- Our list of the best things to do in Denver, Colorado, features the top 367 nearby activities — including 145 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Denver, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Denver, CO , followed by 335 popular activities in nearby cities, including Golden, Littleton, Boulder, Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Evergreen, Morrison, Parker, Englewood, Thornton, Commerce City, Lakewood, Brighton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Westminster, Fraser and Northglenn
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13th and Maple St., Golden, CO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80401
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Film on the Rocks at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison brings a surreal experience as you watch iconic movies. The theatre also offers fantastic views of the Denver metropolitan area in the background.
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Featuring five acres used for canine recreation and exercise, Grandview Dog Park offers mostly dirt fields with a separate small dog area. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables and a double-gated entrance.
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Opened in 2005, West Arvada Dog Park is situated on five acres of fields for canine recreation. The park is fenced and double gated, provides benches and offers a separate area for smaller dogs.
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Empty Quiver Archery is a 20 yard archery range featuring 28 archery lanes. The range offers archery programs for beginners as well as private lessons for those of all skill levels.