
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 Bill’s 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
- Six Flags – Elitch Gardens
- Visit the Mercury Cafe
- People Watch on the 16th Street Mall
- Oktoberfest at Larimer Square
- Make sandwiches to give to the homeless in Capitol Hill
- Go to a CU Buffs football game
- Bungee Jump off the Royal Gorge Bridge
- The Elizabeth Stampede
- RiNo Art District – Take a stroll to explore all the street art that gets replaced every year.
- Check out First Friday’s in Denver First Friday events — at the Arts District on Santa Fe, the Golden Triangle Creative District, & RiNo.
- Gamble at Blackhawk
- Go to Beau Jo’s in Idaho Springs (The real Beau Jo’s!)
- Soak in a hot spring, there are tons of them including Glenwood Springs Pool, Pagosa Springs, Iron Mountain Hot Springs and Indian Hot Springs.
- Take Hot Air Balloon Ride or
- 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
- Visit
- Go to DIA
- Denver Brewfest
- Pearl Street Mall in Boulder when the street performers are out
- Frozen Dead Guy Days
- Explore the Tattered Cover bookstore downtown and while you are there…
- Wander through Union Station across the street.
- Visit Garden of the Gods – It’s free and you can bring your dog on a leash.
- Visit a Dispensary – You don’t HAVE to buy anything.
- 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.
- What’s on YOUR list?
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!