Truth or Dare Denver

Colfax Avenue. Denver has more live music venues than Los Angeles, and some of the best can be found on East Colfax. The Fillmore Auditorium, the Ogden, and the Bluebird Theater offer intimate settings with great acoustics and have seen some of the most well-known musicians of the last century grace their stages, from Bob Dylan to Cake. The blocks surrounding the theaters are packed with bars and clubs that excel at late-night fun. By day, the small boutiques in the neighborhood offer numerous indie design options. East of Capitol Hill, at Colfax and Elizabeth, you’ll find Greek Town, an area of town that is the newest location of the nationally renowned Tattered Cover Bookstore. The bookstore recently relocated to the historic Lowenstein Theater, with a coffeehouse in the old theater’s lobby and dozens of bookshelves, where the stage and orchestra pit once were. Comfy chairs situated among the unusual architecture make this a great place to flip through the pages of your favorite books.

Where to Find It

Colfax runs east and west from Aurora to Lakewood, for 26 miles, through the heart of Denver.

Getting There

Cab fare from downtown to Colfax and Josephine: $9.25 (approx.)
RTD: Direct routes on buses 15 and 20

Locals Know

Locals have dubbed the street “Coolfax” for its hip bars and great live music scene; the area has the most condensed array of ethnic dining in the city, with a range of authentic restaurants, from Greek to Ethiopian.

Special Events

Each May, runners attempt to conquer the altitude by running the Colfax Marathon.

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Abend Gallery Fine Art

303-355-0950
2260 E. Colfax
Denver, 80206
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Denver Downtown
Art Galleries
Adagio Bed and Breakfast

303-370-6911
1430 Race Street
Denver, 80206
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Denver Downtown
Bed & Breakfasts
Athena's Closet, Inc.

303-997-4336303
5305 E. Colfax Ave., Unit B
Denver, 80220
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East Metro/Airport
Boutiques | Specialty Shops, Clothing & Accessories
Colfax Business Improvement District

303-832-2086

Denver, 80218
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Denver Downtown
Business Relocation Info, Neighborhood Shopping & Dining
Colorado State Capitol

303-866-2604
200 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, 80203
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Denver Downtown
Museums, Specialty Tours
Holiday Chalet B&B - A Victorian Hotel

303-437-8245
1820 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, 80218
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Denver Downtown
Bed & Breakfasts, Hotel Event Facilities
Mataam Fez Moroccan Restaurant

303-399-9282
4609 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, 80220
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East Metro/Airport
Moroccan
Molly Brown House Museum

303-832-4092
1340 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, 80203
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Denver Downtown
Event Facilities, Museums
Panera Bread

303-830-7101
1350 Grant St.
Denver, 80203
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Denver Downtown
Bakery, Catering | Caterer | Bartending, Deli | Soups | Salads
Ramada Downtown Denver

303-831-7700
1150 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, 80218
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Denver Downtown
Hotel Event Facilities, Hotels
Sie FilmCenter

720-381-0813
2510 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, 80206
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Denver Downtown
Denver Cultural Resources, Seasonal Events
Steve's Snappin' Dogs

303-333-SNAP (7627)
3525 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, 80206
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Denver Downtown
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