500 Interlocken Blvd
Denver (Broomfield), Colorado 80021
Phone: (303) 438-6600, Fax: (303) 438-7224
Great Things to Do in Denver
Play a round of golf, catch a game, see a concert or hit the slopes. There are so many amazing and fun things to do in and around Denver. When visiting Denver may we suggest the following things to do:
- See how money is made (without spending any) when you visit the United States Mint.
- With awesome views of Denver and the mountains, concert-seekers and sightseers will all enjoy the naturally-formed Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
- Stroll along a tree-lined, pedestrian promenade through the center of downtown. 16th Street Mall is lined with outdoor cafés, renovated historic office buildings, shops, restaurants and department stores.
- Stop and smell the flowers while you stroll through the Denver Botanic Garden.
- Make a splash at America’s largest family water park – Water World.
- For extreme-sports lovers, try rock climbing at Castlewood Canyon State Park. Spectators are welcome, too.
- Thrill seekers will love the white-knuckle rides at Six Flags Elitch Gardens, while families will enjoy attractions for all ages.
- Look for the bear necessities at the Denver Zoo, where an Asian black bear cub is one of the main attractions.
- With a distinctive gold bell-shaped dome, the Colorado State Capitol Building is appropriate for the Mile High City, because one spot on the steps is exactly one mile above sea level.
- Tour the Molly Brown House Museum, the fancy Victorian home of the unsinkable Titanic survivor.
- Enjoy a wide range of Native American art and a large collection of Asian art at the Denver Art Museum.
- For a bit of history and a unique way to view the city, try Venice on the Creek for a boat ride through downtown on Cherry Creek.
- Grab your boots and spurs to watch the National Western Rodeo when it comes to town.
- Get ready for a show down at the Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum, which showcases antique firearms and Old West artifacts. Kids and adults will love the Wild West shows.
- Learn how beer is brewed and packaged at Coors Brewing Company or on the Budweiser Brewery Tour. Those over 21 can also enjoy samples in the hospitality rooms.
- Anyone with a sweet tooth will love touring (and tasting) Hammond’s Candy, where they’ve been making old-fashioned lollipops and chocolates since 1920.
- Strike gold at the Phoenix Gold Mine Company, where you can see an historic, working gold mine.
- Journey through several underwater climates from the Continental Divide to Mexico’s Sea of Cortez or Indonesia’s rainforest to the Pacific Ocean at the Denver Aquarium.
- Enjoy your 7th inning stretch a mile above sea level at Coors Field, home to Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies.
- From Broadway tours and symphonies to operas and ballets, the Denver Performing Arts Center delivers unique cultural experiences.
- Grab your life jacket and nerves of steel for a thrilling white water rafting experience on the Arkansas River.
- Book worms will love to browse the world-famous, five-story Tattered Cover Bookstore.
- Laugh till it hurts at Comedy Works where stars such as Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Jay Leno have all performed.
- Learn more about some brave men in uniforms at the Denver Firefighters Museum, which provides a history of firefighting and an extensive collection of memorabilia.
- For trendy shops and hip eateries, check out LoDo (Lower Downtown) for 29 blocks filled with the latest fashions and cuisines.