Things to Do in Denver: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Denver? The city is the base; the mountains are the reason. Give downtown one day — Union Station, the gold-domed State Capitol’s mile-high step, Larimer Square, the RiNo murals and a brewery tour (about $60–90) — and use it to acclimatise to the altitude. Then go up: Rocky Mountain National Park is 90 minutes away and a full-day tour with Trail Ridge Road and Bear Lake costs about $130–190; Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is 30 minutes and free when there is no concert; Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods make a long day south (about $165); Mount Blue Sky’s summit road, the highest paved road in North America, is open from late May to September. Three to four days covers it. Compare every Denver tour and ticket below by rating and price, most with free cancellation.
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All experiences in Denver — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Denver?
By traveller reviews: a Rocky Mountain National Park day tour, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Pikes Peak with the Garden of the Gods, the Mount Blue Sky scenic byway, a RiNo or LoDo brewery tour, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Union Station and Larimer Square, the Georgetown Loop Railroad, the Denver Art Museum and a Boulder day trip. All of them are compared below.
How many days do you need in Denver?
One day for the city, then a day per mountain trip: Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Rocks with Mount Blue Sky or Idaho Springs, and Pikes Peak with the Garden of the Gods. Three to four days suits most visitors; skiers and hikers stay a week and use Denver as the gateway to Breckenridge or Estes Park.
What can you do in Denver for free?
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on non-concert days (arrive early and climb the steps), the State Capitol tour and its mile-high marker, the Denver Mint tour (reserve ahead), the RiNo street-art district, Union Station, the 16th Street Mall’s free shuttle, Cherry Creek and Washington Park, the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Dinosaur Ridge’s fossil trail near Morrison, and the Denver Art Museum on selected free days.
Do Denver tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.