Everything You Have to Do in Denver This Weekend. Find a show (or two or four) that fits your schedule. And in between doses of laughter therapy, squeeze in a beer fest, an affogato break, or a pit stop at Tour de Fat before rounding out the weekend with a Sunday brewery party that’s (literally) for the dogs. 95 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend. Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more.
Denver is a vibrant, active city with 300 days of sunshine, brilliant blue skies and breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Founded in 1858 as a gold mining camp, Denver is located at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains, 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) above sea level — exactly one mile high. Denver welcomes you to experience, explore and discover why visitors feel at home in The Mile High City. Prepare to shop, take in the sights and see the best of Denver with our itinerary designed around three days in Denver. DAY ONE: WALKING & SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN DENVERBuilt in 1982, the 16th Street Mall is a mile-long pedestrian promenade that runs through the center of downtown and is lined with outdoor cafes and retail shops. Free shuttle buses cruise the mile-long mall about 90 seconds apart and stop at every intersection so it's easy to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. Stop by the official located off 16th Street Mall at 1575 California St.' I See What You Mean,' or better known as ' The Big Blue Bear,' on 14th and California streets, was created by Denver-based artist Lawrence Argent.
This delightful 40-foot sculpture peers curiously into the building, injecting a sense of fun and playfulness into the. Take a photo or two of this only-in-Denver icon — he looks good from all angles.An outdoor entertainment and shopping destination, this shopping destination is located on the 16th Street pedestrian mall between Welton and Tremont streets in the heart of downtown Denver. The Denver Pavilions feature 40 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, including a movie theater and bowling alley. This two-city-block, three-stories-high, open-air mall also offers convenient underground parking. Open 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sundays.The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the cultural hub of The Mile High City, encompassing opera, theater, stage, dance and music. A variety of cultural enrichment awaits you — symphony and orchestral arrangements, jazz and musicals, performances by dance companies, theatrical extravaganzas, one-person shows, plays, stand-up comics and more. Plan ahead and purchase your tickets before the day of the show.A Forbes Four Star, AAA Four Diamond luxury landmark located in the heart of downtown Denver.
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa is a charter member of National Trust Historic Hotels of America. The hotel opened its doors on August 12, 1892, and hasn't closed them for a single moment since. The Brown Palace remains one of the city's crown jewels today, with its stunning stained glass atrium lobby, extravagant suites and extraordinary dining venues. The hotel's original artesian spring well is located 720 feet beneath the lobby floor and still provides water to every faucet in the hotel. Historical tours available.Modeled after the U.S.
Capitol, the magnificent Colorado State Capitol is topped by a dome containing more than 200 ounces of real gold. The 13th step on the west side is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level. The Colorado State Capitol building is open to the public 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free public tours are offered hourly from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m.This museum celebrated its grand reopening at its new location in the in March 2018. The museum houses three major collections: paintings by namesake artist Vance Kirkland, fine and decorative art by other Colorado and regional artists and international decorative art. DAY TWO: TAKE A CAR, GRAB A CAB OR BOOK A SIGHTSEEING TOURThe city of Denver maintains a herd of buffalo in a natural setting located 20 miles west of Denver at I-70 Exit 254.
The Denver Buffalo Herd are direct descendants of the last wild buffalo herd left in America.Enjoy the temporary and permanent exhibits and displays at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Exhibits include memorabilia from Buffalo Bill's life and Wild West shows, Indian artifacts, antique firearms and other Old West artifacts. The historical complex on Lookout Mountain includes the Museum, Buffalo Bill's grave, the Pahaska Tepee gift shop and a children's activity area. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (May–October) and Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is a naturally formed, world-famous outdoor venue just 15 miles west of Denver and is the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world.
The Visitor Center features interactive educational displays, a short film documentary on the geologic and musical history, a Performer's Hall of Fame and delicious food at Ship Rock Grille. Red Rocks is recognized for its star-studded concert roster, natural acoustics and ambiance, as well as its awe-inspiring hiking and biking trails. The Visitor Center is open April–October 7 a.m.–7 p.m. And November–March 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.See the famous collection of Native American art and explore the bold art inside and out of the new Frederic C. Hamilton building, designed by world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind.
