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!
Great experience! We went with a group of 7 for team building and tried the Speakeasy room. Serenity/Randy was amazing, she really added to the overall immensely enjoyable experience. Can't recommend this place enough. 10/10, make it an 11/10 for Randy!
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Brandon H.
9/11/2024
Great experience! We went with a group of 7 for team building and tried the Speakeasy room. Serenity/Randy was amazing, she really added to the overall immensely enjoyable experience. Can't recommend this place enough. 10/10, make it an 11/10 for Randy!
Savannah U.
8/29/2024
We absolutely loved this escape room! We did Vampire Hunter, which is their newest room and had amazing theming. Our game master, Sean, was the absolute best! He helped guide us when it was needed but was great about keeping us immersed in the game and not providing too many hints. Would highly recommend!
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Savannah U.
8/29/2024
We absolutely loved this escape room! We did Vampire Hunter, which is their newest room and had amazing theming. Our game master, Sean, was the absolute best! He helped guide us when it was needed but was great about keeping us immersed in the game and not providing too many hints. Would highly recommend!
Dalton A.
8/29/2024
The room was really inventive and fun! Top of the line escape rooms with top of the line staff. Serenity and Wyatt did an amazing job setting the mood for the whole thing and made the event one I look forward to experiencing again when I'm in the Denver area.
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Dalton A.
8/29/2024
The room was really inventive and fun! Top of the line escape rooms with top of the line staff. Serenity and Wyatt did an amazing job setting the mood for the whole thing and made the event one I look forward to experiencing again when I'm in the Denver area.
Storm S.
8/28/2024
Had a small amount of time to spend in Denver before needing to head to the airport. This place was amazing and super fun! It was about an hour experience, which was the perfect amount of time! The staff, especially Serenity and Wyatt, were awesome, super kind, and incredibly fun! Did the Vampire Hunter room and it was super interesting!
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Storm S.
8/28/2024
Had a small amount of time to spend in Denver before needing to head to the airport. This place was amazing and super fun! It was about an hour experience, which was the perfect amount of time! The staff, especially Serenity and Wyatt, were awesome, super kind, and incredibly fun! Did the Vampire Hunter room and it was super interesting!
Eric G.
8/28/2024
We did two rooms on the same day and can definitely say that Vampire Hunter is the best room we have ever been to. We have done over 25 rooms and really loved the theme and puzzles to that room. There was a ton of immersion with the props and decor. I definitely recommend checking it out with a group. Thanks Wyatt and Serenity for being awesome gamemasters!
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Eric G.
8/28/2024
We did two rooms on the same day and can definitely say that Vampire Hunter is the best room we have ever been to. We have done over 25 rooms and really loved the theme and puzzles to that room. There was a ton of immersion with the props and decor. I definitely recommend checking it out with a group. Thanks Wyatt and Serenity for being awesome gamemasters!
Miss. N.
8/28/2024
I had an amazing time at Escape Works. I went as a huge group. My group was able to escape the Casino room. Very fun and intriguing puzzles. Sean was an amazing Game Master. I highly recommend
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Miss. N.
8/28/2024
I had an amazing time at Escape Works. I went as a huge group. My group was able to escape the Casino room. Very fun and intriguing puzzles. Sean was an amazing Game Master. I highly recommend
Sydney S.
8/28/2024
We did the Vampire Hunters escape room, and it was AMAZING! Serenity and Wyatt were SO helpful and positively essential to fully immerse us in the experience. If I were to go again, they would be a must. (And- they didn’t laugh at us when we were stupid. ☺️)
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Sydney S.
8/28/2024
We did the Vampire Hunters escape room, and it was AMAZING! Serenity and Wyatt were SO helpful and positively essential to fully immerse us in the experience. If I were to go again, they would be a must. (And- they didn’t laugh at us when we were stupid. ☺️)
Kim D.
8/28/2024
Great room , we did the speak easy and Ays our game master was very good about giving us the right amount of clues to help us . We had only two people and we escaped with just 3 minutes left . This room has alot of moving parts but they paid alot of attention to detail . You will enjoy it and let's hope you get Ays has you game master .
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Kim D.
8/28/2024
Great room , we did the speak easy and Ays our game master was very good about giving us the right amount of clues to help us . We had only two people and we escaped with just 3 minutes left . This room has alot of moving parts but they paid alot of attention to detail . You will enjoy it and let's hope you get Ays has you game master .
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