Discover the Best of Denver in 6 Days

Lee Coburn

30 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Denver, Colorado. Explore amusement parks, scenic parks, cultural attractions, and more!

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Viator

Day 1

$75

$ 6

Circa-1908 fun park that's a time warp to the past with wooden roller coasters, funnel cakes & more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$88

$ 6

Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$88

Day 3

$50

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Working farm offering trails & bird-watching spots amid wildflowers, plus seasonal butterfly house.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 4

$73

Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits, lectures & more in an eco-friendly building.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Over 40 outdoor cafes line this iconic shopping mall designed to look like a rattlesnake.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Historic district at the spot where Denver was founded, with independent shops, bars & restaurants.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$78

$ 6

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Wartime aircraft, WWII uniform collection & aviation art on the former site of Lowry Air Force Base.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$40

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $387 In total

Activities & Food:$363

Transport:$24