Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
You will be required to obtain a timed entry reservation to enter the park after 9am or a timed entry pass + bear lake road after 5am for access to bear lake road. We recommend stopping at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center before entering the park and asking a park ranger for recommendations. We also recommend driving up to the Alpine Visitor Center sitting at an elevation of 11,796 ft. Although the drive to the top is thrilling, there is limited parking once you reach the top and at the several overlooks along the route. Our favorite hike is Emerald Lake although this is only available to you with the bear lake road reservation unless you enter the road before 5am.
Casa Bonita
As seen on South Park, Casa Bonita in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) is special for its over-the-top, kitschy "eater-tainment" experience, featuring a massive indoor waterfall with cliff divers, Black Bart's Cave, puppet shows, mariachis, and a nostalgic vibe. Reservations are open now but it is often fully booked on weekends so we recommend looking for a time slot now.
Garden of the Gods
This incredible city-owned park is truly one of a kind. It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths. We recommend stopping at the Visitor & Nature Center for a great view of the sandstone formations.
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak's summit, with an elevation of 14,115 ft above sea level, is the highest fourteener east of its longitude in the contiguous United States. You can get to the top of Pikes Peak by car, shuttle, or Cog railway.
Flatirons
The Flatirons are the striking, slanted, reddish-brown sandstone formations that make up a portion of Boulder’s foothills on the west side of town. Plenty of trails will take you around and up to the Flatirons, and many of them start from the Chautauqua Trailhead, off Baseline Road. There is limited parking so we suggest arriving early or utilizing a local shuttle.
Coors Brewery Tour
You probably recognize the iconic Coors beer logo, but did you know Coors was founded in Golden, CO, and is home to the largest single-site brewing facility in the world? Availability opens up 25 days prior to your desired date and we recommend looking through their website for more information regarding reservations.
Aspen - Maroon Bells
Located about 3.5 hours from Denver, the picturesque mountain town of Aspen offers a perfect mix of summer activities like scenic gondola rides, alpine coasters, hiking, paragliding, and charming local shops to explore. Maroon Bells is located just outside of Aspen and has manifestly held the title for the most photographed mountains in the country. Parking and shuttle reservations will be required for Maroon Bells but the day trip is definitely worth it.
Vail
Located just under 2 hours from Denver, the charming alpine village of Vail, Colorado offers a perfect blend of summer adventure and scenic beauty. With its European-inspired charm, you’ll find plenty to enjoy—from hiking and biking trails to shopping in the walkable village, along with whitewater rafting, fishing tours, horseback riding, and golf—making it an ideal destination while you're in town.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Located just off I-70 and only 45 miles west of Denver, the Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park is one of Colorado’s most authentic living museums and historically immersive experiences.
Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station
Enter Convergence Station, where four alien worlds joined together in a rare cosmic event created a place where memories are currency. Expect the unexpected at this kaleidoscopic immersive art experience as you traverse luminous corridors filled with interactive elements, shifting soundscapes, and story-rich installations that ignite every sense. Spanning multiple floors as Meow Wolf's largest exhibition yet, every room holds a story, every portal a choice that could change everything.