With the cold weather behind us, it’s time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. When you live here at Lakehouse, you are within walking or biking distance to some of the most-buzzed about spots Denver has to offer.
According to 5280 Magazine, “A few years ago, a trip to Sloan’s Lake was all about the water: fishing the marina, paddling the scenic shoreline, and, of course, enjoying the famed Dragon Boat Festival. Today, the lake isn’t the neighborhood’s only attraction, thanks to a slew of cultural additions. Shops and restaurants have turned part of West 29th Avenue into a walkable strip, while developments like the Lakehouse condo community on the former site of St. Anthony’s Hospital are transforming the area near West Colfax.”
Check out our expert guide to see how we spend our weekends around the neighborhood:
SloHi Coffee + Bike
4436 West 29th Avenue
slohicoffee.com
SloHi Coffee + Bike has everything you need for mornings on-the-go. As a half-coffee, half-bike shop concept, you can sip on a golden root turmeric latte while you get your two wheels tuned for the day’s adventure. All of their coffee is locally roasted in Denver and they also carry Bear Box Bakery Pastries, including some vegan and gluten-free options.
Sloan’s Lake Watersports
With summer finally here, getting out on the lake is a must. From now through November 1, explorers can rent paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and motorboats and see what lakefront living in Denver looks like from a new perspective. Boating permits are required and can be purchased at the Boat Ranger’s Office.
Tap & Burger Sloan’s Lake
565 N. Raleigh Street
tapandburgersloanslake.com
Just two blocks away from Lakehouse, Tap & Burger Sloan’s Lake is a true Colorado-born business and is the perfect place to catch a midday game or enjoy lunch out on the spacious patio. With 20 flat-screen-televisions, 40-plus local beers on tap and great food, Tap & Burger offers a fun and inviting atmosphere for every occasion.
Planted
3824 W. 23rd Avenue
plantedindenver.com
While you’re out exploring the sights and sounds of Sloan’s Lake, make sure to pop into Planted for a little design inspiration. Planted, an eco-friendly plant shop, has been rooted in Sloan’s Lake since 2016, and has transformed its small, four-walled shop into an experience hard to find anywhere else. With raw woodgrain interiors contrasted with leafy greens and plump succulents that bring life to the entire space, it’s nearly impossible to leave empty handed.
Sartos Social Italian Eatery
2900 W. 25th Avenue
sartos.com
A hidden gem located just over a mile from Lakehouse, Sartos Social Italian Eatery is the perfect date night dinner spot offering Northern Italian fare under the direction of Executive Chef Garret Meyer. Guests can indulge in the array of fresh pastas, innovative proteins, gnocchi tots or enchanting desserts from the menu or experience The Cicchetti Bar offering a small taste of Italy with $2.50 bites of traditional classics.
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
4433 W. 29th Avenue
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After a weekend of play, wind down at The Inventing Room Dessert Shop for a well-deserved sweet treat. From green-apple gobble pop with mandarin orange pop rocks to a s’mores tart with chocolate pastry cream with brown butter bits and burnt marshmallow, you can find just about anything to satisfy a craving.
To learn more about the connected and healthy Lakehouse lifestyle that awaits, stop by our Sales Center at 1565 Raleigh Street #108. We’re open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment. Don’t forget to register online to join our interest list and stay up to date with the latest project news, construction updates, events and neighborhood happenings.