Denver en 7 jours
Red Rocks Amphitheatre et Denver Botanic Gardens le jour 1, Denver Art Museum, Union Station et Larimer Square le jour 2 et une excursion à Rocky Mountain National Park le jour 3. Les 4 autres jours ajoutent RiNo, une excursion à Georgetown & Guanella Pass, une excursion à Boulder et Highland. Logez à RiNo (River North Art District), le quartier le plus proche des étapes du programme.
Compter environ 1 701 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 805 € avec un petit budget. Meilleurs mois : avril, mai ou octobre.
Jour 1 : Red Rocks Amphitheatre et Denver Botanic Gardens
Matin
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Pour manger
Green Chile & Southwestern
Green chile spice levels vary; 'Christmas' means you get both red and green chile on the side.
Où aller : Sam's No. 3 (classic diner), El Taco de Mexico (authentic), The Buckhorn Exchange (historic)
Après-midi
Denver Botanic Gardens
Quartier : Cherry Creek.
Soir
The International Church of Cannabis
A historic church turned into a vibrant, psychedelic art space celebrating cannabis culture through light shows and music.
Jour 2 : Denver Art Museum, Union Station et Larimer Square
Matin
Denver Art Museum
Fin de matinée
Union Station
Quartier : LoDo.
Pour manger
New American & Fine Dining
Reservations are often essential, especially for James Beard Award-winning spots like Frasca.
Où aller : Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder), Guard and Grace (steakhouse), Beckon (tasting menu)
Après-midi
Larimer Square
Quartier : LoDo.
Soir
Casa Bonita
A legendary, over-the-top Mexican restaurant and entertainment complex featuring cliff divers, puppet shows, and Black Bart's Cave.
Jour 3 : excursion à 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.
À voir : Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake hike, Alpine Visitor Center, Wildlife viewing in Moraine Park
Jour 4 : RiNo et The Molly Brown House Museum
Matin
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.
Aussi dans le coin : Denver Central Market, Number Thirty-Eight, The Source Hotel & Market Hall, Meow Wolf Denver
Pour manger
Denver Central Market
Perfect for groups with different tastes. These halls offer a variety of local vendors under one roof.
Après-midi
The Molly Brown House Museum
The beautifully restored Victorian home of 'The Unsinkable' Molly Brown, Titanic survivor and philanthropist.
Jour 5 : excursion à 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.
À voir : Georgetown Loop Railroad, Historic downtown Georgetown, Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, Mount Bierstadt trailhead
Jour 6 : excursion à 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.
À voir : Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua Park & Flatirons hikes, University of Colorado campus, Celestial Seasonings tea factory tour
Jour 7 : Highland et Dinosaur Ridge
Matin
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.
Aussi dans le coin : Sloan's Lake Park, Root Down restaurant, Little Man Ice Cream, Tennyson Street Cultural District
Après-midi
Dinosaur Ridge
An outdoor site where you can see real dinosaur footprints and bones embedded in the rock, just west of the city.
Soir
Linger
A restaurant housed in a former mortuary, now serving globally-inspired 'street food' with a rooftop bar offering fantastic city views.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
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.
Se déplacer
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.
Conseils sur place
- 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.
