What to do while in Denver? Here are some of our recommendations…

Red Rocks AmpHitheater

A trip to Denver isn’t complete without a visit to Red Rocks Amphitheater. If you can catch a show, that’s the best way to see it, but it’s beautiful to walk around any time of the day, especially sunrise. You can do a sunrise tour with breakfast and join us for a hike right after.

Country Western Line Dancing:

A visit to The Grizzly Rose is always a memorable way to spend an evening country line dancing in Denver. Make sure you wear cowboy boots and hat!

Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station is an unforgettable, transformational, and not to be missed experiential museum in Denver. Discover immersive psychedelic, mind-bending art and an underlying rich narrative as you take a journey of discovery into a surreal, science-fictional epic.

NEIGHBORHOODs

Denver has dozens of cool neighborhoods to check out, like Lodo, Rino, Cherry Creek, Capitol Hill, South Pearl, Highlands (Check out Tennyson Street between 38th and 46th for cute shops, bars, restaurants and even a Cat Café! That’s right, you can drink coffee and pet cats at the same time! After you got your cat fix, head over to Tatarian (our guide Robin’s favorite spot) for the best cocktails in Denver! Try the “Dragon’s Blood” which they light on fire. Every cocktail is made with so much LOVE! Love cocktails? Denver has a couple hidden Speakeasies, reminiscent of the Prohibition Era. Visit The Green Russell or Williams and Graham for delicious cocktails and cool vibes. Across the street from Williams and Graham you’ll find the best ice cream in Denver inside a giant Milk Carton (Little Man Ice Cream) and an awesome restaurant called Linger, built in an old mortuary.

CRAVING PIZZA? Our recommendations:

• Blue Pan – Detroit square style pizza, they even have Gluten Free Options
• Hops and Pie: Specializing in beer and pizza, how could this not be great?!
• Atomic Cowboy – New York Style pizza and cool vibes
• Bar Dough – Italian style wood fired pizza and SO much more. This lively spot is very popular, since it’s chef Carrie Baird won on Top Chef.
• Osteria Marco – In the heart of Larimer Square, Osteria Marco has amazing artisan- style pizza and a lively hip atmosphere.

UNION STATION

It’s not just a transportation hub. This beautifully renovated historic hotspot includes shops, coffee, ice cream, restaurants and bars.

LARIMER SQUARE

Our favorite part of Lodo – Check out Larimer street between 14th and 15th. There’s a cool SPEAKEASY bar called The Green Russel where you can drink amazing cocktails in an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1920s.

DENVER MARKETS

We love our marketplaces, where everyone can find something they love! Check out:

  • Milk Market/Dairy Block

  • Avanti F&B (Awesome views of Denver skyline during sunset)

  • Denver Central Marketplace

  • The Source – Amazing BBQ and boozy slushies at Smōk

  • Broadway Market

  • Stanley Marketplace – Our guide Kevin recommends the restaurant Annette

WANt to play ping pong?

We love Ace Eat Serve for awesome indoor and outdoor ping pong tables, delicious Asian dishes and yummy cocktails, especially cocktails made with their homemade ginger beer.

NEED A GLASS OF WINE?

Check out Barcelona Wine bar and have a drink on their candlelit patio.

BRUNCH SPOTS

Our guide Jenna recommends Ophelia’s for live music and amazing food. Also check out Hamburger Mary’s or Track’s (Sunday only) for a Drag Queen brunch, always a blast!

LOVE BEER?

Wander around Rino, starting at Ratio Beer Works or Jagged Mountain Brewery and visit local breweries while admiring local street art and murals around the neighborhood between drinks. Don’t forget to drink water between beers! Denver’s high elevation and dry air makes you get drunk and dehydrated much faster!

HEADING DEEPER INTO THE MOUNTAINS?

Check out historic Idaho Springs and learn about Colorado’s mining history... then take a scenic drive over the continental divide on Loveland Pass and continue to Frisco and Lake Dillon where you can go sailing, SUPing and have a cocktail at the Tikibar next to the beautiful mountain lake. Sapphire Point is a beautiful spot lookout point on the way to Breckenridge.

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is a beautiful day trip from Denver. You can visit the world-renowned Garden of the Gods, or drive up to the top of Pikes Peak for mind-blowing views from 14,000 ft. Visit the charming gardens of The Broadmoor Hotel, feed the giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, climb the steep steps at Manitou Incline, and check out the unique shops and vibes in downtown Manitou Springs.

More Ideas

Get more ideas on what to do from Kayak’s Denver Travel Guide.
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LODGING

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