Welcome to Denver! What now?
Denver, Colorado is a city filled with culture, sports, outdoor activities, shopping and more. Discover the exciting things to do while visiting or living in Denver.
The Colorado Rocky Mountains are just a short driving distance from Denver, so you can enjoy day hikes, skiing and exploring!
The Colorado Rocky Mountains are just a short driving distance from Denver, so you can enjoy day hikes, skiing and exploring!
Denver on Flickr
Fabulous photos of the Denver area by amazing photographers found on Flickr.
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The New DAM, Denver Art Museum expansion building.
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Coors Field
The Denver Skyline
Another gorgeous day in Denve
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Downtown Denver with Elitch Gardens in the foreground
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A view of Downtown Denver from Confluence Park
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Events in Denver
June 2009
Disney's Christmas Carol Train Tour is stopping in Denver for three days only. June 12-14 at Denver's Union Station. This FREE event is great for families. See special exhibits about Disney's new film "A Christmas Carol" starring Jim Carrey, and live performances by The Original Dickens Carolers. Come on down and enjoy a bit of Christmas in the summer!
Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield - Friday, June 5, 2009
Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission for Colorado residents.
First Friday Art Walk - Friday, June 5, 2009
Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr.
Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - Saturday, June 6, 2009
Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission for Colorado residents.
Capitol Hill People's Fair - Date: Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7, 2009
Civic Center Park
Free admission
City Park Jazz Opening Night - Sunday, June 7, 2009
City Park bandstand
6 p.m.
Free jazz series every Sunday at 6 p.m. through August 9, 2009.
Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission for Colorado residents.
Colorado Renaissance Festival - Weekends Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, August 2, 2009
Larkspur (30 min. south of Denver)
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $17.95 for adults, $8 for children 5-12.
Denver PrideFest - Saturday, June 27 - Sunday, June 28, 2009
Civic Center Park
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.
Cost: Free admission.
Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield - Friday, June 5, 2009
Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission for Colorado residents.
First Friday Art Walk - Friday, June 5, 2009
Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr.
Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - Saturday, June 6, 2009
Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission for Colorado residents.
Capitol Hill People's Fair - Date: Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7, 2009
Civic Center Park
Free admission
City Park Jazz Opening Night - Sunday, June 7, 2009
City Park bandstand
6 p.m.
Free jazz series every Sunday at 6 p.m. through August 9, 2009.
Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission for Colorado residents.
Colorado Renaissance Festival - Weekends Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, August 2, 2009
Larkspur (30 min. south of Denver)
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $17.95 for adults, $8 for children 5-12.
Denver PrideFest - Saturday, June 27 - Sunday, June 28, 2009
Civic Center Park
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.
Cost: Free admission.
Where to Stay in Denver
- Oxford Hotel, The
- The Oxford Hotel was voted one of "Colorado's Most Romantic Hotels." The 80 elegant guest rooms feat...
- Adagio Bed & Breakfast
- This beautiful Victorian bed and breakfast inn is one of Denver's finest. The six beautifully decora...
- Brown Palace Hotel
- From the time you enter the stunning grand atrium lobby with its nine-story stained glass canopy, yo...
- Capitol Hill Bed and Breakfast
- Soaring chimmneys, high turrets, and numerous balconies are to be found in this Richardsonian Romane...
- Castle Marne Inn
- Listed on the National and Local Historic Registers, this grand mansion was designed by renowned arc...
Theatre in Colorado
Denver has an incredible theatre scene!
Here's an entire lens dedicated to the fantastic theater companies in Colorado. Make sure to get tickets to a show (or two or three...) while you're here!Curious Theatre has their own lenses so I've featured it here.
Also check out the TheatreColorado Blog for news.
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Curious Theatre Company
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Our Mission: To awaken the community to important contemporary issues through provocative new theatre.
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Live Theatre (or Theater) in Colorado
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Information about what's happening on stage in Colorado. Links to the latest reviews, openings, closings, company websites, who's who and more. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a link list of Colorado theater companies. There are so many companie...
Museums in Denver
- Denver Art Museum
- One of the city's newest architectural jewels, the striking Hamilton Building opened to rave reviews in October 2006. Its bold, jagged look was inspired by the Rocky Mountain and geometric rock crystals found in the foothills near Denver. The art inside is impressive, but the building itself is an attraction all on its own.
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education.
