Best Things To Do in Denver
Your ultimate guide to Denver’s best experiences — from Red Rocks concerts to craft breweries, hiking trails, and hidden gems. Updated weekly by locals.
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Live Music & Concerts
- •See a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- •Catch live jazz at Dazzle
- •Indie bands at Globe Hall or Lost Lake
- •Concerts at Mission Ballroom
- •Free concerts at Levitt Pavilion
Outdoor Adventures
- •Hike at Red Rocks Park (free!)
- •Bike along Cherry Creek Trail
- •Paddleboard at Sloan’s Lake
- •Climb at Clear Creek Canyon
- •Ski within 2 hours (Loveland, A-Basin)
Craft Breweries
- •Tour Great Divide Brewing
- •RiNo brewery crawl (10+ breweries)
- •Ratio Beerworks patio hangs
- •Cerebral Brewing for hazy IPAs
- •Bierstadt Lagerhaus for German-style
Food Scene
- •Green chile everything (breakfast burritos!)
- •Denver Central Market food hall
- •Sushi Den for world-class sushi
- •Guard and Grace for steaks
- •Food truck rallies in RiNo
Arts & Culture
- •Denver Art Museum (free first Saturday)
- •RiNo street art and murals walk
- •First Friday art walks on Santa Fe
- •Denver Center for Performing Arts
- •Meow Wolf Denver (immersive art)
Unique Experiences
- •Union Station Great Hall cocktails
- •Denver Botanic Gardens
- •16th Street Mall people-watching
- •Denver Zoo (80+ acres)
- •Escape rooms in LoDo
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What are the best free things to do in Denver?
Red Rocks Park hiking (free), First Friday art walks on Santa Fe, Denver Art Museum first Saturdays, City Park, Confluence Park, and the 16th Street Mall are all free.
What is Denver best known for?
Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 300+ days of sunshine, craft beer (most breweries per capita), proximity to world-class skiing, and a thriving food scene anchored by green chile.
How many days do you need in Denver?
3-4 days is ideal. Day 1: downtown and Union Station. Day 2: Red Rocks and Golden. Day 3: RiNo breweries and street art. Day 4: day trip to the mountains.
Is Denver walkable?
Downtown Denver and adjacent neighborhoods (LoDo, RiNo, Capitol Hill) are very walkable. For Red Rocks and mountain day trips, you will need a car or rideshare.
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