Pair your Adventure and your Appetite in Denver

Denver's eats are as good as its trails. Enjoy the best of both by hiking or biking to a picnic spot, restaurant, or brewery.

Jesse Weber

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Bear Creek

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Castle Trail on Mount Falcon

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Red Rock scenery on Trading Post Trail

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Red Rocks Amphitheater at Sunrise

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The Trading Post

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Coors Brewery and Clear Creek

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Cherry Creek Trail in downtown Denver

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Description

Denver is a well-known destination for the outdoors, of course, but also for food and beer. A perfect weekend here includes not just hiking or biking, but also dining and imbibing. Downtown and the greater metropolitan have many famous restaurants, cafes, and breweries as well as underrated joints awaiting discovery.

This list is all about excellent places to eat and drink. It includes trails with quiet picnic areas, hikes that end at a restaurant or brewery, and an urban greenway among all the culinary offerings of downtown. Food is essential for an active day out, and luckily there's no shortage of activities or eateries around Denver. Whether sitting down to a meal or taking it to go on the trail, why not combine your adventure and your appetite?

Adventures

Bruin Bluff Loop

Enjoy mountain views, creekside shade, and peaceful picnic spots on this family-friendly stroll.