You probably didn't know Denver is the coolest city in the U.S. right now.

Welcome to Denver, the city with the least oxygen, but the most love in the continental United States. I descend upon the prim and polished Cherry Creek neighborhood, which is full of shopping, fun eats, and the Moxy, a hip little Marriott owned boutique play and Stay where the check in desk is actually the bar. In fact, it's impossible to escape beer here in Denver as there are over 150 craft breweries to choose from.
While the hotel is super fun, Denver was calling, so I head over to the famed Union Station in the heart of downtown. Truly charming and stylish, this Art Deco Beaux Arts beauty will impress you, making it a great place to chill out or check out the fun and funky local art. Most come for brunch to experience Snooze welcomes anyone looking for the best brunch in Denver. In this colorful, retro casual spot, you'll find long wait lines for one of their coveted outdoor tables and for good reason. The breakfast here is an event from their decadent flavor bomb pancakes to their elaborate savory eggs benedict which require, for health reasons, one of their loaded Bloody Marys to make it all go down right.
Completely stuffed, I decide to see the city in style while not leaving even one carbon footprint. Introducing eTuk, Denver's premier fully environmentally friendly tour company. These locally manufactured, fully electric tuks come with heated seats and fantastic views of the city, letting you whip around downtown to take in all the sights.
As my guide pointed out some of the finer features that Denver has to offer, like the Cherry Creek pedestrian bridge, perfect for morning runs, the decadent Cruise Room located at the Oxford Hotel, the lovely Larimer pedestrian mall and the opulent Performing Arts Center, which proudly showcases two giant Botero sculptures, which are minuscule compared to Denver's giant blue Peeping Tom Bear, all worth seeing.
Leaving the old school charm of downtown Denver I pop over to River North or RiNo Arts District, famed for its abundant world class street art and super fun and funky cafes. A trip to RiNo isn't complete, I'm told, without hitting up the Denver Central Market, which is located in this reclaimed warehouse, chock full of anything you could possibly want to eat or drink. This is a great place to explore and even throw back a few before picking up something for dinner, and don't forget dessert either, with world famous Temper Chocolates waiting for you. Heading across the Platte River to the hip Highland District, I find some very photogenic spots like Happy Camper Pizza, which is like an Instagram post that serves food with its giant disco ball, garden nooks and dripping twinkle lights.
There's also Little Man Ice Cream, which, besides mixing up the craziest flavors, is housed in the largest milk pail I've ever seen. Photo ops aside, I was getting hungry so I checked out Avanti F&B, which is a collective eatery. What's a collective eatery, you ask? Well, it's like you die and go to comfort food heaven. This place is a foodie paradise with amazing dishes from around the world which makes it super easy to forget about your diet. Add in a great indoor/outdoor space while noshing on your new favorite nibbles and you've got it made.
Sated and happy I decide to take in some culture at Denver's world Class Art museum. This institution boasts some of the most outrageous exhibits. From Keith Haring Triptychs to Skull Riding Triptychs, this was a visual wonderland that gave good cause for Colorado's stance on legal marijuana.
As the sun sets on the Queen City of the Plains (yes, that’s what they call Denver), I submerge once more downtown for dinner. Sure, you can keep it low key and hit up Duffy's Cherry Cricket, whose no frills charm is overturned by the delicious burgers and boozy milkshakes, but I decided to class it up a bit and check out the Mediterranean marvel Rioja on Larimer Street. This class act of fine dining is one of the best restaurants to experience Denver's cultured cuisine, from delicate amuse-bouche to savory pork belly appetizers and perfectly grilled Colorado rack of lamb. Don’t forget about their decadent desserts where you can literally eat the spoon.
After dinner an evening stroll completes a perfect day. The sky here in Denver is large, and being a mile up perhaps you are closer to it which makes it all that more impressive. Looking back at all the wonderfulness that this high plains city offers, from amazing food, culture and fun, it’s easy to see why many residents call it heaven on earth, and not just from the altitude.

[@NandoDisco]

NOW THIS IS A PROPER TRAVEL VIDEO! It was short, concise, visually appealing and jam packed with good info and awesome recommendations. 10/10!

[@TravelClast]

Wow Fernando! Thanks so much man, much appreciated!

[@CharlieCoopertv]

Totally agree! No extra crap, just straight to the point and helpful!!

[@NandoDisco]

I have to say, I'm very impressed with how you handle the negative comments without resorting to name calling or putting others down. You responses are incredibly succinct and disarming. It only highlights the nastiness of others. I'm glad to hear that people were very conscientious of others safety as much as they can. I experienced something similar in Seattle this past March. It was a much needed trip to get out of Nebraska where people really aren't as 'Nebraska Nice' as they say they are.

