Jessica & Scott
Things To Do
LoDo (Lower Downtown)
Explore downtown Denver! McGregor Square shares the block with the Rally hotel and has a giant sports bar with a 100 ft TV screen (you can't miss it), food hall, pour-your-own-beer wall, and lively plaza. Dairy Block is catty corner from McGregor Square and another great food hall with artisan popups in the very photographable alley way. Union Station is the main transportation hub with terrific restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and "Denver's Living Room" where you can sit in comfy overstuffed chairs and watch the city go by. Explore every block of LoDo and take a stroll down the Cherry Creek Path to Confluence Park and the flagship REI building.
Museum District and the Capitol
At the south end of the 16th street mall is the state Capitol. From there, head to the Denver Art Museum, History Colorado, Center for Colorado Women's History (where Jessica used to docent), the Clifford Stills Museum, and the Kirkland Museum. These points of interest are anchored by Civic Center Park.
RiNo Graffiti Walls
A really great way to spend a few hours and the site of our engagement photos. Walk around RiNo (River North) district starting near 26th between Walnut and Larimer. This once-industrial neighborhood is now adorned with blocks and blocks of street art, shops, and restaurants. Check it out on your own or take a guided tour. You can walk here from the Rally, but be aware that there a few dicey blocks between as you get closer to the rescue mission on Park Avenue. Stay to the north on Blake if you can.
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
The third installation of the New Mexico original is a mind-bending, immersive art experience.
Santa Fe Arts District
10+ blocks of art galleries, restaurants and more. First Fridays of the month also offer an all night block party!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
A terrific museum with a planetarium and Imax theater. Be sure to head to the west side to catch the iconic view of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
Denver Botanic Gardens
A beautiful botanic gardens in the middle of one of Denver's stateliest neighborhoods. Take a drive or stroll through the surrounding houses between 1st and 8th after walking the gardens.
Cherry Creek North Shopping District
A great central neighborhood for outdoor upscale shopping, dining, and more. Cherry Creek mall and Cherry Creek walking path are also nearby.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
This world-renowned music venue is open every day for simple hikes or jaunts around the stage. There will be Yoga on the Rocks on Saturday morning: https://www.redrocksonline.com/yoga/
Rocky Mountain National Park
Take a day or more to check out this national park and really see what makes Colorado so special! Stay over night in Estes and watch for the local elk families.