Airport: DEN • International

Top 10 Things to Do in Denver

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The vibrant Mile High City perched exactly 5,280 feet above sea level, offering 300 days of sunshine, craft brewery culture, and majestic Rocky Mountain panoramas.

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Best Season to Visit June to September for hiking and festivals; December to March for Rocky Mountain skiing
Primary Commercial Airport DEN • Colorado, USA

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Getting from DEN to the city center and major attractions

Denver International Airport (DEN) connects directly to Denver Union Station downtown via the RTD University of Colorado A-Line commuter rail in ~37 minutes.

Curated Top 10 Attractions in Denver

Ranked by traveler popularity, uniqueness, and seasonal appeal.

#1

Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Park

Music & Natural Wonders

A geologically unique open-air amphitheater framed by 300-foot monolithic red sandstone cliffs, revered as one of the worlds greatest concert venues.

Insider Tip: During non-event daytime hours, the amphitheater is free and open to the public for workouts, hiking, and visitor center exhibits.
#2

Denver Union Station & LoDo

Historic Architecture & Dining

A restored 1914 Beaux-Arts transit landmark functioning as Denvers "living room", housing boutique shops, cocktail lounges, and farm-to-table dining.

Insider Tip: Sit in the Great Hall with a local craft beer from The Terminal Bar or artisanal ice cream from Milkbox.
#3

RiNo Art District (River North)

Street Art & Breweries

Former industrial warehouses transformed into colorful mural galleries, experimental microbreweries, cideries, and food halls like Denver Central Market.

Insider Tip: Explore the alleys between Walnut and Larimer streets for colossal street art murals painted during the annual CRUSH WALLS festival.
#4

Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street

Gardens & Flora

A 24-acre urban oasis showcasing native alpine plants, tropical conservatories, Japanese reflection ponds, and outdoor bronze sculptures.

Insider Tip: The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory is the only conservatory in the nation made of precast concrete arches.
#5

Denver Art Museum (DAM)

Fine Arts & Architecture

Renowned for its dramatic titanium-clad Hamilton Building designed by Daniel Libeskind and an internationally celebrated Indigenous Art of North America collection.

Insider Tip: Free general admission for all kids age 18 and under every day.
#6

Rocky Mountain National Park Day Trip

National Parks

Just 90 minutes northwest, drive Trail Ridge Road (the highest continuous paved road in America at 12,183 ft) past alpine tundra and elk herds.

Insider Tip: Timed-entry permits are required between late May and mid-October; book early if you plan to explore the Bear Lake Road corridor.
#7

Meow Wolf Denver (Convergence Station)

Immersive Art

A mind-bending 4-story interactive art universe created by over 300 artists, exploring an alien multiverse with secret passages and hidden lore.

Insider Tip: Purchase a Q-PASS card at the front desk to interact with computer terminals and unlock the story behind the four alien worlds.
#8

Colorado State Capitol Tour

History & Architecture

Neoclassical granite capitol with a real 24-karat gold leaf dome; the 13th step on the west entrance is engraved "One Mile Above Sea Level".

Insider Tip: Climb to the open-air dome observation gallery for 360-degree vistas stretching from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak.
#9

Larimer Square Historic Block

Historic Squares

Denvers oldest commercial block, illuminated by overhead canopy string lights and featuring Victorian brick facades housing chef-driven bistros.

Insider Tip: A magical spot for evening dinner reservations and craft cocktails in subterranean speakeasies.
#10

Coors Field & Baseball Sunset Views

Sports & Views

Home of the Colorado Rockies in LoDo, celebrated for its vintage brick ballpark aesthetic and the rooftop bar offering panoramic mountain sunset views.

Insider Tip: The purple row of seats on the 20th level of the upper deck marks exactly 5,280 feet above sea level.