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Table for One: Things to do ALONE in Denver

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Just because you are on your own is no reason to sit and stare at the wall. Get out and try these tips for solo fun.

You are an Island.

You can only play so many games of solitaire before you go insane. You need to get out of the house and do something. Well, you’re in luck becasue Denver has tons of great things for a person to do alone. So get dressed!

CULTURE:

Museums are actually better when you go it alone. You can linger over areas of interest, skip what bores you, and sit down and take a break whenever you feel like it. These three are not to be missed.

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Inside the DAM

Denver Art Museum

100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Expect to spend at least three hours.

Expect to spend at least three hours.

Museum of Contemporary Art

1485 Delgany, Denver, CO 80202

A great collection of Modern Art.

A great collection of Modern Art.

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A Vance Kirkland Original

Kirkland Museum Of Fine And Decorative Art

1311 Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80203

This little museum is a one of Denver’s great undiscovered attractions.

This little museum is a one of Denver’s great undiscovered attractions.

SHOPPING:

There is great pleasure to be found strolling down Broadway on a sunny day and window shopping in the many unique and independent shops and boutiques that line the street. Here are just a few that are worth a look.

Decade

56 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

Clothing, jewelry, housewares, knick-knacks, baby stuff. A great store.

Clothing, jewelry, housewares, knick-knacks, baby stuff. A great store.

Mutiny Now Art Books and Coffee

2 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

Coffee, Art, and new and used Books.

Coffee, Art, and new and used Books.

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Fancy Tiger

1 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

Now with two locations, across the street from each other. One sells all kinds of cool craft supplies, the other sells super cute clothing.

Now with two locations, across the street from each other. One sells all kinds of cool craft supplies, the other sells super cute clothing.

Cools shoes and bags.

Cools shoes and bags.

Books and Records

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Hours of solitary enjoyment await.

Tattered Cover Book Store

16th & Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202

The Lodo branch of the Tattered Cover is a great place to spend a few hours on your own. Peace, quiet, and a million books to browse through. And great coffee and snacks.

The Lodo branch of the Tattered Cover is a great place to spend a few hours on your own. Peace, quiet, and a million books to browse through. And great coffee and snacks.

Tattered Cover link

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

960 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246

The advantage of this Barnes and Noble is the 24 hour Starbucks attached to it. So if you are not ready to leave by closing time, you can take your book to a table next door. Stay all night, they don’t mind.

The advantage of this Barnes and Noble is the 24 hour Starbucks attached to it. So if you are not ready to leave by closing time, you can take your book to a table next door. Stay all night, they don’t mind.

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Wax Trax Records

620 East 13th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

Denver’s legendary record shop.

Denver’s legendary record shop.

Wax Trax link

Virgin Megastore

500 16th Street Suite 184, Denver, CO 80202

Records, Movies, Books, Magazines. You can kill a whole afternoon here.

Records, Movies, Books, Magazines. You can kill a whole afternoon here.

 

Fun for One

DINING:

Eating out by yourself can be hard. You can feel pretty exposed sitting alone at a table in a restaurant full of chatty couples. Bring a book, wear your ipod, and try these restaurants that tend to be solo-friendly.

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Neighborhood Flix Cinema and Cafe

2510 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80206

Have dinner while you watch a movie. You will love the food, and if the movie is good, you won’t miss the conversation.

Neighborhood Flix

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Sushi TAZU

300 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206

Sushi Bars are perfect for eating alone. Just belly up to the bar and have a feast. This little Cherry Creek place is my favorite sushi in Denver.

Sushi Bars are perfect for eating alone. Just belly up to the bar and have a feast. This little Cherry Creek place is my favorite sushi in Denver.

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Pete's Gyros Place

2819 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all served up at this old fashioned diner. Almost everyone here is eating alone, you will fit right in.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all served up at this old fashioned diner. Almost everyone here is eating alone, you will fit right in.

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A Pasadita feast for one.

LA Pasadita Inn

1959 Park Avenue Unit A, Denver, CO 80218

In the mood for Mexican Food? This tiny place is perfect for one.

In the mood for Mexican Food? This tiny place is perfect for one.

COCKTAIL HOUR:

They say you should never drink alone. Ha. What do they know?

Gabor's

1223 East 13th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218

A dim and quiet bar. Perfect for a solitary martini.

A dim and quiet bar. Perfect for a solitary martini.

British Bulldog

2052 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80205

Great food, a varied selection of quality beers, and cozy high-backed booths.

Great food, a varied selection of quality beers, and cozy high-backed booths.

British Bulldog link

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Wyman's # 5

2037 East 13th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

A tidy neighborhood joint. A nice place to have a beer and read the papers.

A tidy neighborhood joint. A nice place to have a beer and read the papers.

Hotel bars are perfect for drinking alone. You don’t look lonely, just like you are in town on business. You might even strike up a conversation with a fellow traveller. The Peaks Lounge at the Hyatt looks out towards the mountains from an imposing altitude. It will take your breath.

Hotel bars are perfect for drinking alone. You don’t look lonely, just like you are in town on business. You might even strike up a conversation with a fellow traveller. The Peaks Lounge at the Hyatt looks out towards the mountains from an imposing altitude. It will take your breath.

You are #1.

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