4 DAY ITINERARY TO DENVER, COLORADO

Colorado is one of the most stunning places to visit in the United States. From the city to the mountains there is something for everyone. Colorado is the perfect road trip destination! During my most recent trip to Colorado, I spent 4 days in Denver and had extra time to also get out and explore!

There is so much to see and do in Denver, from the restaurant scene, amazing outdoor adventure, shopping, and the art district in Rino what more could you ask for? If Denver is on your bucket list, here is the perfect 4 day Intinerary to explore Denver, Colorado.

WHERE TO STAY

The Clayton Members Hotel is where I stayed. The hotel has a rooftop pool, and they give guests tokens for free coffee, bakeries, and ice cream. The hotel offers valet for guests at a cost which is great since we had a car during our time in Denver. The hotel is located pretty central and about 10-15 minutes to most activities. If you plan to stay here, I highly suggest dining at Of a Kind Restaurant, it was one of my favorite meals!

The Brown Palace Hotel is gorgeous! Even if you don’t plan to stay here, I suggest stopping by for photos or making reservations for afternoon tea.

The Crawford Hotel is located inside Union Station in Downtown Denver! It’s a great location and in a super unique place with plenty of restaurants nearby.

The Ramble Hotel is located at River North Art District (RiNo) which is a great location and is a beautiful boutique hotel.

DENVER ITINERARY DAY 1

GARDEN OF THE GODS

Take time to relax and enjoy your time at the hotel before exploring the Garden of the Gods! This was one of my favorite outdoor activities during my trip and is a must-see! If you like to hike, I suggest giving yourself a few hours here because there’s plenty of gorgeous trails and you will want to stay here all day! From Denver, Garden of the Gods is a little over an hour’s drive.

DENVER ITINERARY DAY 2

CHAUTAUQUA PARK/FLATIRONS

Take an early morning day trip to Chautauqua Park. It’s a 40-minute drive from Denver located near Boulder, Colorado to explore and visit the Flatirons! There are a total of five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south. I suggest visiting at sunrise or sunset!

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS

Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens for lunch and spend 1-2 hours admiring the beautiful gardens.

RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER

When visiting Denver, visiting the Red Rocks Amphitheater is a must! They offer concerts, yoga, movies, and so many other fun activities. I got to experience Film on the Rocks and watched The Princess Bride. It was such a fun event and an awesome movie to watch under the stars! Check the website for upcoming events.

DENVER ITINERARY DAY 3

DENVER ART MUSEUM

Spend a few hours visiting art exhibits at the Denver Art Museum.

ETUK TOUR: UNION STATION, CHEESMAN PARK, LARIMER SQUARE

Explore the city on an E Tuk! The tours start at $69 and it’s such a fun way to see the city within 2 hours! Our tour guide was awesome and we visited Denver Union Station, The Brown Palace Hotel, Cheesman Park, and Larimer Square. He was super accomodating and I loved it!

BEER SPA

Denver is known for the beer so why not spend two hours relaxing at the Beer Spa for some beer therapy and a massage! The beer is on tap and they were so good! After checking in and getting a tasting of the beer we spent 90 minutes in a private room with a sauna and hot tub and ended our experience with a 30-minute chair massage.

DENVER ITINERARY DAY 4

DENVER GRAFFITI TOUR

If you love art as much as I do there are a lot of beautiful murals in Denver! It’s all located in the RiNo Art District and the Denver Graffiti Tour is a two-hour walking tour to showcase all of the amazing artists and murals the city has to offer. The tour ends at Denver Central Market and tickets are $30.

EXPLORE DAIRY BLOCK

This street has a number of great bars, restaurants, and shopping. It’s super cute and worth a visit to walk around or have lunch/dinner.

WHERE TO EAT

DENVER CENTRAL MARKET: This is an upscale food hall with amazing vendors and is located in RiNo. I absolutely loved it! I highly recommend getting a Kouign Amman from Izzio Bakery.

STEUBEN’S UPTOWN: I loved Steuben’s! This cute diner has some of the best food and I highly recommend visiting to try the Nashville Fried Chicken!

LEVEN DELI: One of Denver’s best deli & wine bars! This restaurant is located near the Denver Art Museum so it’s the perfect spot before or after the museum.

THIRD CULTURE BAKERY: This bakery is a must-visit! They have the most amazing mochi muffins! It’s half mochi and a half muffin – the perfect texture!

KACHINA: Located at the Dairy Block, this restaurant is a great option for lunch or dinner.

ACE EAT SERVE: This is a funs Asian-Fusion restaurant with a great happy hour menu.

SNOOZE: One of the most popular breakfast restaurants in Denver. I got a lot of recommendations to try it but I did not get a chance to visit.

DENVER BISCUIT COMPANY: I did not get a chance to try this place but it looks amazing! It’s known for having the best biscuit sandwiches in Denver!

There you have it! The perfect 4-day itinerary to Denver, Colorado! I hope you have the most amazing trip exploring this beautiful city. I cannot wait to be back and explore more of this beautiful state.

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