Morrison, CO

destination • experience

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Technically located in Morrison, Red Rocks Park is one of the most famous points of interest in the greater Denver area and should still be at the top of any list of things to do in Denver. It’s popular for its summer concert series (catch a show if you can!), but you can explore it on your own or watch the sunrise while doing yoga on the Rocks. You’ll likely need a car or an Uber to get here, though. Or, if you’re going to see a concert, you can ride a party bus complete with DJ (and an on-board BYOB policy) through the excellent Bus to Show nonprofit, which has buses leaving from locations all around the city.

Denver, CO

shopping

Larimer Square

Somewhat upstaged by the recent opening on Union Station, Larimer Square still has a claim to being the coolest block in town. Window shop at any one of the boutique stores (care to try on a $800 hat?) and be sure to stop for coffee, a croissant, or a treat at The Market on Larimer Square, a celebrated delicatessen that is so much more than that (we dare say that it is something of a Denver tradition).

Denver, CO

experience • lodging

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

afternoon tea: a historic Denver hotel which serves up this unique experience in its ornate lobby every day from 12 pm to 4 pm. Space is limited so reservations are suggested.

Denver, CO

shopping

Tattered Cover Book Store Colfax

a large independent bookstore (they haven’t all died out!)located with locations on Colfax and in a historic LoDo building.

Commerce City, CO

outdoors

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

heck out the bison and other wildlife at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. Situated between downtown and DIA, this former chemicals weapons manufacturing center has made a stunning recovery and is now one of the country’s largest urban wildlife refuges.

Denver, CO

experience

The Daniels and Fisher Tower

Once the tallest building in the Mountain West, this historic clocktower at 16th and Arapahoe remains a Denver icon. At its base you’ll find Skyline Park, which often plays hosts to seasonal events like ice skating rinks. In the basement is a modern cabaret show.

Denver, CO

experience

International Church of Cannabis

a technicolor themed place of worship and “spiritual home for cannabis lovers.” It’s open to the public from Thursday through Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm (but beware that consumption on premises is prohibited).