Things to Do in LoDo
Historic brick meets urban buzz — where Denver started
Dining & Nightlife
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 3+ (Wynkoop — Colorado's first brewpub, Denver Beer Co., Recess Beer Garden)
- Coffee Shops
- Multiple options in Union Station and Larimer Square
Notable Restaurants
- Brutø (Michelin-starred tasting menu, Blake St)
- Rioja (Larimer Square, Mediterranean)
- Tavernetta (Larimer Square, Italian)
- Mercantile Dining & Provision (Union Station)
- Stoic & Genuine (seafood)
- Water Grill (seafood, near Convention Center)
- Snooze (brunch, McGregor Square)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (David Adjaye–designed), Mirada Fine Art (Top 25 US Gallery), Tattered Cover Bookstore
- Public Art
- 20+ galleries mapped at lodo.org; historic architecture throughout
Annual Events
- Denver Performing Arts Complex (Colorado Symphony, Ballet, 40+ shows/year)
- Larimer Square seasonal events (twinkling lights, Grand Illumination)
- First Friday Art Walks in LoDo galleries
- Denver Jazz Fest
Parks & Outdoors
- Confluence Park — 1.8 acres at Cherry Creek/South Platte confluence, kayaking, REI
- Commons Park — Denver Skate Park — one of the nation's largest, Railyard Dog Park
- Cherry Creek Trail & South Platte River Trail — multi-use paths
- Centennial Gardens — Riverfront Park component
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Railyard Dog Park (1 acre, fenced, separate small/large, only lighted off-leash downtown park)
- Vet Clinics
- VCA Downtown Animal Hospital, Urban Dogg Denver
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Denver Beer Co., Recess Beer Garden, Postino LoHi
FAQ — LoDo
What transit options are available in LoDo?
LoDo is Denver’s transit hub. Union Station serves six light rail lines (A, B, E, G, N, W), the Flatiron Flyer express bus to Boulder, and the A Line to DIA (37 minutes). The Walk Score is 95 (Walker’s Paradise), and the Cherry Creek and South Platte River trails converge at Confluence Park for bike commuting.
What parks and outdoor recreation are available in LoDo?
Confluence Park spans 1.8 acres at the Cherry Creek and South Platte River confluence, offering kayaking alongside the flagship REI store. Commons Park features the Denver Skate Park—one of the nation’s largest—and the Railyard Dog Park. The Cherry Creek Trail and South Platte River Trail provide continuous multi-use paths through the city.
What are the top restaurants and dining options in LoDo?
LoDo concentrates some of Denver’s most notable dining: • Brutø — Michelin-starred tasting menu on Blake Street • Rioja — Mediterranean, Larimer Square • Tavernetta — Italian, Larimer Square • Mercantile Dining & Provision — inside Union Station • Wynkoop Brewing — Colorado’s first brewpub (1988) • Snooze — brunch at McGregor Square near Coors Field