Things to Do in Central, Denver Several shopping and business districts, 50 parks, and a recreation center. It's built on the site of the former Stapleton International Airport, which closed in 1995.
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FlatIron Crossing ★ 4.4 · 11.2k
This bustling shopping mall is home to more than 200 specialty retailers, a multiplex & restaurants.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Cioccolatier Park Meadows ★ 4.8 · 254
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
M2 Confections
Where to eat & drink in Central
The Tatarian ★ 4.7 · 485· $20–30
Elegant, creative seasonal cocktails star at this compact, contemporary bar & lounge.
Mon–Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Sat 2 PM – 11 PM
Sun 2 PM – 9 PM
Fort Greene ★ 4.7 · 481· $10-30
American classics & cocktails crafted with local spirits presented in a warm, bygone atmosphere.
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 11 PM
Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 4 PM – 1 AM
Sat 4 PM – 1 AM
Sun Closed
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails ★ 4.8 · 280· $10–20
Mon 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Tue–Thu 7:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2 PM
East Fax Tap ★ 4.8 · 240· $10-20
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery ★ 4.8 · 337· $10–20
Café Tres ★ 4.9 · 179· $1–10
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 7 AM – 1 PM
Sat 7 AM – 1 PM
Sun 7 AM – 1 PM
The Peach Crease Club ★ 4.8 · 158· $20–30
Mon 4 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Thu Closed
Fri 4 PM – 1 AM
Sat 4 PM – 1 AM
Sun 2 PM – 10 PM
Lucina Eatery & Bar ★ 4.8 · 549· $30–80
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 4 PM – 10 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Denver Café & Kava · $10–20
Every day 7 AM – 2 AM
D Bar Bakery & Cafe - Central Park ★ 4.4 · 107· $10–20
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2 PM Planning time in Central?
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1 FlatIron Crossing 2 The Tatarian 3 Fort Greene 4 Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails 5 East Fax Tap 6 Cioccolatier Park Meadows 7 M2 Confections 8 Istanbul Cafe and Bakery 9 Café Tres 10 The Peach Crease Club Ready to plan Central? Turn these Central picks into a day-by-day Denver plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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