Top must-do Denver experiences

What are the must-do experiences in the Mile High City?

Visitors to Denver, the gateway to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, will discover an exciting year-round destination filled with top experiences.

With everything from arts and culture. sports and more, whet the appetite with these top five picks.

Street art on a Denver Graffiti Tour

A city widely known for its street art, the Denver Graffiti Tour showcases of the most talented artists from Denver and beyond. Inspired by the infamous street art tours of Bogota in Colombia, visitors can take in the colourful streets of Denver’s creative RiNo District and discover the artists behind the works. They also show the historical, political and social contexts of the city. Each tour covers 25-35 murals and ends at Denver Central Market, an upscale food hall. Travellers won’t be short of Instagram-worthy content.

Enjoy the sound of Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

A geological phenomenon, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is the only naturally-occurring, acoustically-perfect amphitheatre in the world. One of the world’s best concert venues, it has hosted everyone from Sting, to The Beatles and U2. Visitors can also hike, bike, watch movies or attend a yoga class in the open mountain air. This year, there’s a world-class schedule with performances from the likes of Vance Joy and The Arctic Monkeys.

New worlds at Meow Wolf, Denver

Creating immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into an alternate  dimension, Meow Wolf is a unique way of experiencing art. The venue’s largest permanent installation, Convergence Station, is a real life sci-fi neutopia which takes participants of all ages on a journey to a bustling city created by a rare cosmic event joining together four alien worlds. Guests can trade memories as a form of currency, and venture out into four floors of surrealism

LoDo Historic District

Looking to experience Denver in all its glory? Head to the city’s happening historic district which is filled with turn-of-the-century warehouses, now home to over 90 brewpubs, sports bars, restaurants and rooftop cafes. Stop by the original Western shirt shop Rockmount Ranch Wear to channel their inner cowboy, or sip a handcrafted brew at the Wynkoop Brewing Company, the first brewpub opened by Denver Mayor and Colorado Governor, John Hickenlooper.

Baseball at Coors Field

Baseball’s highest-altitude field, Coors Field, is located in the heart of LoDo. Home to the Colorado Rockies, the stadium offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and an atmosphere like no other. Grab a hotdog and cold brew and enjoy the game.

For more information: www.denver.org.