Denver Art Museum is free for children under 18 and also offers free general admission for all on the first Saturday of every month. The museum is open every day.This museum showcases the work of Clyfford Still, considered one of the most important painters of the 20th century and among the first generation of abstract expressionist artists. The Clyfford Still Museum was founded to promote the late artist's work and legacy. Still's estate — 2,400 artworks — has been sealed off from the public since 1980. Free tours (with museum admission) on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. And Saturdays at 2 p.m. Open Tuesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Denver's History Colorado Center includes exhibits and programs that tell the stories of Colorado and engage visitors in the past, present and future of our state.
Enjoy interactive exhibits like a virtual ride in a real Model T; testing your skills on a ski jump simulator and setting off dynamite in a 1880s hard-rock mine. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. LOWER DOWNTOWN DENVERDenver Union Station has undergone a massive restoration and re-development that has made it an exciting place in the heart of downtown. The 1914 Beaux-Arts station is now a hub for transportation, dining, shopping and entertainment with 112 hotel rooms, four new Colorado chef-owned restaurants, two quick-service restaurants, local one-of-a-kind shops and a Colorado beer hall.
Direct rail service connects and this historic landmark. Offers of the station.A true Western icon, Rockmount Ranch Wear introduced the first Western shirts with snaps and helped popularize Western wear as legitimate American fashion throughout the United States and abroad. The Rockmount building is a historic landmark built in 1909. Open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.An independent community bookstore, Tattered Cover offers lots of nooks and crannies. It has the intimacy of a smaller bookshop and an ample supply of sofas and chairs. Readers are sure to feel at home. The Lower Downtown (LoDo) location is open every day.
Tattered Cover also has a location at Denver Union Station.The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is an innovative forum for contemporary art that inspires and challenges all audiences, creating understanding and dialog about art of our time. As Denver's first institution devoted entirely to contemporary art, MCA Denver is housed in an environmentally sustainable facility designed by David Adjaye. Open Tuesday–Thursday 12 p.m.–7 p.m.; Friday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Denver's urban shopping and dining district is also the city's oldest and most historic block. Complete with glittering lights strung over the entire block, Larimer Square is charming and elegant with a nightlife that defines hip urban renewal. Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique chef-driven restaurants. Shop one-of-a-kind stores with distinctive fashion and exclusive offerings, and enjoy special events and a vibrant atmosphere year-round.
Located on Larimer Street between 14th and 15th streets. SPEND THE AFTERNOON SHOPPING AND EXPLORING OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONSThis shopping hotspot has more than 160 stores, including, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Gap, Banana Republic, Express, H&M and Forever 21. Download the “,” offering discounts at more than 60 stores and restaurants. For a quick and easy way from downtown to Cherry Creek Shopping Center, take the 83L bus from Civic Center Station and get off at the Fillmore stop. Located at 3000 E. Open Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. And Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Cherry Creek North is all about atmosphere and authenticity, making any shopping experience one to remember.
From unique jewelry and art to couture fashion and accessories, Cherry Creek North has the highest concentration of high-end retail in the region. The 16-block district is also home to an impressive collection of well-established galleries, renowned restaurants, luxurious day spas and more. Located across from the Cherry Creek Shopping Center between 1st and 3rd avenues, Cherry Creek North is a must see for the savvy shopper, art lover or foodie begging for a thrill!Denver's premier regional outdoor space, City Park is home to the Denver Zoo; the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and IMAX; tennis courts; horseshoes; baseball, football and soccer fields; two lakes; historical monuments and statuary; picnic sites and two playgrounds.Explore exhibits like Space Odyssey, Exhibition Health, Gems & Minerals, Egyptian Mummies and Prehistoric Journey.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science also features an IMAX theater and a planetarium. Open every day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.The Denver Zoo spans over 75 acres and is home to more than 4,000 animals, including rare Amur leopards, okapi, black rhinoceros, elephants, vampire bats, orangutan, Komodo dragons and more!
The Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit is the largest bull elephant habitat in the world. The zoo's new Amur tiger habitat, The Edge, brings guests closer than ever to these magnificent felines. Open every day from 9 a.m.
To 5 p.m.This oasis in the middle of the city has 45 different gardens, some 33,000 plants, and one of the nation's top 10 conservatories. Relax in the Japanese Garden, climb through the Rock Alpine Garden and explore the Mordecai Children's Garden. Denver Botanic Gardens is open every day 9 a.m.–5 p.m. DAY THREE: TAKE A DAY TRIP TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS OR A NEARBY TOWNLocated at the base of the foothills, Golden was the territorial capital until 1867 and remains one of the most historic towns in the state. An arch spanning the street proudly proclaims that Golden is 'Where the West Lives!' The legendary can brew up to 22 million barrels and package up to 16 million barrels annually, making it the biggest single-site brewer in the world.
