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Denver. / 39.7392; -104.9849 ( City and County of Denver, Colorado) Denver ( / ˈdɛnvər / DEN-vər) is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. [1] Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, [23] a 19.22% increase since 2010. [11] It is the 19th-most populous city in the United ...
- United States
- James W. Denver
- 5,280 ft (1,610 m)
- Colorado
Find local tips on attractions, activities, sightseeing, biking and tours in Denver. Explore kid-friendly, outdoor, downtown and nightlife options in the Mile High City.
- What are some things to do in Denver, Colorado with kids?The Mile High City has a wide array of kid-friendly activities. Check out: Denver Zoo City Park Confluence Park Denver Museum of Nature & Science D...
- What are the best outdoor activities in Denver?Here are popular outdoor adventures in and around Denver. Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Trails Biking Trails City Parks Family-Friendly Activ...
- What is there to do in Downtown Denver?Here are fun things to do in Denver's vibrant, walkable downtown area. Museums Denver Union Station Tattered Cover Book Store Craft Beer Larimer Sq...
- What are some things to do in Denver at night?Check out these fun nightlife activities in Denver. Comedy Red Rocks Amphitheatre Music Venues Date Night Ideas Dance Clubs Find our full list of D...
Mar 4, 2024 · Denver Botanic Gardens. U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit in the fall for Glow at the Gardens, a Halloween festival complete with stunning (and spooky) light displays and epic pumpkin art. – Leilani ...
Plan your trip to Denver, the Mile High City, with guides, tips and events. Discover the best of Denver's culture, nature, food and fun.
- Eat, Drink and Play in Union Station
- Cheer on The Rockies
- See Masterpieces at The Denver Art Museum
- Take in Back Alley Street Art
- Go to A Red Rocks Concert
- Have A Flight at Great Divide
- Take A Selfie with The Blue Bear
- Spark Your Sense of Wonder at Meow Wolf
- Catch A Show at The Denver Performing Arts Complex
- Float Through Denver
Enjoy a drink or a fancy meal at Union Station, an iconic landmark and beautifully restored 19th century train station. Sure, it’s Denver’s main transportation hub – local buses, light rail and cross-country trains use it – but this Beaux Art beauty also is home to tony restaurants and cocktail bars, a place locals come for a night out on the town....
Join baseball fans at Coors Fieldin downtown Denver, one of the MLB’s most hitter-friendly ballparks (thank the thin air for all the homeruns). Eighty home games mean lots of opportunities and with tickets in the Rockpile (aka centerfield) starting at just US$1, it won’t break the bank. Come decked out in your purple, black and silver best to fit r...
The crown jewel of the Mile High City’s art scene, the Denver Art Museumhouses an eclectic collection of some of the world’s greatest works of art, from Old Master painters to modern contemporary artists. It includes a stunningly rich collection of Native American art, integrating both historic and contemporary work, with signage that prioritizes N...
Nowhere has street art more transformed a neighborhood in Denver than the one-time-industrial-wasteland-turned-hipster-enclave of RiNo (aka River North Arts District). Unexpected and ever-changing, the streets and alleys are draped in hundreds of murals covering every sort of surface, from parking lot walls to transformer boxes. Walking through the...
There’s something almost primal about attending a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater: the sounds of instruments enveloping you, the sight of people dancing under an umbrella of stars and the iconic 300ft-high red sandstone monoliths standing guard on either side. Renowned for its natural acoustics and stunning beauty, Red Rock has been a rock 'n’ ro...
Colorado takes its beer seriously, raising craft brewing to a high art. And with over 150 breweries in Denver, you certainly won’t go thirsty in this town. For an OG experience, head to the downtown brewhouse of Great Divide Brewing Company, a small brick building housing one of the most decorated breweries in the country with a whopping 18 Great A...
Stop for photos with the playful and ever-curious symbol of the city, a 40ft-tall sculpture of a blue bear entitled I See What You Mean. Located in Downtown Denver, the bear stands upright peering into the Convention Center – the artist Lawrence Argent’s riff on a local newspaper’s photo of a bear looking into a home (a not unfamiliar occurrence in...
Step into Denver’s most immersive art experience at Meow Wolf Denver, an extension of the renowned art collective started in New Mexico. Here, wander through a multi-story building that tells a story of the convergence of four worlds through 70+ fantastical art installations. Enter dark tunnels and tipping hallways, man towering spaceships and touc...
Denver is home to the second largest theater complex in the country: the Denver Performing Arts Complex, a four-city-block-wide collection of stages connected by a sky-high glass canopy, with large-scale art pieces dotting its walkways and green spaces. Weekends bring thousands to the complex, a river of people flowing into its different venues to ...
Float down the South Platte River, taking in the downtown skyline as you dip your toes into the cool, gentle water. A historic waterway, gold was found along its shores way back in 1858, sparking the Colorado Gold Rush and the founding of Denver itself. Today, the South Platte winds its way through the center of the city, popular pedestrian walkway...
Denver Union Station is an urban transit hub and a high-energy, mixed-use destination featuring James Beard, award-winning chef-driven restaurants, locally curated retail shops, and the luxurious Crawford Hotel. Union Station is Denver's most iconic gathering place for locals and visitors alike.
May 16, 2023 · A guide to the best things to do in Denver, from museums and breweries to hikes and concerts. Discover the Mile High City's cultural, natural and historical attractions, from the Denver Art Museum to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.
