Denver is a cultural and economic center in the Rocky Mountains region, famed for its historic 19th-century buildings in neighborhoods such as Larimer Square and its prestigious Denver Art Museum, which offers select free admission days throughout the year. Urban and state parks abound, including the beautiful City Park and the sprawling nearby Cherry Creek State Park. Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.
Denver Union Station
Denver Union Station is Denver's main transportation hub and national railway station, located within the city's LoDo district at the intersection of Wynkoop and 17th Streets. Free amenities for guests include shuffleboard tables and complimentary wireless internet.
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, Phone: 303-592-6712
The Colorado State Capitol Building
The Colorado State Capitol Building serves as the seat of Colorado's legislative and executive branches of government, housing the state's General Assembly and the offices of its governor and lieutenant governor. You can explore the building as part of free self-guided tours during business hours on weekdays.
200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, Phone: 303-866-2604
The Clyfford Still Museum
The Clyfford Still Museum showcases the complete works and archives of founding Abstract Expressionist Clyfford Still, who was noted for his unique, powerful work in the post-World War II American art scene and is considered a forerunner to artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.Free visitor admission is offered each Friday evening and on the last Friday of every month throughout the day, with complimentary guided tours offered at select times throughout free days.
1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204, Phone: 720-354-4880
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is centered around the famed outdoor Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which has showcased classical and popular music performances for more than a century and has hosted world-renowned acts such as the Beatles, U2, and the Grateful Dead.
The Money Museum
The Money Museum is an outreach public museum operated by the Federal Reserve of Kansas City, not associated with the city's United States Mint Museum. The museum is free and open to the public for self-guided tours Monday through Friday during business hours, with the exception of major national banking holidays.
1020 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202, Phone: 303-572-2300
The U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research
The U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research is a National Science Foundation-funded research and development center that is home to facilities for meteorological, environmental, and climate science studies, featuring a broad spectrum of laboratories and equipment used for studying Earth's atmosphere.
1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305
The Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in the United States outside of the nation's coastal cities and Midwestern metropolis Chicago, located within Denver's Civic Center building. Free museum admission is offered to visitors on the first Saturday of each month thanks to sponsorship by Denver's Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, Phone: 720-865-5000
Cherry Creek Trail
Cherry Creek Trail is a 42-mile multi-use paved trail that extends from downtown Denver to Franktown, deriving its name from its proximity to the Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Cherry Creek State Park
Cherry Creek State Park is a Colorado state park located around the 880-acre Cherry Creek Reservoir within Arapahoe County, offering an array of outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round visitors.
City Park
City Park is Denver's main urban park and one of its oldest public spaces, designed in 1882 by Henry Meryweather and modeled after major urban oases such as New York City's Central Park.
Denver's Art District on Santa Fe
Denver's Art District on Santa Fe is home to a multitude of art studios, galleries, and cooperatives, representing the works of hundreds of local and regional Denver artists working a variety of mediums.
Coors Brewery Tours
Coors Brewery Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore behind the scenes at legendary American brewery Coors, which was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Denver suburb Golden. Tour reservations are secured with free tickets, which may be obtained on the shuttle bus into the brewery, embarking from the free visitor parking lot's southeast corner.
13th & Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 866-812-2337
Hammond's Candies Free Factory Tour
Hammond's Candies Free Factory Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Denver candy company Hammond's, opened in 1920 by Carl T. Hammond, Sr. and known for their classic candy canes and high-quality candies and chocolate bars with unique flavor infusions. Visitors should note that reservations are required for all tours and that groups of 10 or more should schedule private tours to ensure that the entire group can tour together.
5735 North Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216, Phone: 888-226-3999
Denver Story Trek
Denver Story Trek is an interactive self-guided tour opportunity providing visitor information on some of the city's most historic landmarks, operated via smartphone calls and website podcast.
Great Divide Brewery Tour
Great Divide Brewery Tour showcases the behind-the-scenes operations of local Denver microbrewery Great Divide Brewing Company.
Tattered Cover Bookstore
Tattered Cover Bookstore is one of the United States' largest independent bookstore chains, offering three locations throughout the Denver area, including locations in LoDo, East Colfax, and Highlands Ranch.
Denver Public Art Tours
Denver Public Art Tours explore prominent public art sites implemented as part of the city's Public Art Program, offering free guided tour opportunities throughout the year to landmarks such as the Denver Art Museum, Civic Center Park, and the 16th Street Mall.
Doors Open Denver
Doors Open Denver is a two-day free event that aims to tell the story of Denver's past, present, and future, showcasing unique and high-profile architectural and civic sites throughout the city that are not typically open to the public.
Free Denver Tours
Free Denver Tours are free walking tours that explore many of the city's top landmarks, led by experienced and friendly tour guides.
Denver Parade of Lights
Denver Parade of Lights is a Denver city holiday tradition, held for more than four decades at the beginning of the winter holiday season.
U.S. Mint of Denver Tours
U.S. Mint of Denver Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the workings of the United States Mint, showcasing the history and manufacturing techniques behind the production of American currency. Free 45-minute guided tours of the facility are available during the morning and afternoon hours Mondays through Thursdays, with the exception of major national holidays. As tour slots are only available for same-day tours, visitors are advised to arrive at the mint's information window as early as possible to secure slots on daily tours during peak travel seasons.
320 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80204-2693, Phone: 303-405-4761
