Free & Cheap Things to Do in Denver, CO

  • The list below includes 283 free or cheap things to do in or near Denver, Colorado, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Bars and Art Museum.
  • From Mount Evans to University of Denver, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Denver and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Wheat Ridge.
  • The list below includes 283 free or cheap things to do in or near Denver, Colorado, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Bars and Art Museum.
  • From Mount Evans to University of Denver, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Denver and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Wheat Ridge.
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Strum and Sip 2375 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater, CO MoreLess Info
Unleash your inner rockstar! Beginner’s lessons teach basic chords and strumming techniques in friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
12.7 Miles
94% 129 votes
History Museums 822 12th St, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Life at the turn of the century is in full view when you visit Astor House Museum in Golden, Colorado. The self-guided tour features audio stations explaining the history of the 1867 boarding house and the trail-dusted visitors who stayed there.
12.7 Miles
Modern Art Museums 1111 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Since 1990, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum has been dedicated to promoting and preserving the art and beauty of quilt-making. Featuring a permanent collection of more than 250 quilts in all styles and techniques, the museum is a must-visit for quilting enthusiasts.
12.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Religious Buildings 905 Bear Creek Ave, Morrison, CO 80465 MoreLess Info
One of the top wedding venues in Morrison, Colorado is the Chapel at Red Rocks. It features several scenic outdoor ceremony sites, cocktail bars and elegant reception catering. The Chapel is non-denominational.
12.7 Miles
69% 16 votes
Hiking Trails 6th Avenue at 19th Street, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Triceratops Trail is a 1.5-mile, gravel hiking trail that winds between large, vertical walls of sandstone and into reclaimed clay pits. Along the trail are several stops highlighting clay mining and dinosaur, bird, mammal, insect, and invertebrate tracks and traces.
12.8 Miles
96% 169 votes
Specialty Museums 13th and Maple St., Golden, CO MoreLess Info
With multiple displays of diverse fossils, minerals, meteorites and gems as well as moon rocks from the Apollo missions, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum offers an informative and educational experience to visitors. There is also a walk-through mine comprising of UV minerals.
12.8 Miles
94% 1061 votes
Lookouts Golden, CO MoreLess Info
Lookout Mountain, reached via a scenic drive to the top, offers panoramic views of the town of Golden, the Coors Brewery and distant downtown Denver. Visitors can also explore the gravesite and museum of Buffalo Bill which is located on the top.
12.8 Miles
91% 35 votes
History Museums 923 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
A visit to the Golden History Center offers a unique look at a truly American city, Golden, Colorado. Learn about the first T-rex discovery, the history of the world's largest brewery site and more, this is a visit worth making.
12.8 Miles
89% 19 votes
Playgrounds 20100 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80013 MoreLess Info
Great Plains Park is a 50 acre park featuring a water sprayground. Attractions include a playground, a baseball field, a large open field, a half-court basketball court, and two sheltered seating areas.
12.8 Miles
96% 399 votes
Other Entertainment 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465 MoreLess Info
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the most spectacular music venues in the world due to amazing view of the Denver metropolitan area. The amphitheater hosts a wide array of concerts from all music genres. On non-concert days, fitness junkies can get their kicks running up and down the amphitheater.
12.8 Miles
47% 144 votes
Movie Theaters 18605 E Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013 MoreLess Info
Aurora's Movie Tavern is a combination movie theater multiplex and restaurant and bar. The facility shows first run movies, serves an array of menu options, and features a full bar.
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