What are some fun things to do for a day trip to Denver?

Question

A couple of months ago I took my girlfriend to Chicago for the day. (We live in KC). I was thinking of doing a trip to Denver, but I have never been and don't know anyone there (unlike Chicago). I was wondering of some fun things to do in the city for a random day trip. It would be during the week. Anything coming up in the next couple of months or just any places to check out in general?

Answer 1

go to all the breweries in the down town area, i do it all the time when i am there :)

Answer 2

If you want an adventure I would take her to the Royal Gorge for a full day rafting trip. The sights are INCREDIBLE and the rafting gets your adrenaline going. We use Performance Tours because they are safe and daring.



The Denver Botanical Gardens are gorgeous as well. Right now we have the King Tut exhibit going on. http://www.tutdenver.com/?gclid=CM3V-aejuaICFRNFgwodejKX6Q I can't wait to go see that one myself.



Another great thing to see would be Mount Evans. You can drive to the summit which is 14,240ft! It is the highest paved road in the nation. We drove there last week and it was truly amazing.



When you come here you should definitely experience the majesty of the Rockies. You can find a good Botanical Garden or a good ZOO in any state so try to experience what Colorado has that no one else does.

Answer 3

you ought to bypass to 6 Flags & Water international, you ought to bypass to The Coors Brewery that's in Golden, Denver Zoo. The Aquarium. Denver Botanic Gardens. Denver artwork Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & technological understanding, Blackhawk, suitable city, Or A Rockies activity! have exciting!

Answer 4

Here are just a few places to go in Denver





~Casa Bonita - Casa Bonita offers great Mexican food plus over 30 attractions including cliff divers, escaping gorillas, cowboy shootouts, lost caves and caverns, amusement arcade and more.



~Denver Museum of Nature and Science - The Denver Museum of Nature and Science features a planetarium, IMAX Theater, a shop, and numerous exhibits.



~Denver Zoo - The Denver zoo houses more than 4,000 animals representing nearly 685 species - 157 of which are threatened or endangered. The Denver Zoo’s animal collection is the 7th most diverse in the United States and represents animals from North and South America, Asia, Africa and Europe.



~Lakeside Amusement Park - A great variety of amusement park rides awaits you at Lakeside. There are rides for every level of excitement and adventure. The park features a World-Famous Cyclone Roller Coaster, a coal burning miniature steam train that will whisk you around the park and lake, 15 rides just for kiddies in Kiddie's Playland, 40 rides, picnic areas and lots more.



~Denver Art Museum - See one of the finest art collections in the West. Various hands-on activities for children and families are scheduled daily. During the summer of 2001, an exhibition drawn from one of the world's great European painting collections will be on view at the Denver Art Museum, in addition to other traveling exhibitions and the permanent collection.



~Elitch Gardens - Elitch Gardens features more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions including a water park.



~Water World - America’s largest family waterpark with over 40 aquatic attractions on 64 beautifully landscaped acres just minutes from downtown Denver.

Answer 5

There are lots of free & fun things to do around Denver -- here's a partial list:



http://www.colorado-for-free.com/DenverForFree.htm



Colorado State Capitol Building

Tattered Cover bookstore

Brown Palace Hotel tour

Dinosaur Ridge

Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Visitor Center

Coors tour



Also, see this page:

http://www.colorado-for-free.com/ColoradoRegions/FrontRangeNorth.htm

Answer 6

Definitely go to 16th street mall!