[@TravelClast]

again thank you ... I mean ... quite frankly I cant understand how anyone could have anything negative to say about this video. It's a silly travel video that really just says all the things I like about Denver. Some people just want to watch the world burn, and that's cook, but I'm bringing marshmallows and weenies if that's the case.

[@myhandle853]

Well done! Born and raised here. I haven't experienced some of these places but now I plan too. You should also mention the awsome light rail line to get in and out of the city. It arrives at Denver Union Station and from there you can also catch a free shuttle that will take you up or down the 16th street mall, that is some awsome fun!

[@TravelClast]

Thats a great addition! I guess when I went it still wasn't safe to be in a train, but I will say Denver makes it super easy to get around and if I could live in Union Station I would ... it's stunning.

[@CharlieCoopertv]

Absolutely loved this video! Visiting Denver in a few days and cant wait to try all of these recs. Excellent and informative video. Thanks so much!

[@TravelClast]

Charlie so stoked! Well you can't go wrong in Denver it is a DELIGHT of a city. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@tefadelsalto]

I'm traveling this summer from Ecuador, thank you for your video and all the great information

[@TravelClast]

Oh enjoy ... youre going to love it

[@nasifshadmanchowdhury5023]

Man,wait whattt!? How do this guy only has 1.3k subscribers!? This is the first time im watching hus vidoes and dudes got mad skills on how to make proper video💪🔥

[@TravelClast]

Hey thanks Nasif ... it confounds me too;) But Ill keep making them if you keep watching them;)

[@nasifshadmanchowdhury5023]

@@TravelClast keep making these kinda videos man,will love to watch❤️

[@bkc219]

This is a fantastic video! Very well done. You're talented with the camera and developing the narrative, and this is possibly the best video about Denver I've seen so far. Thanks for your hard work on this.

[@TravelClast]

Wow Kyle, thanks so much man ... really means the world to me.

[@chrissyp3065]

I'm going to visit Denver in August so this video was very helpful. I'm so excited to go!! Great video!

[@TravelClast]

Ah a fantastic time to visit! So glad you dug the video!

[@debadams5602]

Thank you for great ideas!

[@TravelClast]

you bet Deb! Enjoy!

[@Aanikanelson]

this voice over is so well spoken

[@TravelClast]

hey thanks ... not bad from a kid from Mineola Long Island;)

[@charleshamilton9274]

Here’s hoping you will return after a degree of normalcy returns. Denver is especially beautiful in spring and fall. We generally have spectacular summers which have been marred lately by wildfires. As I write this, the vast majority of Colorado remains in severe drought. It is a perennial problem for us. That said, when you return (and you know you want to) check out the Denver Botanic Garden (DBG) and try and attend an open-air evening concert. Honorable mention: Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Both the museum and DBG are very close to downtown/Cherry Creek and easily accessible. And thanks for the great video of my hometown!

[@TravelClast]

These are both really great suggestions, specially a botanical concert ... man I miss live events ... lemme ask, are you more a spring or fall person? I always go back and forth ... its so hard to choose one over the other.

[@charleshamilton9274]

@@TravelClast - If I have to choose, I choose spring ‘cause summer is close at hand and summer is the best. Also, I read in an article this morning the MOXY was named the “Best Mid-Range Hotel” in Denver. See, you are truly an “influencer.”

[@TravelClast]

@@charleshamilton9274 Ha! The only thing I have effectively influenced was my waist size growing;) ... we'll Spring it is ... I personally go back and forth, but I think you kinda need all 4 seasons to make the others stand out to begin with ... otherwise it's just southern California;)

[@rafd3593]

It’s changed a bit since I and two other Brits visited to work on a student visa there, in 1980. I worked as a busboy at Ruszels in the financial district (is it still there? A really nice French boss). My University of Liverpool brother worked as a dishwasher in the Art Museum, and my fellow University of Leeds student and friend landed the best job working in a bar in Laramie Square. Fun times in a fine city with an amazing climate. And it looks like it’s come on a lot. Fond memories.

[@danieldevereaux]

Next time you do Denver, check out Broadway (fave spots are Adelitas and anything near The Gothic Theater) also Breckenridge Brewery and Ophelia's Electric Soapbox not to mention Tennyson St. and the Stanley Market

[@TravelClast]

Ive heard of Brechenridge and dying to go, and thanks for the other tips ... as soon as its safe, Denver will be one of my first stops!

[@TravelClast]

@Apple Grappler44 OHHHH SNAP! Daniel you gonna take that?! Apple Grappler just called your fave pic ... BLAND!!!! OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH and Mediocre! WHAT?! WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE! IT'S LIKE TMZ ALL UP IN HERE!!! AHHHAHHAHAAAA

[@zennoodle]

@Apple Grappler44 I felt the same about Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox. I guess it’s possible to undercook shrimp. The only saving grace for brunch was El Javi’s performance.

