When you think of visiting Denver, one dank and skunky motivation probably stands out in your mind as the reason to visit the Mile-High City. However, there is so much more to the city of Denver that will blow your mind. Between the incredible food and beer scene to the geological wonders to the variety of sports teams to thrilling amusement parks, Denver literally has something for everyone.
We compiled a list of the must-see attractions and things to do in Denver that punctuate why you need to go there right now!RED ROCKS!
About 15 miles outside of Denver sits Red Rocks Park, known for its breathtakingly beautiful red sandstone formations. You have 700 acres for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Hit the Trading Post Trail, a 1.4-mile path that is 6,280 feet above sea level that surrounds you with views of valleys, a natural meadow, and incredible rock formations that were formed around 290 million years ago. The park provides glorious views of the Rocky Mountains and other amazing geological wonders.
Red Rock also regularly hosts concerts at the Amphitheatre, with various musical acts such as Marshmello, Ween, The Avett Brothers, Widespread Panic, Imagine Dragons, Yo-Yo Ma, Portugal the Man, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, O.A.R., Rise Against, Beck, The National, and Nine Inch Nails just to name a few. You’re definitely going to want to catch a concert in this one-of-a-kind venue.
FOOD!
Go to Harley’s: A Hot Dog Revolution and get a hot dog with a variety of insane toppings such as brisket, fried pickles, pastrami, spaghetti, or guacamole. Get the grilled bistro filet at Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery Colfax. Order the burnt ends and collard greens at Kitchen Table: BBQ & Comfort Food. Denver Biscuit Co. offers a delectable Ellsworth chicken and biscuit sandwich. Fruition Restaurant boasts a scrumptious bavette steak and bone-in pork chop. Against all logic, go to Denver and get grilled oysters from Angelo’s Tavern. Root Down offers fried chicken and goat cheese biscuits. Snooze An AM Eatery is the place to get breakfast in Denver. Order the mezcal bbq brisket and peppers five way at Work & Class. Guard and Grace features a wonderful dry-aged steak selection. Devour the Spanish Octopus a la Plancha at Mercantile. If you enjoy duck or lamb then head straight to James Beard Award-nominated Rioja. All you need to know about Sassafras American Eatery is that they offer cajun eggs benedicts and a flight of bloody Mary’s. Small plates and tapas aplenty such as Wagyu beef tartare and scallop tartare at Acorn. If you’re craving seafood then head to Jax Fish House. For pheneonal bao buns and other eclectic street food from around the world go to Linger, a hip rooftop spot that used to be a mortuary. You’ll definitely want to hit up the tiny bar hidden behind a bookshelf that is Williams & Graham for drinks since they were named the Best American Cocktain Bar, but they also serve a whimsical bone marrow dish that you can also do shots from (make reservations).
