Exploring Denver: This City Has A Lot To Offer
A fast-growing city with a food truck to Michelin-star dining scene, brewery culture, and easy outdoor access.
Denverites know how to drink and they do it well.
Our reviewerA City Growing Into Its Reputation
Denver is growing fast, and the case for moving here rests on more than the mountains at its back door. The city's food scene now genuinely rivals bigger metros, running from food trucks up to Michelin-star tables.
That range shows up at street level too: comfort food at Bird, a healthier standout meal at Stowaway Kitchen in RiNo, and even kangaroo on the menu at the Barbed Wire Reef food truck.
Denverites don't just eat well, they drink well. A brewery sits on nearly every corner, and First Draft in RiNo lets visitors taste small pours across a huge lineup, fifteen different beers in a single visit isn't unusual.
Beyond the mountains, the city itself is built for staying active, with parks, bike lanes running north through downtown, and a strong indoor climbing scene led by gyms like Ubergrippen. Round out an evening with pizza from Pizza Alley and a night of board games at the Board Game Republic, and it's easy to see why people keep moving here.
Why We Love It
- Food scene ranges from food trucks to Michelin-star restaurants
- A brewery on nearly every corner, with First Draft offering wide-ranging tasting flights
- Extensive bike lanes and indoor climbing gyms for staying active
- Entertainment options like board game bars round out the evening
Where to Start
For dinner, Bird covers comfort food while Stowaway Kitchen in RiNo delivers what our reviewer called one of the best meals in Denver, don't sleep on the Barbed Wire Reef food truck either.
Work it off on the bike path running north through the city, or get a real workout in at an indoor climbing gym like Ubergrippen, something most visitors don't associate with Denver at all.
Drink Should Have Come First
First Draft in RiNo lets you try small pours across a huge lineup of beers and wines; our reviewer worked through fifteen different beers in one visit. For something different, Ace Eat Serve pairs ping pong with food and sake.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want a growing food and drink scene
From food trucks to Michelin-star dining, plus a brewery on nearly every corner.
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Like to stay active outdoors
Bike lanes and indoor climbing gyms give Denver an outdoor-adjacent lifestyle beyond the nearby mountains.
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Are considering a move to Denver
The city is growing rapidly, with opportunities to get in while it's still growing.
A Closer Look
A City Worth Betting On
Between its fast-expanding food and brewery scene and easy access to outdoor activity, Denver makes a strong case for anyone considering the move now, while there's still room to get in.