[@DJJs635]

Yeah for real out of places here you pic adelitas?

[@kammore6209]

This video was outstanding! I live here and you made me want to get out and explore Denver lol

[@TravelClast]

Wow Kam thats the best compliment a travel blogger can get. Thank you.

[@briandoye1168]

Hey, As a local how many days do you think I would need to explore Denver and the surrounding areas ? I was thinking maybe 4 nights 5 days.

[@imaaveragegamer9609]

I love the South Platte River walk during the summer. My friends and I always flew our drone and went up and down the stream.

[@TravelClast]

Yeah its beautiful there! Would love to see that drone footage ...

[@덴버이야기]

Please come back. Next Denver downtown coffee and Korean BBQ are on me...

[@TravelClast]

Thats a DEAL!

[@choochtech]

dude this is so well done

[@TravelClast]

Bro thanks! That means a lot ... loved Colorado ... cant wait till its safe to travel and head back! Love your channel too man, e-unibikes so sick ... I do a ton of work with motorcycles, would love to get into e-uni's!

[@ianwayne3747]

Stop telling everyone how great denver is lol

[@TravelClast]

Tell Denver to stop being so DOPE! ;)

[@scottziegler8094]

Too late, Denver sucks now. Go millenial douchebags!

[@TravelClast]

@@scottziegler8094 Really? I thought it was awesome! Wait ... "Go millennial douchebags!" ... do you mean it like at a football game like "GO millennial douchebags!!! Yay!" or more like an out of touch 15th century Lord in a cape like "Go Millennial douchebags, leave me!" as you point to your chamber door slowly getting gout and dying of sorrow? Also, two "n"'s in millenial Scott. At least Millennials can spell. Which is kinda funny because my Journalism teacher in high school was Mitch Ziegler (I swear to God this is true, RUHS, he's still there) who really enforced being thorough as a journalist, especially in correct spelling. I guess you're not related. Anyway, Scott, thanks so much for watching and commenting, sorry you think Denver sucks (do you live there? maybe you should move? I hear Florida is dope) and please watch some other vids!

[@scottziegler8094]

@@TravelClast as in they have ruined a fine city

[@scottziegler8094]

@@TravelClast happy to settle our differences face to face anytime

[@asajayunknown6290]

Nice vid. Glad you enjoyed your trip. I've lived here for over 30 years. It's great. It's getting kind of spendy, but I'm not complaining. I just hope it comes back after Covid restrictions finally go away.

[@TravelClast]

Wow 30 years is a good amount of time in any place ... has it changed a lot over the years or does it still have it's original charm?

[@asajayunknown6290]

@@TravelClast little of both actually 😎. Lots more funky little neighborhoods, and downtown used to be just the 16th St Mall. All in all an overall positive.

[@TravelClast]

@@asajayunknown6290 That's great to hear ... always such a weird balance between wanting to share all these amazing destination and not destroying them with tourism ... Denver definitely seemed grounded and authentic, and the people were nicer than Canadians;)

[@Queeen_Dej]

Omg ... 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo to you for this amazingly well put video! This is by far the best I've came across while looking up places/things to do in Denver. I'm going next month 😊 You did a phenomenal job with this video!!!!!!!

[@TravelClast]

Ouna you are breaking my heart with joy, thank you and ENJOY DENVER!

[@Queeen_Dej]

@Doug Sawyer thank you so much. I'm going back in April because I had a great time! And I will try to do all of these things. ❤

[@billbradshaw9763]

Awesome video, and you perfectly hit all the best spots. The next time that you’re in Denver, you may want to hop over to the historic district of Capital Hill, and take the Twilight Ghost Tour, with Best Tours of Denver:) You’ll love it.

[@TravelClast]

You know, you're like the 10th person to mention the Twilight Ghost Tour ... I think it's a sign! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

I love Denver, I hope to be able to visit soon!

[@TravelClast]

One of the great American cities for sure.

[@KandisSJGroup]

You didn't walk down to Coors Field? It's just down the street from Union Station. 16th street mall... So many more places to visit!

[@TravelClast]

I had to save some things for the repeat visit!!!

[@troyottosen8722]

Kandis, Yeah walk by coots field and try not to trip over a homeless one on the sidewalk! How you like all the graffiti on businesses now? Your kind is so brainwashed!😂🤪😳

[@TravelClast]

@@troyottosen8722 Brainwashed by ... what? That there is so many more places to visit? Also come to LA if you wanna talk about a homeless problem or graffiti. Not for nothing statements like that make you seem really basic Troy. Thanks for the comment tho and thanks for watching!

