7 Tage in Denver
Red Rocks Amphitheatre und Denver Botanic Gardens an Tag 1, Denver Art Museum, Union Station und Larimer Square an Tag 2 und ein Ausflug nach Rocky Mountain National Park an Tag 3. Die übrigen 4 Tage bringen RiNo, einen Ausflug nach Georgetown & Guanella Pass, einen Ausflug nach Boulder und Highland. Übernachte in RiNo (River North Art District), dem Viertel am nächsten an den Stationen des Plans.
Kostet etwa 1.701 € pro Person in der Mittelklasse oder 805 € mit kleinem Budget. Am besten im April, Mai oder Oktober.
Tag 1: Red Rocks Amphitheatre und Denver Botanic Gardens
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Essen
Green Chile & Southwestern
Green chile spice levels vary; 'Christmas' means you get both red and green chile on the side.
Wohin: Sam's No. 3 (classic diner), El Taco de Mexico (authentic), The Buckhorn Exchange (historic)
Nachmittags
Denver Botanic Gardens
In Cherry Creek.
Abends
The International Church of Cannabis
A historic church turned into a vibrant, psychedelic art space celebrating cannabis culture through light shows and music.
Tag 2: Denver Art Museum, Union Station und Larimer Square
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Denver Art Museum
Vormittags
Union Station
In LoDo.
Essen
New American & Fine Dining
Reservations are often essential, especially for James Beard Award-winning spots like Frasca.
Wohin: Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder), Guard and Grace (steakhouse), Beckon (tasting menu)
Nachmittags
Larimer Square
In LoDo.
Abends
Casa Bonita
A legendary, over-the-top Mexican restaurant and entertainment complex featuring cliff divers, puppet shows, and Black Bart's Cave.
Tag 3: Ausflug nach Rocky Mountain National Park
1.5 hours by car.
Experience the breathtaking grandeur of the Rockies. Drive the famous Trail Ridge Road (seasonal), spot elk and moose, and hike among alpine lakes and towering peaks.
Höhepunkte: Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake hike, Alpine Visitor Center, Wildlife viewing in Moraine Park
Tag 4: RiNo und The Molly Brown House Museum
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RiNo (River North Art District)
The epicenter of Denver's creative explosion, this former industrial zone is now a canvas for massive street art murals. It's packed with innovative craft breweries, distilleries, hip coffee shops, and avant-garde galleries in converted warehouses.
Außerdem hier: Denver Central Market, Number Thirty-Eight, The Source Hotel & Market Hall, Meow Wolf Denver
Essen
Denver Central Market
Perfect for groups with different tastes. These halls offer a variety of local vendors under one roof.
Nachmittags
The Molly Brown House Museum
The beautifully restored Victorian home of 'The Unsinkable' Molly Brown, Titanic survivor and philanthropist.
Tag 5: Ausflug nach Georgetown & Guanella Pass
45 minutes by car.
Step back in time in the beautifully preserved Victorian mining town of Georgetown, then take the scenic Guanella Pass Byway for incredible mountain views and access to hiking.
Höhepunkte: Georgetown Loop Railroad, Historic downtown Georgetown, Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, Mount Bierstadt trailhead
Tag 6: Ausflug nach Boulder
30 minutes by car or bus.
A vibrant university town nestled right against the Flatirons rock formations. It's a hub for hiking, cycling, and a progressive food and shopping scene on Pearl Street Mall.
Höhepunkte: Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua Park & Flatirons hikes, University of Colorado campus, Celestial Seasonings tea factory tour
Tag 7: Highland und Dinosaur Ridge
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Highland
Perched across the Platte River from downtown, this area offers stunning skyline views and a laid-back, neighborhood feel. It features charming Victorian homes, a diverse culinary scene along 32nd Avenue, and easy access to parks.
Außerdem hier: Sloan's Lake Park, Root Down restaurant, Little Man Ice Cream, Tennyson Street Cultural District
Nachmittags
Dinosaur Ridge
An outdoor site where you can see real dinosaur footprints and bones embedded in the rock, just west of the city.
Abends
Linger
A restaurant housed in a former mortuary, now serving globally-inspired 'street food' with a rooftop bar offering fantastic city views.
Vor der Reise
Vom Flughafen
Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 25 miles northeast of downtown. The A Line commuter train ($10.50) takes 37 minutes to Union Station. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) cost $35-55. Shuttles like SuperShuttle start around $30. Taxis have a flat rate of $81 to downtown.
Unterwegs in der Stadt
Downtown (especially LoDo) is very walkable, with attractions, hotels, and restaurants close together. Other neighborhoods like RiNo and Highland are walkable within themselves but require a bus, bike, or ride-share to connect.
Tipps von Einheimischen
- Drink plenty of water. The high altitude and dry climate can cause dehydration and altitude sickness. Avoid heavy alcohol consumption on your first day.
- Always carry layers. Denver's weather can change rapidly, especially in the mountains. A sunny 75°F (24°C) afternoon can turn into a chilly evening.
- Use the free 16th Street MallRide bus to navigate downtown. It runs frequently along the pedestrian mall from Union Station to Civic Center Station.
