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Things to Do Around Denver

Nestled into the picturesque Rocky Mountains, the Mile-High City offers museums, art galleries, restaurants, craft breweries, and professional sports.

Two blocks from the convention center is the 16th Street Mall, a 1.6-mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with trees, flowers, and outdoor cafes. Free shuttle buses leave each end as often as every 90 seconds. Denver’s downtown has over 300 restaurants, three new art museums, a U.S. Mint facility, and the nation's second-largest performing arts center. With over 200 parks, Denver also has the largest city park system in the nation.

If you are looking for things to do near the Colorado Convention Center, here are a few suggestions. For a complete guide to Denver, please check out Visit Denver.

Museums

• Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• Denver Art Museum
• History Colorado Center
• Molly Brown House Museum
• Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
• Clyfford Still Museum

Other Attractions

• Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater Concerts
• Denver Union Station
• Denver Beer Trail
• Rocky Mountains National Park
• Cog Railway to Pikes Peak
• State Capitol
• Denver Mint
• Denver Botanic Gardens
• Denver Pavilions
• Larimer Square

Restaurants

• The Nickel – buzzy American bistro serving up local, seasonal dishes
• EDGE Restaurant & Bar – Hotel steakhouse with wood-grilled meats and high-concept entrees
• Howl at the Moon Denver – lively bar featuring dueling piano shows
• Ruth's Chris Steak House – steakhouse offering the finest cuts of USDA Prime beef and award-winning wines
• The Delectable Egg – Popular breakfast spot in the downtown area
• Henry's Tavern – American bar and grill
• Ace Eat Serve – High-energy hot spot for Pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails
• Appaloosa Grill – Eclectic menu of refined American comfort fare