Things to Do in Denver, Colorado
Dining and Shopping in Denver
Denver restaurants, galleries, and shops pepper 20 diverse neighborhoods. From the stately Victorian mansions of Capitol Hill and the rich African-American culture of historic Five Points, to the quaint,
tree-lined streets of Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl. The area’s laid-back attitude and class are exemplified in the art districts and communities surrounding downtown.
Meanwhile, the heart of downtown is still the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with restaurants, shops and seasonal programming. Free hop-on-hop-off shuttle buses leave either end of the Mall every 90 seconds, making everything downtown easy to reach. Check out Colfax Avenue, the Golden Road history. At 26.5 miles long, it’s the longest commercial street in the U.S.
At the end of the Mall is LoDo, a hip historic district with a vibrant nightlife. LoDo is overflowing with more than 200 bars, lounges, brew pubs, jazz cafés, restaurants and music clubs. In 2007, the neighborhood welcomed the stunning new Museum of Contemporary Art. Attracting some of the nation’s top talent and offering a staggering rooftop view of the beautiful skyline.
Nearby, the Cherry Creek Shopping District is a village within the city, filled with nearly 500 shops, independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and galleries.
The Denver Music Scene
Check out the music scene, with some of the best sounds – from top acts to independent artists – that can be heard nationwide. The world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre welcomes a new music season each summer, along with weekly outdoor films from late May to mid-August.
Professional Sports
For the more sports-minded, MLB’s Colorado Rockies, play at the centrally located Coors Field in LoDo. Denver hosts seven professional sports teams in total, including the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, the NFL’s Denver Broncos and the NBA’s Denver Nuggets.
Experiencing Denver Colorado
Perhaps you have found yourself in this area on business or for another reason. Experiencing Colorado from Denver is just around the corner. Many urban parks cater to a variety of popular sporting activities such as fishing, boating, cycling, rollerblading, walking the dog or going for a jog. Plus, there are State Parks scattered about and Rocky Mountain National Wildlife Refuge is nearby. Getting out into the great outdoors and experiencing the Rocky Mountain High is just outside your door.
40 Under Forty: Boulder Valley & Northern Colorado
Sep 27
375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud, COBoulder Valley and Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty recognizes 40 emerging business leaders in each region (80 total), u
Okaidja Afroso: Jaku Mumor
Sep 27
2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, COOkaidja Afroso journeys to the U.S. from his home in Ghana, West Africa to bring a powerful experience that draws inspir
SKSF 12th Annual “Boots, Buckles, & Chuckles” Night of Comedy Fundraiser
Sep 30
13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, COIntroducing the “Boots, Buckles, and Chuckles” Night of Comedy fundraiser for Special Kids Special Families!
The Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, Kids K
Sep 30
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, COCome celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Colorado Springs Marathon presented by Centura Health on Saturday, Septemb
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily: Love in Exile
Sep 30
2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, COLove in Exile features an improvisatory supergroup composed of brilliant minds Vijay Iver, Arooj Aftab and Shahzad Izmai
Spiritually Speaking: Talk and Gallery-style Psychic Medium Reading
Oct 01
2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora, COAn intriguing 60-minute Talk with Chicago-based Author, Emmy-award winning journalist, and Spiritual Humorist, Jenniffer
Walk to Defeat ALS®
Oct 08
Sloan’s Lake Park, 2199 Stuart St. Denver, COJoin the movement at The Denver Walk to Defeat ALS taking place on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at Sloan’s Lake Park, CO
Food Fight for Reproductive Rights at The Block Distilling Co.
Oct 11
1840 W. Oxford Ave, Englewood, COJoin us on October 11, 2023, for our annual elite culinary competition featuring Denver’s talented chefs and barte
Samara Joy
Oct 15
2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, COGrammy-winning rising star Samara Joy tours following the release of her newest album, Linger Awhile. Samara comes from
Spellbound – Halloween Concert
Oct 18
2908 S Timberline Road, Fort Collins, COJoin us (if you dare) for this magical and spooktacular evening of live classical and popular Halloween favorites. From
