We are big on parks and open spaces! Most of them are free to enjoy, though the State Parks require a vehicle fee. This is a small collection of the reasons why we love to call Denver home!
Cheesman Park
Denver, CO
One of the parks we first fell in love with in Denver! Nestled in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, not from St. Johns Cathedral.
Washington Park
Denver, CO
This park is full of life! Watch out for the geese, and look for crawdads in the streams.
Sloans Lake
Denver, CO 80212
On the west side of the city, this park is close to some wonderful eats!
Confluence Park
2250 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202, (720) 913-1311
Where the Cherry Creek and Platte rivers meet! Dogs are welcomed to splash in the shallows, while kayakers and anglers brave the rapids.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, CO 80022, (303) 289-0930
A prime place for birding and enjoying the wildlife. Praire dogs, bison, and deer roam the plains, which you can view from your vehicle on a ten-mile loop through protected lands. Also where we took our engagement photos!
Golden Gate State Park Panorama Point
303 Reverend's Ridge Road, Black Hawk, CO 80422, (303) 582-3707
Our go-to place for seeing the beauty of the Rocky Mountains! Enjoy this scenic view out of the city!
Cherry Creek State Park
4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014, (303) 690-1166
If you're looking for a beach on the front range, this is the spot for some fun in the sun!
Denver Audubon Nature Center
11280 Waterton Road, Littleton, CO 80125, (303) 973-9530
Spot birds in the wetlands and the streams that feed Chatfield Lake!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205, (720) 337-1400
Our favorite Zoo and not just because Will works there. Visit all sorts of wonderful critters on a campus that you can see in a few short hours!
City Park
Denver, CO
Nestled between the Denver Zoo and the Nature and Science museum this park is an expansive space to enjoy some fresh air!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205, (303) 370-6000
Come check out a collection of natural wonders. We especially like the Dinosaurs and the Gems!
Denver Art Museum
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204, (720) 865-5000
Enjoy the art and architecture from inside or out!
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany Street, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 298-7554
Close to Confluence park, this museum has fresh exhibits every season!
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, (720) 354-4880
A precious gem of one Artist's profound works.
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211, (303) 561-4450
Quite the collection of species, including some you may not expect!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204, (720) 577-4720
If you need to catch the latest summer blockbuster why not enjoy it with seat-side service of draft beer and fried pickles!
Sie FilmCenter
2510 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, (720) 381-0813
See hard-to-find indie films in this cozy theater!