Tax Day Planner

Updated: March 17, 2008

Whether you got a refund or owe a fortune, find the Denver spots that fit your new budget on April 17.

On this page:Where to Splurge, Where to Save.

Where to Splurge

  1. 1 Max Clothing Store
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    3039 E Third Ave, Denver, CO 80206 (map)

    Got some new dough? Now's the time to get that little black dress you've been eyeing.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Spa Universaire
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    475 W 12th Ave #D, Denver, CO 80204 (map)

    The $369 "Carpe Diem" package gets you a full day of well-deserved pampering.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Frasca Food and Wine
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    1738 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 (map)

    Splurge on a world-class meal at this swanky restaurant, or get lost in its 37-page wine list.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Strings
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    1700 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218 (map)

    Celebrate your refund at this tony eatery, where you're likely to be surrounded by other groups toasting milestones.

Where to Save

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended McCormick's Fish House - Denver
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    1659 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202 (map)

    During the daily happy hour (3pm-6pm), you can get 10 full-sized appetizers for $1.95.

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Goosetown Tavern
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    3242 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206 (map)

    If you pay your taxes on Saturday, spend Sunday and Monday drowning your sorrows with $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon.

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cherry Cricket
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    2641 E Second Ave, Denver, CO 80206 (map)

    Stop in for a yummy burger: The price will work well with your newly diminished budget.

  4. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Boulder Book Store
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    1107 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 (map)

    Spend an inexpensive day perusing the used reads; then sip coffee in the easy-on-the-pocket Bookend Cafe.

  5. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Japon
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    1028 S Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80209 (map)

    Happy hour sushi prices all day Monday let you enjoy a night out--even with a thin wallet.

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