Things to do in Denver
Popular picks: Visit the Denver Art Museum for its extensive collection and unique architecture. · Explore the Denver Botanic Gardens for a beautiful outdoor experience. · Take a tour of the Coors Brewery in nearby Golden. · Visit the historic Larimer Square for shopping and dining. · Check out the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for interactive exhibits. · Enjoy a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a stunning outdoor venue. · Explore the Denver Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals. · Walk around the Civic Center Park and admire the architecture. · Visit the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. · Take a day trip to the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. · Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Denver Union Station. · Explore the art galleries in the RiNo Art District. · Visit the History Colorado Center for interactive exhibits on Colorado's history. · Enjoy the local food scene at various farmers' markets. · Take a scenic drive along the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. · Check out the local sports teams at a game.
St. Vrain State ParkFree4.4A scenic Colorado state park offering fishing, camping, and mountain views
Elitch Gardens$$4.0Experience thrilling roller coasters and aquatic fun in downtown Denver
Bear Creek Lake ParkFreeExpansive regional park offering camping, hiking trails, fishing, and water activities
- Bear Creek Lake ParkFree
Explore a vast 2,600-acre Lakewood park featuring lakes, trails, and camping.
Boulder CanyonFreeExplore dramatic granite cliffs and scenic creek trails near Denver
Chatfield State ParkFreeA scenic outdoor haven for boating, hiking, camping, and water sports.
Cheesman ParkFreeA historic urban park offering expansive green lawns and mountain vistas
Cherry Creek State ParkFreeA scenic urban oasis featuring a reservoir, trails, and camping.
Clear Creek CanyonFreeExplore dramatic granite cliffs, multi-use trails, and whitewater rapids near Denver.
Clear Creek Canyon ParkFreeDramatic canyon scenery, paved multi-use trails, and outdoor mountain adventure
Flatirons TrailFreeIconic sandstone mountain trail offering spectacular front range views near Denver
Flatirons TrailheadFreeScenic trailhead offering panoramic mountain views and easy loop hiking trails
Mount Blue SkyFreeExperience dramatic Rocky Mountain vistas along North America's highest road.
Mount HermanFreeExperience steep hikes and sweeping Front Range vistas at Mount Herman.
Pikes Peak$$Experience breathtaking panoramic vistas from Colorado's most famous 14,115-foot mountain summit
Pikes Peak$$Iconic fourteen thousand foot Rocky Mountain peak situated south of Denver
Royal Arch TrailFreeConquer a steep Boulder hike leading to a dramatic natural arch
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