Fun Things to Do In and Around Denver

Looking for new and exciting things to see in the Denver area when you come to visit your student? We have you covered! The list below has something for everyone and we hope you enjoy exploring all of the wonderful things our city and the surrounding area has to offer.

Alamo Drafthouse Sloan’s Lake

Dine-in cinema with the best in movies, beer, food, and events next to one of the most popular Denver-area lakes. 4255 W. Colfax Ave. | Denver 80204 drafthouse.com/denver/theater

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd. Golden 80401 buffalobill.org

Cherry Creek Shopping Center

3000 East 1st Ave. | Denver 80206 shopcherrycreek.com

City Park

This trendy area is dominated by its namesake green space, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds, and lakeside trails. Location of the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 2001 Colorado Blvd. | Denver 80205 denvergov.org/parks

Clyfford Still Museum

Enjoy a showcase for the large-scale paintings and archives of Abstract Expressionist Clyfford Still (1904–1980). 1250 Bannock St. | Denver 80204 clyffordstillmuseum.org

Colorado Railroad Museum

17155 W. 44th Ave. | Golden 80403 coloradorailroadmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum

100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. | Denver 80204 denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens

1007 York St. | Denver 80206 botanicgardens.org

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

2001 Colorado Blvd. | Denver 80205 dmns.org

Denver Performing Arts Complex

Home of the Colorado Ballet, Colorado Symphony, and Opera Colorado as well as a sculpture park and venues offering Broadway shows, Tony-winning theatre, and more. 1400 Curtis St. | Denver 80202 artscomplex.com

Denver Union Station

Located downtown, Union Station boasts an eclectic array of the city’s top shops, restaurants, and bars including Snooze an A.M. Eatery, Terminal Bar, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Stoic & Genuine, and much more. 1701 Wynkoop St. | Denver 80202 unionstationindenver.com

Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St. | Denver 80205 denverzoo.org

Empower Field at Mile High

A 75-minute, half-mile walking tour of the Denver Broncos’ stadium allows participants to access behind the scenes areas. Tours can be booked on the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame website. 1701 Bryant St. | Denver CO 80204 coloradosports.org/stadium-tour

Golden, Colorado

This charming former gold rush town just outside of Denver offers outdoor recreation on Clear Creek and nearby Lookout Mountain plus an array of breweries and restaurants, including Coors Brewery (free tours daily). visitgolden.com

History Colorado Center

1200 N. Broadway | Denver 80203 historycolorado.org

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

1201 Bannock St. | Denver 80204 kirklandmuseum.org

Larimer Square

Find a number of independently owned restaurants, bars, and shops in this downtown historic district. 1400 Larimer Square | Denver 80202 larimersquare.com

McNichols Civic Center Building

144 W. Colfax Ave. | Denver 80202 mcnicholsbuilding.com

Molly Brown House Museum

Philanthropist, socialite, and activist Margaret Brown was known as “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” because she survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic. 1340 Pennsylvania St. | Denver 80203 mollybrown.org

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

Featuring regional, national, and international artists, MCA Denver offers a wide range of exhibitions promoting creative experimentation with art and ideas. 1485 Delgany St. | Denver 80202 mcadenver.org

Pearl Street Mall, Boulder

A lively and upscale shopping and dining district in historic downtown Boulder, a university town 30 miles from Denver at the foot of the iconic Flatirons. Pearl St., between 11th and 15th Sts. boulderdowntown.com

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

One of the world’s best outdoor concert venues boasts a full-service restaurant, hiking trails, and gorgeous scenery just outside of Denver. 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy. | Morrison 80465 redrocksonline.com

Upstairs Circus LODO

Craft workshop and bar offering a menu of two-hour DIY projects including jewelry, wall art, and other décor. 1500 Wynkoop St., Ste 100 | Denver 80202 upstairscircus.com/co/lodo