Things To Do
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens is a great spot to wander through beautiful gardens, enjoy peaceful paths, and soak up some nature in the city.
Colorado Rockies Game
Catch a Rockies game at Coors Field! If you arrive before first pitch, make sure to check out the Rooftop bar for $3 beers.
Boulder, CO
Boulder is a fun town with great restaurants, cute shops, and gorgeous mountain views. We love walking around Pearl Street, grabbing a bite at Avanti, and hiking (Chautauqua has lots of great trails). ~40 minutes north of Denver.
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park is a charming mountain town that's perfect for a day trip. Explore the shops, grab some tasty food, and take in the stunning Rocky Mountain views. ~1.5 hours north of Denver.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a must-see for incredible mountain views, scenic drives, and endless hiking trails. If you plan on visiting, we recommend making a reservation (we recommend the "Timed Entry+Bear Lake Road" reservation) here: https://www.recreation.gov/. Our favorite hikes are Sky Pond Trail (hard) and Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha Lakes via Nymph Lake Trail (moderate). ~1.5 hours north of Denver. Timed entry reservations for July will open on June 1st at 8AM MDT and fill up quickly.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Catch a concert or explore the park on one of the hiking trails. ~25 minutes west of Denver.
Golden, CO
A historic town that is home to many restaurants, trailheads, river tubing, and Coors Brewery. Take a drive up to Lookout Mountain, where we took our engagement photos! ~25 minutes west of Denver.
Colorado Springs, CO
Spend a few hours exploring Garden of the Gods, take a drive or train up Pikes Peak, explore Manitou Springs, and, if you're up for a challenge, hike up the Manitou Incline. ~1.5 hours south of Denver.
Other Mountain Towns / Areas a Bit Farther from Denver
Summit County (Dillon, Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne), Winter Park, Vail (check out Piney River Ranch), Great Sand Dunes National Park, Aspen, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs