Denver: The Ultimate Free Guide
Denver: The Ultimate Free Guide
Andrew & Brenna
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Welcome to Denver! Denver is the capital of Colorado and the perfect place to call home during your visit. Anything from skiing, hiking, and national parks are only an hour or two away. In this guide, we'll be giving you our favorite activities, restaurants, breweries, and more.
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Denver
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Coors Field
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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.
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Empower Field at Mile High
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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.
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Ball Arena
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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/
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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
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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.
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16th Street Mall
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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.
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Union Station
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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.
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Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
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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.
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Denver Zoo
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Casa Bonita
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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".
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Beau Jo's Arvada
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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.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
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Denver Biscuit Company
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5280 Burger Bar
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Three Saints Revival
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Coors Brewery Tour
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Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse
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Denver Beer Co South Downing
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New Belgium Brewing Company
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Great Divide Brewing Co
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Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
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54thirty Rooftop
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Los Chingones
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Retrograde
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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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.
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Boulder
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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.
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Breckenridge
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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.
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Colorado Springs
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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.
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