Denver Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Guide updated:
Typical prices
- Budget meal$12.00
- Mid-range meal$28.00
- Cappuccino$5.00
- Domestic beer$7.00
- Taxi (per km)$2.30
- Public transport ticket$3.00
- Museum entry$18.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)$190.00
Food & Drink
- Watercourse FoodsVegetarian/Vegan · $$
Vegetarian and vegan-focused menu in a converted bus-turned-restaurant with a bright, casual interior in the Highland neighborhood.
- Sushi DenJapanese · $$$
Longstanding Denver staple; fresh, high-quality sushi and sashimi with a traditional Japanese izakaya-inspired setting in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood.
- Mercantile Dining & ProvisionAmerican (New) · $$$
Farm-to-table American cuisine by Chef Alex Seidel located in Union Station’s historic building, featuring seasonal dishes and house-made charcuterie.
- McGregor Square (in the Coors Field area)
A mixed-use entertainment district with bars, restaurants and a nightly vibe around Coors Field.
Culture & History
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Extensive natural history and science collection with temporary exhibitions and the Planetarium in City Park; notable for the Percy Lake dioramas and a wide-ranging dinosaur exhibit.
- AMC Downtown Denver 9
A classic multi-screen cinema located in the historic Larimer Square area offering mainstream releases and premium formats.
- Denver Beer Fest
Annual gathering celebrating local breweries with tastings and live music in various venues across the city.
Nature & Outdoors
- Mount Evans Summit Road
High-altitude drive to one of Colorado’s legendary 14ers with panoramic views; seasonal open access via the Mount Evans Scenic Byway.
Active & Fun
- Equinox Denver Cherry Creek
Upscale fitness club located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood with modern equipment and group classes.
- Denver City Park Pool
Historic public pool within City Park offering a summer season with views of the city skyline and museum campus nearby.