1. Washington Park
9.3
1100 S Franklin St, Denver, CO
Park · Washington Park · 113 tips and reviews
Douglas Shoback: I absolutely love Wash Park. It's so calming to stroll through in the evening. I miss it after moving up North.
Thrillist: Nearby, there’s always volleyball going on, so quickly watch YouTube clips of Top Gun’s volleyball scenes to get psyched, and then slam the ball in people’s grills.
Colorado: Boats can be rented at the boat pavilion at one of the park's two lakes.
2. Cheesman Park
9.3
1599 E. 8th Ave., Denver, CO
Park · Cheesman Park · 61 tips and reviews
Avan Allen: some of the best grass in town. perfect for picnics or just a stroll.
Casey Duncan: In the Fall, trees stop producing chlorophyll. The carotenoids present in the leaves can finally show through. The leaves become a bright mix of glowing yellows, warm oranges and comforting browns.
BigRyanPark: Go to the rose garden in the middle of the park and just sit. Breathe. And enjoy the peaceful mixture of nature and city noises.
4. Coors Field
9.2
2001 Blake St (at 20th St), Denver, CO
Baseball Stadium · Ballpark · 275 tips and reviews
Allison Kasic: Easily my favorite stadium. Great architecture. Great views. Great food.
Colorado: The purple row of seats in the upper deck indicates the exact height of one mile above sea level (5,280 feet).
HISTORY: In 1999, the Rockies and their opponents combined for 303 home runs, the most ever in a season at one venue.
7. Denver Art Museum
9.1
100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy (btwn Broadway & Bannock St), Denver, CO
Art Museum · Civic Center · 200 tips and reviews
Lesya Klymenko: The best place to world art in Denver. Their blockbusters are of the highest quality. I'd recommend this museum to visitors of Denver and Denverites alike.
HISTORY: The museum enriches the lives of Colorado and Rocky Mountain residents through the acquisition, preservation, and presentation of art works in both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Denver Westword: Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Museum Shop!
The Ritz-Carlton Manager: Enjoy colorful sunsets over the front range and views of the downtown Denver skyline. If you're visiting in the summer months, be sure to see the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
seth stil: don't touch the water, anything near the water, nor those asshole birds. also watch for dead people.
Aj Steinke: Please don't feed the geese.
12. Denver Zoo
9.1
2300 N Steele St (at 23rd Ave), Denver, CO
Zoo · City Park · 123 tips and reviews
Jessie Simms: The Denver Zoo is perfect for all ages. With many exhibits featuring up-close and personal expierences with the animals. The Elephant Passage is the best and you do not want to miss thier show.
HISTORY: The Denver Zoo has long been an innovator in re-creating realistic habitats: Bear Mountain, built in 1918, was the first animal exhibit in the U.S. constructed of simulated concrete rockwork.
Chainsaw Mother: Get a yearly pass it is worth every penny! Read more.
13. Mayan Theatre
9.2
110 Broadway (at 1st St), Denver, CO
Indie Movie Theater · Central Denver · 35 tips and reviews
Emily: A wonderful movie theater. A true Denver gem.
Julia Monahan: save your ticket stub and then head over to The Hornet for a free drink!
SundanceTV: You can find 1st run movies and classics. You can get popcorn, candy, or beer and wine to drink while watching the movie. First timers might want to come early to visit this beautiful place.
Henry Huynh: Great place to catch a show, the architecture of the place is amazing along with the outdoor art work display. There are also plenty of coffee shops nearby.
Gabriel Ruzin: Dress up, feel cultured, and catch a great musical at the Center.
Casey Duncan: The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization that produces 11 plays, presents 13 musicals, and educates 50,000 students.