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3 Days
Colorful Sites in The Mile High City

Experience the vast green spaces and public art — including vivid street art — that make Denver incredibly fun to explore.

Sustainability Activity

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Keep Colorado beautiful and green for years to come by lending a hand on a Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado project.

Day 1

activity

Kayak at Confluence Park

Rent a kayak and ride the rapids at Confluence Park — a unique urban space where the Platte River runs right through Denver.

lunch

Acova

Acova marries vintage flair and contemporary charm while serving up internationally inspired cuisine like fish and chips, pork tortas and affogato.

activity

Denver Graffiti Tour

Explore the explosively technicolor murals and street-art pieces of the RiNo Arts District on this guided walking tour. 

dinner

Zeppelin Station

A lively food hall in Denver's artsy RiNo district, with vendors serving everything from banh mi and fried chicken to gelato and cocktails.

activity

Union Station

Every detail of our stunning Great Hall space pays homage to a pioneer spirit while embracing a truly modern sensibility. Whether you're looking for…

lodging

Curtis Hotel

Put a little pop in your life! At the Curtis, Denver's only pop culture themed hotel.

Day 2

breakfast

Snooze

Picture breakfast and lunch crafted from scratch recipes focusing on the highest level ingredients; a setting filled with energy and pouring over in…

activity

Take a Selfie With Big Blue Bear

This voyeuristic blue mammal is a Denver celebrity. Head to the Colorado Convention Center to snap a selfie with the lapis-blue sculpture titled "I…

lunch

Improper City

A unique space in the heart of RiNo featuring rotating selections of craft drinks, top Denver food trucks and local music.

activity

Denver Botanic Gardens

Urban oasis features native, exotic and xeric plants, Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, Science Pyramid and Mordecai Children's Garden. See…

dinner

Ace Eat Serve

Inspired by the comfort foods and shop houses of Southeast Asia, Ace combines Asian inspired cuisine with an expansive indoor/outdoor bar, year-round…

activity

Sunset at City Park

Make your way to City Park where you can watch sun sink down over the Rockies, tinging the sky with golds, pinks and purples.

lodging

Curtis Hotel

Put a little pop in your life! At the Curtis, Denver's only pop culture themed hotel.

Day 3

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breakfast

Sam's No. 3

Our menu is loaded with award-winning choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Whether you choose one of our many specialty omelets or a breakfast…

activity

Hike at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

Hike the numerous trails at the park or climb the slabs of red sandstone that make up the steps of the world-famous amphitheater.

lunch

Adelitas Cocina y Cantina

Adelits is a traditional mexican restaurant focusing on food from the state of Michoacan. We have an amazing Agave spirit program.  We pride ourselves…

Insider's Tip

Post-Lunch Brews

Walk to nearby Dos Luces for gluten-free brews.

activity

Denver Art Museum

Explore world-class art, exhibitions, and hands-on creative spaces in our reimagined and expanded museum campus centrally located in the heart of Denver…

dinner

Punch Bowl Social

Karaoke, vintage arcade, table games, bowling meet brunch, breakfast/lunch/dinner and crafted bevs.

activity

Stroll Around Washington Park

Work off your dinner with a walk around Washington Park, where you'll find two scenic lakes and a replica of George Washington's gardens at…

lodging

Curtis Hotel

Put a little pop in your life! At the Curtis, Denver's only pop culture themed hotel.