Guidebook for Lakewood
Sightseeing
This is the light rail stop that serves our neighborhood.
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Lakewood-Wadsworth Station
1298 Wadsworth BlvdThis is the light rail stop that serves our neighborhood.
Union Station is a stop on the W line (from the Wadsworth station). The station has restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, and gives you access to downtown Denver!
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LoDo
Union Station is a stop on the W line (from the Wadsworth station). The station has restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, and gives you access to downtown Denver!
Shopping
Belmar is a shopping center that has plenty of shopping and restaurants.
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Belmar
Belmar is a shopping center that has plenty of shopping and restaurants.
Everything Else
This is where the Broncos win. :-)
Don't pay for parking! There is a light rail stop on the W line, easily accessible from our home.
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Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StThis is where the Broncos win. :-)
Don't pay for parking! There is a light rail stop on the W line, easily accessible from our home.
This is where you can root for the Nuggets (basketball), Avalanche (hockey), and Mammoth (lacrosse). The Pepsi center also hosts big-name concerts.
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Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirThis is where you can root for the Nuggets (basketball), Avalanche (hockey), and Mammoth (lacrosse). The Pepsi center also hosts big-name concerts.
Coors Field is home of the Rockies, and a quick walk from Union Station (light rail stop).
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StCoors Field is home of the Rockies, and a quick walk from Union Station (light rail stop).
Arts & Culture
Movie theater nearby. Go on Tuesday for discounted tickets: only $5!
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Century 16 Bel Mar and XD
440 S Teller StMovie theater nearby. Go on Tuesday for discounted tickets: only $5!
http://www.40westarts.org/Things_to_Do_in_40_West.html has information about the arts in our district. Various art galleries, cafes, public art, and performance venues!
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40 West Arts District
6501 Teller Sthttp://www.40westarts.org/Things_to_Do_in_40_West.html has information about the arts in our district. Various art galleries, cafes, public art, and performance venues!
"The 38,000 square foot Lakewood Cultural Center offers a technically advanced 320-seat theater, rotating visual art exhibits in multiple gallery spaces, meeting/event spaces, cultural arts classes. "
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Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Pkwy"The 38,000 square foot Lakewood Cultural Center offers a technically advanced 320-seat theater, rotating visual art exhibits in multiple gallery spaces, meeting/event spaces, cultural arts classes. "
Food Scene
Casa Bonita is a Denver landmark, known for an kid-friendly meal. Can you say cliff divers and mariachi bands? We aren't big fans of the food, though.
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Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveCasa Bonita is a Denver landmark, known for an kid-friendly meal. Can you say cliff divers and mariachi bands? We aren't big fans of the food, though.
Guest-recommended! This local diner has a small-town and unassuming atmosphere and menu. The servers are enthusiastic and attentive. During a Broncos game, the whole restaurant cheers together.
1395 Wadsworth Blvd
1395 Wadsworth BoulevardGuest-recommended! This local diner has a small-town and unassuming atmosphere and menu. The servers are enthusiastic and attentive. During a Broncos game, the whole restaurant cheers together.
Little India is our local go-to for yummy Indian food. Check out the lunch buffet.
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Sloan’s Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdLittle India is our local go-to for yummy Indian food. Check out the lunch buffet.
This 1950's diner is on the National Register for Historic Places.
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Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner
9495 W Colfax AveThis 1950's diner is on the National Register for Historic Places.
Happy Leaf serves up some awesome Kombucha! They also have a delicious and healthy menu.
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Happy Leaf Kombucha
Happy Leaf serves up some awesome Kombucha! They also have a delicious and healthy menu.
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StDelicious Coffee roasted in-house.
US THAI CAFE
5228 W 25th AveBEST Thai in town!
Providence Tavern has great atmosphere, drinks, food, happy hour specials... without the prices and crowds of Denver.
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Providence Tavern
5280 West 25th AvenueProvidence Tavern has great atmosphere, drinks, food, happy hour specials... without the prices and crowds of Denver.
Edgewater Public Market is brand new to the area! Inside, you will find a food hall setting, a bar, coffee shop, ice cream, cake decorating, shopping, and more! There's also a rooftop patio.
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Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveEdgewater Public Market is brand new to the area! Inside, you will find a food hall setting, a bar, coffee shop, ice cream, cake decorating, shopping, and more! There's also a rooftop patio.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveGrocery store in the neighborhood
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StGrocery store in the neighborhood
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveSprouts has the best prices on produce!
Viet Hoa is a fantastic resource for Asian groceries that you can't find anywhere else, and better prices on things (coconut milk) than other places!
Viet Hoa Supermarket
225 S Sheridan BlvdViet Hoa is a fantastic resource for Asian groceries that you can't find anywhere else, and better prices on things (coconut milk) than other places!
Parks & Nature
O'Kane Park
7101 W 1st AveA place to walk outside, not far from home!
Holbrook Park
We love to walk to this little park.
Lakewood Park has the setup for sports! Baseball, tennis, sand volleyball, and football are among some of the designated spaces.
Lakewood Park
150 S Kipling StLakewood Park has the setup for sports! Baseball, tennis, sand volleyball, and football are among some of the designated spaces.
The loop around Sloan's lake is about 2.5 miles, perfect for a jog or a walk. There is a great view of the Denver Skyline!
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Sloan’s Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdThe loop around Sloan's lake is about 2.5 miles, perfect for a jog or a walk. There is a great view of the Denver Skyline!
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdLots of trail options here!
This lovely little park has a couple trails, one which follows a river.
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Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74This lovely little park has a couple trails, one which follows a river.
Staunton is our newest state park. We love it because it's beautiful, and not very busy.
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Staunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadStaunton is our newest state park. We love it because it's beautiful, and not very busy.
Bear Creek Lake Park has a sandy swim beach. Also at the lake you can fish (license required), rent a boat (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or sailboat) and get a great view of Red Rocks from the lake. There are also miles of multi-use trails (including a fitness trail) as well as an archery range. Many places to picnic, too. $10/car admission. http://www.lakewood.org/Community_Resources/Parks,_Forestry_and_Open_Space/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park_Activities.aspx
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Bear Creek Lake Park
Bear Creek Lake Park has a sandy swim beach. Also at the lake you can fish (license required), rent a boat (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or sailboat) and get a great view of Red Rocks from the lake. There are also miles of multi-use trails (including a fitness trail) as well as an archery range. Many places to picnic, too. $10/car admission. http://www.lakewood.org/Community_Resources/Parks,_Forestry_and_Open_Space/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park/Bear_Creek_Lake_Park_Activities.aspx