Things To Do In Downtown Denver
Directions to PopulusBlue Moon Brewing Co.
Bluemoon brewery and restaurant in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver is a place where we share their ongoing creativity and innovative brewing, with inspired beers available only at this location, chef-driven cuisine, and welcoming hospitality.
Civic Center Park
Populus Hotel is located in the heart of Civic Park, bordered by the State Capitol, the Denver Art Museum and other city and county buildings. As a centerpiece of Denver’s green space, the park blooms with 25,000 square feet of flower beds each summer and features a Greek Amphitheater that hosts countless events including summer festivals and concerts. Just steps from Populus, guests can also enjoy the collection of international works at the Denver Art Museum.
Ogden Theatre
Built in 1917 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ogden Theatre is a music venue that hosts several of the hottest club tours in the US. Ogden Theatre is located near Populus just outside of Civic Park in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill. For upcoming shows, visit www.ogdentheatre.com/events.
Denver Mint
Located in Civic Park, the Denver Mint, a branch of the United States Mint, manufactures coin dies, stores silver bullion and mints circulating coins. With its first coins struck on February 1, 1906, the Denver Mint offers tours of its historic building, which is one of Colorado’s oldest institutions. Refer to the Visiting the Denver Mint page for details regarding tour information. You’ll know if you have a coin produced at the Denver Mint as it bears a ‘D’ mint mark.
Fillmore Auditorium
The Fillmore Auditorium, holding the title of largest indoor venue for general admission seating in Colorado, is a concert venue located near Populus in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.
LoDo / 16th Street Mall
Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is a mile-long pedestrian-friendly mall packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions in downtown Denver. With over 250 shops lining the street, there is easy access when you ride the complimentary buses, which are natural gas powered, dubbed the MallRide. Hop on and hop off as the shuttles come and go every few minutes and make everything downtown easy to reach.
Art District on Santa Fe
Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe (ADSF) is a nationally known arts and a cultural district, encompassing hundreds of artists, galleries, studios, theaters, and creative businesses along Santa Fe Drive in Denver. Founded in 2003, ADSF is a nonprofit membership organization and one of the first Certified Creative Districts in the state. Historically anchored by pioneering spirit, ADSF has long-championed citizen creativity as a cultural crossroads of the city. Thousands visit from the Rocky Mountain region and beyond during the monthly First Friday Art Walks to experience the highest density of art galleries in the country.
River North Art District
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, an indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, River North Art District personifies urban charm and industrial renewal with jazz bars, brewpubs, art galleries and studios, & creative events.
Denver Botanic Gardens
One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events. The 23-acre park, located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood, contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Denver is an immersive art playground that transports guests of all ages into new dimensions of exploration throughout the four worlds of The Convergence. Arrive as you. Leave transformed.
Rocky Mountain National Park (65 miles away)
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It’s known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Park’s 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater
This beautiful national park’s reputation may precede it, but there’s no replacement for experiencing this acoustically impeccable, naturally stunning marvel of ochre sandstone yourself. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior, the amphitheater is a top destination for Colorado residents and tourists from around the world.
Denver Art Museum
Along with the architecture of internationally renowned visionaries Giò Ponti and Daniel Libeskind, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is perhaps best known for its holdings in Native and Western American art.
Blue Moon Brewing Co.
Bluemoon brewery and restaurant in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver is a place where we share their ongoing creativity and innovative brewing, with inspired beers available only at this location, chef-driven cuisine, and welcoming hospitality.
Civic Center Park
Populus Hotel is located in the heart of Civic Park, bordered by the State Capitol, the Denver Art Museum and other city and county buildings. As a centerpiece of Denver’s green space, the park blooms with 25,000 square feet of flower beds each summer and features a Greek Amphitheater that hosts countless events including summer festivals and concerts. Just steps from Populus, guests can also enjoy the collection of international works at the Denver Art Museum.
Ogden Theatre
Built in 1917 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ogden Theatre is a music venue that hosts several of the hottest club tours in the US. Ogden Theatre is located near Populus just outside of Civic Park in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill. For upcoming shows, visit www.ogdentheatre.com/events.
Denver Mint
Located in Civic Park, the Denver Mint, a branch of the United States Mint, manufactures coin dies, stores silver bullion and mints circulating coins. With its first coins struck on February 1, 1906, the Denver Mint offers tours of its historic building, which is one of Colorado’s oldest institutions. Refer to the Visiting the Denver Mint page for details regarding tour information. You’ll know if you have a coin produced at the Denver Mint as it bears a ‘D’ mint mark.
Fillmore Auditorium
The Fillmore Auditorium, holding the title of largest indoor venue for general admission seating in Colorado, is a concert venue located near Populus in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.
