EXPLORE DENVER

Looking for what to do during your free time or extended stay in Denver? This city is filled with adventure and ready to be explored! Check out some of our recommended activities below to see what the capital of Colorado has to offer.

RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some music and entertainment during your visit, the Red Rocks Amphitheater is among the greatest that you’ll find in Colorado. It is famous for being exceedingly beautiful thanks to its natural amphitheater design, which benefits from the gorgeous red sandstone rocks that encircle it.

Pretty much all seats in the entire amphitheater are good ones, and shows go on through all sorts of weather. But even if you’re not big on live shows, Red Rocks Amphitheater is still one of the things to see that you won’t want to miss, even if it’s purely for its aesthetic quality!

Address: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

 

CITY PARK

Located in the approximate LoDo side of Denver, this park sprawls across an incredible 330 acres and houses the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in proximity to each other. While Colorado as a whole is no slacker in the scenic views department, you’d be hard-pressed to find backdrops that this park can provide.

Whether you just want to marvel at the sight of the city’s skyline against the Rockies or enjoy the romantic silhouette the Spanish-style pavilion provides, there are some breathtaking views this park is ready to offer!

Address: Colorado Blvd. and York St., Denver, CO 80205, USA

UNION STATION

There’s a lot of history to be found in Denver, thanks to it being the center of Colorado’s Gold Rush heyday. Now, the century-old Union Station not only serves as a standing legacy to the city’s colorful past, but it also serves downtown Denver as a functioning public transit station! In addition to that, Union Station is also a one-stop hub for entertainment and eateries.

If you have the time for it, one of the best things to do in Denver is to try having a night out at the station. Head down over to the Union Stations Orient Express-style Cooper Lounge if you’re in the mood for snazzy cocktails, or catch happy hour at the Terminal Bar!

COORS FIELD

Baseball fans unite!

Coors Field is one of the most fun locations in Denver to take a trip to if you’re looking for a ballpark that’s suitable for the whole family. Named after the beer that this city is so well-known for, this field is the home turf of the Colorado Rockies, a Major League Baseball team much-loved by many.

Coors Field is a stadium that covers 76 acres and more than enough space to seat 50,000 spectators. If you’re lucky enough to sit in the right-field or first-base areas, you’ll have a gorgeous view ahead of you to accompany the game: the Rocky Mountains loom overhead.

Address: 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205, United States

LARIMER SQUARE

Known as one of the most beautiful places in the US, Larimer Square is full of sights, sounds, and stores that make it an absolute must-visit in downtown Denver. It is from here that all of Denver slowly grew into the wonderful Colorado city that we know it as now. Teeming with history, it slipped into a deteriorated state a good while ago and was slowly refurbished and brought back to life. The square isn’t exactly the “plaza” type of square. Instead, it is a street spanning just a block that contains a wide range of interesting shop lots, including clubs, boutiques, bars, restaurants, and more.

Delicious food and a delightful atmosphere await you!

Address: 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

DENVER ZOO

The Denver Zoo first opened in the 1890s, and since then, it has only gotten better. Designed after a nature preserve in Kenya, it’s among the most fun tourist attractions in Colorado that will make you feel like you’re far away in the wilderness!

More than 4,000 animals call the Denver Zoo their home. You can view mammals, reptiles, aquatic creatures, invertebrates, birds, and more! It takes up a whopping 8 acres and spans across City Park, with a wide range of different types of areas that showcase some awesome animals.

The Denver Zoo also offers plenty of activities. If you get there during the standard feeding times, you’ll get to listen to some fascinating lectures from staff members.

Address: 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, United States

MOUNT EVANS SCENIC BYWAY

The Mount Evans Scenic Byway is a stunning spot for sightseeing that is located on Colorado Highway 5. It’s a great way to take in some stunning views without exerting yourself in a hike if that’s not something you feel like doing. The concept is simple: pay a simple car entrance fee and drive up from Echo Lake’s Highway 103 to the top of the Summit Lake road. 

This is the tallest paved road that you’ll find not just in this city, but in all of America. At the very peak of Mount Evans and its road, you’ll be a huge, impressive 14,264 feet over the level of the sea. A number of useful stopping points allow you to step out and look out over the edge of the road to see views of the Rocky Mountains. It’s certainly among the top things to do in Denver!