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Denver Delights

Emily Wong

Emily Wong

25 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Denver, CO! Discover captivating art at the Denver Art Museum, immerse yourself in nature at City Park, and indulge in retail therapy at Stanley Marketplace. Unleash your inner scientist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, explore the vibrant Larimer Square, and catch a game at Coors Field. Dive into an underwater wonderland at the Downtown Aquarium, get lost in the immersive Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station, and wander through the scenic Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Conclude your journey with a visit to the enchanting Denver Botanic Gardens and the breathtaking Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

Trip to Denver

Day 1Artistic Wonders and Urban Oasis
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$57

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$ 9

Denver Art Museum
2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
16 - 20 min

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City Park
This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Retail Therapy and Natural Marvels
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$75

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$ 18

Stanley Marketplace
Airy warehouse hangout housing multiple food vendors, along with other retailers & businesses.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
14 - 17 min

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16th Street Mall
Over 40 outdoor cafes line this iconic shopping mall designed to look like a rattlesnake.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Historic Charm and Baseball Fever
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$75

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$ 9

Larimer Square
Historic district at the spot where Denver was founded, with independent shops, bars & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Coors Field
76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
Day 4Aquatic Adventures and Surreal Experiences
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$263

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$ 9

Downtown Aquarium
Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$94
4 - 5 min

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Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$131
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Working farm offering trails & bird-watching spots amid wildflowers, plus seasonal butterfly house.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$38
Day 5Botanical Beauty and Wildlife Encounters
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$57

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$ 9

Denver Botanic Gardens
Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
37 - 45 min

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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $579 In total

Activities & Food:$525
Transport:$54