Hey Denver's Free Guide To the Best of Denver
Denver has no shortage of hidden gems, from fried tacos to experimental ales. Our Mile High City offers an overwhelming array of things to learn, places to go, and foods to try. So what are the best of the best? The City Cast Denver team put together our ultimate guide to getting the most out of life in the Queen City of the Plains.
An illustrated map of Denver, Colorado. (City Cast)
- Learn how to speak like a Denverite and understand the “Denver accent.”
- Get your laugh on at Comedy Works, one of America’s top stand-up comedy clubs.
- Score 12-ounce drafts of Coors and Coors Light for $3 at The Rooftop when you arrive two hours before a Rockies game.
- Looking for more budget friendly options? Here are our tips on how to spend a day in Denver for less than $52.80.
- Say yes to green chile on everything and try some of the spiciest green chile in town at The Original Chubby's.
- Explore the ancient paths of dinosaurs (!) at Dinosaur Ridge.
A mountain range near Denver. (Olivia Jewell Love / City Cast Denver)
- Don’t get stuck on a mountaintop — learn how to hike like a Mile High pro.
- Have dinner on the hidden gem of a patio at El Noa Noa.
- Not in the mood for Mexican? See our full list of patio recommendations.
- Borrow a pass from Denver Public Library to visit some of Denver’s most popular cultural institutions like the Butterfly Pavilion, the Botanic Gardens, the Denver Trolley, the Denver Zoo, and more.
- Sip gin drinks in an instagrammable alleyway at Deviation Distilling.
- Check your drugs at the door at Meow Wolf’s massive immersive art museum, Convergence Station.
- Go to one of Denver's best bars like My Brother's Bar, The Squire Lounge, or Charlie Brown's (see our full list of local bars).
David Ocelotl Garcia first mural, Huitzilopochtli. (Chicano Murals of Colorado)
- Take a neighborhood walk and admire some of our many murals — including historical pieces from the Chicano Civil Rights Movement.
- Bust out your binoculars, fill up the Subaru, and go leaf-peeping while uncovering Colorado’s best views.
- Immerse yourself in the thrill of a Formula One race as you zip around an indoor or outdoor track in miniature versions of real race cars at Podium Karting, Boondocks, or K1 Speed.
- See a concert at one of our many movie theaters turned venues.
- Ride your bike along the Sanderson Gulch Trail, Cherry Creek Trail, South Platte Trail, or Clear Creek Trail.
- Shop local to get the freshest produce at the metro Denver farmers markets.
- Enjoy a ride on the Twister III roller coaster at Elitch Gardens.
- Want to know more about your favorite thrills? Dig into the living history of Denver’s amusement parks.
- Experience your next epic summer adventure tubing Clear Creek in Golden.
- And if you need a break from the city, take a road trip to one of our tasty, travel-worthy dining recs spanning from Fort Collins to Alamosa.
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