Denver: The Ultimate Free Guide

Coors Field is home to the Colorado Rockies. The stadium sits at 5,280 feet, exactly a mile above sea level. If you are in Denver from late March to early October, Coors Field is the perfect place to see a baseball game and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains.

Mile High Stadium is home to the Denver Broncos. If you are in Denver between September and January, this is the perfect place to enjoy a football game.

Ball Arena is home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and concerts year-round. Information on upcoming events is available at https://www.ballarena.com/misc/all-events/

Red Rocks is Colorado's iconic music venue with concerts year-round. This spot is one that you can't miss, even if you aren't seeing a concert. The venue is open everyday for visitors to see the sights.

16th Street Mall is a popular shopping district located in downtown. They have a selection of favorites and is a good place to find anything you need.

Union Station is one of Denver's most historic landmark. This train station is over 100 years old and is still in use today. It is located in downtown and is something worth checking out.

Meow Wolf Denver is an immersive art experience located in the Santa Fe Arts District. This is a 90,000 square foot space that is filled with interactive art installations, sculptures, and murals. The exhibits are designed to be explored and interacted with, and there is no one right way to experience Meow Wolf.

Casa Bonita is Denver's iconic Mexican restaurant located in Lakewood. It opened in 1974 and is known for its kitschy decor, cliff divers, and live entertainment. The restaurant has been featured in several movies and television shows, including a South Park episode. Casa Bonita has been named "the Disneyland of Mexican restaurants".

Beau Jo's is a chain pizza restaurant in Colorado, but quickly became my favorite. Their "Colorado Style" is hard to beat, and prices are very affordable.

Rocky Mountain National Park is an hour and a half drive from Denver and is packed with beautiful landscapes. If you have a free night or two, I would recommend staying in Estes Park and exploring the Rockies in your free time. There is enough to keep you occupied for months, and the Rockies are home to some of the best mountains in the world.

Boulder is a short 40 minute drive from Denver. Boulder is also home to the University of Colorado and the Flatirons. There is a lively college town and picturesque mountains to fill your day.

Breckenridge is an hour and a half away from Denver and is a ski town tucked away in the mountains. Breck is also home to world-famous hikes, lakes, and more.

Colorado Springs is about an hour and 15 minutes south of Denver. Colorado Springs is home to iconic spots such as Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, the Broadmoor, and more.