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Downtown Denver in Denver

Things to Do in Downtown Denver, Denver

The 16th Street pedestrian mall and Larimer Square are popular spots in Downtown Denver, along with the Theatre District near Curtis and 14th and Civic Center Park. LoDo and RiNo are notable districts within the area.

The 16th Street pedestrian mall and Larimer Square are popular spots in Downtown Denver, along with the Theatre District near Curtis and 14th and Civic Center Park. LoDo and RiNo are notable districts within the area.

  • Denver ZooZoo & Aquarium
  • Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceScience Museum
  • Fever Dream Vintage & ModernFlea Market
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Top things to do in Downtown Denver

  • Denver Zoo in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Denver Zoo

    ★ 4.6 · 32.0k
    Zoo & Aquarium★

    Sprawling facility with animal exhibits, shows & demonstrations, plus venues for eating & shopping.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
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  • Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Denver Museum of Nature and Science

    ★ 4.7 · 18.4k
    Science Museum· $$★

    Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
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  • Fever Dream Vintage & Modern in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Fever Dream Vintage & Modern

    ★ 5.0 · 228
    Flea Market
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
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  • City Park Farmers Market in Downtown Denver, Denver

    City Park Farmers Market

    ★ 4.8 · 303
    Market
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  • Bluebird Theater in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Bluebird Theater

    ★ 4.6 · 2.2k
    Concert Hall· $$

    National & local acts take the stage at this City Park music venue with an old-school feel.

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Where to eat & drink in Downtown Denver

  • Hooked on Colfax in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Hooked on Colfax

    ★ 4.7 · 809
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Chill hangout offering locally-roasted coffee, breakfast eats, beer, cocktails & a seasonal patio.

    Every day
    7 AM – 8 PM
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  • Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza

    ★ 4.6 · 8.2k
    Pizza· $10–20

    Biscuit-based breakfast & sandwich shop set up inside the warehouse-like Atomic Cowboy bar.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    8 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 12 AM
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  • Bastien's Restaurant in Downtown Denver, Denver

    Bastien's Restaurant

    ★ 4.6 · 1.9k
    Steakhouse· $40–100

    Low-key, midcentury American dining room known for its thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks since 1937.

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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Downtown Denver with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Denver Zoo
  2. 2Denver Museum of Nature and Science
  3. 3Fever Dream Vintage & Modern
  4. 4Hooked on Colfax
  5. 5Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
  6. 6City Park Farmers Market
  7. 7Bluebird Theater
  8. 8Bastien's Restaurant

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