Denver suggestions?

[Angie]

Originally Posted by ColoradoClone

Steak downtown, I'd suggest The Keg.
Burgers, Ted's Montana Grill in Larimer Square is very tasty.
Mexican, Rio Grande makes the best Margarita in denver. Food is only OK.
Italian, not a lot of great options but Maggianos on the 16th st mall is good family style.
Shopping, Cherry Creek area.
Beer Tours, head north to New Belgium in Ft Collins.
Golf, Fossil Trace, Arrowhead, or The Ridge are my favorites. Arrowhead is the most scenic.

Where are you staying?

Fantastic suggestions, as well!! I always like a good shopping suggestion. I'll add to my lists!!

We're at the downtown Marriott - the whole downtown area is going to be overrun with orthodontists.

[Cybone]

Downtown Marriott is two blocks off of the Mall. Lots of Restaurants up and down the mall. They passed an ordinance about pan handling on the Mall so it is much more tourist friendly.
If you want nice (somewhat pricey) around the corner from the Marriott is the Broker. The restaurant is a converted bank vault. Very classy and antique feeling.
I work downtown..if you want anymore suggestions, I would be happy to assist.

[Angie]

Originally Posted by Cybone

Downtown Marriott is two blocks off of the Mall. Lots of Restaurants up and down the mall. They passed an ordinance about pan handling on the Mall so it is much more tourist friendly.
If you want nice (somewhat pricey) around the corner from the Marriott is the Broker. The restaurant is a converted bank vault. Very classy and antique feeling.
I work downtown..if you want anymore suggestions, I would be happy to assist.

That is fantastic!! We're going to be making the walk from the Marriott to the Convention Center every day - do we pass the Mall on the way? Yes, please, any suggestions are more than welcome! Thanks so much!!

[CyTom]

I'd suggest a French restaurant name Le Central. Every time we visit my brother-in-law it is a must stop.

Sushi Den is a good place as well.

[Angie]

Originally Posted by CyTom

I'd suggest a French restaurant name Le Central. Every time we visit my brother-in-law it is a must stop.

Sushi Den is a good place as well.

I'm loving these suggestions! You guys are great!! I have a list a mile long - it sounds from the other thread that ISUFan22 posted that Tokyo Joe's might be a good quick lunch spot, too?

[Cybone]

When you step out of the Marriott, on California Street, you will you take a right and walk about four blocks to the Convention Center. You will know the Convention Center due to the large Blue Bear sculpture looking into the building. On the way there is a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. that you will walk by on your right. The Marriott is exactly two blocks from the 16th Street Mall. You will walk across the mall on the way to the convention center. The mall is a pedestrian mall with regular shuttles up and down the mall.

the Denver Pavilions will be to the east of the Marriott, nice area and good restaurants.

If you plan on venturing out of downtown, I would echo the suggestions already posted on here. Museum, Red Rocks, etc.

[CyGuy33]

Take in a Rockies game, sit in the OF and enjoy their own special Brews. It's a great place to watch a game.

[Cybone]

Wynkoop and Breckenridge Breweries are all within blocks of Coors Field as well. Wynkoop has excellent food!

[drlove]

Vesta Dipping Grill is good.
You might also want to check out the 9th Door (next door to Vesta).
Personnally, I believe you need to go to the Cruise Room for a martini in the Oxford Hotel.

If you make the trip to Coors, you should definitely go check out Red Rocks Park in Morrison. It is only a few minutes from Golden.

For live music, check out the following venues. Fillmore, Ogden Theater, Bluebird Theater, and the Gothic Theater.

I'll give you bonus points if you make it to The Little Bear in Evergreen. The Nadas play there a couple times a year and they have some stolen Iowa State signs hanging in the tavern.

[Cybone]

The is a Sports Column in Lodo...with an EIU Flag hanging inside (naturally)...hate that place....

[Angie]

Originally Posted by drlove

Vesta Dipping Grill is good.
You might also want to check out the 9th Door (next door to Vesta).
Personnally, I believe you need to go to the Cruise Room for a martini in the Oxford Hotel.

If you make the trip to Coors, you should definitely go check out Red Rocks Park in Morrison. It is only a few minutes from Golden.

For live music, check out the following venues. Fillmore, Ogden Theater, Bluebird Theater, and the Gothic Theater.

I'll give you bonus points if you make it to The Little Bear in Evergreen. The Nadas play there a couple times a year and they have some stolen Iowa State signs hanging in the tavern.

Awesome!! Is 9th Door a restaurant, bar, or both? I will definitely hit the Cruise Room - it sounds like all of those places are really close to our hotel, and we'll all have some time to kill at night!

Those are ALL great suggestions! I am going to have to try to hit the Ogden for sure. Maybe I should bring more ISU stuff for The Little Bear!

[Cybone]

Good wine bar and live jazz downtown is Trios Enoteca

[Angie]

Originally Posted by Cybone

Good wine bar and live jazz downtown is Trios Enoteca

Ooh - that sounds awesome!! Very upscale! We usually try and hit a piano bar at least one night, too - do you know of any?

[coachdags]

I'll give you bonus points if you make it to The Little Bear in Evergreen.

It has been over 20 years since I was at that Rowdy Bar... "Little Bear".....

http://www.littlebearsaloon.com/

anyway I enjoyed there play on words on the front sign.....

"Liquor in the Front, Poker in the Back"....

I got great memories in the Bar....

Remember Angie ...pace yourself the air is thinner....you are a "Mile High".....

[Cybone]

Sing Sing is probably the best known piano bar in downtown Denver.

I don't know if they still do it, but they used to do a version of Old McDonald's Dysfunctional Farm that was hilarious.