Guidebook for Denver
Sightseeing
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
Washington Park
Most people atleast take a walk by to see the big blue bear that stands outside. It is pretty cool how big it is.
206 locals recommend
The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StMost people atleast take a walk by to see the big blue bear that stands outside. It is pretty cool how big it is.
A closed off street to walk up and down the restaurants and shops. I've been to eat there multiple times and visited a couple brewery/beer spots.
205 locals recommend
Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayA closed off street to walk up and down the restaurants and shops. I've been to eat there multiple times and visited a couple brewery/beer spots.
Fun mountain town that has lots of shops and eateries. Its a 'hippy-dippy' area. There are 7 natural spring fountains that are along the street. You can fill a water bottle and it is refreshing.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Fun mountain town that has lots of shops and eateries. Its a 'hippy-dippy' area. There are 7 natural spring fountains that are along the street. You can fill a water bottle and it is refreshing.
Parks & Nature
The closest state park to my house. Approximately $9 per car and has a bunch of trails for walking.
162 locals recommend
Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker Rd The closest state park to my house. Approximately $9 per car and has a bunch of trails for walking.
The State Capitol building is at one end and the Denver Country Court is at the other. Very easy to walk, and easy to get around downtown to see the city area.
66 locals recommend
Civic Center Park
101 14th Ave The State Capitol building is at one end and the Denver Country Court is at the other. Very easy to walk, and easy to get around downtown to see the city area.
This mountain is one of only two 14,000 ft rocky mountains that has a paved road to the top. The other is Pike's Peak. The weather does typically close the road to the top from October through end of May due to the large amounts of snow.
I hiked to the summit summer 2016.
9 locals recommend
Mount Evans Wilderness
This mountain is one of only two 14,000 ft rocky mountains that has a paved road to the top. The other is Pike's Peak. The weather does typically close the road to the top from October through end of May due to the large amounts of snow.
I hiked to the summit summer 2016.
Mount Sherman
A 14,000 ft rocky mountain I climbed summer 2015.
Easy walkable and drivable tour spot. Gorgeous views of rock formations.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdEasy walkable and drivable tour spot. Gorgeous views of rock formations.
Pikes Peak Summit House
Shopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AvePark Meadows Mall station
Target
7777 E Hampden AveEssentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveThere are many King Soopers in the area, and two that are actually closer to the house, but I recommend this one because it is larger with a pharmacy and a liquor store in it for a one-stop-shop.
12 locals recommend
King Soopers Pharmacy
1155 E 9th AveThere are many King Soopers in the area, and two that are actually closer to the house, but I recommend this one because it is larger with a pharmacy and a liquor store in it for a one-stop-shop.
Walgreens Pharmacy
1505 S Federal BlvdGetting Around
Yale Station
Colorado Station Gate B
These bicycles are a really easy way to get around the city. I've taken them starting in the Washington Park area all the way to downtown Denver. If you purchase a 24 hour pass for $9 you can really get to see the area. You would just have to strategically figure out your stops approximately 30 minutes apart. It was so easy because there are so many stations with bikes in and throughout Denver.
34 locals recommend
Denver B-cycle
These bicycles are a really easy way to get around the city. I've taken them starting in the Washington Park area all the way to downtown Denver. If you purchase a 24 hour pass for $9 you can really get to see the area. You would just have to strategically figure out your stops approximately 30 minutes apart. It was so easy because there are so many stations with bikes in and throughout Denver.
Arts & Culture
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdFree entry into a small lobby type museum with the history of US money.
82 locals recommend
United States Mint Gift shop
320 W Colfax AveFree entry into a small lobby type museum with the history of US money.
This is a main street downtown that is shopping, food, and culture. Cars and bikes are not allowed on it. It does have a continuous bus that will take you up and down the street if you are not up for walking the entire thing but still want to adventure around downtown.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallThis is a main street downtown that is shopping, food, and culture. Cars and bikes are not allowed on it. It does have a continuous bus that will take you up and down the street if you are not up for walking the entire thing but still want to adventure around downtown.
Entertainment & Activities
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveI've been to a handful of Colorado Rockie's games, and took the tour of the stadium with my brother when he visited. It was cool to see the stadium from 'behind the scenes. Approximately $10 per person.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StI've been to a handful of Colorado Rockie's games, and took the tour of the stadium with my brother when he visited. It was cool to see the stadium from 'behind the scenes. Approximately $10 per person.
Free tour of the Tea Factory, approximately 45 minutes to an hour. I've been twice with friends, and I always stock up on tea when I go.
164 locals recommend
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrFree tour of the Tea Factory, approximately 45 minutes to an hour. I've been twice with friends, and I always stock up on tea when I go.
Barry Goldwater Visitor Center
2346 Academy DrRoyal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AI have yet to actually go, but heard its an interesting spot to see where most of the U.S. Olympians train.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaI have yet to actually go, but heard its an interesting spot to see where most of the U.S. Olympians train.