- 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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A skilled baker teaches piping techniques, fondant molding, and more classes with themes related to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Winter
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Once a cemetery in the late-1800's, Cheesman Park is a community park visited by hundreds of individuals daily. Those at the park enjoy walking and jogging during the warmer months and cross-country skiing in the colder months.
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The home of several local attractions, tourists can spend the entire day at City Park. Along with the Denver Zoo, this site is home to the Colorado Museum of Natural History. Outdoor activities such as tennis and baseball can also be enjoyed at this local park.
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Open to the public since 1920, Tiny Town, is a miniature collection of houses, buildings, and railroads to entertain kids of all ages. With more than 90 buildings on display, visitors enjoy stepping back in time with a ride on the railroad and marveling at all of the creations.
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As a music venue, Bluebird Theater hosts performances from nationally recognized rock, blues, and jazz bands. The theater was built in the early 20th century and features some of its original architectural features.
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Lively and fun, visitors to Denver can enjoy live bands and musical entertainment at the Grizzly Rose almost every night of the week. A down home, country ambiance, there is also dancing, a Western menu and full-service bar.
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Initially known as Colorado's Ocean Journey, Downtown Aquarium now, is a local aquarium and restaurant which features a range of interactive exhibits such as the horseshoe crab tough tank, the stingray touch and feed tank and many different ecosystems.
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16th Street Mall is a local pedestrian and transit mall located on the 16th Street in downtown Denver and comprises of multiple shopping destinations including high-end retails stores as well as smaller local shops, coupled with restaurants, numerous bronze statues and cafes.
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At Lakeside Amusement Park, visitors find a wide variety of rides including trains, a merry-go-round, a drop tower, bumper cars, and many spinning rides. Visitors can also find carnival-style food.
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At Ogden Theatre, visitors can attend concerts for touring rock bands and R&B artists. The theater has a standing area for general admission, with a balcony area with some seating.
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Offering a real party atmosphere, Howl at the Moon is a club located in the LoDo area of Denver. Known for its spirited musical performances and dance crowd, it is also a great place to grab an after work drink.