From a first date with a new beau to a special night after decades of marriage, keeping dating interesting can be a little difficult. Luckily, the Mile-High City is full of possibilities, boasting a little something for everyone. Here’s how to make the most of your date night in Denver.
Hit a Renowned Restaurant
As a city fit for foodies, there’s always somewhere delicious to try in Denver. From the Parisian-inspired To The Wind to the pan-Asian Cherry Creek hot spot Departure, there’s no better city for adventurous dining. Want a drink after dining? Cocktail bars like Williams & Graham and Green Russell provide an experience you can’t miss.
Rent a Boat
Denver is a city known for outdoor excitement, and a little boating is a wonderful way to enjoy a beautiful day. With plenty of options – City Park, Washington Park, and the Aurora Reservoir all rent boats for a few hours of fun – an afternoon picnic and paddle can provide plenty of opportunity to bond.
Get Dessert
Who doesn’t love sugar? If you’d like to satisfy your sweet tooth, Denver is home to numerous destinations centered around your favorite meal. Check out the highly lauded boozy bread pudding at Crave, Baum Cakes at Glaze, or a little taste of everything with the three-course sampling menu at D Bar.
Visit the Butterflies
It may sound a little silly, but a good date can have both literal and metaphorical butterflies. At nearby Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion, you can enjoy over 5,000 animals, including 1,600 butterflies, sea creatures, Rosie the tarantula, and more. Don’t miss the twice-daily butterfly releases at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm!
Get Cooking
A cooking class is always a good way to pass the time, providing a hands-on activity that teaches teamwork, collaboration, and valuable skills. If you and your date want to try your hand at gourmet cooking (and gourmet eating, of course) The Seasoned Chef and Stir Cooking School can provide a night out perfect for any home chef.
Make Your Escape
Have you ever wanted to fight to the finish with your partner in crime? EscapeWorks Denver provides fast-paced excitement, brain-bending puzzles, and a race against the clock: in short, everything needed for an amazing date. As Denver’s top escape room featuring unique themes and varying difficulty levels, we’ll help you put your skills to the test. In 60 minutes, you can see if you and your significant other have what it takes to beat the clock and be among the select few smart enough to make it out before time is up. Are you ready for the challenge of your life?
When you want a date you’ll never forget, nothing compares to EscapeWorks Denver. With an hour of guaranteed exhileration, clues to follow, and tons of fun to be had, our facility is the perfect place for your next special occasion. With options for everything from bachelor parties to corporate events, our escape rooms can offer a pulse-pounding thrill that’s a delight for everyone. Get in touch today to schedule your next night out!
Me and my friends drove from Colorado Springs and did a walk in. We ended up getting the Vampire Hunter escape room and it was challenging but fun! All around we had a good time and it was a great experience. Gideon was super helpful and patient with us and I would for sure recommend trying this location out!!
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nefertitie p.
3/26/2026
Me and my friends drove from Colorado Springs and did a walk in. We ended up getting the Vampire Hunter escape room and it was challenging but fun! All around we had a good time and it was a great experience. Gideon was super helpful and patient with us and I would for sure recommend trying this location out!!
Brian J.
3/25/2026
We’ve played 20+ escape rooms and the Egyptian Tomb at the EscapeWorks Champa location easily makes our short list of good escape rooms! Nicely themed and it had a real sandy floor!! We appreciated that the puzzles were appropriate to the theme and not a bunch of combination locks. (Bonus: many props were “Easter eggs” referencing classic adventure movies!) Game master Rhys delivered timely hints that didn’t make solving a puzzle too easy— which is a fine skill! We’ve experienced many game masters that basically deliver a solution in the guise of a clue which spoils the fun.
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Brian J.
3/25/2026
We’ve played 20+ escape rooms and the Egyptian Tomb at the EscapeWorks Champa location easily makes our short list of good escape rooms! Nicely themed and it had a real sandy floor!! We appreciated that the puzzles were appropriate to the theme and not a bunch of combination locks. (Bonus: many props were “Easter eggs” referencing classic adventure movies!) Game master Rhys delivered timely hints that didn’t make solving a puzzle too easy— which is a fine skill! We’ve experienced many game masters that basically deliver a solution in the guise of a clue which spoils the fun.
Fin O.
3/23/2026
We had a great time doing Space Wars at the new Ballpark location! Xander was our game master and did a great job keeping us on track. We especially enjoyed the light sabers and the audio immersion. We will be back!
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Fin O.
3/23/2026
We had a great time doing Space Wars at the new Ballpark location! Xander was our game master and did a great job keeping us on track. We especially enjoyed the light sabers and the audio immersion. We will be back!
izzie m.
3/23/2026
Such a fun activity to do!! Me and my family walked in spontaneously one night and it turned out to be a blast. Thank you Kai for being an amazing help during our escape! Will come again when we’re in Denver🎀
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izzie m.
3/23/2026
Such a fun activity to do!! Me and my family walked in spontaneously one night and it turned out to be a blast. Thank you Kai for being an amazing help during our escape! Will come again when we’re in Denver🎀
JEFF K.
3/22/2026
Jace was great and we had a blast! Definitely will be back!
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JEFF K.
3/22/2026
Jace was great and we had a blast! Definitely will be back!
Jailyne M.
3/22/2026
My group of 5 did the casino heist and we escaped with only 40 seconds to spare! Jace was our guide and did a great job explaining the rules and giving us hints when we really needed them. Highly recommend this place for a date night or group activity!
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Jailyne M.
3/22/2026
My group of 5 did the casino heist and we escaped with only 40 seconds to spare! Jace was our guide and did a great job explaining the rules and giving us hints when we really needed them. Highly recommend this place for a date night or group activity!
Julia H.
3/22/2026
We had so much fun doing the Egyptian Tomb and Vampire Hunter, Jace was awesome and gave us hints at the perfect times!
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Julia H.
3/22/2026
We had so much fun doing the Egyptian Tomb and Vampire Hunter, Jace was awesome and gave us hints at the perfect times!
Cayl D.
3/22/2026
Jace was great and only gave hints when we really needed it! Great experience! Will definitely be back
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Cayl D.
3/22/2026
Jace was great and only gave hints when we really needed it! Great experience! Will definitely be back
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