Denver is an active city. There are hundreds of activities to do in the Mile High City. No matter what activity you prefer, you know Denver will have it. Here are the 6 best things to do in Denver:
Breweries
Recently, micro-breweries have flocked to the West. Rocky Mountain water gives every beer brewed in Denver a crisp clean taste straight from the tap. TheCoors Brewery tour in Golden is free to the public and provides free samples. If you are looking for smaller breweries, check out the tour atNew Belgium Brewery in Ft. Collins. In the middle of Denver, there is also an officialDenver Microbrew Tour, with stops near the Ballpark and in the LoDo neighborhood — perfect for the beer connoisseur.
Book Readings
Additionally, Denver is also home to many authors and poets who like to present their works in local bookstores and coffee shops. On Sunday nights there’s a poetry slam atMercury Cafe, where anyone can sign up to present their poem or just come by and listen. There are also book clubs at theTattered Cover, a local book store specializing in local, independent authors.
Trivia Nights
Next, are you looking for something to do in Denver where you can showcase your knowledge of random information? Check out the trivia nights hosted by many bars in the Denver area.Geeks Who Drink is popular in Denver, hosting a pub quiz most nights of the week. On Wednesdays the Irish Rover hosts a quiz and Stoney’s Bar and Grill has a trivia night on Thursdays.
Opera House / Plays / Ballet
Denver is home to the world-renownedColorado Ballet, featuring world-class ballet dancers at various theaters throughout Denver. Some of Broadway’s most famous plays, like The Lion King and The Book of Mormon, have performed shows at the Bellco Theater. Next door to the Bellco Theater is the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, where opera enthusiasts will be delighted that every seat tilts backward in the theater.
Meow Wolf
In addition to Santa Fe and Las Vegas, Denver is also home to a Meow Wolf! This location is an enormous addition to the growing chain of interactive art exhibits. It’s an astounding 10x the size of the Santa Fe Meow Wolf, so this is an amazing place to get lost in for a few hours. From a strange extra-stellar forest to an alien city, you’ll always find something new with each visit- and, if you’re feeling up to it, stop by the gift shop to get some incredible merchandise!
Puzzles
The new trend for entertainment venues are puzzle rooms. Teams from 2 to 8 players congregate in individual rooms where the team has one hour to unlock the door. Each room has a theme, and there are puzzles, clues and codes spread out in the room, ready to be solved by each team. Because the clues are unique to each room, some clues might lead to another clue, a way out of the room, or even a hidden room! The fun keeps going until the timer runs out, creating a sense of urgency and entertainment as the night wears on.
One of the best puzzle rooms in Denver isEscapeWorks. The best way to escape life’s struggles is to try to escape our puzzle rooms! With a variety of themes to fit any team, we can be the one place where fun and brain power come together to create one memorable night for you and your friends.
If you have any questions about our puzzle rooms,contact us at EscapeWorks Denver and we will be happy to assist you!
Gabby was the goat today #thebest I miss Wyatt though :( he game mastered 3/5 of our games here(we have now completed them all) and we used to request him specifically cause he was so good. If there were more games here we would request Gabby! she was epic and deserves a raise. Vampire Slayer was epic, such a cool set, Pirate room was also super cool, it was huge which is great for a big group, and the speakeasy is one of the best rooms I've done recently! those three games are totally worth the price! Honest feedback as someone who has played SO MANY escape rooms, update/overhaul Casino Heist. Puzzles made leaps in logic larger then I have seen in any other escape room. the puzzles were also worn out and some did not work. my fav part of that game was leaving :/ Also Egypt needs some work, its SO dark, and some of the puzzles were really cool, but some did not make much sense at all.
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Adn
12/22/2025
Gabby was the goat today #thebest I miss Wyatt though :( he game mastered 3/5 of our games here(we have now completed them all) and we used to request him specifically cause he was so good. If there were more games here we would request Gabby! she was epic and deserves a raise. Vampire Slayer was epic, such a cool set, Pirate room was also super cool, it was huge which is great for a big group, and the speakeasy is one of the best rooms I've done recently! those three games are totally worth the price! Honest feedback as someone who has played SO MANY escape rooms, update/overhaul Casino Heist. Puzzles made leaps in logic larger then I have seen in any other escape room. the puzzles were also worn out and some did not work. my fav part of that game was leaving :/ Also Egypt needs some work, its SO dark, and some of the puzzles were really cool, but some did not make much sense at all.
Shayne C.
12/22/2025
A fantastic escape room right in the heart of downtown Denver. Excellent staff and our game master Gabby was the best! If we didn't have plans already would have loved to do another one. We did the Egyptian room and it was super in theme, very Indiana Jones inspired. Will have to try the other rooms next time I'm in Denver.
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Shayne C.
12/22/2025
A fantastic escape room right in the heart of downtown Denver. Excellent staff and our game master Gabby was the best! If we didn't have plans already would have loved to do another one. We did the Egyptian room and it was super in theme, very Indiana Jones inspired. Will have to try the other rooms next time I'm in Denver.
Spooky R.
12/22/2025
Was a wonderful and fun experience, great birthday gift and I had an awesome time. Bailey was super helpful and a great Game Master through it all.
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Spooky R.
12/22/2025
Was a wonderful and fun experience, great birthday gift and I had an awesome time. Bailey was super helpful and a great Game Master through it all.
Jason B.
12/22/2025
So much fun! Sara was a great game master!!
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Jason B.
12/22/2025
So much fun! Sara was a great game master!!
Lillian M.
12/21/2025
Great experience! Hard room (we did speakeasy) and it was super fun even if we didn’t escape. Xander was great!
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Lillian M.
12/21/2025
Great experience! Hard room (we did speakeasy) and it was super fun even if we didn’t escape. Xander was great!
Ashley Y.
12/21/2025
Gabby, our game master, made our experience very enjoyable. We had so much fun we did a second room the same day. Zeke was also a delight. Thank you both for making my birthday so much fun!
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Ashley Y.
12/21/2025
Gabby, our game master, made our experience very enjoyable. We had so much fun we did a second room the same day. Zeke was also a delight. Thank you both for making my birthday so much fun!
Amanda M.
12/21/2025
This was my first time doing an escape room and I had a lot of fun. Our game master, Bailey, did an awesome job steering us in the right direction without giving away too much of the puzzles. I would come back to try another room!
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Amanda M.
12/21/2025
This was my first time doing an escape room and I had a lot of fun. Our game master, Bailey, did an awesome job steering us in the right direction without giving away too much of the puzzles. I would come back to try another room!
Emily R.
12/21/2025
Gideon and crew were a delight! We had so much fun and would do it again!
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Emily R.
12/21/2025
Gideon and crew were a delight! We had so much fun and would do it again!
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