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Denver Bucket List: Things to do in Denver before you kick the bucket

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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

  1. A summer concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater
  2. Climb a 14er
  3. Watch Cliff Diving at Casa Bonita
  4. Paddle Boats at Washington Park
  5. Eat a Rocky Mountain Oyster
  6. Sled down Ruby Hill
  7. Go to the Botanic gardens when the lilacs are in bloom
  8. Go to a Rockies Game on a perfect summer evening
  9. Kayak the Platte River in the Summer
  10. Run the Furry Scurry with your best 4 legged friend
  11. Attend a Broncos home game against the Raiders
  12. Have a Burger at the Cherry Cricket in Cherry Creek
  13. Visit Buffalo Bill’s grave at the top of Lookout Mountain
  14. Climb Devils Head Canyon with a picnic
  15. Go on a Brewery Tour
  16. Go on a Winery Tour
  17. Go to the Coors plant in Golden
  18. Mile High Music Festival
  19. Taste of Colorado
  20. Ride the Pedicab on the 16th Street Mall
  21. Go to the Denver Aquarium
  22. Six Flags – Elitch Gardens
  23. Visit the Mercury Cafe
  24. People Watch on the 16th Street Mall
  25. Oktoberfest at Larimer Square
  26. Make sandwiches to give to the homeless in Capitol Hill
  27. Go to a CU Buffs football game
  28. Bungee Jump off the Royal Gorge Bridge
  29. The Elizabeth Stampede
  30. RiNo Art District – Take a stroll to explore all the street art that gets replaced every year.
  31. Check out First Friday’s in Denver First Friday events — at the Arts District on Santa Fe, the Golden Triangle Creative District, & RiNo.
  32. Gamble at Blackhawk
  33. Go to Beau Jo’s in Idaho Springs (The real Beau Jo’s!)
  34. Soak in a hot spring, there are tons of them including Glenwood Springs Pool, Pagosa Springs, Iron Mountain Hot Springs and Indian Hot Springs.
  35. Take Hot Air Balloon Ride or
  36. Attending a balloon festival. Snowmass Balloon Festival is absolutely breathtaking but there are several during the summer. Colorado Springs is a huge lift off too, and both have a night glow feature
  37. Visit
  38. Go to DIA
  39. Denver Brewfest
  40. Pearl Street Mall in Boulder when the street performers are out
  41. Frozen Dead Guy Days
  42. Explore the Tattered Cover bookstore downtown and while you are there…
  43. Wander through Union Station across the street.
  44. Visit Garden of the Gods – It’s free and you can bring your dog on a leash.
  45. Visit a Dispensary – You don’t HAVE to buy anything.
  46. Green Chili in Colorado – No it’s not like where you’re from, Colorado is the Green Chili Capital of the world. It is thick & meaty and delicious.
  47. What’s on YOUR list?
Photo Courtesy Steve Crecelius at VISIT DENVER

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