LoDo / 16th Street Mall
Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is a mile-long pedestrian-friendly mall packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions in downtown Denver. With over 250 shops lining the street, there is easy access when you ride the complimentary buses, which are natural gas powered, dubbed the MallRide. Hop on and hop off as the shuttles come and go every few minutes and make everything downtown easy to reach.
Art District on Santa Fe
Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe (ADSF) is a nationally known arts and a cultural district, encompassing hundreds of artists, galleries, studios, theaters, and creative businesses along Santa Fe Drive in Denver. Founded in 2003, ADSF is a nonprofit membership organization and one of the first Certified Creative Districts in the state. Historically anchored by pioneering spirit, ADSF has long-championed citizen creativity as a cultural crossroads of the city. Thousands visit from the Rocky Mountain region and beyond during the monthly First Friday Art Walks to experience the highest density of art galleries in the country.
River North Art District
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, an indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, River North Art District personifies urban charm and industrial renewal with jazz bars, brewpubs, art galleries and studios, & creative events.
Denver Botanic Gardens
One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events. The 23-acre park, located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood, contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Denver is an immersive art playground that transports guests of all ages into new dimensions of exploration throughout the four worlds of The Convergence. Arrive as you. Leave transformed.
Rocky Mountain National Park (65 miles away)
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It’s known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Park’s 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater
This beautiful national park’s reputation may precede it, but there’s no replacement for experiencing this acoustically impeccable, naturally stunning marvel of ochre sandstone yourself. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior, the amphitheater is a top destination for Colorado residents and tourists from around the world.
Denver Art Museum
Along with the architecture of internationally renowned visionaries Giò Ponti and Daniel Libeskind, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is perhaps best known for its holdings in Native and Western American art.
Blue Moon Brewing Co.
Bluemoon brewery and restaurant in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver is a place where we share their ongoing creativity and innovative brewing, with inspired beers available only at this location, chef-driven cuisine, and welcoming hospitality.
Civic Center Park
Populus Hotel is located in the heart of Civic Park, bordered by the State Capitol, the Denver Art Museum and other city and county buildings. As a centerpiece of Denver’s green space, the park blooms with 25,000 square feet of flower beds each summer and features a Greek Amphitheater that hosts countless events including summer festivals and concerts. Just steps from Populus, guests can also enjoy the collection of international works at the Denver Art Museum.
Ogden Theatre
Built in 1917 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ogden Theatre is a music venue that hosts several of the hottest club tours in the US. Ogden Theatre is located near Populus just outside of Civic Park in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill. For upcoming shows, visit www.ogdentheatre.com/events.
Denver Mint
Located in Civic Park, the Denver Mint, a branch of the United States Mint, manufactures coin dies, stores silver bullion and mints circulating coins. With its first coins struck on February 1, 1906, the Denver Mint offers tours of its historic building, which is one of Colorado’s oldest institutions. Refer to the Visiting the Denver Mint page for details regarding tour information. You’ll know if you have a coin produced at the Denver Mint as it bears a ‘D’ mint mark.
Fillmore Auditorium
The Fillmore Auditorium, holding the title of largest indoor venue for general admission seating in Colorado, is a concert venue located near Populus in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.
LoDo / 16th Street Mall
Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is a mile-long pedestrian-friendly mall packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions in downtown Denver. With over 250 shops lining the street, there is easy access when you ride the complimentary buses, which are natural gas powered, dubbed the MallRide. Hop on and hop off as the shuttles come and go every few minutes and make everything downtown easy to reach.
Art District on Santa Fe
Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe (ADSF) is a nationally known arts and a cultural district, encompassing hundreds of artists, galleries, studios, theaters, and creative businesses along Santa Fe Drive in Denver. Founded in 2003, ADSF is a nonprofit membership organization and one of the first Certified Creative Districts in the state. Historically anchored by pioneering spirit, ADSF has long-championed citizen creativity as a cultural crossroads of the city. Thousands visit from the Rocky Mountain region and beyond during the monthly First Friday Art Walks to experience the highest density of art galleries in the country.
River North Art District
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, an indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, River North Art District personifies urban charm and industrial renewal with jazz bars, brewpubs, art galleries and studios, & creative events.
Denver Botanic Gardens
One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events. The 23-acre park, located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood, contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Denver is an immersive art playground that transports guests of all ages into new dimensions of exploration throughout the four worlds of The Convergence. Arrive as you. Leave transformed.
Rocky Mountain National Park (65 miles away)
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It’s known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Park’s 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater
This beautiful national park’s reputation may precede it, but there’s no replacement for experiencing this acoustically impeccable, naturally stunning marvel of ochre sandstone yourself. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior, the amphitheater is a top destination for Colorado residents and tourists from around the world.
Denver Art Museum
Along with the architecture of internationally renowned visionaries Giò Ponti and Daniel Libeskind, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is perhaps best known for its holdings in Native and Western American art.