[@petekutheis3822]

Got a 7 nighter planned for Roctober. Going to hi fi show at Gaylords, and hit a few record shops. Other than that want to see Wildlife refuge near airport, Red Rocks, some of Lariatt Loop, Mt Carbone mtb trail, Golden,Basso Preserve in Boulder, and Idaho Springs. If I see any of the in town touristy places like union sta I could care less. Dont know if 7 nights will be enough time....

[@Serriniverse]

7 will have to be enough! And Union Station takes 5 minutes to experience, so if you're downtown I suggest popping in ... I mean if for nothing else there's a great bar next door at the Oxford;)

[@bryceb8331]

I’ve hit every one of those spots. Good choices.

[@TravelClast]

Thanks Bryce! Good to know we were in good hands!

[@ChristopheLimpalair]

thanks for the awesome video!

[@TravelClast]

Thanks for the awesome comment;)

[@jseden]

The brown palace also houses the largest urinals in the city.

[@TravelClast]

James. These are the kind of tips that make making these videos worth it. Thank you.

[@mrjupiter80]

Denver has changed a lot in the last 20 years. Good and bad. This is pretty accurate for modern day Denver. You'll have to hit up SodoSopa next time and stay at The Villas at Kenny's House.

[@TravelClast]

I was going to but my friend died so we had to cancel the trip. RIP Kenny.

[@treyroberson7296]

Oh dude I just did work on Avanti! We did a light remodel making it look a little more rustic and gave it some fresh paint, looks really good, you’ll have to come check it out again

[@TravelClast]

Really! It was already so cool, but glad they're putting more into it ... I love this type of food circus, where the vendors are not only top of their game, but the location a jewel on its own.

[@Marinaaduran]

The highlands used to be called the Northside and it's been gentrified so bad that everyone has been forced to move out. All the yuppies came in and pushed out all the Mexicans and Chicanos who built the neighborhood. A play was written about it called Northside and played for months at Santa Fe art district.

[@TravelClast]

Gentrification is a tough pill to swallow, trust me I know, I'm from NYC where hipsters were born ... I wish there was a way to incorporate existing communities while still being able to develop new culture.

[@Marinaaduran]

@@TravelClast Indeed

[@numberphive]

Northside all day

[@TravelClast]

@Doug Sawyer Hey Doug thanks for all the reccos!!!

[@jeremyepstein6923]

Can’t wait for meow wolf to open

[@AlexOrchilles]

Nice video! Appreciate the suggestions!

[@TravelClast]

awesomesauce! Glad you enjoyed!

[@YoGeeLow]

Great video man, most of these places have a deep history with Denver so I feel that you did get a "Denver" experience. Of course there are and will be some natives that feel that this video is crap and you only went to mainstream stuff that in words of some locals "ruining the city". But you experienced a lot of good things this city has to offer, but if and when you do come back I suggest asking true local denverites and coloradans what their favorite spots are and you will find a whole rabbit hole of Denver and Colorado that most visitors and transplants normally don't get

[@TravelClast]

Thanks so much, and I totally agree. My favorite way to travel is to get dropped into a city, saddle up at a bar, and just start asking questions. It always leads to something interesting. Before the days of internet (yeah, I'm that old) I used to love travel, where you HAD to do this if you expected to see anything. Now it's more of a hack to avoiding the mainstream. That said, bars were closed, and it was the tourist board that was showing me around, so I felt I was in good hands.

[@RobbnCO]

... the next time you’re here you need to check out the Buckhorn Exchange, they serve every type of wild game you can imagine and hold Colorado liquor license #1, yes they’ve been around that long 😏

[@TravelClast]

THIS is a GREAT suggestion ... right up my alley ... #1?! I've never heard of such a thing... honestly I just checked out their website and while I usually dont regret trips, I regret not going there... it looks AMAZING ... I mean the building itself is amazing, but inside ... wild. www.buckhorn.com/ Thanks for the tip!

[@RobbnCO]

@@TravelClast - another cool thing, if you sign up for their birthday rewards program, you get your age in percent off your meal ...

[@TravelClast]

@@RobbnCO That is HILARIOUS ... I'm gonna register my Grandfather and take his ID ... FREE MEAL!

[@sandraculter869]

Cool place. Good food but pricey; huge wine list. Used to have good live western music; the late Bill Barwick was awesome.

[@muzkhan1361]

Great info, well done video without all that dumb fluff in the beginning! Narration is perfect!

[@TravelClast]

Im a big fan of fluff ;) Thanks for watching!

