Welcome to Denver

Denver is the cultural epicenter of the Rocky Mountain region in the United States, offering a unique lineup of public art, world class museums, performing arts, events and more.

Things to Do

Museums & Attractions

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Nature and science come alive at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science through exploring fossils and dinosaurs, pondering the mysteries of space, and discovering Egyptian mummies and extraordinary films at the Phipps IMAX® 3D Theater. The museum is full of hands-on activities, from archaeological sandpits to moving water features.

Downtown Aquarium
Experience and learn about fascinating ecosystems from around the world. Discover over 500 species of animals, get your hands wet in the interactive Stingray Reef, or ride the Aquatic Carousel on the back of a mystical sea monster. The Downtown Aquarium is filled with amusement and fun for the entire family.

Molly Brown Museum
See an enduring symbol of the turn of the 20th century in Denver. Preservation-minded Denver citizens joined efforts to restore the house of philanthropist, advocate, and Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown to its 20th-century grandeur. Come learn about Historic Denver and explore the dynamic between the past and present.

Denver Art Museum
The museum features more than 70,000 works of art across 12 permanent collections, including art from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, America, and the Ocean. The museum’s global collections provide invaluable ways to learn about the world.

Denver Botanic Gardens
At York Street, in cooperation with the City and County of Denver, the botanic gardens present a wide range of gardens and collections on 24 acres. The gardens reflect an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world.

National Ballpark Museum
The museum is the culmination of founder, president, and curator Bruce “B” Hellerstein’s lifelong love of baseball. The museum prides itself in one-of-a-kind treasures, including those from the original 14 classic ballparks.

Outdoor Activities

Skyline Park
On the corner of 16th and Arapahoe streets, the park offers an easy getaway for the more than 120,000 people who spend their workday in downtown Denver. Skyline Park is a fun place to spend a little time, especially during the summer, when visitors to the Skyline Beer Garden can enjoy many "brews" on draft, street food, a family-friendly game area and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

City Park
A 320-acre gem with five formal gardens, loads of beautiful trees, a lake, the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum. Stroll up to 2.5 miles or head to the 3.5-mile Confluence Park loop trail that skirts along water most of the way. (The South Platte River and Cherry Creek converge here.) This downtown trail starts and ends near Denver’s flagship REI store and goes by landmarks such as Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park and Empower Field at Mile High.

Colorado Rockies
Denver's beloved Major League Baseball team plays home games in the heart of downtown Denver at Coors Field, which offers the nostalgic feel of a classic ballpark mixed with state-of-the-art technology. The season runs from April to September. See the team's schedule here. 

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Shopping and Dining

Downtown Denver and the surrounding neighborhoods offer abundant retail experiences, making Denver the Rocky Mountain West shopping capital. Visit Colorado’s largest shopping center – Park Meadows Retail Resort, Larimer Square. Then, stroll down to 16^th Street Mall or Antique Row to browse through 18 blocks of antique shops, art galleries, independently-owned boutiques and much more.

Dining in Denver provides a metropolis of ever-evolving tastes with thrilling new restaurants popping up all over the city. You’ll find plenty of fine dining options at nationally ranked and recognized eateries, along with international cuisine from around the globe and local favorites like green chile at restaurants and diners across The Mile High City. Denver is also one of the best cities for beer lovers, with more breweries than any other American city and the second-highest number of breweries per capita.