 Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (beginnt 13 km norddöstlich der Innenstadt; Buslinie 62 "Prairie Pkwy & Victory Way").Fast 65 km² großes Wildschutzgebiet, in dem man u. a. Hirsche, Waschbären, Kojoten, Schwarzfußiltisse, Präriehunde, Raubvögel und Nashornpelikane antreffen kann (insgesamt etwa 330 Tierarten).
- 30 Cherry Creek State Park (ca. 18 km südöstlich der Innenstadt; Lightrail-Linien H, R "Dayton Station" oder "Nine Mile Station").Rund um einen Stausee, der mit Paddel-, Segel- und Motorbooten befahren werden kann; im Park kann man des weiteren joggen, radfahren, reiten, picknicken, angeln und im Winter skilaufen.
- 31 William F Hayden Green Mountain Park (ca. 19 km südwestlich der Innenstadt; Bus 21 "W Alameda Pkwy & W Florida Dr").
- 32 North Table Mountain Park (23 km westlich der Innenstadt; Buslinie GS "Hwy 93 & Pine Ridge Rd").Rund um einen Tafelberg, der sich auf 1998 Metern ü. NN erhebt; hier leben Hirsche und Elche, es können aber auch Klapperschlangen und Kojoten gesichtet werden; das Gebiet eignet sich zum Wandern, Klettern, Mountainbikefahren und Reiten.
- 33 Standley Lake North Open Space Park (23 km nordwestlich der Innenstadt).
- 34 Chatfield State Park (24 km südlich der Innenstadt).Rund um einen See gelegen, im Park leben hundete Vogelarten, aber auch wildlebende Säugetiere wie Hirsche, Rotfüchse, Kaninchen und Präriehunde; hier befinden sich außerdem die Chatfield Farms, eine Außenstelle des Botanischen Garten von Denver.
- 35 Bear Creek Lake Regional Park (24 km südwestlich der Innenstadt; Bus 116X "W Quincy Ave & S Eldridge St").
- 36 Windy Saddle Park (24 km westlich der Innenstadt).
- 37 Mount Galbraith Park (26 km westlich der Innenstadt).
- 38 White Ranch Park West Access (30 km westlich der Innenstadt).
Zum Großraum Denver gehören u.a. auch die Städte:
- Aurora (erreichbar mit Pendelzug A Line in 15–20 Minuten oder mit Light Rail Linie H in 40 Minuten)
- Centennial with the Wildlife Experience Museum (erreichbar mit Light Rail Linien E und F in 35 Minuten)
- Littleton (erreichbar mit Light Rail Linien C und D in 25 Minuten)
- Lakewood (erreichbar mit Light Rail Linie W in rund 20 Minuten)
- Golden (erreichbar mit Light Rail Linie W in knapp 40 Minuten)
- Broomfield With Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center und Shopping Mall Flatiron Crossing (erreichbar mit Buslinien FF1 und FF3 in 20–25 Minuten)
- Thornton mit Vergnügungspark Water World (erreichbar mit Buslinien 120X und 122X in 15–20 Minuten)
Folgende Ziele sind von Denver aus ebenfalls schnell zu erreichen:
- Boulder (reizvolle Universitätsstadt am Fuße der Rocky Mountains), 45 km nordwestlich von Denver (40–50 Minuten mit dem Expressbus FF1 oder FF2)
- Castle Rock (Einkaufsstadt mit der größten Outlet-Mall in Colorado), 45 km südlich
- Rocky Mountain National Park, 105 km nordwestlich von Denver
literature
Reiseführer
- : Outside Magazine's Urban Adventure Denver/ Boulder. Outside Books, 2002, ISBN 039332284X .
- : Frommer's Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs. Frommers, 2007, ISBN 0470068582 .
Roman
- : Unterwegs / engl. On the Road. 1957. ein ganzer Abschnitt des Romans spielt in Denver