[@muzkhan1361]

@@TravelClast oops, typo in original comment haha.

[@jeffcrisafulli2258]

Thank you God.

[@TravelClast]

Youre welcome my son.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

The sunsets are kinda a thing. Hope you had good Mexican food with green chili. I miss Denver. Coming home soon.

[@TravelClast]

the green chili is def kinda a thing;)

[@Rt27555]

Denver died about 10 to 15 years ago. It used to be full of mom and pop restaurants and bars now it's exactly like California full of hipster joints and corny stuff. Wish you could have seen the old Denver

[@TravelClast]

Thats a shame you feel that way ... I definitely dont think Denver is dead by any means. I mean just the proliferation of craft breweries over the last decade is insane. There is still a lot of originality and non-corporate authentic goodness to find.

[@Rt27555]

@@TravelClast See that's just it. Most people from Denver don't hang out at breweries, Or really hang out in "Cherry Creek " lol. There is nothing original/authentic about that area.

[@TravelClast]

@@Rt27555 I believe you. But most people from Denver I don't think watch travel films intended for first time visitors. Just because you've been to these places and find them touristed doesn't mean they aren't unique to Denver my friend. Trust me they are. Even the prim and polished Cherry Creek. I'm sure if you went to NYC for the first time you'd want to go to Williamsburg, grab a drink on Bedford, maybe eat a cupcake at Magnolia. I would never go anywhere near those places as someone that lives in NYC, but I would never say they aren't worth seeing for the first time. But if you want me to send tourist to places where locals go like Tennyson or Five Points I can ruin that for you too. ;)

[@Rt27555]

@@TravelClast For some odd reason this video popped up in suggested videos. I was just curious what a cool youtube traveler like yourself has to say about the city where I grew up. You like what you like and that's totally ok. Drink your craft beer, stay at cool hip places, it's just not what people here like. We are different in the sense that you seek out tourist locations, where I would talk to someone local on things to do. Especially like the ones you stated in New York lol. Good luck on the videos man! Cheers! Lol

[@TravelClast]

@@Rt27555 That is interesting ... wonder why KZbin is feeding travel vids to locals. That algorithms have started to revolt! Well I appreciate you watching, and definitely appreciate the comments, and agree with you the places I hit up were meant for someone like myself, a tourist, mainly because it was set up by the tourist board, so these are the type of places I imagine they want to highlight to travelers. Cherry Creek is a bit of a shopping mall with rooms, but other places like RiNo and Avanti I thought were pretty fresh, and the people there were super cool and local. In general everyone we met out and about were locals, there was almost zero tourism going on, and everyone was super cool and offered lots of great suggestions to their favorite places (like lots of peeps in these comments...) I've already started a nice long list of Denver 2.0 when the world starts turning again and man, if you got any reccos, I'd always love to hear them!

[@briandoye1168]

Hey, How many days do you think I would need to explore Denver and the surrounding areas ? I was thinking maybe 4 nights 5 days.

[@TravelClast]

4/5 is definitely a good start. It's not the largest city, but there are so many great neighborhoods to visit, and fantastic museums ... also just walking around is such a pleasure.

[@jseden]

IMO, that would do it for the city but there's a lot more to see in the state. I'd plan at least one day to hit the mountains, even if you only make it as far as Idaho springs or Georgetown. Going down to Colorado springs is also worth it for garden of the gods. Just a few examples there. Really, it depends what you're trying to do. the city is surprisingly small. All of the locations shown here are no more than 20 mins from one another, much less in some cases. It's no NYC.

[@TravelClast]

@@jseden O James, couldnt agree more ... did you check out the other vids from the trip? Telluride: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipvVin2Lj7aisM0 Aspen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6DKfYyupZV4la8 Little Nell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpXPiol6iqacoZI Leadville: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aarJYaqQpr5orqM RedRocks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-xlYGfgbCCi80 Colorado drone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJPbp56Vr8uLnNk

[@user-tn5vm9fr9f]

Absolutely hated living there. Huge growing homeless problem with tents everywhere and ppl sleeping/passed out on the sidewalk. So glad I moved

[@TravelClast]

Interesting ... I really didnt see any huge homeless problem around the city when I went ... I mean, I live in Los Angeles half the time, and there, well, it's a huge issue ... camps of people living under pretty much any overpass or park ... but I still dont hate LA because of it, just wish there was something the city could do to give those folks a better more stable life. I hate LA because the pizza sucks. You know. Real reasons.

[@user-tn5vm9fr9f]

@@TravelClast it’s gotten a lot worse over the years.

[@rafd3593]

@@user-tn5vm9fr9f How sad

[@yellowcowzproduction6596]

This video was very well done, but those clips from above and it’s like spherical make me nauseous.

