Outdoors things to do in Denver

We rank 199 outdoor things to do in Denver, United States. The highest scoring is Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $25 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
199
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$25

Outdoors in Denver compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Denver by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake88$995h4.9/5 (911)
Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver88$16910h4.9/5 (889)
Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge88$1508h4.9/5 (794)
Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring86$1498h4.9/5 (609)
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown86$582.5h4.9/5 (696)
Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour86$794h4.9/5 (585)
Red Rocks & Beyond86$1014h4.8/5 (1,708)
Rocky Mountain Escape - Scenic Views and Nature Walks86$1014h4.8/5 (2,075)
Denver Walking Tour: Women’s History & Downtown Highlights86$402h4.9/5 (533)
Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest!86$1303h5/5 (792)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Denver

Outdoors in Denver: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Denver?
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 911 traveler reviews. Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver, Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring follow close behind. We rank 199 outdoors experiences in Denver in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Denver cost?
Expect around $150 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Denver After Dark: Mystery, History, Legends, Lore & Ghosts! from $25, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Denver for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Denver currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Denver?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Denver, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Denver?
June to September for open mountain passes, or December to March for ski shuttles.

Browse things to do in Denver by type

Last Minute 367Culture & History 207Nightlife 68Most Popular 57Food & Drink 52Family Friendly 45Most Highly Reviewed 20

Top attractions in Denver

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre tickets 41Larimer Square tickets 36Garden of the Gods tickets 32Pikes Peak Highway tickets 28Pikes Peak tickets 28Colorado State Capitol Building tickets 25

Nearby destinations

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