Exploring Denver

Colorado Classics

If it’s your first time in Colorado, or you want to experience the classics, these are some of the most iconic things to do while you’re in town.

  • Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater

  • Colorado Rockies Game at Coors Field

  • Meow Wolf Denver

  • Coors Brewery Tour

  • Rocky Mountain National Park

Neighborhood Shopping

Denver’s neighborhoods each have their own personality, offering local shops, boutiques, markets, and walkable streets that are fun to explore.

  • South Pearl Street

  • Tennyson Street

  • Highland Square

  • Gaylord Street

  • Larmier Square

  • Cherry Creek Mall

Dining

Denver has a great food scene with everything from cozy neighborhood favorites to standout dining spots. Here are a few of our favorites:

  • Cart-Driver

  • Mead Street Provisions

  • Perdida

  • Sushi Den

  • Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings

  • Safta

  • Uncle

  • Corsica Wine Bar

  • Alma Fonda Fina

  • Novo Coffee

  • Steam Coffee

Day Trips

If you have extra time, Denver’s location makes it easy to explore beyond the city. From charming mountain towns to scenic drives and outdoor adventures, there are plenty of memorable day trips within a short drive.

  • Lookout Mountain

  • Boulder

  • Golden

  • Breckenridge / Lake Dillion

  • Fort Collins

  • Garden of the Gods

  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park

  • Mount Falcon Park

Museums

For those interested in art, history, and culture, Denver offers a variety of museums and cultural institutions that are great to explore

  • Denver Art Museum

  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science

  • Molly Brown House Museum

  • Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

  • National Ballpark Museum

Parks & Trails

Denver is known for its access to the outdoors. From scenic city parks to miles of walking and biking trails, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle. Here are a few of our favorites:

  • Washington Park

  • Cheesman Park

  • Sloan’s Lake

  • Confluence Park Riverwalk