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Top spots in Denver
Red Rocks Park
OutdoorsMorrison
Sandstone amphitheater + free yoga and sunrise concerts.
Denver Botanic Gardens
OutdoorsCheesman Park
24 acres of themed gardens with summer Chihuly nights.
Larimer Square
Food & DrinkLoDo
Historic strip with patios, holiday lights and rooftop bars.
Mount Evans Scenic Byway
OutdoorsFront Range
Drive to 14,000 ft — highest paved road in North America.
Confluence Park
OutdoorsPlatte River
Tubing the South Platte + a kayak run right downtown.
Where to eat
Mercantile Dining & Provision
$$$New American · Union Station
Alex Seidel's farm-to-table + market under one roof.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
$$Mexican · Capitol Hill
Street tacos and a Colorado-sized agave list.
Sushi Den
$$$Sushi · Platt Park
Fish flown daily from Tokyo's Toyosu market — book ahead.
Snooze A.M. Eatery
$$Brunch · Multiple
Pancake flights and bacon Bloody Marys — Colorado original.
Safta
$$$Israeli · RiNo
Alon Shaya's mezze and pillowy laffa from the wood oven.
Live & on stage
Red Rocks Summer Season
Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Apr – Oct · Mixed
Underground Music Showcase
South Broadway · Jul 24–26 · Indie / Local
Great American Beer Festival
Colorado Convention Center · Oct 8–10 · Beer Fest
Denver Christkindlmarket
Civic Center Park · Nov 21 – Dec 23 · Holiday
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Red Rocks Park, Denver Botanic Gardens, Larimer Square. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Denver and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.