Top 10 Activities in Denver

Denver is a vibrant city with no shortage of activities to intrigue, indulge, or entertain. From the cultural wonders of its excellent museums to the thrilling adventures of its natural landscape, you can find whatever you’re looking for in the Mile High City.

Here’s our list of the top 10 activities in Denver.

10. Hear the Colorado Symphony

Boettcher Concert Hall, home to The Colorado Symphony, is located in the Denver Performing Arts Center. The city’s professional symphony orchestra delights audiences year-round with a diverse lineup of solo performances, symphonies, concert series, educational programs, and community outreach events.

9. Tour the Wynkoop Brewery

The Wynkoop Brewing Company has the stated mission of bringing the community together through excellent beer and food. Denver, in general, is becoming more and more known for its incredible craft beer selection. Wynkoop remains one of the standard setters. Learn a little bit about the art of brewing beer and enjoy some samples.

8. Visit the Denver Mint

Tours of the Denver Mint offer fascinating insight into the history of U.S. currency and the process of how we produce the money we use every day. Each tour is geared toward educating and entertaining people of all ages on an interesting topic that’s often taken for granted.

7. Visit the Denver Art Museum

The DAM is one of the biggest art museums in the western United States and is highly respected for its incredible collection of Native American art and its evolving exhibits. In total, the museum features well over 60,000 unique works of art from all over the world.

6. See a Game at Coors Field

Taking in a game at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies professional baseball franchise, is a unique way to soak in the landscape of the city. Many of the stadium’s seats offer stunning views of the cityscape and the nearby mountains. If you’re not too distracted by the incredible environment, you might even get to see some mammoth home runs flying through the thin air at Coors Field.

5. Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens

Located within the Cheesman Park neighborhood, Denver’s Botanic Gardens offer convenient urban access to a variety of natural beauty. The glass-enclosed conservatory and themed gardens delight visitors throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. In the summer, the open amphitheater hosts concerts under the stars. 

4. Root on the Broncos at Invesco

Sports Authority Field is a state-of-the-art steel, glass, and aluminum stadium that is home to more than 75,000 screaming fans at least eight Sundays a year -- usually more, thanks to the deep playoff runs the Broncos have been making in recent years. Taking in a game during the season or touring the facility in the offseason are both great ways to experience one of the best attractions in Denver.

3. Explore the Denver Zoo

Built all the way back in 1896, The Denver Zoo has slowly developed into one of the most popular attractions in the city. Located in City Park, the Zoo hosts more than 4,000 animals on approximately 80 acres of land. It’s a fun way for people of all ages to see, interact with, and learn about over 600 species.

2. Visit Union Station

Why would seeing a train station be a top activity? In a typical town, it probably wouldn’t be. But, in Denver, Union Station is more than a train station. Yes, it’s a bustling hub for light rail trains and local buses. It’s also a shining example of Denver history remade.

The facility was meticulously remodeled and reopened with restaurants featuring top chefs, a gorgeous boutique hotel, and plenty of fine shops and bars.

1. Explore Denver Mountain Parks

In the Rocky Mountain foothills outside of Denver, there’s a 14,000 acre park network operated by the city government. The Denver Mountain Parks system includes famous attractions like Red Rocks Amphitheater, Buffalo Bill’s grave, and Winter Park Ski Resort. Even if the excellent climbing, mountain biking, and hiking opportunities don’t entice you, there are other fun activities like viewing enormous herds of elk and buffalo in Genesee Park.

Those are our top 10 attractions in Denver. We know you must have your own favorites. Leave a comment and let us know what we’re missing!