9 Days in Denver: A Journey of Adventure and Flavor

Brandon Sloan

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Denver, Colorado, filled with breathtaking sights and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover hidden gems, explore nature's wonders, and indulge in delectable pizzas, sushi, wings, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Mile High City!

Trip to Denver

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Pizza Delights and Aquatic Wonders

$229

Proto's has been proudly serving East Coast-style pizza to the good folks of Colorado since 1999.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

4 - 5 min

Directions

Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$63

8 - 12 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$72

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2Scenic Parks and Fiery Wings

$197

$ 24

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

7 - 9 min

Directions

11-acre city park with a kids' water playground, nature areas & an amphitheater.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

Natural area with a reconstructed prairie homestead & Cheyenne camp, hiking trails & public events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

8 - 10 min

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Old Chicago. Amazing Craft Beers & Food. Share, Reconnect, Celebrate.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3Diner Classics and Serene Reservoirs

$187

$ 24

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

13 - 16 min

Directions

Mountain views are offered from this reservoir with boating, a sandy swimming beach & bike trail.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

29 - 35 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

7 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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A pub located on the Fitzsimons Campus. The restaurant features over 40 different Colorado companies including 10 beers, 5 wines, 12 and distillers,

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Botanical Beauty and Culinary Delights

$194

$ 12

Cherry Creek II

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

9 - 14 min

Directions

Creekside greenspace offering relaxed walking & bicycling paths & some tree cover.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$38

11 - 16 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$58

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Artistic Inspiration and Italian Delicacies

$198

$ 18

MAD Greens Inspired Eats is a fast-casual Denver based salad based concept that serves fresh MAD Designed Salads, Soups, Wraps and Paninis. Fresh, Healthy food for the whole family to enjoy. Great catering too options too.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

3 - 4 min

Directions

2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

15 - 18 min

Directions

Authentic Italian quick casual dining. Pizza, pasta, panini, gelato, espresso and all of those things that remind you of Italy. Run by Tuscan transplants.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

7 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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An Adventure in South American Cuisine. From succulent prawns seasoned with sea salt to chicken breasts served with curry and coconut milk, if you’re searching for South American classics served in a unique atmosphere, look no further than Café Brazil...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6Biscuit Bliss and Baseball Excitement

$192

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

11 - 16 min

Directions

This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Cook Street School of Culinary Arts is Denver, Colorado's premier professional culinary arts program and recreational cooking school.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$52

5 - 8 min

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Aloy Modern Thai opened in 2016 to bring the healthy, slow-cooked, farm-to-table experience found in Thailand’s finest restaurants to Denver’s LoDo. Aloy Modern Thai is owned and operated by sisters, Bo Bean and Arisa Chanchokpong, who immigrated from Thailand to the United States in 2006, bringi...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7Nature's Tranquility and Authentic Pizzas

$197

$ 12

Town Center & Santa Fe, Highla

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

16 - 20 min

Directions

Biking, hiking, camping & boating with scenic views of the foothills & Platte River Valley.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

19 - 23 min

Directions

Pizza, Pasta, Garlic Knots, Cal-zones Gluten Free Menu and Vegan Options. Voted Best Pizza in Colorado USA Today. Best of the Burbs 5280 Magazine, Best NY Style Pizza Westword.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8Nature Centers and Prehistoric Wonders

$209

$ 24

As so many of us adjust our daily routines, we at Panera want you to know that we’re ready to serve you right where you need us, with good food that tastes good and feels good, too. We’re focused on serving you safely through curbside and contactless delivery...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Spanning over 880 acres, this park offers 5 lakes for fishing, extensive trails & nature programs.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Suburban park with a 60-acre lake offering sport courts, games, picnic areas & playgrounds.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Voted BEST PIZZA in Denver 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014! Our pizza is always hot, fresh & made to order--our dough, sauces, meatballs & sausage are homemade.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

8 - 10 min

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Paved trail with dinosaur tracks & fossils, plus a visitors' center with exhibits & a gift shop.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

5 - 6 min

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EAT OUR FOOD, FEEL GOOD Crunch on This: The New Ingredient at Modern Market That Everyone's Talking About Dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free super food granola BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG We're looking for the cream of the crop, those who never settle for mediocrity, the tastemakers and taste-te...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 9Culinary Treasures and Wildlife Encounters

$164

$ 24