Nancy’s Arvada guidebook
City/town information
Take the train two stops down to Olde Town Arvada. This historical town is popular with a homey vibe. It has something for everyone- artisan cafe's, creative one of a kind restaurants, craft breweries, cute boutiques and even a German bakery. Some of my favorites are School House, Arvada Tavern, Fuzzy's Tacos, Bluegrass Coffee and Bourbon, Smokin Fin's and Penzey's Spices. For breakfast, you can try Bread Winners Cafe (I have yet to try!). For coffee, Hunter Bay is the newest coffee roaster in town (drip, lavender, or CBD coffee anyone?). La Dolce Vita is another cafe run by a local Arvada family, serving only local products, including coffee cake made with grandma's original recipe! For the plant-based fans, there's So Radish, which features a 100% plant-based menu with gluten-free options, cocktails, craft beer and cider cans, kombucha, happy hour and 80s vibes.
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Arvada
Take the train two stops down to Olde Town Arvada. This historical town is popular with a homey vibe. It has something for everyone- artisan cafe's, creative one of a kind restaurants, craft breweries, cute boutiques and even a German bakery. Some of my favorites are School House, Arvada Tavern, Fuzzy's Tacos, Bluegrass Coffee and Bourbon, Smokin Fin's and Penzey's Spices. For breakfast, you can try Bread Winners Cafe (I have yet to try!). For coffee, Hunter Bay is the newest coffee roaster in town (drip, lavender, or CBD coffee anyone?). La Dolce Vita is another cafe run by a local Arvada family, serving only local products, including coffee cake made with grandma's original recipe! For the plant-based fans, there's So Radish, which features a 100% plant-based menu with gluten-free options, cocktails, craft beer and cider cans, kombucha, happy hour and 80s vibes.
Sightseeing
4 miles away. This is a great place to hike if you want to save time, go somewhere close and get a bit of a workout. There are some good inclines to get your heart rate up. Take a look at the North Table Mountain Map to pick a trail. You can do a 3.5 mile loop, create your own adventure, or hike the loop that circles around the entire park, called North Table Loop (7.5milles).
It can be tricky to find but if your GPS doesn't have the option to select "North Table Mountain -East Trailhead," you can search and go towards "Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex." You will take Salvia St to a large dirt parking lot. Parking for the hiking trails will be on the left. In the parking lot you will see a sign that says, "Golden Bike Park." Walk north on the trail from the parking lot. Eventually (probably less than 1/4 mi), you will get to a path that goes left/west across the street (Easly) which connects you to the rest of the trail system of North Table Mountain.
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North Table Mountain Park - East Access Trail
4400 Co Rd 1934 miles away. This is a great place to hike if you want to save time, go somewhere close and get a bit of a workout. There are some good inclines to get your heart rate up. Take a look at the North Table Mountain Map to pick a trail. You can do a 3.5 mile loop, create your own adventure, or hike the loop that circles around the entire park, called North Table Loop (7.5milles).
It can be tricky to find but if your GPS doesn't have the option to select "North Table Mountain -East Trailhead," you can search and go towards "Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex." You will take Salvia St to a large dirt parking lot. Parking for the hiking trails will be on the left. In the parking lot you will see a sign that says, "Golden Bike Park." Walk north on the trail from the parking lot. Eventually (probably less than 1/4 mi), you will get to a path that goes left/west across the street (Easly) which connects you to the rest of the trail system of North Table Mountain.
7 miles away. Scenic, sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife. The parking lot is paved at this entrance and easier to find. It's the same North Table Mountain Park just the West side entrance.
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北桌山公园
4788 CO-937 miles away. Scenic, sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife. The parking lot is paved at this entrance and easier to find. It's the same North Table Mountain Park just the West side entrance.
