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Explore With Ease From The Crawford

Let our team deliver the fun right to you. Explore our in-room amenities that can offer some fun for your stay! 

  • Happy Hour at any hour with our in-room Cooper Lounge Mixed Cocktail Kits
  • Capture all of your staycation memories with our throwback Polaroid Cameras 
  • Unwind in a luxurious guestroom with the relaxing scents from our Essential Oil Diffusers
  • Get competitive with our in-room Board Games 
  • Dive into Denver's history with our Denver Union Station Coffeetable Books 
  • Enjoy your favorite date night tunes on our retro Bluetooth Clock Radios

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At The Crawford

5 Green Boxes

Locally-owned Colorado retailer 5 Green Boxes offers an eclectic array of Denver treasures. From brightly-colored furniture and housewares to handcrafted jewelry and unexpected souvenirs, find the perfect keepsake of your trip to Denver at 5 Green Boxes.

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Tattered Cover Bookstore

Fill your down time in Denver with the pages of a book found at the Tattered Cover Bookstore. This locally-owned independent bookstore offers a wide selection of books, ranging from bestsellers to local favorites. The Union Station location is the latest addition to the Tattered Cover family.

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Denver Union Station History Tour

Take a journey through the past on a tour of the historic Union Station. We offer guided tours of the station on Mondays and Thursdays through Sundays at 1pm and 4pm. Please note, tours are temporarily unavailable at this time. 

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Delicious Denver Food Tours

Explore the Mile High City’s unique and delicious food scene on a small group Denver food tour. Your foodie guide will take you behind the scenes at award-winning local restaurants, including Union Station. Taste delicious dishes and learn about Denver's history, street art and architecture along the way.

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Discover Denver

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    Featuring a seasonally-driven menu and high-quality ingredients, Urban Farmer is among the best steakhouses in Denver. Dine on a menu of meats, hearty sides, soups, and salads. Guests of The Crawford enjoy a complimentary pairing of a light bite and seasonal cocktail with a purchase.

    1659 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202
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    Located in the Denver microdistrict, the Dairy Block, Kachina Cantina offers an array of Southwestern specialties. From green chili stew to tacos and shrimp ceviche, dig in at this local favorite. Our guests receive a complimentary appetizer with their purchase.

    1890 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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  • A multi-coastal seafood house and oyster bar committed to impeccably-sourced, sustainable, creative seafood preparations, located in Denver Union Station. An exhibition kitchen opens up to a fresh raw bar with offerings that update constantly. Sit at the bar and enjoy refreshing granita, craft, and classic cocktails, or select from our estate wine list. Above all, enjoy fresh seafood flown in daily. No ocean. No worries.

    1701 Wynkoop Street Denver, Colorado 80202
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  • Denver Milk Market is an all-local, all-wonderful mix of take-away and dine-in restaurants and bars run by Colorado chef Frank Bonanno. Denver Milk Market, a 16-venue cornerstone of the historic Dairy Block, aims to draw in travelers, visitors, neighbors and fans to shop a little, drink a little, eat a little and celebrate a lot in the very heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood here in Denver.

    1800 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202
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  • Sunday Vinyl is an intimate restaurant & wine bar dedicated to the connectivity of food, wine and music. Offering sensory discovery through a full, seasonal, dinner menu, curated vinyl music, and an extensive selection of wine by the glass and bottle list - all with the same level of precise Hospitality we strive to perfect every day. Sunday Vinyl is brought to you by the James Beard Award-Winning team, Frasca Hospitality Group.

    1803 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202
    Sunday Vinyl
  • Ocean Prime is a modern American restaurant and lounge from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. The nationally-acclaimed Ocean Prime delivers an extraordinary experience with stunning settings, an impressive menu of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails, a Wine Spectator-honored wine list, and truly genuine hospitality.

    1465 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80202
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  • Tavernetta is brought to you by the James Beard Award-winning team of Frasca Hospitality Group. Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings la dolce vita style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.

