Best Things To Do in Denver, Colorado

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PLACES TO SEE

  • Denver Zoo: With over 4000 animals comprising of approximately 700+ species, Denver Zoo is fourth most popular zoo in the country. Each exhibit at Zoo, whether it is about Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Birds or Plants, is fun to watch and learn. One of the fun things to do in Denver, especially if you are traveling with kids!
  • Denver Botanic Garden: One of the best attractions in Denver, spread over 23 acres, this garden is home to a greenhouse, themed gardens and an amphitheatre that plays host to various events throughout the year. Of the many beautiful and captivating exhibits at the Gardens, infamous Chihuly exhibit should be on every tourist’s list visiting the gardens. Held last year between June and November.
  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Various exhibitions, IMAX films, Planetarium shows, interactive programs and activities make learning about science and natural history fun for kids of all ages – Children, adults, teachers, families and teens.
  • Mount Evans: One of the coolest things to do near Denver - head to the highest paved road in North America to get your bragging rights to say that you have been to 14000 foot mountain! There is also an option to camp at this scenic park. Camping at 9000 – 11000 feet provides the best of views or you may take up activities like fishing, biking, hiking and much more.
  • United States Mint: A favorite tourist attraction in Denver - United States Mint at Denver is the largest coin producing facility in the World and is a part of United States Mint. They produce coins used for nation’s circulating as well as collectible ones that can be a treasure for collectors all over.

Below we have a list of things to do in Denver and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Denver getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Denver with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Denver

Here is the list of things to do in Denver and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Coors Field

    4.7 (2932 Votes)
    Coors Field

    Stadium

    This famous baseball stadium, home field of the Colorado Rockies, has a seating capacity of over 50000. To get an understanding of it, let's just list the highlights: Named for the Coors Brewing Company, who operate the nearby Blue Moon Brewery at The Sandlot, and has an an attached restaurant. Fountains in the landscape decoration at the field shoot water into the air every time the home team...Read more
  2. Sports Authority Field At Mile High

    Stadium

    This stadium is also named Mile High, and is the home stadium to Denver's National Football League. It has a seating capacity for over 75000 during matches, and about 50000 for concerts. The highlights of the stadium are: The many traditions, such as booing fans who didn't show up, chanting 'Incomplete' when the opposing team misses a pass, and creating a 'Mile High Thunder' by stamping feet o...Read more
  3. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

    4.7 (2068 Votes)
    Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

    Winery, Adults

    This small batch whiskey distillery, started in 2004, has made a name for itself by being Colorado's first legal modern micro-distillery. It's also famous for only ever using Colorado's natural ingredients - 100% malt barley and water from the Eldorado spring. The bottles usually are signed, and notes mention the music listened to at the time of making. People actually camp outside the distill...Read more
  4. Larimer Square

    4.5 (2323 Votes)
    Larimer Square

    Square

    You are standing in the square that Denver was founded, the location of the first pioneer camp after gold was discovered in the nearby Rocky Mountains. The historic buildings in the area are now a treasure trove of shops, restaurants, boutiques, bars and cafes. There is ALWAYS something going on, always a comedy show or a live performance, a street event or a street art exhibit. The square is ...Read more
  5. Colorado Convention Center

    4.5 (2602 Votes)
    Colorado Convention Center

    Convention Center

    This city landmark is easily recognised by a hilarious outdoor public art sculpture - a 40-foot tall blue bear trying to peer inside the glass wall of the centre. It is Denver's main event space, hosting over 400 events every year in everything from trade shows, weddings, Comic Con, boat shows, a beer festival and a science fiction convention. There are two beautiful ballrooms, multiple exhibi...Read more
  6. Great Divide Brewery

    4.6 (2333 Votes)
    Great Divide Brewery

    Food And Drinks, Brewery, Adults

    This brewery debuted with a bang in 1994. Three months after its first batch, it began winning all the beer awards that mattered. Now, it's listed as one of the greatest breweries in the world. Their main taproom is a cozy space, almost always crowded, and that's why most people make do with ordering their beer to go. With sixteen beers on tap, seasonal and year-round, there is a lovely variet...Read more
  7. Rock Bottom Brewery