[@TravelClast]

Haha ... how do you think we felt!!! Thanks!;)

[@fireice74]

Great video!

[@TravelClast]

Hey thanks so much!

[@mitchelpaulus4078]

Great vid!

[@TravelClast]

Aw thanks!

[@pkmngo4331]

😌👍

[@Steve-O_FPV]

Just got back from Denver. It sucked. Traffic was terrible and every road is either under construction or needs to be under construction with all the pot holes. There are homeless people everywhere, and not just in bad areas, EVERYWHERE. Average 300 days a year sunshine... I call BS, there's no way. The entire week we were there it was cloudy, raining and dreary. There is trash all over the place, even up in the mountains, and I always thought Colorado was big on keeping there state clean, guess I was wrong. I will never go back to Denver, maybe Colorado Springs, but never Denver.

[@TravelClast]

Steve I think you single handedly had the worst trip I've ever heard of and probably have effectively stopped everyone from visiting;) Sorry you had such a bad experience although I find it hard to believe that there is trash all over the place, even up in the mountains. There's a hellovalot of mountains in Colorado. The homeless issue is something I think the whole country is going through and I do hope the economy picks up which will hopefully help the issue. Tourism returning back to cities like Denver makes up a big part of that, so even though I'm sorry you had bad weather and traffic, glad you visited. Hope your next trip is a bit better my friend.

[@trinidadmick4389]

Nicely done video and you appear to have done your research ... with one exception, when you refer to the Brown Palace Hotel as having "a very unfortunate name." It was named after it's builder, Henry C. Brown NOT the "color." Among an older generation the name was seen as elegant and is no more "unfortunate" than "Waldorf" is a funny-sounding name for a hotel. A hundred years ago one heard it called "The Brown" in Shanghai, or at Shepheard's in Cairo. And it was the first hotel with an atrium-style lobby. In the 1890s "The Brown" served cuisine that was the equal of any ritz house in the world. At the time, Denver was the second city of the West--second only to San Francisco and larger than Dallas, Houston or Los Angeles.

[@TravelClast]

Well I do appreciate your input my friend, and yes, aware it was named after a person, not the color, but just the same, pretty unfortunate he was not Henry Mocha, Henry Auburn or even Henry Burnt-Sienna;) Just the same it is a spectacular hotel, one of the finest I've seen, rivaling anything on the East Coast for sure and a fine example of just how advanced Denver was which I don't think many are aware of. Also the fact that you can drink water from under the ground in a major city just blows my mind ... try that in Midtown Manhattan.

[@trinidadmick4389]

@@TravelClast Burnt-Sienna Suites or the Mile-High Mocha Hotel? Uh... I don't think so, though I do appreciate your wit!

[@TravelClast]

@@trinidadmick4389 HAhahah! Sounds like a bad rebranding of a Motel-6!

[@trinidadmick4389]

@@TravelClast Well, there is always Denver's Big Bunny Motel out on west Colfax. And it's vintage! ... used to be called the "Bugs Bunny" until they got into a lawsuit over the name.

[@bohunkjunk2514]

Denver native here. Also Brown Palace well know for famous tea time

[@mrclang]

I live in Denver and can tell you it’s all rosy glasses if your white if not all your opinions get treated like garbage

[@TravelClast]

I've lived in NY, LA, Brisbane, Viareggio, SF, and Shanghai. I can tell you thats true most places, not just Denver.

[@gabyjacinto2939]

Loved your video :) How can I get to Red Rocks without a car? I am traveling to Denver on Dec 1st.

[@TravelClast]

well Gaby, might be hard getting around Denver without a car these days because of COVID. It's a 30 minute ride from Union Station so you could Uber, or a 2 hour bike ride if you're up for that. There usually are buses, but because of COVID they are not running.

[@Marinaaduran]

I live in Denver and Cherry Creek is only reserved for the rich. True Denverites do not frequent cherry Creek.

[@TravelClast]

Thank God I'm not a true anything .. I get to go everywhere;)

[@charleshamilton9274]

Marina - Speak for yourself. I am a third-generation Denverite and while I now live in Greenwood Village, I go to Cherry Creek at least weekly.

[@TravelClast]

@@charleshamilton9274 Yeah I really enjoyed it. I get that it's a bit polished but it's a great part of town and thought the food and lounges were spot on.

[@starskyhutch6011]

Great place to VISIT; actually a pretty lame place to live unless you love the outdoors

[@Andrea-nu6sm]

Im going to Denver soon and this video was amazinggg! Thank youuu!

[@TravelClast]

Oh enjoy! I know you will... thanks for watching and look through the comments, some locals shouted out some killer places!