A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. - Denver, Colorado - Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
- Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
- The Children's Museum of Denver :: Home
- Children's Museum of Denver
- Denver Firefighter's Museum
- 1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80204info@denverfirefightersmuseum.org
(303) 892-1436
Safety, Games, Education, Firehouse, Tales
Photos, Membership, Donate, Volunteers, Rent the Museum - C o l o r a d o H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y
- The Colorado Historical Society is a state agency that collects, preserves and interprets the history of Colorado and the West through museum exhibits, programs, research facilities, and historic preservation.
- Black American West Museum
- Black American West Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver, Colorado | MCA
- Museum of Contemporary Art / Denver
The Museum of Contemporary Art / Denver (MCA) is an innovative forum that inspires and challenges all audiences and creates understanding and dialog about art of our time.In 1996, the Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver was formed to provide Denver with a major con - Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
- Housed in a 1930%uFFFDs-era former Air Force hangar on Lowry Air Force Base, Wings Over The Rockies is home to over three dozen historic airplanes and space vehicles.
Books about the Denver Area
Insiders' Guide to Denver, 8th (Insiders' Guide Series)
Amazon Price: $13.46 (as of 07/03/2009) 
Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer's Complete)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/03/2009)
Streetwise Denver Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Denver, Colorado - Folding pocket size travel map with light rail map, trolley, Boulder inset
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/03/2009)
Outside Magazine's Urban Adventure: Denver/Boulder (Outside)
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/03/2009)
Magical Gardens: Denver Region
Amazon Price: $20.52 (as of 07/03/2009)
Amusement parks and fun places in Denver
- Elitch Gardens
- Get your season pass today for a summer of fun. Rides, water park, concerts and more!
- Lakeside Amusement Park
- Lakeside Amusement Park is a large facility with excitement, history and charm. Located at I-70 and Sheridan, on a picturesque lake (with great mountain views), trains, a merry-go-round, a drop tower, bumper cars, and many spinning rides, Lakeside is the perfect site for family fun and large events. The Mini Skater ride is a new addition to Kiddies' Playland, giving Lakeside 16 rides for small children and a total of 40 rides.
- Water World Home Page
- Water World - a HUGE water park with tons of rides, wave pools, slides and more!
- Heritage Square - Shops, Amusements and More! - Golden, CO
- Alpine Slide
Go-Karts and Rides
Haunted House Railroad Zip Line Artful Treasures Aspen Lee Eclectic Dekken Fort Notz Garden Grill Cafe
Jewelry
By Antonio Notz Landing
Professor
Goodbellows Portrait Studio Sweet Tooth Station
The Wood Shop Wings of Eagles Music Hall
Interesting Books about Denver and its History
Denver Then and Now (Then & Now)
Amazon Price: $14.78 (as of 07/03/2009)
Rediscovering Northwest Denver: Its History, Its People, Its Landmarks
Amazon Price: $20.90 (as of 07/03/2009)
Explore Colorado: A naturalist's Notebook
Amazon Price: (as of 07/03/2009)
The Mansions Of Denver: The Vintage Years 1870-1938
Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 07/03/2009)
Denver's Elitch Gardens: Spinning a Century of Dreams
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 07/03/2009)
Music in Denver
Where to go for some fantastic music
The Denver area has some terrific music venues. Whatever your musical tastes, there is something in Denver for you!
- Red Rocks Concerts
- World famous Red Rocks Amphitheater hosts fabulous musical events throughout the spring and summer.
- Colorado Music Festival
- June 21 - August 1, 2008
CMF's 2008 concert season is one of intensity, beauty and joy. We invite you to come to the concerts that resonate with you, and bring your friends along for the ride. - Swallow Hill: Denver's Home for Folk, Roots and Acoustic Music
- Swallow Hill is Denver's home for folk, roots and acoustic music. It's one of America's largest school of folk music.
- ParamountDenver.com
- With only 1,870 seats, the Paramount Theatre is Denver's best intimate concert venue!
- Ogden Theater
- Ogden Theater features top musical performances by today's most popular and up-and-coming bands; visit ogdentheater.net for complete event listings, maps and directions to the venue, join our mailing list, and get tickets today.