    4 (1980 Votes)
    Rock Bottom Brewery
    Craft beer is wonderful and exciting. No one is complaining about that. But too frequently drinkers want some hearty food to knock back with their alcohol. And there are too few breweries that go all out in making sure that appetites are quenched along with thirsts. That's why this place is such a hit. With terrific burgers, mouthwatering steaks, quick service, a menu for kids and a friendly a...Read more
  8. Cherry Creek Shopping Center

    4.1 (1397 Votes)
    Cherry Creek Shopping Center

    Entertainment, Theatre, Mall, Shopping Center

    Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Nordstrom, the 160 stores at this upscale shopping centre make it one of Seattle's more popular ones. There is an eight screen AMC theatre, many staple luxury fashion label outlets, and some excellent dining options. You would hardly imagine such a stylish and cool looking place was built on top of a sanitary landfill that used to be an open pit mine. Che...Read more
  9. City Park

    4.6 (1852 Votes)
    City Park

    Museum, Park, Zoo, Walking Area

    One mile long, three-quarters of a mile wide, this park once used to be a mining camp. Cultural and social forces and a City Beautiful movement led to the creation of this park. Today it is one of the city's most popular public spaces. It has the the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ferril and Duck Lakes. There is a boat house too, where you can rent vessels to take out int...Read more
  10. The Money Museum At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City, Denver Branch

    Museum, Specialty Museum

    This is a kid-friendly introduction to the concepts of money of economy. They'll show you when and how the American economy began in 1775, how currency and economy developed, led you drool at a cool $30,000,000 in cold hard cash up close, and even leave with a bag-full of shredded money. There is a lot of old money on exhibit for those of you who like to collect. The museum is small, but highl...Read more
  11. Lodo

    Neighborhoods

    LoDo stands for lower downtown. It is nearly as historic a place as Larimer Square. Once it teemed with brothels, now it teems with nightlife (almost 100 bars and pubs). Once severed Native American heads were paraded in its streets, now after-game parties do. The buildings are a mix of charming red brick and clean modernity, and they are one of the hottest places in town to own a home. The ne...Read more
  12. Balistreri Vineyards

    4.8 (608 Votes)
    Balistreri Vineyards

    Food And Drinks, Vineyard, Adults

    This family owned vineyard is brings its winemaking tradition all the way from Italy. The delicious handcrafted drinks cover white, red, dessert and specialty wines. Pair this with their menu of excellent Italian food, and lunchtime could not be better. Sometimes they host wine related festivals and events such as the Colorado Mountain Winefest, movie nights 0r the Annual Harvest Party. Tours ...Read more
  13. Colorado Ballet

    4 (937 Votes)
    Colorado Ballet

    Entertainment, Ballet, Performance, Stage Show

    This ballet production company of 30 members perform for over 100,000 every year at the Armstrong Center for Dance. As for the performances… the Alice in Wonderland show has been described as an 'acid trip'. Make of that what you will. The shows are an explosion of music and motion and color and light. They take the most classic of ballet stories and transform them into something gleefu...Read more
  14. University Of Denver

    Educational Site, University

    You don't have to be a prospective student to enjoy a quick tour of the University. The shady 125 acre campus makes for a nice stroll. On the admissions website you'll find a helpful self-guided video tour, and a link to the android app that will take you to all the highlights on campus. The outdoor art are all very eye-catching and the location is very tranquil. There are some shopping facili...Read more
  15. Civic Center

    4.3 (900 Votes)
    Civic Center

    Library, Museum, Park

    This 25000 square feet event space is nice for a quick stroll. It is located right in the heart of Denver. It's a nice place to visit if you want to check out the architecture of the surrounding buildings - Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Public Library's Central Library, the Colorado State Capitol, the City and County Building of Denver, Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, the Colo...Read more

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    • You may check the schedule of Live At Jack's or see if Nocturne is hosting anything of your interest. 

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    • You can call Irish Rose Carriages on 720-470-9384 for more information. 

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    • There is a performance of Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles on the 9th of June. You can also attend the performance of Dotsero on 23rd June. 

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    • Yes, it is definitely possible to see the snow in Denver in March, In fact, you can enjoy winter activities like skiing as well. The average high temperature in March is 56°F / 13.3C° and the average low is 25°F / -3.9C°. 

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