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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Denver [2025]
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Denver Art Museum
4.3
/5
44 reviews
4.6
From IDR 435214
Based on 3,523 reviews
Denver downtown/capitol hill | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +17208655000
Address: 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Oval Sturm pavilion: transparent glass
High-altitude modern art museum
31% positive reviews
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It is a very large museum with a rich collection of art. It not only introduces the United States, but also displays cultural relics from all over the world, including Asia. There are also many special exhibitions to visit.
The art museum has many beautiful exhibits, and the building itself is very beautiful, irregular polygonal, with many interesting exhibitions on different themes, very suitable for family visits
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Denver Zoo
4.1
/5
15 reviews
4.4
Based on 4,134 reviews
3 km from downtown
Phone +17203371400
Address: 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Over 3,500 animals & species
First cage-free zoo in USA
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Lots of great exhibits and the animals look well cared for. I would love for more non zoo attractions and services. More food stands for instance.
It's a big zoo, especially suitable for bringing children. There are many animals, and the animals look very energetic. The park itself is also a very beautiful place. And there are not many visitors.
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Downtown Aquarium
4.7
/5
13 reviews
4.4
From IDR 462448
Based on 2,299 reviews
2.4 km from downtown
Phone +13035614450
Address: 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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I heard it was small at first, so I didn't have high expectations. But I really liked it when I went there. I saw a lot of small animals, such as seahorses, sea otters, clown fish (Nemo), jellyfish, and sharks. DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM is actually quite interesting. It's worth a visit. I didn't see the tiger, probably because he was lazy and went to sleep. I used a discount coupon and it was 10% cheaper.
The downtown aquarium in Denver belongs to a relatively small organization. The aquarium raises a large number of organisms, and there are many glass display cabinets. You can see some interactive buttons in the water of the breeders, and there are many large fish.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
4.1
/5
23 reviews
4.3
From IDR 418209
Based on 4,138 reviews
3.7 km from downtown
Phone +13033706000
Address: 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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The Museum of Natural Science is located in the city park. It is a natural museum with a history of more than 100 years. It is also one of the largest natural museums in the United States. It is worth visiting, especially for tourists with children.
When we arrived at the Natural Science Museum, it was already closed, so it was a pity that we couldn't go in. This is a very large natural science museum. A friend of mine has been there before and he said it's bigger than the Shanghai Natural History Museum and is very suitable for taking children there.
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5
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Denver Botanic Gardens
4.4
/5
15 reviews
4.2
Based on 5,889 reviews
2.8 km from downtown
Phone +17208653500
Address: 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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The weather is very good and the whole botanical garden is quite beautiful. It is known as the Plateau City. The botanical garden is very large and you can see many different plants. It is also a very relaxing botanical garden.
The gardens are well laid out with plenty of space to wander through the different plant areas. The water feature is wonderful and adds to the tranquility of the gardens. The children's garden is an attractive area for children. ..
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16th Street Mall
4.6
/5
12 reviews
4.2
Based on 4,750 reviews
Denver downtown/capitol hill | 782m from downtown
Phone +13035346161
Address: 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80265, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Street performers enhance city vibe
Concerts & art exhibitions regularly
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I haven't been able to go abroad for a while, so I can only take out the photos I took before and look at them. I miss it a lot. We also bought a lot of things in this place, and its architecture is also very local.
Sixteenth Street is a very lively place in Denver, especially at night. There are many shops and restaurants. We even saw a horse-drawn carriage here, which is very interesting. You can come here to have fun in Denver at night.
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7
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Elitch Gardens
4.3
/5
14 reviews
4.1
Based on 889 reviews
2.1 km from downtown
Phone +13035954386
Address: 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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Six Flags has many complete facilities. The entire park includes many large-scale projects. There are many children playing there. Many exciting games have restrictions, so you can try them.
This amusement park is very large and has many rides, including roller coasters, bungee jumping, carousels, and performances. However, generally speaking, the food in scenic spots is more expensive, so you can also bring some snacks with you.
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