1 mile away. Van Bibber Park is a pleasant urban get-away as well as a home and migration stop for wildlife. The Van Bibber Creek wetlands provide wildlife habitat, which can be viewed from an observation deck. Visitors enjoy mountain vistas from soft-surface trails that meander through open meadows and a 1.5-mile concrete trail that travels the length of the park and offers accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs. Adjacent to the concrete trail are dirt paths. Great place for an easy, nature walk or jog. You can walk here from the home. Just walk to W52nd Ave W 52nd Ave, go left towards the mountains, then turn right on Yank to the neighborhood park entrance at the end of Yank
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Van Bibber Open Space
5575 Ward Rd1 mile away. Van Bibber Park is a pleasant urban get-away as well as a home and migration stop for wildlife. The Van Bibber Creek wetlands provide wildlife habitat, which can be viewed from an observation deck. Visitors enjoy mountain vistas from soft-surface trails that meander through open meadows and a 1.5-mile concrete trail that travels the length of the park and offers accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs. Adjacent to the concrete trail are dirt paths. Great place for an easy, nature walk or jog. You can walk here from the home. Just walk to W52nd Ave W 52nd Ave, go left towards the mountains, then turn right on Yank to the neighborhood park entrance at the end of Yank
Chautauqua Park is a stunning portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. If you are going to head to Boulder, definitely check out Chautauqua Park while your there. Every hike is beautiful. Popular hikes are to the Flatirons and Royal Arch. It can get crowded on weekends. Parking is paid through an app, unless you park 5+ blocks away in the residential area. It's about 20 miles away or ~30 minutes.
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肖托夸公园
9th StreetChautauqua Park is a stunning portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. If you are going to head to Boulder, definitely check out Chautauqua Park while your there. Every hike is beautiful. Popular hikes are to the Flatirons and Royal Arch. It can get crowded on weekends. Parking is paid through an app, unless you park 5+ blocks away in the residential area. It's about 20 miles away or ~30 minutes.
11 miles away. A must see! Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheater not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two 300 foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide a stunning setting for any performance. The dramatic sandstone monoliths serve as a history book of animal and plant life in the area for the past 250 million years. Red Rocks hosts some of the biggest names in music, which is why it’s also one of the most popular music venues in the country. If there is a concert that night, you'll want to sight see the area in the morning, definitely before 2pm because they'll close to the public for events. Check their phone recording at 720then865then 2494
for the most up-to-date info.
Admission and parking are free to visit Red Rocks Park, Amphitheatre, Visitor Center, Trading Post and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame during non-event times.
There are several hikes in the area too!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway11 miles away. A must see! Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheater not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two 300 foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide a stunning setting for any performance. The dramatic sandstone monoliths serve as a history book of animal and plant life in the area for the past 250 million years. Red Rocks hosts some of the biggest names in music, which is why it’s also one of the most popular music venues in the country. If there is a concert that night, you'll want to sight see the area in the morning, definitely before 2pm because they'll close to the public for events. Check their phone recording at 720then865then 2494
for the most up-to-date info.
Admission and parking are free to visit Red Rocks Park, Amphitheatre, Visitor Center, Trading Post and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame during non-event times.
There are several hikes in the area too!
Free parking at the Golden Visitor Center. Go in and see what they recommend. Just outside the visitor center is Clear Creek River (in warm months you can rent a tube and float down). It's beautiful to walk along. You can do a loop: walk up one side of the river towards the mountains, then go left over one of the bridges and walk back along the other side of the river. Stop by any of the great shops and restaurants in the area. There are some restaurants where you can dine outside while overlooking the river.
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Golden Visitors Center
1010 Washington AveFree parking at the Golden Visitor Center. Go in and see what they recommend. Just outside the visitor center is Clear Creek River (in warm months you can rent a tube and float down). It's beautiful to walk along. You can do a loop: walk up one side of the river towards the mountains, then go left over one of the bridges and walk back along the other side of the river. Stop by any of the great shops and restaurants in the area. There are some restaurants where you can dine outside while overlooking the river.
Great place to enjoy a bite or drink outside overlooking the river...I think the food is OK but I'm a pescatarian so you may have better options. Check out the reviews to see what's good, or just have a meal somewhere else and a
have a drink or dessert like creme brulee here :)
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Bridgewater Grill
800 11th StGreat place to enjoy a bite or drink outside overlooking the river...I think the food is OK but I'm a pescatarian so you may have better options. Check out the reviews to see what's good, or just have a meal somewhere else and a
have a drink or dessert like creme brulee here :)
Food scene
3.4mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada. On April 7th 1933, the town of Arvada issued their first Tavern license to the owner of the Arvada Tavern, Adrian Kline allowing the legal sale of alcohol to the public in the town limits of Arvada for the first time in history. For the people of Arvada, this was a day of liberation.
