Score yourself some high altitude inspiration with this creative list of Denver Travel Tips!
Are you craving some high altitude style fun? Head to Denver and score yourself big city amenities right next to epic Rocky Mountains! There is seriously so much to see and do in and around Denver.
Here’s the extra bonus, you’ve just stumbled across some really creative and fun tips from your very own frugal friends!
So before you head out to enjoy some Rocky Mountain adventures, don’t miss these Denver Travel Tips, shared by your frugal friends…
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A special thanks to frugal friend Jolynn for sharing all this fun photo of Denver!
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Now keep reading for all the very best Denver travel tips and things to do shared by myself and your frugal friends…
Denver Travel Tips – The Best Things to Do
Melissa said: “Just about anything Denver is pretty.”
Kirsten said: “The Aveda Institute. It’s a school for their spas and salons. Very inexpensive! But great hair and body treatments.”
Sara said: “Red Rocks Amphitheater! Even if there is no show to see, it is a beautiful place and has a nice and easy hike (Trader Post Trail) for people who want to hike, but need time to acclimate to the altitude.”
Kim said: “I haven’t been yet, but would really like to go to the U.S. Mint there.”
Anne said: “Just go drive in the mountains. Cave of the Winds, tour Mile High Stadium, check out 16th Street Mall, The capitol bldg, Lookout Mountain, Hammonds Candy Factory & The Denver Museum.”
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Candi said: “Lookout Mountain and the Buffalo Bill Museum, 16th Street Mall… tons of great things to see!!!”
Lauren said: “Lived there! Love Colorado<3. Water World is a must if you go in the Summer!!”
Christy said: “If you like planes and the Rockies, go to the Wing Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum… I think that people forget about it with everything else there is to do here. I agree Water World if you go in the summer.”
Amy said: “I remember the Zoo being pretty good… I’m a zoo freak.”
Shannon said: “Definitely the Zoo, and the Museum of Nature and Science is really cool!!”
Christie said: “Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is amazing, way better than the Denver Zoo. And Castle Rock for outlet shopping!!”
Joselyn said: “Children’s Museum“
Saray said: “Tiny Town if you have kids! They’re gonna love it!”
April said: “With kids… Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster.”
Lea said: “My home state and town! Botanical Gardens, 16th St Mall, Molly Brown House, Coors tour, Estes Park, go to Boulder and go to Pearl St. and Chautauqua Park. Breckenridge is an amazing little ski town to see.”
Lynn said: “Take a short trip to Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory in Boulder. Free tasting and tour, and an awesome gift shop.”
Denver said: “Definitely downtown! Elitch Gardens and the stadium are must see spots. Steak’em-Up is a really good sandwich shop!!”
Meg said: “Go to Snooze for Breakfast!!! And Denver Pizza Company for an amazing pizza experience!!”
Brie said: “Tag Restaurant! Pop rocks Sashimi and Taco Sushi. Yum!!”
Rena said: “Chubby’s. THE BEST Mexican burritos.”
Megan said: “It’s beautiful, I ate at the Spaghetti Factory, it’s great for kids.”
Shannon said: “Casa Bonita for the fun NOT the food haha. They have the most amazing set up inside of a Mexican town, scary fun house, little shops, live entertainment etc… A great cheesy time for a date, group of friends or fun family time out! Just remember, the food is worse than Taco Bell. We still had a blast though.”
Stacey said: “The Rio Grand Mexican Restaurant”
Cecilia said: “I live in Denver and would say the best Mexican food is La Casa Del Rey. Not the best part of town, but excellent food at a GREAT price!”
Kimberly said: “White Fence Farm is a neat place to eat.”
Sharon said: “Brown’s Palace Hotel”
Terry said: “Tattered Cover book store!”
Kim said: “If you have time and a car, the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City (about 2.5 hours southwest of Denver), the highest suspension bridge in the U.S. And it is definitely worth making a trip up to the mountains, which will take about 1.5 hours each way.”
Christina said: “Hanging lake… It’s a hike but well worth it. The view up there is amazing!”
Shandola said: “Mt Evans. We loved it. If you like nature. Lake up at the top. Beautiful.”
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Teresa said: “I love Colorado Springs, so much to do there! Also Rocky Mountain National Park.”
Tammy said: “Go to Pikes Peak!”
Erin said: “Cave of the Winds, Red Rocks, Pikes Peak….ohhh and Garden of the Gods is beautiful down in the Springs.”
Liz said: “Drive down to Colorado Springs and do the Cog Railway and Royal Gorge.”
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Suitcases
Now that you’ve read through all of these incredible Denver Travel Tips… are you ready to get packing for Colorado? Make sure you’ve got some good sturdy luggage with wheels to take along! Fun and unique prints on luggage are always great, because it always seems like every suitcase at the airport or hotel is black, right? Someone will be a lot less likely to walk off with your luggage when it’s got a unique color or print!
Large Travel Purse
Every great trip starts with a large purse, right? I have one large purse I save just for trips, and it’s perfect for storing my Kindle, Maps, Snacks, and even my Camera! I never leave on a trip without it, and am always grateful for that extra space!
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Make sleeping on those long flights a whole lot easier when you pack a comfy travel pillow!
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So… have YOU ever been to Denver before?
What are some of your Denver travel tips for the best things to do, top places to eat, etc.?
Leave a comment & share!
Lara Jack says
This is awesome! I love Denver, and I can’t wait to check out some of these cool spots when I go back in April! Thanks so much for all the info!
Beth says
I can’t believe no one mentioned Beau Jo’s Pizza…for the full experience you have to travel west to Idaho Springs. It’s the best pizza ever!
Chantel says
Hi! Heading up to Denver to visit my sister at University of Denver. Looking for an inexpensive (hotel/B&B) place to stay with husband close to University of Denver. Suggestions?
Irma says
This could not have come at a better time! Our son will be attending the University of Denver in the fall and this will be a great guide for him as Denver will be his home for the next 4 yrs.
Bea says
We lived in Denver for 16 years and the places I loved the most are Estes Park, which will take you right to SMNP and trail ridge road ,Mesa Verde national park which is amazing place . Museum of National history, and of course the Zoo which is one of the best in the country.Downtownn Denver is wonderful and beautiful, great bike trails. Boulder and Colorado Springs area are both full of fun free family things .
Ingermaria Berryman says
Thanks so much for the great tips everyone! We’re moving to Fort Carson (Colorado Springs) very soon, so this list was great and very helpful. I’m so excited, it seems like a great place. Thanks again everyone!
Jim Trietsch says
The Broker restaurant downtown with all you care to eat shrimp eating in an old bank vault.
Mel says
I live in Colorado Springs, about 1.5 hours south of Denver and I am pleased with this list. There are great things to do in Denver (shopping, food, and shows, primarily – and the sports arenas are fab!) But if you’re looking to do the outdoors stuff and be IN the mountains, you want to go south (by me) or up to the skiing areas.
Great list!
MaeMae says
Columbine Stake House a little way off 6th & Federal.