When Denverites think Platt Park, South Pearl immediately comes to mind, but Platt Park's South Broadway has so much to offer. This stretch of South Broadway is home to some of Denver’s most unique and endless antiques (even known as Antique Row), handmade jewelry, craft cocktails and delicious bites. You can find your favorite childhood book, peruse through a collection of vintage wares from furniture to baseball cards, find haunted photographs or stop by the many restaurants and bars that line the street.
Desert Social
When you grab a drink at Desert Social you are instantly transported into the Palm Springs desert. You can fully immerse yourself in the California influence by sinking into the woven wicker chairs that sit underneath the canvas outside. The menu features a range of cocktails as well as spirit-free drinks while the indoor/outdoor bar lets you visit in all seasons. Stop by after work for their daily happy hour or after 10 pm to take advantage of their late-night deals.
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The Oddemporium
You won’t know where to focus your attention when you first walk into The Oddemporium. As soon as you open the door to this unique shop, you’ll see fur coats and vintage sunglasses, decades-old magazines and cabinets filled with ceramic ducks that greet you upon entering. At a minimum, you will want to carve out thirty minutes to walk around the store and sift through the treasures that line the walls. Once you finish a lap inside the store, you can head outside to explore their collection of lawn ornaments and iron-sculpted arches. There is no limit to the number of oddities you can find while exploring The Oddemporium.
Printed Page Bookshop
In a blue and white Victorian house on South Broadway, you will find Printed Page Bookshops’ rare and used book collection. As you enter you will likely be greeted by one of the friendly owners who are ready to help you find your next great read. The cozy house features bookshelves filled several shelves high with new and used books. The shop has armchairs nestled in between the rows of books that allow you to sit and take in the novel you’re considering. If you want to take your passion to a new level, they also offer a free book-collecting class.
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Joy Hill
If you’re craving a beautiful sunset or a wood-fired pizza with house-made mozzarella, some natural wine or local spirits, Joy Hill should be your first stop in the Platt Park neighborhood. They offer a variety of pizzas, salads and appetizers and sport a spacious rooftop patio with views of the mountains. Be sure to check out their daily happy hour deals from 4-6 pm.
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CLP Jewelry
After having a little wine and pizza, wander over to CLP Jewelry, a shop filled with handmade jewelry, known for its rustic and refined look, and get yourself a little something special. When planning your South Broadway adventure, check their schedule because they have perfected the personalized creative shopping experience and the art of the pop-up, and you might catch something exciting, from tattoos to piercings to permanent jewelry to hat customization, oh my.
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