Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park – Either the Loch (5.5 miles) or Emerald Lake trails (3.2 miles). Two hour drive from Denver. Note: you must reserve a permit in advance to enter this part of the park. Emerald Lake Trail, Colorado | AllTrails The Loch via Glacier Gorge Trail, Colorado | AllTrails
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park – A selection of easy to moderate hikes ranging from 3 miles up to 13 miles with good views of fall colors and the Rockies (45 minute drive from Denver) Raccoon Trail, Colorado Panorama Point via Mule Deer Trail and Raccoon Trail, Colorado
Royal Arch Trail
A hike along the flatirons ending with a view of a natural arch. A decent amount of elevation gain over 3.3 miles roundtrip. 30 minute drive from Denver.
Abyss Trailhead
Abyss Trail to Helms Lake – A longer hike (12 miles) to an alpine lake with excellent leaf views — you can opt to do just a portion of this trail if you are looking for a shorter option. Recommend getting to the trailhead early as parking can be challenging!
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
You can visit the beautiful outdoor event venue just to walk around or take a look at the lineup and check out a show
Denver Union Station
Original architecture of an old Denver train station, now outfitted with restaurants, bars and shops!
Dairy Block
Various Food Hall options, Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries, Cocktail Bars and Shops throughout the Dairy Block
The Denver Central Market
This market and dozens of businesses along this stretch of Larimer street in Five Points offers great dining options, bars and boutique shops.
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
An immersive art exhibit just west of downtown.
Denver Art Museum
Clyfford Still Museum
Denver Botanic Gardens
A well-maintained garden with plants and flowers from different regions of the world and an indoor rainforest. A great place for a walk or a picnic, and outside food and beverages are allowed
Zuni Street Brewing Company
Raíces Brewing Company
Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse
Great Divide Brewing Co
Ratio Beerworks
Our Mutual Friend Brewing
The Cooper Lounge
Our favorite fancy cocktail lounge lofted above Union Station.
The Wild
Intimate cocktail bar with great happy hour
Temaki Den
Jinie’s favorite place for handrolls in Denver
Somebody People
An elevate vegan restaurant – one of Nick’s favorites (even though he’s not vegan)
Hop Alley
A modern take on Szechuan food with excellent, creative cocktails
Flight Club Denver
fun place for darts, snacks and drinks