1. Arts district food tour
On this 3-hour walking RiNo District Food Tour, taste some of the best dishes the Arts District has to offer while exploring a cool, industrial neighborhood known for its world-class street art. You’ll visit five award-winning local restaurants to taste delicious dishes, like fresh house-made gnocchi, Mexican street tacos and Japanese fried chicken, with the option to add alcoholic drink pairings.
2. Wild animal sanctuary
In Keenesburg, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, operates a beautiful and natural habitat for its rescued animals who come from captive situations. They are rescued and rehabilitated so they can live and roam freely in large natural habitats with others of their own kind. The Sanctuary’s elevated walkway (which is more than 1.5 miles long) spans across numerous habitats and provides plenty of opportunities for guests to see many of the rescued animals closer.
3. Spa day
Soak in a warm bath while sipping on a craft beer on tap. At Oakwell Beer Spa, soak in a tub of hops, barley, and herbs, sip on a pint of craft beer, and forget about your troubles. The spa combines wellness with craft beer – what Denver is known for. It is part spa, part taproom, as well as offering “beer-infused services.” Sit inside a cedar tub filled with medicinal blends of hops, barley and herbs, blended meticulously to benefit hair, skin and nails.
4. Microbrew tour
Find out why Denver has been dubbed the “Napa Valley of Beer” on a Denver Microbrew Tour. The 1.5 –mile guided walking tour in downtown Denver’s historic LoDo (lower downtown) neighborhood. The tour includes 10 samples at four of downtown’s best breweries and tap rooms, including Wynkoop Brewing Company and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. Or get out into the mountains and sample the best of the Colorado brewing scene with Aspire Tours. On this small-group tour, you’ll learn the history of brewing in the area and enjoy stunning views while you visit three breweries in mountain towns.
5. A mall & much more
Visit Denver’s 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian-friendly mall packed with shopping, outdoor cafes and the new Museums of Illusions, in downtown Denver. Free shuttle buses travel up and down the mall, stopping at every corner, so visitors can hop on and hop off as the shuttles come and go every few minutes. Take a look at the striking Daniels & Fisher Tower, a replica of the Campanile in St. Mark’s in Venice that was the highest building west of the Mississippi when it was built in 1909. After dark, horse-drawn carriages and pedi-cabs carry people up and down the mall.
6. Ride the rails
Catch Pikes Peak Cog Railway tour on the world’s highest and longest cog railroad – the highest railroad in the United States and the entire Northern Hemisphere, in fact. Pikes Peak is the star attraction on the 3.5 hour round trop journey. What will you see when you get to the top? Views that span the Collegiate and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, the Continental Divide, the mining town of Cripple Creek and on a clear day you may even see the skyscrapers of Denver.
7. Graze the graffiti
Take a 2-hour walking showcase of the best street art in the city on the Denver Graffiti Tour – the most unique way to experience Denver’s urban side. Learn the story behind the murals, graffiti and street art (and the artists who created them) and how the rapidly changing RiNo Art District has affected the art and its long-time residents. You end at the upscale Denver Central Market in the heart of RiNo, from where you can enjoy great bars and breweries, galleries and restaurants.
8. Go West!
Step back to a time when spittoons were the norm and quick draw wasn’t just a parlour game. Guided by charismatic range riders, discover true tales of the Wild West during the 2-hour Wild West Walking Tour or 1-hour Wild West Short Tour. Walk through the streets and parks of Golden while your tour guide regales with true and outrageous stories from the Old West. Step back in time and get to know Denver’s closest mountain town.
9. Wander through the natural wonders
A private Garden of the Gods Private Walking Tour with WeVenture Denver is always a completely custom itinerary, created just for you and your group! Garden of the Gods is one of Colorado’s most epic natural wonders, featuring striking geological formations at 90-degree angles. You’ll meet your guide at the park for a 2-3 hour walking experience that will include a walk around a dedicated path, plenty of photo opps and some wildlife viewing. Be prepared to have your breath taken away, as you weave your way among towering rock formations and learn about the legacy of this wonderland left in its natural state for the enjoyment of the public.
10. Wine walk
Sip, savor and walk through the heart of downtown on this Denver Wine Tour, featuring wines from some of the top urban wineries and wine bars in the Mile High City. Accompanied by an experienced Denver wine tour guide, you’ll walk the historic downtown streets, learn about the city’s vibrant food and wine scenes and visit sites like the 16th Street Mall, Union Station and the Dairy Block.
In another week, you’ll get a chance to see your industry peers in person and catch up on the latest trends and strategies in the benefits industry at BenefitsPRO Broker Expo in Denver (April 29-May 1).
Now, from April through May, is one of the best times to visit Denver – named the “Mile High City,” as its official elevation is one mile (or 5,280 feet) above sea level – as the city’s shoulder seasons are characterized by comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists and lower accommodation prices than the summer high season.
Denver is an outdoor city known for its art, culture, food, music and sports in the Rocky Mountain region. If you haven’t made your travel plans yet, we recommend adding an extra day or two and treating yourself to a taste of everything the city has to offer. Check out the slideshow above for some recommendations.
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