Best Things to Do in Denver
Ready to see what makes the Mile High City tick? Whether you are standing beneath towering sandstone monoliths at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre or wandering the historic brick sidewalks of Larimer Square, Denver delivers an unbeatable mix of urban charm and mountain spirit. You can stand exactly one mile above sea level on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol Building, then stroll the bustling Denver 16th Street Mall for local bites. This guide breaks down the highest-ranked tours and activities across the city so you know exactly what is worth your time.
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- 0:00 Things to do in Denver
- 0:06 Urban Energy & Mountain Views
- 0:19 Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- 0:34 Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks
- 0:48 Larimer Square
- 0:59 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver
- 1:13 Colorado State Capitol Building
- 1:26 Twilight Ghost Tour
- 1:37 Denver 16th Street Mall
- 1:50 Downtown Denver Food Tour
- 2:03 How the Outty Ranking works
- 2:16 Start
- 2:23 Find activities on Outty
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- Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from DenverFrom $18991/100
- Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from DenverFrom $16991/100
- Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local FavoritesFrom $3989.6/100
- Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower DowntownFrom $5889.4/100
- Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and SpringFrom $14989/100
- Rocky Mountain Escape - Scenic Views and Nature WalksFrom $10188.8/100
Full transcript
Introduction
Welcome to Outty. Let's explore Denver, the mile high city and the best things to do here.
About the city
Denver delivers big mountain backdrops, historic frontier brickwork, and a buzzing urban energy. Travelers flock here for craft breweries, outdoor adventures, iconic concert venues, and rich neighborhood food cultures across town.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
If you only do one thing in Denver, make it Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, where giant red sandstone formations frame legendary concerts and trails. Outty has thirty six experiences at and around Red Rocks.
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
One standout is the Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a ranking of ninety point nine, packing alpine views into one easy trip.
Larimer Square
You'll also want to check out Larimer Square, which anchors the city's historic core with Victorian brickwork and string lights. Outty has thirty six experiences around Larimer Square.
2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver
Among them is the highly ranked 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a ranking of ninety two point one, bringing wild west history to life.
Colorado State Capitol Building
No trip to Denver is complete without the Colorado State Capitol Building, featuring a gold dome and iconic mile-high steps. Outty has twenty five experiences at the Colorado State Capitol Building.
Twilight Ghost Tour
A top pick is the Twilight Ghost Tour. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a ranking of ninety three point two, exploring haunted Capitol Hill history.
Denver 16th Street Mall
An absolute must in Denver is the Denver 16th Street Mall, where a pedestrian promenade connects shops, street entertainers, and great food. Outty has nineteen experiences at the Denver 16th Street Mall.
Downtown Denver Food Tour
Around the 16th street mall is the highly ranked Downtown Denver Food Tour. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a ranking of ninety one point four, serving delicious local tastings across town.
How the Outty Ranking works
With four hundred and eleven ranked activities in Denver, Outty simplifies your trip. The zero to one hundred Outty Ranking balances traveler sentiment, demand, value, and flexibility so you always pick winners.
How to explore
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Find what's worth doing in Denver, with Outty.
Outty ranks every experience in Denver on a 0 to 100 scale built from traveler sentiment, demand, value and flexibility, so you can compare the options inside each attraction instead of scrolling near identical star ratings. How the Outty Ranking works.