The Siepp family remodeled the Arvada Tavern with inspiration from the 1934 Chicago’s Worlds Fair. This included the glass-block front and the “art modern” style. The terrazzo floors and the glass block entry are all that remain of this remodel, but the color scheme and overall theme of the interior architecture are all created to emulate the 1940 remodel.
They emphasize the craft side of mixology, making as many syrups, bitters, and tonics from scratch and specializing in pre-Prohibition style cocktails that put America into the spotlight before 1920.
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The Arvada Tavern
5707 Olde Wadsworth Blvd3.4mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada. On April 7th 1933, the town of Arvada issued their first Tavern license to the owner of the Arvada Tavern, Adrian Kline allowing the legal sale of alcohol to the public in the town limits of Arvada for the first time in history. For the people of Arvada, this was a day of liberation.
The Siepp family remodeled the Arvada Tavern with inspiration from the 1934 Chicago’s Worlds Fair. This included the glass-block front and the “art modern” style. The terrazzo floors and the glass block entry are all that remain of this remodel, but the color scheme and overall theme of the interior architecture are all created to emulate the 1940 remodel.
They emphasize the craft side of mixology, making as many syrups, bitters, and tonics from scratch and specializing in pre-Prohibition style cocktails that put America into the spotlight before 1920.
3.4 miles or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada. Seafood | Sushi | Bar | Grill.
Fins Concepts began with a dream to serve the best seafood you could find in a landlocked state.
To achieve this goal, they are constantly striving to locate the most high-quality, locally sourced fish.
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Smokin' Fins
7600 Grandview Ave3.4 miles or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada. Seafood | Sushi | Bar | Grill.
Fins Concepts began with a dream to serve the best seafood you could find in a landlocked state.
To achieve this goal, they are constantly striving to locate the most high-quality, locally sourced fish.
3.4mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada. Delicious modern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas. My favorites are their grilled mahi tacos and breakfast burritos.
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop
5760 Olde Wadsworth Blvd3.4mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada. Delicious modern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas. My favorites are their grilled mahi tacos and breakfast burritos.
3.4 mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Towne Arvada.
During the day, we are a coffee house that focuses on espresso-based drinks while serving an array of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, muffins, scones and cakes.
At night, we transform into a Bourbon bar where people feel "at home", dishing out an array of salads, sandwiches, pizzas and all types of Bourbons for every taste and price point.
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The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge
7415 Grandview Ave3.4 mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Towne Arvada.
During the day, we are a coffee house that focuses on espresso-based drinks while serving an array of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, muffins, scones and cakes.
At night, we transform into a Bourbon bar where people feel "at home", dishing out an array of salads, sandwiches, pizzas and all types of Bourbons for every taste and price point.
3.4 mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada.
We’re a small crew of coffee enthusiasts who spend our lives sourcing, roasting, and blending some of world's highest quality beans. Our business is dedicated to sustainability with an efficient, low-impact roasting facility.
Hunter Bay offers many Direct Trade and Certified Organic coffees, while minimizing excessive packaging whenever possible. From farm to cup, we strive to meet the highest ecological and social standards in every step of the process.
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Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters
5600 Olde Wadsworth Blvd3.4 mi or 2 train stops away in Olde Town Arvada.
We’re a small crew of coffee enthusiasts who spend our lives sourcing, roasting, and blending some of world's highest quality beans. Our business is dedicated to sustainability with an efficient, low-impact roasting facility.
Hunter Bay offers many Direct Trade and Certified Organic coffees, while minimizing excessive packaging whenever possible. From farm to cup, we strive to meet the highest ecological and social standards in every step of the process.
I love this place and the entertainment venue is where I once performed. It's a beautiful historical building completely renovated, merging original features of the building with classy design, ultimately providing great vibe and atmosphere. Placards around the venue and menu tell the history of what these buildings used to be, along with tales of the American West and frontier spirit. Great food, signature cocktails and often live music.