[@15cupkakes]

Were restaurants opened past 8pm for take out?

[@jseden]

Some are. Hours are kind of all over the place though

[@matthewjordan7988]

What makes Red Rocks infamous?

[@TravelClast]

Well, they're insanely cool. It's a naturally occurring rock formation that's like giant red fingers that reach for the sky. They were made 290 million years ago, and discovered by Stephen Long in 1820, people loved camping there including the original Ute tribe which called the place "Garden of Angels" which is pretty close to what you feel when you see it. In 1941 they built the theater there, and since, the world's greatest musicians have played there like the Beatles, Hendrix, U2, the Dead, and Weird Al Yankovic of course.

[@rafd3593]

@Doug Sawyer Mumford and Sons also appeared there, so a great music venue.

[@Sarikayacomesin]

Can anybody go inside the hotel for that photo booth?? Lol

[@TravelClast]

yes absolutely ... you can also go have a drink at the check in bar;)

[@michaelquinton6389]

No Colorado Green Chili, mistakes were made. Most Denver transplants don't even know this dish exists lmao

[@StockAL3Xj]

Oh please. It's an incredibly popular and well known dish. Not to mention that it doesn't even originate in Colorado.

[@joeginn1885]

You really just said the brown palace is an unfortunate name 😂 you lost me after that

[@TravelClast]

I mean, Joe ... The Brown Palace. It just sounds wrong. Sorry Henry Brown.

[@NandoDisco]

I'm so glad you highlighted this as I actually wanted to apply to work there as a massage therapist for a short contract. I'm planning on going in two weeks time with my Mom as she's never seen the mountains. I'm so excited!

[@Zdvideochannel]

Denver is nice but video is pretty much annoying with these 360 parts, I watched until half and could not watch any more ..

[@TravelClast]

It must be tough for you. I apologize. A suggestion ... never watch a Gaspar Noe film ... or Guy Ritchie ... or a cartoon. Probably should stay away from TV in general. Thanks for watching (half way) and appreciate the feedback!

[@thresh0014]

Background music is wayyy too loud, otherwise a great video.

[@TravelClast]

Really?! Well thanks for letting me know.

[@anvil5gryffid]

It's NOT artisanal water. It water from an artesian well.

[@TravelClast]

Haha ... thats very true! what did I say?!

[@anvil5gryffid]

@@TravelClast It's at 3:34 on the video. ;)

[@tommy516]

Did you ride around in a hover car? The roads are some of the worst in the country and the traffic, COVID or not; is awful as well. Denver and the surrounding areas are over populated and a mish mash of oddly zoned neighborhoods.

[@TravelClast]

No, an eTuk! (I mean if you watched the video you would know that;) and again, in the summer when I was there I didn't personally find any traffic, and those eTuks aren't really the best with suspension but still the roads were fine. What I find really curious is that I've done episodes on dozens of cities ... and Denver, by far, has more locals saying how horrible it is. It's really peculiar. I guess it's perspective, I mean, as a New Yorker I don't think you could understand what I constitute as traffic ... the only places that ever challenged my notion of traffic were Beijing and Jakarta. That goes for potholes too. Anyway, glad you watched the vid and thanks for the input!

[@richanother673]

Type in PETA, go to PLAYLISTS, find the Pandemic Playlist. Thank you

[@TravelClast]

ok!

[@Marinaaduran]

Idk Snooze is bottom of the barrel for authentic local breakfast.

[@TravelClast]

Marina, wow ... looks like you hate all the places I went ... why on earth do you live in Denver? And what exactly is "authentic" local breakfast? Please say a Denver omelette. (Omelettes are from France FYI).

[@Marinaaduran]

@@TravelClast places like Denver diner, McCoys, Javier's, Ruperts, Jelly

[@TravelClast]

@@Marinaaduran Well, I thank you for the input Marina ... next time through Ill have to give them a try!

[@YoGeeLow]

Denver diner closed way early into the pandemic, and I agree with "Rob and Brad" about it sounding that you just didn't like the places. Everywhere he went has a strong history in Denver so I feel that he did it right from the aspect of learning g what Denver has to offer. Every local to any city will have their favorites and think that the mainstream places (like Snooze) aren't good. But to each their own

[@TravelClast]

@@YoGeeLow You bring up a good point that I never really convey; it's hard, if not wholly impossible for a local, a real local, to see a city like a first time visitor. I'm from NYC, and when people visit, it always baffles me how they want to go to the tourist stuff that I find atrocious, and when I take them to "the real deal" they are usually not impressed. I think the reason is for you to find, and appreciate those "real deal" places you have to live past the tourist spots that you've already played out to death. There is no way to skip the line. It's like if you start a kid out watching films with Magnolia and skip Toy Story because "it's not a real film".

