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Day Two: Take a Car, Grab a Cab or Book a Sightseeing Tour

Just fifteen miles west of Denver is the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a naturally formed, world-famous outdoor venue. The Visitor Center features interactive educational displays, a Performer's Hall of Fame and delicious food, in addition to awe-inspiring hiking and biking trails. 

The neighborhood of Cherry Creek is a shopper's paradise with over 300 stores, making it the preeminent retail destination of the Rocky Mountain West. Here your clients will find the best of both worlds with indoor and outdoor shopping options featuring world renowned luxury brands and small, locally owned boutiques, as well as exceptional dining, and unforgettable experiences. 

Nearby attractions worth visiting include Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 

Denver's Botanic Gardens are an oasis in the middle of the city were your clients can relax in the Japanese Garden, climb through the Rock Alpine Garden and explore the Mordecai Children's Garden.

Back in downtown, head to Larimer Square, the city's oldest and most historic block, charming and elegant Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique chef-driven restaurants. It's also the place for shopping in one-of-a-kind stores and enjoying special events and a vibrant atmosphere year-round. Complete with glittering lights strung over the entire block, Larimer Square is charming and elegant with a nightlife that defines hip urban renewal.

Denver in 3 Days Itinerary

Day One: Walking & Shopping in Downtown Denver

Your clients can start their day by strolling the 16th Street Mall and having breakfast at one of its outdoor cafés.  At a short walking distance from here is Denver Union Station, a gathering place for locals and visitors where your clients can eat a breakfast burrito at Snooze, sip a beer at the Terminal Bar, sample the locally sourced cuisine at one of the unique restaurants, or shop a bit.

Nearby on 14th and California streets is the 40-foot The Big Blue Bear sculpture, a Denver icon worth of a photo. 

The shopping can continue at the Denver Pavilions, between Welton and Tremont streets. The Pavilions features 40 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, including a movie theater and bowling alley.

After your clients are done with shopping, they can indulge in some culture at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the cultural hub of the city encompassing opera, theater, stage, dance and music. Many museums in downtown are within easy walking distance, including Denver Art Museum, History Colorado Center, Kirkland and Clyfford Still.  

At the Clyfford Still Museum your clients can immerse themselves in color and explore the nine beautiful galleries of Clyfford Still’s art and learn more about the artist who created his own style of painting. 

Another recommendation for the day is to tour the magnificent Colorado State Capitol, topped by a dome containing more than 200 ounces of real gold. 

Denver Must See Attractions

Downtown Denver 

Walk along the 16th Street Mall or ride the free shuttle at this mile-long mall packed with shopping, restaurants, and attractions. This is also where your clients will find some of the most popular places to visit in Denver, like Denver Union Station and the LoDo (Lower Downtown) Historic District, where they can shop at the iconic Rockmount Ranch Wear. 

Denver Art Museum

Your clients can explore Denver’s creative side at the Denver Art Museum with its famous Indigenous art and Western art collections. The museum is also a great place to admire the stunning views of the city skyline and Rocky Mountains. 

Meow Wolf Denver

This Convergence Station is where visitors can discover immersive, mind-bending art across the four alien worlds of C Street, Eemia, Ossuary and Numina. After their cosmic exploration they can recharge with tasty treats and bold brews from local vendors at HELLOFOOD.

Murals & Street Art

One of the best museums in Denver is the city itself. Denver street artists have been busy brightening (and enlightening) the urban landscape for decades by making canvases of the city’s alleyways, building exteriors, warehouses, garage doors and storefronts. 

City Park

City Park, Denver's largest park, has several lakes, spectacular mountain views, a public golf course, flower gardens and a hiking/jogging trail that is exactly one mile high. It's also where your clients will find other must see attractions, like the Denver Zoo  and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Day Three: Take a Day Trip to the Rocky Mountains or a Nearby Town

Option 1. Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 71 miles (114 km) northwest of Denver, your clients can enjoy a scenic ride through the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the world. The Rocky Mountain National Park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails, tranquil lakes, waterfalls, wildlife and horseback riding opportunities. 

Option 2. Colorado Springs

Located 60 miles (97 km) south of Denver is Pikes Peak Country, with more than 40 attractions centered around 14,000-foot (4,267 m) Pikes Peak and the city of Colorado Springs.  Things worth including to your clients itinerary are the Air Force Academy, one of three United States military colleges, the Broadmoor Resort with three golf courses, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, and Garden of the Gods featuring gigantic high red sandstone rock monuments at the base of Pikes Peak.

Option 3. Georgetown

Just 42 miles (68 km) west of Denver, Georgetown is a delightful Victorian village set in a spectacular mountain valley with restored buildings from the 1870s. Your clients can take a journey back in time with a ride on one of Colorado's great narrow gauge railroads and be astounded by the Devil's Gate High Bridge, Rocky Mountain views and the engineering marvel that is the Georgetown Loop. Combine this trip with a stop at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden for the ultimate railroad experience. 

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