Fun Things to Do in Denver

The Mile High City's music scene is world-class

Denver is one of America's top live music cities. Red Rocks Amphitheatre — carved into natural sandstone formations — is widely considered the world's best outdoor concert venue. Beyond Red Rocks, Mission Ballroom, Fillmore Auditorium, Ogden Theatre, and Bluebird Theater host major acts every night of the week.

Mountains 30 minutes away, 300 sunny days a year

Denver's greatest asset is its location. Rocky Mountain National Park, Evergreen, Clear Creek Canyon, Golden, and dozens of trailheads are under an hour away. Within the city, Washington Park, City Park, Sloan's Lake, and Cherry Creek Trail are free outdoor escapes.

Colorado is the craft beer capital of America

Denver and the broader Front Range have over 400 breweries — more breweries per capita than any other major US city. The RiNo (River North Art District) neighborhood alone has 15+ taprooms within walking distance. Great Divide, Odell, New Belgium, Breckenridge, and Crooked Stave are just a few of the local legends.

World-class museums and a thriving street art scene

Denver punches above its weight in arts. The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest in the American West. MCA Denver showcases cutting-edge contemporary work. RiNo's galleries host First Friday art walks every month. And the city's street murals — from Larimer Street to the Santa Fe Arts District — are arguably the best in the Mountain West.

Five major pro teams in one of America's most sports-mad cities

Denver is one of America's best sports cities. The Broncos (NFL), Nuggets (NBA Champions 2023), Rockies (MLB), Avalanche (NHL Stanley Cup 2022), and Rapids (MLS) all play here. Coors Field in LoDo is one of MLB's most beloved ballparks. Ball Arena hosts the Nuggets and Avs. Empower Field at Mile High is the iconic Broncos home.

A bona fide culinary destination with a Colorado twist

Denver's food scene has grown from steakhouse country to one of America's most diverse culinary cities. From James Beard-nominated chefs to Vietnamese pho shops on Federal Boulevard to New Mexico-style green chile on every breakfast burrito, Denver eats well. Union Station's cluster of restaurants is the city's most celebrated dining district.

From rooftop bars to underground clubs to late-night food

Denver nights have something for everyone. LoDo's Blake and Market Streets house Denver's most concentrated bar and club district. Capitol Hill is the LGBTQ+ and live-music heartbeat. RiNo's taprooms stay open late. The rooftop bar scene (ViewHouse, Ophelia's, The Ramble) is exceptional — especially with mountain views at sunset.

Things you can't do anywhere else

Denver has a handful of experiences that are genuinely, irreducibly Denver. Watching sunrise over the Rockies from Red Rocks before a yoga session. Visiting the world's only dedicated museum of the American West. Driving the Mount Evans Scenic Byway to 14,000 feet. Catching a Coors Field game with the Rocky Mountain backdrop. These are Denver.