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Denver
Denver, Colorado, United States
Where Denver sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 402
- Time zone
- America/Denver
Denver sits in Colorado, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 402 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Denver
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Denver
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Denver
Denver's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Denver's most-visited sights
- MorningRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLarimer Square36 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonGarden of the Gods32 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods TourTakes about 9 hours.
2 days in Denver
Denver's most-visited sights · More of Denver's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Denver's most-visited sights
- MorningRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLarimer Square36 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonGarden of the Gods32 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods TourTakes about 9 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Denver's top sights
- MorningPikes Peak Highway27 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPikes Peak27 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadRocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group TourTakes about 8 hours.
3 days in Denver
Denver's most-visited sights · More of Denver's top sights · Day trip to Boulder
- 1
Day 1
Denver's most-visited sights
- MorningRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLarimer Square36 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonGarden of the Gods32 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods TourTakes about 9 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Denver's top sights
- MorningPikes Peak Highway27 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPikes Peak27 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadRocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Boulder
- Early startHead to BoulderAbout 39 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Denver
Denver's most-visited sights · More of Denver's top sights · Day trip to Boulder · More of Denver's top sights · Day trip to Estes Park
- 1
Day 1
Denver's most-visited sights
- MorningRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLarimer Square36 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonGarden of the Gods32 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods TourTakes about 9 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Denver's top sights
- MorningPikes Peak Highway27 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPikes Peak27 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadRocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Boulder
- Early startHead to BoulderAbout 39 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Denver's top sights
- MorningColorado State Capitol Building25 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoors Field24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadMeow Wolf's Convergence Station in DenverTakes about 3 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Estes Park
- Early startHead to Estes ParkAbout 85 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Denver
Denver's most-visited sights · More of Denver's top sights · Day trip to Boulder · More of Denver's top sights · Day trip to Estes Park · Day trip to Breckenridge · Day trip to Fort Collins
- 1
Day 1
Denver's most-visited sights
- MorningRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLarimer Square36 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonGarden of the Gods32 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods TourTakes about 9 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Denver's top sights
- MorningPikes Peak Highway27 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPikes Peak27 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadRocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Boulder
- Early startHead to BoulderAbout 39 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Denver's top sights
- MorningColorado State Capitol Building25 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoors Field24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadMeow Wolf's Convergence Station in DenverTakes about 3 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Estes Park
- Early startHead to Estes ParkAbout 85 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Breckenridge
- Early startHead to BreckenridgeAbout 95 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Fort Collins
- Early startHead to Fort CollinsAbout 95 km from Denver — its own guide has what to see there.
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Near Denver
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What travellers book in Denver
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour
4.8 (465)9h
The Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak are two of the most famous attractions in Colorado, and we’ve packed them into a single tour. You get to explore the giant red rock formations in this National Natural Landmark…
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Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group Tour
4.9 (436)8h
Explore towering alpine peaks, high-elevation tundra, abundant wildlife, and Colorado’s most celebrated national park—all in one expertly guided day. Begin in Boulder, framed by the iconic Flatirons, before traveling…
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Meow Wolf's Convergence Station in Denver
3.9 (253)3h
Experience the adventure of Meow Wolf Denver, for Earthers of all ages. Be transported to an immersive playground of story, art and exploration. Uncover the mysteries, solve the puzzles and decipher the code of…
from $37.95 / personView details
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Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
4.9 (3,310)8h
Take a guided tour through the most picturesque locations in Colorado Springs. You will head south to the Garden of the Gods, we will stop for lunch at the beautiful town of Manitou Springs. After that, we will climb…
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Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver
4.9 (892)10h
This adventure into one of America’s most treasured National Parks is a must-do while in Colorado. We maximize your time in the park to see and do as much as we can. You'll take a short walk to a beautiful waterfall.…
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Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
4.8 (610)1h 45m
Come join this fun Mile High City bus tour with our Discover Denver Tours team & jump into exploring the Mile High City. Hop onboard our comfy 14-passenger bus & take in Denver's top sights as we wind through Denver &…
from $39 / personView details
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