Josh and Alex both enjoyed going to Meow Wolf for it definitely takes you to another world. Both spent at least 3 hours here and still didn't finish everything the Convergence Station had to offer.
Not what it sounds like, a light show and meditation experience that is family-friendly with free arcade games within the church.
A theme and water park in the middle of Denver.
Spread your wings in Denver by taking a quick stop by the Luz de Denver, a nice photo op by the park and nice restaurants near LoDo.
By crossing through Commons Park or Confluence Park, guests will pass by skateparks while crossing bridges over the Platte River into the Highlands, known as LoHi. The Highlands provides many shops, restaurants, wine bars, rooftop bars, breweries, and more. Within a mile's walk from the hotels the Highlands is a perfect place to escape during any free time. Some of our favorite places include Denver Beer Co, Avanti, Linger, and Poke House Denver.
RiNo has a lot to offer from a strip full of bars and breweries to restaurants, and even thrift shops. Not to mention all of the art surrounding the area. Some of our favorite places include Blue Moon Brewing Company, Red Barber, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, and Sushi-Rama.
For baseball fans, the Rockies will be taking on the Toronto Blue Jays during the weekend (9/1-9/3).
A bar with multiple levels, including a backyard for cornhole and an upper level for views of the city and the mountains.
Located within Union Station, Snooze is the perfect place to grab some breakfast. Reservations are recommended as Snooze is very popular in the mornings.
Breakfast/brunch place with great food. Open 7am-3pm daily.
With sporting events or movie nights, McGregor Square offers a free place to kick back and relax and watch events on the big screen. McGregor Square also offers bars, shops, and a food hall with many different options.
A cool alleyway full of art, restaurants, bars, and shops.
A bar filled with lots of arcade games and pinball machines.
One of our first dates in Denver. The mini golf course is split between two 9-hole courses both having representations of Denver as well as some of the most unique courses you will see.
One of the most touristy spots in Denver, 16th Street Mall offers many different shops, bars, and restaurants. As well as activities such as a movie theater, bowling alley, selfie museum, VR arcade, and even the best view of Denver. Wait until you see for yourself.
Like Dairy block, Larimer Square provides lots of restaurants and bars.
A great landscape filled with performance spaces for shows, plays, and concerts. Also, check out sculpture park in the back as well as Cherry Creek trail for some peace along the Platte River.
20 minutes west of Denver, brewery lovers can experience one of Denver's most-known beers. Prices range from $10-$20 for sampling only to Brewery tours. Total visit time takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and guests must be 21+ to sample.
Located 30-45 minutes from Downtown Denver, a must for first-time visitors to the Denver area. Free to the public before 2 pm on days of concerts. Enjoy a museum of the history of past acts.
(Note: They are currently closed to plumbing issues, but we will check back when we are closer to the wedding for updates). 40 minutes west of Denver, the closest hot springs to the Denver area. We experienced a relaxing reset when we visited and recommend it to anybody that is looking for a spa-like experience without breaking the bank.
One hour west of Denver, St. Mary's Glacier is a popular hike. You get to see beautiful views of the mountains with St. Mary's lake at the base while hiking up the mountain you might see some snow.
One hour West of Denver, for those who want to experience a 14er (14,000+ feet above sea level) either attempting to climb or driving to the summit, Mt. Evans gives some of the best views.
One hour south of Denver, Garden of the Gods is another must for nature lovers located in Colorado Springs. Additionally, hikers can experience more mountain views by visiting Red Rocks Canyon Open Space right down the road.
20 minutes northeast of Denver and 25 minutes from Denver Airport, a great place to see wildlife such as bison, deer, foxes, prairie dogs, and more.
35 minutes north of Denver, Boulder offers many trails with some of the best views, Pearl Street Mall, restaurants, bars, the University of Colorado, golf courses, teahouses, etc. A good mid-point if planning on going to Rocky Mountain National Park. One of the can't-miss things to do and one of our favorites in Boulder is to see or hike the Flatirons. If hiking use the Chautauqua Trail to the Flatirons loop which is roughly a 2-mile hike.
One and a half hours north of Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park has a lot of trails to offer! A popular favorite of ours is hiking the four lakes (Bear, Nymph, Dream, and Emerald). Don't miss checking out the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park along the way. If visiting don't miss checking out the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park along the way.