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Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington AveI love this place and the entertainment venue is where I once performed. It's a beautiful historical building completely renovated, merging original features of the building with classy design, ultimately providing great vibe and atmosphere. Placards around the venue and menu tell the history of what these buildings used to be, along with tales of the American West and frontier spirit. Great food, signature cocktails and often live music.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Colorado. It's right in Golden. Delicious and authentic. Nice place to eat after an active day.
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El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
720 Arapahoe StThis is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Colorado. It's right in Golden. Delicious and authentic. Nice place to eat after an active day.
Thai Gold Restaurant
714 14th StBest Thai food in Golden!!! Mouth watering
This is a dive bar! I think...I'm not much of a dive bar person but this place surprisingly has amazing Vietnamese food (noodle bowls!!!) and that's what I go for. I particularly love their grilled shrimp noodle bowl. Their pad thai is "OK." They have typical a typical American fare/grill menu as well. There is live music some nights.
Long Shot Bar & Grill
4400 Ward RdThis is a dive bar! I think...I'm not much of a dive bar person but this place surprisingly has amazing Vietnamese food (noodle bowls!!!) and that's what I go for. I particularly love their grilled shrimp noodle bowl. Their pad thai is "OK." They have typical a typical American fare/grill menu as well. There is live music some nights.
Delicious Indian and Nepalese cuisine. One of my favorites for Indian food in Colorado. My other favorite is The Taj in Boulder so if you go to Boulder, check out The Taj and their lunch or dinner buffet. There are multiple Yak and Yeti restaurants and all are tasty. They have lunch and dinner buffets.
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Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdDelicious Indian and Nepalese cuisine. One of my favorites for Indian food in Colorado. My other favorite is The Taj in Boulder so if you go to Boulder, check out The Taj and their lunch or dinner buffet. There are multiple Yak and Yeti restaurants and all are tasty. They have lunch and dinner buffets.
Light yet delicious and flavorful Indian Cuisine! Considering they are in Boulder, their lunch and dinner buffets are such a great deal. A great day in Boulder would be hiking in Chautauqua, dining at The Taj and maybe a walk up and down Pearl Street.
May through September, see what's happening at the Chautauqua Auditorium, built in 1898 it hosts the Colorado Music festival in summer months.
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The Taj - Indian Cuisine
2630 Baseline RdLight yet delicious and flavorful Indian Cuisine! Considering they are in Boulder, their lunch and dinner buffets are such a great deal. A great day in Boulder would be hiking in Chautauqua, dining at The Taj and maybe a walk up and down Pearl Street.
May through September, see what's happening at the Chautauqua Auditorium, built in 1898 it hosts the Colorado Music festival in summer months.
If you're a fan of Rockabilly, this is the place for you! It feels like a blast into the past. Rockabillies is Arvada’s most popular live music venue, restaurant and burger bar. Dedicated to pioneers of Rock & Roll like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
They offer a Full Menu, Full Bar, Patio and host Car Shows every summer. Swing by for lunch, brunch, dinner or some free entertainment most nights of the week!
Rockabillies
12363 W 64th AveIf you're a fan of Rockabilly, this is the place for you! It feels like a blast into the past. Rockabillies is Arvada’s most popular live music venue, restaurant and burger bar. Dedicated to pioneers of Rock & Roll like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
They offer a Full Menu, Full Bar, Patio and host Car Shows every summer. Swing by for lunch, brunch, dinner or some free entertainment most nights of the week!
Outdoor fun
On a warm day, rent a tube and float down the river! It's so fun!!
It's a short float with some bumps and mild rapids. Wear shoes that you can get wet or water sandals. Flip flops may fall off.
Contact them for hours of operation. Before or afterwards, there is so much to do and see in the town of Golden!
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Adventure West River Tube Rentals
423 10th StreetOn a warm day, rent a tube and float down the river! It's so fun!!
It's a short float with some bumps and mild rapids. Wear shoes that you can get wet or water sandals. Flip flops may fall off.
Contact them for hours of operation. Before or afterwards, there is so much to do and see in the town of Golden!