Arvada Named in Condé Nast Traveler's “The Best Small-Town Day Trips From Denver, Colorado”

From Conde Nast Traveler | Shelly Coar | April 6, 2023

“The pedestrian-friendly streets of Olde Town Arvada are best known for its two-story brownstone buildings bordering lively open-air patios and eclectic shops. The feeling of nostalgia wafts through the streets from Scrumptious, an ice cream parlor with an indulgent take on childhood favorite flavors. From selling vintage instruments to tasting bourbon, local business owners are passionate about what they do and it’s evident in the unique storefronts like art deco-inspired jewelry pieces by metalsmith Jamie Hollier at Balefire Goods. 

The locally sourced Stone Cellar Bistro or the historic Arvada Tavern serve engaging dishes, and School House Kitchen & Libations stocks one of the country’s largest whiskey selections displayed like books on a library wall (for bourbon, head to Bluegrass). Thankfully, the light rail can take care of that pesky drive home. 

Where to stay: Base yourself in Denver proper at the Thompson Denver's urban chalet lobby just down the street from Denver’s Union Station, from which you'll travel less than 20 minutes on the light rail G line to Golden.”

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