Denver, USA 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Downtown Denver

  • Arrival: Denver International Airport (DEN) is the main airport in Denver. You can reach the city center by using the A Line train service, rental cars, taxis, or ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.

  • Accommodation: Consider staying at the Crawford Hotel, located in the historic Union Station. It offers a convenient location to explore downtown Denver.

  • Lunch: Visit Snooze, an A.M. Eatery for a unique take on breakfast classics.

  • Activities: Spend the afternoon exploring Larimer Square, 16th Street Mall, and the Denver Art Museum. Don’t miss the iconic Big Blue Bear!

  • Dinner: Dine at Mercantile Dining & Provision or Stoic & Genuine for delicious seafood.

  • Evening: Take a stroll along the South Platte Riverwalk and enjoy the city lights.

Day 2: Denver Museums & LoDo District

  • Morning: Start your day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science or the Denver Botanic Gardens.

  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Cho77 for a taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

  • Afternoon: Explore the Lower Downtown (LoDo) district, including Coors Field (home of the Colorado Rockies), Union Station, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at The Nickel or Stoic & Genuine for more seafood options.

Day 3: Exploring Parks & Neighborhoods

  • Morning: Visit Washington Park, with its two beautiful lakes and numerous trails. Don’t forget to check out the nearby Harvard Gulch Trail.

  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Snooze A.M. Eatery in Washington Park or Local 46 Fish House & Tavern for a great view of the park.

  • Afternoon: Head to the vibrant neighborhood of RiNo (River North Art District) and explore galleries, street art, and breweries like Great Divide Brewing Co. and Denver Beer Co.

  • Dinner: Dine at Safta, an upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in RiNo.

Day 4: Outdoor Adventures

  • Morning: Visit Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre for a hike or concert (if available). It’s about a 30-minute drive from downtown Denver.

  • Lunch: Grab lunch at the Red Rocks Cafe or Cafe Campus in Morrison, CO.

  • Afternoon: Head to Evergreen Mountain for more hiking or enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains.

  • Dinner: Dine at The Fort Restaurant, an American Indian cuisine restaurant in Morrison.

Day 5: Denver Zoo & City Park

  • Morning: Visit the Denver Zoo and enjoy seeing various animals from around the world.

  • Lunch: Grab lunch at the Denver Zoo’s Tropical Discovery Cafe or City Grange Urban Farm in City Park.

  • Afternoon: Explore City Park, home to several attractions such as the Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art. You can also rent a boat on Ferril Lake.

  • Dinner: Dine at Snooze A.M. Eatery or The Post Brewing Company in Northfield Stapleton.

Day 6: Departure

  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your last day shopping for souvenirs, visiting any remaining attractions you may have missed, or relaxing at a local coffee shop like Blue Bottle Coffee or Starbucks Reserve.

  • Lunch/Dinner: Enjoy a farewell meal at one of your favorite restaurants from the week before departing Denver International Airport (DEN).