Things to Do in Congress Park, Denver

Historic homes and tree-lined streets, with easy access to parks, restaurants, and shops. Key attractions include the Denver Zoo, the Botanic Gardens, and popular dining options like Blue Pan Pizza and Sweet Cooie's ice cream parlor on 12th Avenue.

  • Tattered Cover Book Store & Café ColfaxBookstore
  • Twist & Shout RecordsRecord Store
  • Lost Lake LoungeLounge

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Congress Park in Denver

Top things to do in Congress Park

  • Tattered Cover Book Store & Café Colfax

    Tattered Cover Book Store & Café Colfax

    4.7 · 3.5k
    Bookstore

    Part of a local chain, this longstanding indie bookstore has new & used books, plus a newsstand.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Twist & Shout Records

    Twist & Shout Records

    4.7 · 2.2k
    Record Store

    Old-school shop for buying & selling new & used vinyl, CDs, DVDs & more, with occasional live music.

  • Congress Park Market

    Congress Park Market

    4.4 · 207
    Market

    Quirky general store & post office selling groceries, sandwiches & basic home products.

    Mon
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Tue–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Congress Park

  • Lost Lake Lounge

    Lost Lake Lounge

    4.5 · 818
    Lounge· $10–30

    This dark dive bar with throwback decor offers basic drinks & a stage for local & indie bands.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 12 AM
  • SPICE ROOM

    SPICE ROOM

    4.8 · 4.5k
    Indian· $20–30

    An Indian restaurant offering a variety of Indian cuisine, including Butter Chicken, mushroom Manchurian, Rajma and Aloo, and Pav Bhaji, with options for different spice levels.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Mystical Blends Café

    Mystical Blends Café

    4.9 · 175
    Coffee Shop· $1–20
  • Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates

    Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates

    4.6 · 328
    Wine Bar· $20–30

    Cozy, relaxed place offering an ample wine list & Mediterranean-inspired small plates & desserts.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    3 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    3 PM – 10 PM
  • Chef Zorba's

    Chef Zorba's

    4.5 · 1.7k
    Greek· $10–20

    Everything from huevos & gyros to burgers & moussaka in a relaxed all-day hangout with bar & patio.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 8 PM
  • Samir restaurant & bakery

    Samir restaurant & bakery

    4.7 · 295
    Mediterranean· $10–20

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Map of Congress Park with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Tattered Cover Book Store & Café Colfax
  2. 2Twist & Shout Records
  3. 3Lost Lake Lounge
  4. 4SPICE ROOM
  5. 5Mystical Blends Café
  6. 6Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates
  7. 7Congress Park Market
  8. 8Chef Zorba's
  9. 9Samir restaurant & bakery

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