    1889 16th Street, Denver 80202
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  • As a whole, Work & Class reflects the working class background and down-to-earth ethos of its two owners: Tony Maciag, a Detroit native and Dana Rodriguez, who grew up on a farm in Chihuahua, Mexico. This explains why the menu is at once American and Latin American, why we say that we’re “good food, no fuss,” and why every pour is two ounces. So, whether you’re looking to celebrate a promotion, need a fun spot for a first date, or had a long day and need to throw a few back, Work & Class is your place. We’ll welcome you the way we welcome everyone, with arms wide open and a square meal and stiff drink—at a fair price, of course.

    2500 Larimer Street Denver CO 80205
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  • 600 E 13th Ave
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  • The BRUTØ dining room consists of a 12 seat, socially distanced, chef's counter that boasts a multi-course, omakase-style tasting menu inspired by Latin and global cuisines with optional beverage pairings. BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block and is currently open Thursday through Sunday.

    1801 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202
    Bruto Denver
  • Mercantile represents the next evolution in Chef Seidel’s vision of approachability and transparency in dining. Beyond what is offered in the dining room or the marketplace, Mercantile is looking to bridge the information gap between farmer and consumer. In connecting the dots, we hope to instill in our guests the same appreciation we have for those involved at each step in the process of going from farm to table. From farmer to shepherd to chef to server, each had a hand in both preserving and dictating the story that each dish tells.

    1701 Wynkoop St. #155
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  • The award-winning Uchi, which translated from Japanese means “house,” was first opened in Austin, Texas by James Beard Award winner Chef Tyson Cole. Since then, Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by visitors from across the country and around the globe.

    2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205
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    A local Denver business for 40 years, Scarpaletto specializes in leather goods, such as footwear, jackets, and bags. Find Scarpaletto in Larimer Square, where you can peruse their collection of high-quality goods. We’ve partnered with Scarpaletto to offer our guests $25 off of purchases of $100 or more.

    1436 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
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  • John Atencio Jewelry - Image Caption

    Pick up something special for your someone special at John Atencio, a jewelry store in Larimer Square. From engagement rings to earrings and watches, you’re sure to find the perfect gift. Our guests enjoy 10% off, plus a special gift with a purchase.

    1440 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
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  • https://www.rei.com/stores/denver

    1416 Platte St.
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  • 1800 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202
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  • 3000 East 1st Avenue Denver 80206
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  • 2936 Larimer St.
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  • 3616 W 32nd Ave Denver 80211
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  • 600 W 32ND AVE, SUITE B, DENVER, CO, 80211
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  • Free Market is an ever-evolving collective that develops and markets curated products, services, and experiences by combining incubator strategy with artistic understanding and infrastructure strength. Free Market Denver is located in downtown Denver 1 block away from the iconic recently renovated Union Station and 1 block from Coors Field on the corner of 18th and Blake St. It is located in a historical former dairy building and part of the larger redevelopment called Dairy Block. Dairy Block is home to CTRL Collective Co-Working Space, Milk Market Food Hall, and the Maven Hotel.

    1801 Blake Street
    Free Market Denver
  • Molly Brown House Museum - Image Caption

    The Molly Brown House Museum is a house located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in Denver, Colorado, United States that was the home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown. Brown was known as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" because she survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

    1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
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  • Museum of Contemporary Art Denver - Image Caption

    The first home for contemporary art in Denver, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver features a rotating collection of modern works, ranging from photography to sculptures and paintings.

    1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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    One of the largest art museums in the West, the Denver Art Museum boasts a collection of more than 70,000 works of art. See everything from beloved works by artists including Claude Monet to modern and multimedia selections from artists from around the world.

    Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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  • Buell Theatre - Image Caption

    Enjoy an engaging night out at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. As one of the most prominent performing arts theaters in Denver, the Buell Theatre is known to put on acclaimed Broadway musicals, plays, and special performances.

    1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
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  • 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
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  • 121 Children's Museum Drive Denver, CO 80211
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  • 1250 Bannock Street
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  • Coors Field - Image Caption

    Home of the Colorado Rockies, Coors Field is the premier baseball field in Denver. Found less than a 10-minute walk from our doors, enjoy a day of fun and excitement on the field, framed by spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.

