Posts by Casey Alderete
Denver Hidden Gems: 10 Under-the-Radar Spots Locals Love
The ten under-the-radar Denver spots locals actually love — secret bars, hidden patios, quiet parks, and neighborhood finds, hand-picked and source-backed.
LoDo & Downtown Denver Happy Hours: The After-Work Guide
The corporate corridor happy hour rundown — steakhouse bars with half-price oysters, hotel rooftops pouring $10 cocktails, and the Union Station spots where Denver actually unwinds after work.
LoHi & Highlands Happy Hours: Rooftops, Bistros, and $8 Cocktails
A bar-by-bar breakdown of the best happy hour deals in LoHi and the Highlands — rooftop cocktails at Linger, El Five views, Bar Dough patio pours, and brewery specials on Tejon Street.
Cherry Creek & South Denver Happy Hours: Upscale Deals Worth the Drive
The best cherry creek Denver happy hours run from fine Italian wine deals at Barolo Grill to smashed burgers at Hopdoddy and cask ales at Bull & Bush. Here are the actual prices and times.
RiNo Mural Walk: Denver's Best Street Art Corridor
The RiNo Art District packs 500+ murals into a 10-block stretch. Here's how to walk it.
Five Points Street Art Denver: Jazz Heritage Murals Meet New Walls
Five Points' Welton Street murals document Denver's 'Harlem of the West' era and the new art rising beside it.
Constitution Hall: Where Colorado Became a State (1865)
Category: guides Tags: downtown, trivia, neighborhoods Constitution Hall Colorado marks the site where the state constitution was drafted and where the dec
Denver Neighborhood Guides
Neighborhood by neighborhood: Denver's hidden gems, patios and places for groups, from our venue records.
Lavender Hill Denver: The LGBTQ+ Cultural District Reshaping Capitol Hill
Lavender Hill Denver is the official LGBTQ+ cultural district spanning Capitol Hill and six surrounding neighborhoods. Here is what the designation means, the housing and safety landscape, and what comes next.
Hidden gems in Uptown Denver
For anyone searching for hidden gems in uptown denver, Uptown Denver strikes a rare balance between the historic feel of Capitol Hill and the pulse of a mo
Hidden Gems in Colfax: 8 Spots Locals Keep to Themselves
Colfax Avenue rewards a slow walk, especially where the side streets hum quieter than the boulevard itself. Why Colfax Is Worth a Slow Walk The corridor ke
Hidden gems in Congress Park Denver
A short walk away at 1247 Elizabeth Street, Manic Espresso serves coffee and light pastries in a quiet neighborhood setting.
Cherry Creek Eats: Four Spots from Pastries to Steaks
Cherry Creek works well as a route from morning to night. Four addresses cover a daytime café known for cinnamon rolls, a burger bar that serves weekend br
Hidden gems in Capitol Hill: Bars, Diners and Historic Stops
Capitol Hill packs eight lesser-known spots into one neighborhood, from a DJ dance club and a Colfax diner to an 1889 mansion. Each place lists its street
Hidden gems Congress Park Denver: Coffee, Calm and Lunch
Hidden gems Congress Park Denver center on four addresses that stay away from the arenas and chains. A botanic garden sits on York Street, an espresso bar
7 Spots in Highland Worth the Trip, from Navajo St to S Jackson St
The hidden gems in Highland are easier to enjoy once you know which spots open early, which pour beer late and which have a view. This guide covers seven p
Hidden Gems in LoDo: 6 Spots Beyond the Landmarks
Hidden gems in LoDo are easier to find when you leave the main landmarks and follow the side streets. The six places below sit on York, Stout, 19th, 15th a
Santa Fe Arts District hidden gems: a walk past painted walls
Santa Fe Arts District hidden gems are easiest to find on foot, moving from one painted wall to the next along Santa Fe Drive. Two painted facades sit at 8