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!
So much fun!
This was our second time coming here and we played the new vampire hunter room. The room was so interactive, full of fun puzzles and the story line was spooky. We had a great time ! Our game master Dakota was extremely helpful and created a fun atmosphere to our experience.
We will definitely be back to finish the other rooms!!
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Caitlin H.
6/07/2025
So much fun!
This was our second time coming here and we played the new vampire hunter room. The room was so interactive, full of fun puzzles and the story line was spooky. We had a great time ! Our game master Dakota was extremely helpful and created a fun atmosphere to our experience.
We will definitely be back to finish the other rooms!!
Lois W.
6/07/2025
We had a great time in the Vampire Hunter room at EscapeWorks! The puzzles were a lot of fun, and the room was awesome. Plus, our Game Master Cole was great and very helpful! While we weren't the most accomplished vampire hunters, we had so much fun trying!
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Lois W.
6/07/2025
We had a great time in the Vampire Hunter room at EscapeWorks! The puzzles were a lot of fun, and the room was awesome. Plus, our Game Master Cole was great and very helpful! While we weren't the most accomplished vampire hunters, we had so much fun trying!
Sophie B.
6/07/2025
So much fun!! Went with a few friends and did the Egyptian Tomb themed room. It was definitely challenging, but not impossible, just hard enough that it was fun. Dakota helped us and made the experience amazing with an in depth story that made us feel like we were really in it. Would definitely recommend!!
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Sophie B.
6/07/2025
So much fun!! Went with a few friends and did the Egyptian Tomb themed room. It was definitely challenging, but not impossible, just hard enough that it was fun. Dakota helped us and made the experience amazing with an in depth story that made us feel like we were really in it. Would definitely recommend!!
Tricity P.
6/07/2025
I had a blast with my family! My game master was Harmony, and she was so much fun. She gave us hints exactly when we needed them, and left them as obscure as she could to make sure we still had to figure it out. Loved her, love this escape room!
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Tricity P.
6/07/2025
I had a blast with my family! My game master was Harmony, and she was so much fun. She gave us hints exactly when we needed them, and left them as obscure as she could to make sure we still had to figure it out. Loved her, love this escape room!
Kyra S.
6/07/2025
This escape room was SO much fun! As someone who has done a number of escape rooms, this one tops the charts. The experience from booking to playing was so great and didn’t have problems with any of it. On top of it, the staff working were so great. Wyatt was so much fun and knows how to give his groups a 10/10 experience.
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Kyra S.
6/07/2025
This escape room was SO much fun! As someone who has done a number of escape rooms, this one tops the charts. The experience from booking to playing was so great and didn’t have problems with any of it. On top of it, the staff working were so great. Wyatt was so much fun and knows how to give his groups a 10/10 experience.
Brady N.
5/31/2025
I had an awesome time with my dad and my siblings! Zeke our Game Master kept us going along the way with hints that helped us stay on track, and the puzzles were very fun to do! We had an awesome time! Hopefully we can come back again!
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Brady N.
5/31/2025
I had an awesome time with my dad and my siblings! Zeke our Game Master kept us going along the way with hints that helped us stay on track, and the puzzles were very fun to do! We had an awesome time! Hopefully we can come back again!
Martin M.
5/31/2025
It was great, highly recommend!! We did the Speakeasy and Vampire Hunter rooms with 2 of us. The rooms had great production value, the puzzles were challenging but fun and achievable. The stories are cool and everything worked well. Our games masters were Will and Zeke. Both were fantastic and added lots to the fun of our experiences!! If we didn't live half way across the world we'd do all of their rooms.
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Martin M.
5/31/2025
It was great, highly recommend!! We did the Speakeasy and Vampire Hunter rooms with 2 of us. The rooms had great production value, the puzzles were challenging but fun and achievable. The stories are cool and everything worked well. Our games masters were Will and Zeke. Both were fantastic and added lots to the fun of our experiences!! If we didn't live half way across the world we'd do all of their rooms.
Jonathan H.
5/31/2025
This was my first time doing an escape room in a while and what a wonderful experience! Our gamemaster, Zeke, was attentive to our group and gave us a great brief and debrief. The room itself was sufficiently challenging and required a few "aha" moments but our group was able to complete it. Thanks again for the experience, I'll definitely be back (if I can find someone to drag with me).
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Jonathan H.
5/31/2025
This was my first time doing an escape room in a while and what a wonderful experience! Our gamemaster, Zeke, was attentive to our group and gave us a great brief and debrief. The room itself was sufficiently challenging and required a few "aha" moments but our group was able to complete it. Thanks again for the experience, I'll definitely be back (if I can find someone to drag with me).
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