Take a self-guided audio tour highlighting the malting, brewing and packaging processes and ending with a sampling of Coors fine products and shopping in the gift shop!Located 71 miles (114 km) northwest of Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park features 400 square miles (1,036 sq km) of scenic beauty, including Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the world, which crosses the Continental Divide at higher than two miles above sea level. The park has two information centers, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, tranquil lakes, waterfalls, wildlife and horseback riding. Estes Park is a resort town on the edge of the park with restaurants and shops.Mount Evans has the highest paved auto road in North America, snaking its way to the 14,260-foot (4,346 m) summit.
The road is open only from the Friday before Memorial Day through the first Monday in October and frequently has snow on it, even in August. (The road closes at Summit Lake after Labor Day, preventing you from reaching the top). The summit is 60 miles (97 km) from downtown Denver and the view from the top takes in the entire Front Range. On your way up the mountain, be sure to stop at M. Walter Pesman Trail (maintained by Denver Botanic Gardens) for a wildflower hike; you won't see anything like the rare flowers and 1,500-year-old bristlecone pine trees anywhere else in the world. The trail winds through subalpine and alpine areas where wildflowers and animals of the fragile tundra live.Located just 42 miles (68 km) west of Denver, Georgetown is a delightful Victorian village set in a spectacular mountain valley with 200 restored buildings from the 1870s.
The main street has shops and restaurants and many of the old homes have been turned into antique stores. The Georgetown Loop Mining & Railroad Park operates during the summer months with narrow gauge steam locomotives curling down a mountain ledge, at one point crossing over a 90-foot-high (27 m) trestle with an optional tour of a silver mine.Can be combined with Mt. Evans or the Golden area attractions.
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Pikes Peak Country is located 60 miles (97 km) south of Denver and features more than 40 attractions centered around 14,000-foot (4,267 m) Pikes Peak and the city of Colorado Springs. Things to see include the Air Force Academy, one of three United States military colleges; the famous Broadmoor Resort with its lake and three golf courses; the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame with its exhibits on this exciting professional sport; and Garden of the Gods, which has gigantic, 500-foot-high (152 m) red sandstone rock monuments at the base of Pikes Peak.Situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers fabulous recreational opportunities, diverse cultural attractions, a vibrant nightlife scene and plenty of family-friendly activities. Just 65 miles north of Denver (about an hour's drive) on I-25, the town is home to Colorado State University. Explore the city's 50 parks, trek over 280 miles of trails (including paved and unpaved walking and bike trails) or go for a whitewater adventure on the Cache la Poudre, a river runner's paradise, from May through September. Downtown Fort Collins features a wide array of cuisine and nightlife options, not to mention some great shopping. And of course, no visit to the city would be complete without a trip to the world-famous New Belgium Brewery, a must-see for craft beer aficionados.
.By Lucy Haggard, for DenveriteHappy Memorial Day weekend! Pools are opening (see: Water World and Elitch Gardens; also probably your local watering hole), barbecues are smoking, and there’s a lot happening. The Rockies are in town this weekend, as are the Rapids. There are multiple music festivals around the area. You can even listen to (and maybe meet!) an astronaut. And if you want to get sweaty, go join the thousands of other people running the Bolder Boulder on Monday. Let’s get this three-day weekend’s worth of bread!Note: If an event is almost or entirely sold out (e.g.
Wicked: The Musical) it won’t be listed here, but there might be resale tickets available.Note part 2: The time listed is when the show or event starts, not when doors open, unless otherwise noted. For sit-down shows, doors usually open half an hour to an hour before the show itself. Time ranges are for events where you don’t need to arrive right at the start, like festivals or open houses. Friday Just for funCrowne Plaza Hotel Convention Center, 15500 E.
Science and natureDenver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Free (seating is first come, first served). Art, culture and comedyDenver Open Media, 700 Kalamath St.
Suggested $5 donation.The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. Doors at 7:30 p.m. $12.99-17.Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. $38-44.North Capitol Hill (location announced via email).
$20.Boettcher Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. $30 upwards.Space Theatre, 1400 Curtis St.
$40 upwards.Gladys, 500 Santa Fe Dr. Suggested donation $3-5.Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. $25.Oriental Theater, 4335 W.
