Things to Do in Denver
By Nina Davidson, About.com Guide to Denver
Things to do in Denver when you're not dead include visiting world-class museums, attending sporting events, or enjoying Denver's renowned parks and recreation.
- Denver Attractions
- Denver Family Activities
- Denver Holiday Specials
- Denver Monthly Calendars
- Denver Restaurants
Denver Attractions
The Denver Art Museum opened its new wing designed by Daniel Libeskind in 2006, but the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature & Science demand attention as well. More than one million visitors each year attend Denver museums and attractions.
Denver Family Activities
Denver is a family-friendly city with plenty of activities for the little ones. The Denver Children's Museum offers kid-sized fun, while Elitch Gardens and Water World provide thrills for tweens and more.
- Children's Museum of Denver
- Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
- Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- Water World Theme Park
Denver Holiday Specials
With the backdrop of snowy mountains, Denver transforms into a winter wonderland for the holidays. Don't miss special events year round with our round-up of ways to make Mile High memories.
Denver Monthly Calendars
Don't miss a minute of Mile High excitement with our monthly calendars of events in Denver.
Denver Restaurants
Local specialties include Denver Omelettes and Rocky Mountain Oysters, but don't let that stop you from sampling Denver's diverse ethnic fare.