- Fillmore Auditorium-CO Seating Chart, Fillmore Auditorium-CO Tickets, Fillmore Auditorium-CO Maps
- The Fillmore Auditorium
Great Hiking Close to Denver
Best Easy Day Hikes Denver
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/03/2009)
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder--Including Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park
Amazon Price: $15.25 (as of 07/03/2009)
Denver & Boulder Walks and Easy Hikes (Altitude Superguides)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/03/2009)
Denver Hiking Guide: 45 Hikes within 45 Minutes of Denver
Amazon Price: (as of 07/03/2009)
100 Best Denver Area & Front Range Day Hikes
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/03/2009)
Pro Sports in Denver
Love sports? You'll LOVE Denver!
With NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA teams, Denver is filled with great sports. Home to the Denver Broncos is Invesco Field, formerly Mile High Staduim. The Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggest play at the Pepsi Center, the Colorado Rockies are at home in the incredible Coors Field.
- DenverBroncos.com :: Official Web Site of the Denver Broncos
- Broncos news and features presented by U.S. BankBroncos Blogs Get our bloggers' thoughts and share your own Team Roster, schedule, stats, player bios and more presented by Budweiser Fan Fare Fun stuff for Broncomaniacs Multimedia Video, audio and photos.
- The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: Homepage
- Colorado Rockies Baseball!
- THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE DENVER NUGGETS
- The Denver Nuggets Basketball Team Official Page
- Colorado Avalanche - The Official Web Site
- The Colorado Avalanche Pro Ice Hockey team page.
- Colorado Crush
- The Colorado Crush football
- Colorado Rapids
- Colorado Rapids professional soccer
- Denver Barbarians Rugby
- Denver Barbarians Rugby Football Club - official website of the Barbos
- Mammoth
- Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse
The Denver Nuggets
Denver's Pro Basketball team
You Gotta Eat, right?
Great restaurants in the Denver area
- White Fence Farm
- The best food in town is down on the farm! White Fence Farm restaurant in Denver, CO. Delicious food in a beautiful setting.
- The Fort Famous fine dining restaurant located in Morrison, Colorado, Southwest Denver
- The Fort - Famous fine dining restaurant specializing in fine game meats and steaks. Located in Morrison, Colorado, just west of Denver.
- Mataam Fez Moroccan Restaurant
- Kick off your shoes and eat with your fingers at this fantastic Moroccan restaurant in Denver. Incredible food and belly dancing under a festive Berber tent, Mataam Fez isn't just dinner...it's an experience!
- Casa Bonita - the fun Mexican restaurant in Denver
- Casa Bonita Mexican restaurant in Denver is tasty and fun!. Eat and watch our cliff divers, cowboy shootouts, escaping gorillas, strolling mariachi bands. More fun than you could stomach!
- ::: The 9th Door ::: Restaurant & Lounge - Denver, Colorado
- At The 9th Door, the main menu focuses on classic Spanish Tapas creatively and zestfully infused with flavor and an ever changing list of del
- The Fresh Fish Co.
- The Fresh Fish Co., voted Denver's Best Seafood Restaurant by the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post, has been serving the freshest seafood in Denver for over 24 years.
Denver Reviews from Yelp
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Arts & Entertainment in 80202
- Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret (Denver)
- "Ok, I went for the burlesque show for my bachelorette party (The night of the Democratic Convention, as it turns out, lol). It was absolutely fabulous. The..." more
- Mayan Theater (Denver)
- "The only reason that I deduct a star is because my butt is big and the seats are of the old-timey narrow type. I love the cozy feel of the theater, it's..." more
- Coors Field (Denver)
- "This place is absolutely gorgeous! Considering how old this stadium is, they definitely kept this place in great shape. Too bad the team is terrible. Great..." more
- El Chapultepec (Denver)
- "Great music ! hole in the wall bar, jam packed normally, feel bad giving it 3 lets call it 3.5 stars becasue the jazz is just great !" more
- City Park Jazz (Denver)
- "I don't know what else to say, this is the perfect entertainment for a beautiful Sunday night with great people. I will be much more prepared next time for..." more
- Curious Theatre Company (Denver)
- "Community Theatre unlike most -- Comfortable seating, large stage with actual sets, and great performances -- at least the 1 we attended was great; 26..." more
- Three Kings Tavern (Denver)
- "This place rocks! I love it when my band plays a show here, they treat us really well. The sound is usually pretty good, they give the bands a huge tub of..." more
- Denver Art Museum (Denver)
- "As we wandered around, my museum buddy inquired as to why I was standing so askew. I hadn't realized it until then, but I had been countering my posture..." more
- Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art (Denver)
- "Definitely worth a visit. Kirkland is like no place I've been before: I felt like I was walking through a grand, old home -- a nice change from passing..." more
- Invesco Field At Mile High (Denver)
- "Home... Being a huge Denver Broncos fan living in Southern California, this place is my promised land. I was able to finally make it to Denver last winter..." more
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Other Denver area places not to miss!