Food and drinkOtero Taproom, 525 Santa Fe Dr. Music and city lifeDazzle, 1512 Curtis St. Sets at 6:30 p.m. $22-30.7 p.m. Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W.
Free (RSVP requested); $30 VIP package available.Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy. $42-55.Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St.
$10.Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. $17-20.Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St.
$15-20.Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. $37.50.Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. $10-12.Your Mom’s House, 608 E. $10-15.Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. $15.Lost Lake, 3602 E. $10-14.Blush & Blu Denver, 1526 E.
$5.Rhinoceropolis, 3553 Brighton Blvd. $24.Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St. $15.Ogden Theatre, 935 E. $40.Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. $14.Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. $12-15.Hi-Dive, 7 S. $5.Syntax Physic Opera, 554 S.
$7.El Chapultepec, 1926 Market St. No cover.Bar Standard, 1037 Broadway. $20-25.The Triangle Denver, 2036 N. SportsCoors Field, 2001 Blake St. Saturday Just for funCrowne Plaza Hotel Convention Center, 15500 E.
$2.Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir. $25 for 5 ducks entered and a day pass to the park.Conservatory Green at Stapleton, 8304 E. Free.Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S.
$35 for one-day admission.Old South Gaylord Street, 1000 Block. Free.Water World, 8801 N. (Federal Heights). $29.99 general admission.Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir.
Included in park admission ($59.99 at the door; $39.99 online). Science and natureDowntown Aquarium, 700 Water St.
Included in exhibit pass. Art, culture and comedySpace Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. Shows at 1:30 p.m. And 7:30 p.m. $40 upwards.Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl.
Shows at 7 p.m. $39.50-79.50.Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. $20-25.Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. Free.Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. $38-44.Boettcher Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. $30 upwards.Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. Food and drinkHops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St.
Noon to 11 p.m. No cover.Black Sky Brewery, 490 Santa Fe Dr. Music and city life16th Street Mall. 2:30-9:30 p.m. Free.Bluebird Theater, 3317 E.
$20-25.Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W. Free (VIP tickets available for $30).Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W.
Alameda Pkwy. $46.50.Nocturne, 1330 27th St. Sets at 6:30 p.m. $18 per set.Summit, 1902 Blake St. $15-17.Seedstock Brewing, 3600 W.
No cover.Dazzle, 1512 Curtis St. $15.Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St. $39.75 upwards.The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. $12-18.Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. $10-12.Oriental Theater, 4335 W. $22.50.Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, 2627 Welton St. $22.Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St.
$12-15.Hi-Dive, 7 S. $12.Lost Lake, 3602 E. $10.Rhinoceropolis, 3553 Brighton Blvd. $10.Syntax Physic Opera, 554 S. $5.Temple Denver, 1136 Broadway.
$30-35.Lime Pavilions, 500 16th St. $15.Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St.
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$18.3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. SportsDick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Wy. $15 upwards.Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Sunday Morning thingsDazzle, 1512 Curtis St. Just for funCrowne Plaza Hotel Convention Center, 15500 E.
$2.Old South Gaylord Street, 1000 Block. Free.Conservatory Green at Stapleton, 8304 E. Free.Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S.
$35 for one-day admission. Art, culture and comedyMuseum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St.
Museum open 10 a.m. $8 for general admission.Boettcher Concert Hall, 1 p.m. $30 upwards.Space Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. $30 upwards.Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. $36-40.The Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St. Music and city life54thirty Rooftop, 1475 California St.
Doors at noon; main set at 3 p.m. $25.Mile High Station, 2027 W. Doors at 2 p.m.; music starts at 3:30 p.m.
Free.Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway. $5 cover 21+; $20 cover 18+.Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W. Free ($30 VIP package available).Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. $15-18.Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W.
Alameda Pkwy. $29.75 upwards.Summit, 1902 Blake St.
$29.50.Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. $10-14.Lost Lake, 3602 E. $10-12.Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. $10-12.Hi-Dive, 7 S. $10.Tracks Denver, 3500 Walnut St. No cover.Lime Pavilions, 500 16th St. SportsCoors Field, 2001 Blake St.
Monday – Memorial DayDowntown Boulder. Races start at 6:50 a.m. And go in waves until noon. Free to watch; $68 upwards to race.Old South Gaylord Street, 1000 Block.
Free.Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. $35 for one-day admission.Moonlight Diner, 6250 Tower Rd. No cover.Includes Fort Logan, Fort Lyon and Pikes Peak. Free.Barcelona Wine Bar, 2900 Larimer St. No cover.Coors Field, 2001 Blake St.
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