Food and Drink Calling Rain Man & DaFace

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-15-2010, 08:46 AM

I will be in Denver next week for a conference, staying in downtown. What are some restaurants/bars/pubs that I should not miss?

I'll have some free time on Sunday and then after 5pm each day Monday - Thursday. Any museums/activities/venues that I should definitely check out?

Thanks!

DMAC · 07-15-2010, 08:48 AM

Screw that, go hiking. Be awesome.

Quesadilla Joe · 07-15-2010, 08:50 AM

Elway's is a great steakhouse.

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-15-2010, 08:55 AM

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Elway's is a great steakhouse.

I'd rather starve.

Hammock Parties · 07-15-2010, 08:57 AM

Go to Elway's and take a giant dump. On the walls.

CaliforniaChief · 07-15-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I'd rather starve.

**DaFace** · 07-15-2010, 09:02 AM

I'm not a huge foodie, so I can't help you too much there. Some of the brewpubs I like are Wynkoop, Breckenridge, and (though it's a chain) Rock Bottom. LoDo's is also a pretty cool bar/restaurant type of place.

The Denver Art Museum is pretty close to downtown, and they have the traveling King Tut exhibit there right now that is supposed to be pretty cool. I've never been, but the Mint is supposed to be a decent tour, though you have to reserve a spot I think. If you're up for a bus ride, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is pretty cool. It's somewhat kid-oriented, but has a ton of stuff for adults to love too.

If nothing else, just head down to LoDo (the area - not the restaurant) in the evenings. You're sure to find something to do down there.

Hammock Parties · 07-15-2010, 09:04 AM

I miss Rock Bottom so much. Spinach Artichoke Dip FTW.

shakesthecat · 07-15-2010, 09:11 AM

Check out Red Rocks, then head over to the Morrison Inn for a drink/dinner

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-15-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shakesthecat

Check out Red Rocks, then head over to the Morrison Inn for a drink/dinner

I want to go to Red Rocks. I'm strongly considering going there Tuesday night for the 311/Offspring/Pepper concert.

tymania · 07-15-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I miss Rock Bottom so much. Spinach Artichoke Dip FTW.

just got one here in omaha a while back... really good! i love their burgers and beer.. great stuff

**Gonzo** · 07-15-2010, 09:23 AM

I was in Denver last year. A few things I learned:
1. Pay close attention to the airport. That's where humanity will survive when Armageddon occurs. (Seriously, research it.)
2. There's a little theatre down by the convention center that advertises "Midget Madness" and features a woman named "Sassy Cassie".
3. There's a street vendor downtown that serves Elk Sausages and other wild game. Hit him up dude, it's awesome.
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**Donger** · 07-15-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I will be in Denver next week for a conference, staying in downtown. What are some restaurants/bars/pubs that I should not miss?

I'll have some free time on Sunday and then after 5pm each day Monday - Thursday. Any museums/activities/venues that I should definitely check out?

Thanks!

The Denver Chop House is pretty good. I have no idea about bars or pubs.

I always recommend driving up to Mount Evans if you have time, or going down to the Springs and riding the Cog Railway to the summit of Pike's Peak.

**Donger** · 07-15-2010, 09:25 AM

Oh, and the 16th Street Mall (not really a mall) has tons of restaurants and shops.

**Gonzo** · 07-15-2010, 09:26 AM

Oh, and I toured Invesco, btw. Nice stadium, especially after I pissed all over the executive bathroom and wiped a snot rocket on their Elway display.
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07-15-2010, 08:46 AM
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $6714952	Calling Rain Man & DaFace I will be in Denver next week for a conference, staying in downtown. What are some restaurants/bars/pubs that I should not miss? I'll have some free time on Sunday and then after 5pm each day Monday - Thursday. Any museums/activities/venues that I should definitely check out? Thanks!
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07-15-2010, 08:48 AM	#2
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07-15-2010, 09:02 AM	#7
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1766899	I'm not a huge foodie, so I can't help you too much there. Some of the brewpubs I like are Wynkoop, Breckenridge, and (though it's a chain) Rock Bottom. LoDo's is also a pretty cool bar/restaurant type of place. The Denver Art Museum is pretty close to downtown, and they have the traveling King Tut exhibit there right now that is supposed to be pretty cool. I've never been, but the Mint is supposed to be a decent tour, though you have to reserve a spot I think. If you're up for a bus ride, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is pretty cool. It's somewhat kid-oriented, but has a ton of stuff for adults to love too. If nothing else, just head down to LoDo (the area - not the restaurant) in the evenings. You're sure to find something to do down there.
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4450478	I miss Rock Bottom so much. Spinach Artichoke Dip FTW. __________________ Chiefs game films
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Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	I was in Denver last year. A few things I learned: 1. Pay close attention to the airport. That's where humanity will survive when Armageddon occurs. (Seriously, research it.) 2. There's a little theatre down by the convention center that advertises "Midget Madness" and features a woman named "Sassy Cassie". 3. There's a street vendor downtown that serves Elk Sausages and other wild game. Hit him up dude, it's awesome. Posted via Mobile Device
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Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10109900 VARSITY	Oh, and the 16th Street Mall (not really a mall) has tons of restaurants and shops. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	Oh, and I toured Invesco, btw. Nice stadium, especially after I pissed all over the executive bathroom and wiped a snot rocket on their Elway display. Posted via Mobile Device
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