Denver One-Day Citywalk & Food Guide 🇺🇸🚶♀️
Had just half a day in Denver before catching the California Zephyr train? No problem! Here’s a walkable downtown route with must-see stops + eats. 🚂 Getting There Airport → Union Station: Take the A-Line train ($10 day pass, includes unlimited transit). Pro tip: Train views of the Rockies are stunning! 📍 Stops & Bites 1. Union Station + Lunch at Ultreia 🍽️ Historic train hub with shops & cafes. Ultreia (Spanish tapas): ✅ Bacon-wrapped dates = 🔥 ❌ Octopus & potatoes = meh. 2. Milk Tea People 🧋 2-min walk from Union Station. Must-order: Matcha Jasmine Sweet Cream (so good I took one on the train!). 3. Larimer Square 🛍️ Charming brick street with boutiques (Christmas markets in Dec!). 4. Big Blue Bear 🐻 Iconic 40ft bear—quick photo op! 5. State Capitol + Denver Art Museum (DAM) 🏛️ Golden-domed capitol (skipped due to homeless crowds). DAM highlights: Interactive "time wall" (visitors control digital speed). Wild Things illustrated book exhibit (whimsical!). Rooftop views of downtown + mountains! 6. Dinner at Buckhorn Exchange 🦌 Denver’s oldest steakhouse (since 1893!). Wild game menu: Rocky Mountain Oysters (fried bison testicles—tastes like beef tongue!). Elk + quail platter (elk = beef-like, quail = tender perfection). Solo-friendly portions + free "newspaper" menu souvenir! 🌟 Honorable Mentions (If You Have Time) Denver Central Market: Food hall with gourmet bites. Meow Wolf: Trippy immersive art (best with friends!). 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Walkability: All stops within 1.5 miles. ✅ Train snack hack: Grab treats at Union Station’s Mercantile. ✅ Safety: Avoid capitol grounds at night. #DenverCitywalk #SoloTravel #FoodieAdventures