[@stephenlkwd]

You forgot all the Homeless camps

[@TravelClast]

When I went personally I didn't see any. Now however, based on the amount of comments about the homeless, I'm assuming, like in many cities in the United States, there is a visible increase in homelessness like never before. I don't think this is a negative aspect to Denver, or any city, that finds themselves in a homeless crisis. I emphasize with those that have been squeezed out of society because of a failing economy, a failing nation to take care of them. I commend those that help the thousands in need, especially during these colder months where being homeless can be life threatening. This year has been nothing less than terrifying for most, and for some, that terror sees no bounds. Stephen thanks for watching and commenting, and reminding us to never forget those in true need.

[@tommy516]

@@TravelClast The Denver Area has a lot more than a city like Kansas City. The climate is a bit more hospitable.... It is sad to see the number of folks who need help and there are some parts of the city that are over run with them.

[@TravelClast]

@@tommy516 I totally agree ... I mean you should see Los Angeles these days ... it's heartbreaking. It's a difficult issue to deal with, I think this country has struggled with homelessness since Manifest Destiny and personally I see it at an all time high because the economy is pretty stalled. Hopefully as the world starts turning again there will be some relief.

[@rockymountaintrout2689]

Haha I live in Colorado and I dislike Denver lol. I just like the mountains

[@TravelClast]

That is funny. Well, that's the cool thing bout Colorado, best of both worlds ... whats your favorite mountain destination?

[@rockymountaintrout2689]

@@TravelClast well one of my favorites is Steamboat, but planning on trying some new places next year. You ever been to the colorado mountains?

[@TravelClast]

@@rockymountaintrout2689 yeah I wanna say that was the highlight of the trip ... we drove from Denver to Aspen, through Leadville over to Telluride... amazing country. Steamboat looks incredible.

[@StockAL3Xj]

And you just couldn't help but let everyone know that, huh?

[@rockymountaintrout2689]

@@StockAL3Xj Just stating that there is more to see in Colorado then Denver. No need to get mad at someone for posting something. I can do whatever I want on that internet

[@PrestonDoherty]

Sam heather Ben Sylvia Serena and California family go here

[@TravelClast]

who?

[@noir1563]

Hit all the tourist spots and got all the neighborhoods wrong next time see Denver it has better sites then you hit. Ask a true local, whose lived here all their life.

[@TravelClast]

What a witch! ;) You're funny. What makes a neighborhood "wrong" may I ask? Ill say it again, because people that don't work as a travel journalist wouldn't realize this, but a local's knowledge of a city, and where a local spends their time, is not where a first time tourist necessarily wants to go. For instance, I am a New Yorker, and trust me, when people come to my city, there are lots of places I could show them, but the all still want to go to the tourist places that define the city, and should see them because, well, they're amazing even if they are boring to me. That's the difference between us I suppose. But yes, if you'd like to share some of your favorite places to go and contribute to the love I feel fro Denver, we're all ears! Also I just subscribed to you so now you have two subs! Congrats!

[@numberphive]

All the neighborhoods these tourists go to are all the gentrified places. Sad

[@TravelClast]

I think that's why tourists go there ... It's like that everywhere in the world.

[@elizabethvaccaro9602]

this is a well done video, but please stop traveling during COVID. this may have felt “monumental” to you, but what is actually monumental are the cases rises and people dying everyday. It will not stop until this recklessness does, and I would seriously reevaluate the posting of this video.

[@TravelClast]

No one is traveling these days Elizabeth, this was in the summer and done with extreme caution with all travel boards included because I am a professional and would never put the people or places I go in jeopardy. I appreciate your concern but please don't tell me what's monumental. My entire family is Italian and I've had more deaths this year then I care to remember.

[@user-ji8rb5jt4y]

It’s turned into a homeless zombie town.

[@TravelClast]

hate to tell you but most of the country is in the same boat...

[@MARC1-q1y]

Where are all the Native American artwork and shops?? Everything in this video sound like white people created Denver....

[@TravelClast]

Great point, and please share! Denver has a large African American community too, as well as Filipino and Cambodian, as well as Italian and Canadian, all unique adding to the fabric of the city. The thing about travel is that you can't cover every experience, and what's more, it's ok not to include every human existence in every film. I hope if you enjoy Native American artwork and shops that you feel motivated to add to the story of Denver with your own film! Go Get'm Marco! Make the world shine!

[@mollyroll584]

Denver is overrated. Way too expensive, too many people poor infrastructure traffic is horrible too many homeless. I lived there my entire adult life and finally left last year. Moved to the East Coast, rent is the same and my job pay 20k more.