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Top 10 Things to Do in Denver

1. Denver Botanic Gardens

Address: 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206

Phone: (720) 865-3500

This beautiful botanic garden spans 23 acres with lots of themed areas, including North America’s largest collection of plants from cold-temperature climates. Once you’re finished browsing the grounds and exploring the conservatory, you might be able to catch a summer concert at the garden’s sunken amphitheater.

2. Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

Address: 1201 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 832-8576

The Kirkland Museum houses three primary art collections from international artists, local Colorado artists, and from Vance Kirkland, the museum’s namesake. The museum also displays its art in a “salon style,” in which different types of art are showcased together rather than in separate rooms, often highlighting a specific design period.

3. Coors Field

Address: 2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205

Phone: (303) 292-0200

Home to the MLB’s Colorado Rockies, Coors Field sits in the city’s LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood 2 blocks from Union Station. If you’re not in town during baseball season, you and up to 24 of your fellow baseball fans can schedule a private tour of the ballpark for a behind-the-scenes look.

4. Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Address: 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205

Phone: (303) 370-6000

This science museum is home to over 1 million objects across exhibits that teach visitors all about the human body, outer space, prehistoric creatures, Egyptian mummies, wildlife, and more. The museum is open to all, but if you’re looking for an extra educational experience, the museum also offers school programs and teacher development.

5. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Address: 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 893-4100

Since the 1970s, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has hosted a wide range of acts, from touring Broadway musicals to burgeoning new plays from young writers. Within the Denver Performing Arts Complex, you can find nine performance venues, each with its own character and quirks.

6. Empower Field at Mile High

Address: 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (720) 258-3000

Home to the NFL’s Denver Broncos, Empower Field is a local hotspot on fall gamedays, due in part to Broncos fans’ famously loud cheers. The stadium’s altitude also makes it notably difficult for visiting teams to perform in, which means you’re a little more likely to see a Broncos win if you’re in town for a home game!

7. Forney Museum of Transportation

Address: 4303 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216

Phone: (303) 297-1113

This museum’s slogan is “Anything on Wheels” for a reason—it’s home to one of the finest transportation collections in the country, with over 600 cars, buggies, motorcycles, locomotives, aircraft, carriages, rail equipment, buses, toys, models, and more!

8. Denver Art Museum

Address: 100 W 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (720) 913-0130

The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in the western United States, housing over 70,000 works featuring architecture, Asian art, Indigenous arts of North American, modern and contemporary art, photography, and more. Casual visitors can take a stroll through the museum’s extensive collections while school groups can participate in special educational programs.

9. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Address: 1530 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203

Phone: (303) 831-7010

This beautiful cathedral sits in Denver’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood. Visitors can admire the breathtaking architecture from outside or attend a special event like a concert or a movie viewing inside the cathedral. Daily mass services are also held inside.

10. Clyfford Still Museum

Address: 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (720) 354-4880

This unique museum was designed specifically to showcase the work of artist Clyfford Still, and the museum now houses 93% of his life’s work. Visitors can see his works of art in the museum’s main exhibits and learn more about his abstract expressionist style on the lower level.

Explore Denver’s Coolest Neighborhoods

LoDo

Lower Downtown (also known as “LoDo”) is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods and thus is marked by historic Larimer Square, home to elegant Victorian buildings. Visitors can also find trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and the famous Union Station.

Cherry Creek

If you’re in the mood for gourmet food and luxe shopping, we recommend checking out Cherry Creek’s boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Cherry Creek Mall overlooks the creek and houses upscale stores from high-end designer brands. North of the mall lies chic cocktail lounges and chill cafes.

RiNo

The River North Art District, often shortened to “RiNo,” is a favorite among art aficionados. Here, you’ll find revamped industrial buildings that now serve as homes for contemporary art galleries, concert venues, jazz bars, brewpubs, and more.

Capitol Hill

In Capitol Hill, you can visit and tour the Colorado State Capitol, explore period furnishings at the Victorian-era Molly Brown House Museum, shop at punk stores, and hit up late-night bars and coffee shops, all with a unique bohemian vibe to tie the neighborhood together.

Uptown

Sometimes called “North Capitol Hill” because of its proximity to the previously-mentioned neighborhood, Uptown is home to an array of restaurants with influences from around the globe. After dinner, check out the Avenue Theater for a comedy show or the Fillmore Auditorium for a concert.