Denver is such a wonderful city to live in with a rich heritage and culture, amazing views, fantastic weather and some of the warmest people you will ever meet. You also might want to check out the dates when you can do many of these bucket list items for free here.
If you’ve done all of these or have your own to offer up, please let us know in the comments below.
Denver Bucket List: Things to do in Denver (or around) before you kick the bucket
- A summer concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater
- Climb a 14er
- Watch Cliff Diving at Casa Bonita
- Paddle Boats at Washington Park
- Eat a Rocky Mountain Oyster
- Sled down Ruby Hill
- Go to the Botanic gardens when the lilacs are in bloom
- Go to a Rockies Game on a perfect summer evening
- Kayak the Platte River in the Summer
- Run the Furry Scurry with your best 4 legged friend
- Attend a Broncos home game against the Raiders
- Have a Burger at the Cherry Cricket in Cherry Creek
- Visit Buffalo Bills grave at the top of Lookout Mountain
- Climb Devils Head Canyon with a picnic
- Go on a Brewery Tour
- Go on a Winery Tour
- Go to the Coors plant in Golden
- Mile High Music Festival
- Taste of Colorado
- Ride the Pedicab on the 16th Street Mall
- Go to the Denver Aquarium
- Elitches
- Visit the Mercury Cafe
- Carriage Ride on the 16th Street Mall
- Oktoberfest at Larimer Square
- Make sandwiches to give to the homeless in Capital Hill
- Go to a CU Buffs football game
- Bungee Jump off the Royal Gorge Bridge
- The Elizabeth Stampede
- Gamble at Blackhawk
- Go to Beau Joe’s in Idaho Springs (The real Beau Joe’s!)
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Go to DIA
- Denver BrewFest
- Pearl Street Mall when the street performers are out
- ?? Whats on your list??
- Photo Courtesy Steve Crecelius at VISIT DENVER
Did we miss some of your favorite things? Contact us to let us know what’s on your Denver Bucket List. We’ll add it!
