This year, take the time to jot down all the must-see spots in Denver. The city embodies altitude with attitude, and a 2017 Uber trip data report highlights the city’s most popular destinations. Check out a few of these pointers before your next venture into the mountains.
Top destinations in Denver
Restaurant | Avanti F&B collective eatery
Sure, it looks like a shipping container from the outside, but inside it’s an ingenious food hall space on two levels, hosting a selection of the city’s more innovative and affordable eateries. Enjoy a culinary global tour that takes in, among others, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, and old-school all-American diner cuisine. Accompany your meal with some of Colorado’s finest craft beers or a classic cocktail.
Where: 3200 N Pecos St, Denver, CO
The airy, industrial-chic ViewHouse attracts a cross-section of discerning Denver folk, from sports fans to gourmets. Its secret is great, unpretentious American food with a few flourishes from gifted chefs. Produce is locally-sourced, beef is grass-fed, and dishes are presented with a winning eye for detail. The rooftop and patio spaces are great for soaking up plenty of fresh mountain air along with a hoppy craft beer or two.
Where: 2015 Market St, Denver, CO
Over a century old, the Boettcher Mansion was extensively renovated in 2006, allowing visitors to admire the classical architecture, antique European furnishings, and fine art collection. The Library features some distinctive treasures, including a Louis XIV cylinder desk, while the elegant grounds include an imposing terrace and graceful stone-built temple. Public tours with expert guides are occasionally available.
Where: 8th Ave, Denver, CO
Attraction | Denver Botanic Gardens
The public gardens offer seasonal events and exhibits showcasing the botanic collections and conservation programs. Highlights include an outstanding orchid collection, featuring nearly a thousand species, rotated for public display. The children’s garden and Science Pyramid offer great options for educational, and enjoyable, family visits.
Where: 1007 York St, Denver, CO
Entertainment venue | Pepsi Center
The versatile sports arena on the west side of downtown hosts home games for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, not to mention the occasional wrestling extravaganza. The arena also stages major rock shows, with a 2018 schedule to suit most tastes, including Bon Jovi, Lorde, Kid Rock, Harry Styles, and Rod Stewart.
Where: 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO
Park | Civic Center Park
Denver’s graceful government buildings are situated in an elegant green space that is a hub of the city’s cultural life, with regular events and art exhibits. The Neoclassical buildings include a Greek-style amphitheater. Formal gardens and fountains make the park a magnet for walkers and families, while the extensive ornamental flower displays keep the park looking pretty.
Where: 101 W. 14th Ave. Denver, CO
Shopping | Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Is all that fresh mountain air putting you in the mood for some retail therapy? Cherry Creek is more than just a mall, offering the complete shopping experience. Flagship stores include Boss, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton, but it’s not all about the high-end brands, with plenty of independent boutiques for bargain-hunters. Dining options range from authentic Tuscan cuisine to 1950s retro diners, and everything in-between.
Where: 3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO
The mile-high city is the perfect escape option for lovers of the great outdoors. The mountains are on your doorstep, but Denver itself offers infinite diversion. This is a place that has embraced the foodie and craft beer revolutions with a passion, and visitors are reaping the rewards.
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