    Coors Field
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  • Confluence Park - Image Caption

    The ultimate urban adventure park, Confluence Park is found in LoDo, just minutes away from our hotel. On your visit to this local park, enjoy a range of activities including biking, fishing, hiking, and kayaking.

    2250 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
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    Taking inspiration from the Gardens of Versailles, Centennial Gardens is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll in the Denver sunshine. Explore the grounds and see stunning floral arrangements and intricate garden designs.

    Centennial Gardens, 1301 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
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  • The Denver Zoo is an 80-acre zoological garden located in City Park of Denver. Founded in 1896, it is owned by the City and County of Denver and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

    2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
    Denver Zoo
  • The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.

    1007 York Street Denver, CO 80206
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  • If you think of Red Rocks Park as just a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! All around you are 738 total acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The diverse environment allows visitors to see plants, birds, and animals of both regions. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon – the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual, and emotional stage.

    18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
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  • Poka Lola Social Club - Image Caption

    A modern cocktail bar with thoughtful references to turn-of-the-century soda fountain culture, Poka Lola Social Club is the ideal spot for a night out in Denver. In the heart of bustling LoDo, Poka Lola offers an extensive craft cocktail, wine, and beer list, as well as a menu of small plates. Guests of The Crawford enjoy a complimentary charcuterie or cheese board with every purchase.

    1850 Wazee St., Ground Floor, Denver, CO 80202
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  • Black Shirt Brewing Co. - Image Caption

    Dive into the Denver brewery scene at Black Shirt Brewing Co. Stop by their lively taproom or outdoor beer garden and enjoy a large variety of craft brews and hearty food selections — including pizzas and salads.

    Black Shirt Brewing, 3719 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
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  • Family Jones Spirit House - Image Caption

    Sip and sample your way through the dynamic flavors created at the Family Jones Spirit House. Whether you want to tour the distillery or just stop by for a drink and a quick bite, the Family Jones is sure to be your new Denver go-to.

    The Family Jones Spirit House 3245 Osage St Denver, CO 80211
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  • Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant - Image Caption

    Artisanal meets accessible at our full-production craft winery where we pair the tradition and authenticity of California’s most prestigious vineyards with the approachability of our tasting room located in the heart of Denver’s RiNo Art District.

    3653 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80216
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  • 1701 Wynkoop Street Union Station
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  • 1701 Wynkoop Street Union Station
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  • This Denver wine bar and tasting room is the urban expansion of Blanchard Family Wines, an award-winning Sonoma based winery created by brothers, James and Mark Blanchard.

    1855 Blake Street
    Blanchard Family Wines
  • Sunday Vinyl is an intimate restaurant & wine bar dedicated to the connectivity of food, wine and music. Offering sensory discovery through a full, seasonal, dinner menu, curated vinyl music, and an extensive selection of wine by the glass and bottle list - all with the same level of precise Hospitality we strive to perfect every day. Sunday Vinyl is brought to you by the James Beard Award-Winning team, Frasca Hospitality Group.

    1803 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202
    Sunday Vinyl
  • Run For The Roses, the underground lair at Dairy Block, pays homage to the elegant cocktail clubs of yesteryear. Serving classic libations in a cozy yet sociable setting with hints of superstition and luck seen throughout. Run for the Roses offers a seasonal menu of crafted cocktails and rare and vintage spirits, along with parlor snacks.

    1801 Blake Street Denver
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  • The modern neighborhood bar specializing in the finest cocktails, wine, and beer in LoHi.

    2021 W 32nd Ave Denver CO 80202
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  • From the luxe furnishings and décor to the crafted cocktails, drinks and small plates, Milly’s is an opportunity to kindle new and long held friendships, explore ideas and dreams and to find inclusion. Our bartenders revel in sharing and creating new stories through their craft and setting the stage for your own.

    1615 Platte Street Suite 145
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  • Ratio Beerworks focuses on a wide array of meticulously crafted beers based on traditional styles with a modern twist. Deeply rooted in punk rock, Ratio aims to translate the industry’s sense of community, DIY spirit, and music via the beer and taproom.

    2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
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  • 1695 Platte Street
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