- Downtown Denver Hotels & Colorado Luxury Accommodations - The Brown Palace
- Official site of The Brown Palace Hotel. Discover the standard for downtown Denver hotels for more than a century. Book your next vacation, meeting, or special event at our hotel in Downtown Denver Colorado and enjoy high-end luxury in a remarkable setting.
- Civic Center Park
- Civic Center Park - Home to Theatre in the Park, festivals like Taste of Colorado and just a cool place to hang out!
- Welcome to Denver Zoo
- Zoo information, hours, rates, animal facts, fun activities and directions.
- Welcome to Red Rocks
- Check out a concert at world-famous Red Rocks!
Movies in Denver
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Manny, Diego and the gang encounter dinosaurs during a mission to rescue Sid (John Leguizamo).
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D
- Manny, Diego and the gang encounter dinosaurs during a mission to rescue Sid (John Leguizamo) .
- Public Enemies
- G-man Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) vows to nab notorious criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp).
- I Hate Valentine's Day - Opens Limited Fri., July 3
- A florist and a commitment-shy restaurateur try dating with no strings attached.
- The Girl From Monaco - Opens Limited Fri., July 3
- A bodyguard tries to protect his boss (Fabrice Luchini) from a flirtatious female meteorologist.
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Events in and around Denver
Throughout the year, Denver and the surrounding areas are host to many special events that are worth checking out!
- Colorado Renaissance Festival
- Colorado Renaissance Festival
Weekends June 14th - August 3rd 2008
Take a trip back in time!
Good King Henry invites you to spend the day when you attend the 2008 Colorado Renaissance Festival. For our 32nd season, we take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. - A Taste of Colorado 2008
- Friday, August 29 - Monday September 1, 2008 at Civic Center Park in Denver. Come taste the fabulous food of Colorado, see great entertainment and fun shopping!
- Home | Downtown Denver Arts Festival - Memorial Weekend - May 23-26, 2008 - The Pavilions - Showcasing Colorado Artists
- Downtown Denver Arts Festival - Memorial weekend - May 23-26, 2008 - The Pavilions- All Colorado Artists
- Cherry Creek Arts Festival
- Cherry Creek Arts Festival - if you like incredible art, this is a can't miss event!
07/03/2008 9:00 AM - 07/05/2008 - Welcome to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
- The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival -- Colorado's premiere celebration of Asian Pacific American culture and annual summertime athletic competition.
07/26/2008 6:00 AM - 07/27/2008
Sloan's Lake Park - Denver, CO - Western Welcome Week, Littleton, Colorado
- Littleton Colorado's Western Welcome Week. A full week of events saluting 80 years of celebrating community! Eleven days with over 50 events throughout the greater Littleton area. Parades, crafts shows, BBQ's, concerts, fishing derby, pancake breakfast, golf, quilt shows, Frisbee dogs, horseshoe rally, art shows, and more!
08/07/2008 6:00 AM - 08/17/2008
Littleton, CO - Brewers Association Great American Beer Festival
- The Great American Beer Festival, America's oldest and largest beer festival, is dedicated to educating the public about beer. The primary goal of the Great American Beer Festival is to educate the consumer about the flavor, diversity and quality of beers produced in the United States.
- National Western Stock Show, Rodeo, Horse Show
- The National Western Stock Show, Rodeo and Horse Show is held in Denver and is the premiere livestock event of the year. The primary purposes of the national Western are educating youth in agribusiness and promoting better livestock through improved breeding and feeding practices.
What's the Weather in Denver?
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So much to do!!
There is SO much to do, see and experience in Denver! It will take some time to get all the best things listed, so please check back often as new events, places and fun things to do will be added all the time!
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Posted May 05, 2009
kiwisoutback wrote...
I've been to Denver, but unfortunately I didn't get to stay long and experience all that much! Great work!
Posted April 06, 2009
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Great information for travelers, well done, 5 stars! Great resources and photos. Congrats on the Top 100!
Posted March 18, 2009
C-Joy wrote...
We come to Denver every year and we always make time to visit the zoo! We also love the Science & Nature Museum:)
Posted March 01, 2009
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