What to do in Denver?

ghouli
ghouli Posts: 207 Member
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Hi friends! I'm going to be in Denver soon visiting a friend. Unfortunately, that friend will have to work a lot of the time I'm there, so I'm looking for suggestions for (affordable) things to do around the area, that I can get to by public transport! I've never left my home state and I live in a smallish town, so everything is super new to me - the public transport, huge city, etc. I'm up for the adventure, but would love to hear from people who live there or have been there for recommendations :)

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  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    Eat Denver Omeletes!!! mmmm I want one now
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  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    What part of Denver will you be staying in? That will help to determine things to do and access to transportation.
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  • denversillygoose
    denversillygoose Posts: 708 Member
    It's 80 right now, and you can pretty much go anywhere on public transportation. Downtown is cool, but if you can get on the west side of town, there's a lot of parks and hiking. Denver is huge; what area will you be in?

    And yes, there is a ton of weed.
  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    edited October 2016
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    There's nothing to do there but get high. You probably shouldn't go as it's super crowded and cold.

    You can go hiking, brewery tours, go shopping at the Orchards, see the republic of Boulder

    It is super warm here still. Very crowded, true. PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT MOVE HERE. thank you :smile:
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  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    MzCongeniality70 wrote: »
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    There's nothing to do there but get high. You probably shouldn't go as it's super crowded and cold.

    You can go hiking, brewery tours, go shopping at the Orchards, see the republic of Boulder

    Shh don't give away the secret :)

    Boulder will turn most people off. If you don't use trail etiquette, the locals will chew your *kitten*. The orchards is expensive. And there's pretty much a brewery on every corner. But really. DONT MOVE HERE! :wink:
  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    Unless you like your "kitten" chewed. What the f**k with the censorship ?
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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
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  • PhedraJD
    PhedraJD Posts: 1,392 Member
    The 16th street mall, tour the mint down town denver, tour Coors, Celestial Seasoning, The Hammond Candy factory. All these are free. Lots of parks, bike trails, fairly cheap recreation centers, You name it you can probably find it here in CO.
  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    MzCongeniality70 wrote: »
    Unless you like your "kitten" chewed. What the f**k with the censorship ?

    MFP knows Coloradans are the worst so you get censored

    F**k, you're right!!!!!! We ARE ASSHOL3S

  • ghouli
    ghouli Posts: 207 Member
    Maximus wrote: »
    And yet another OP who posts and never comes back.

    Out living life, man. I don't get on here as much as I used to.
  • ghouli
    ghouli Posts: 207 Member
    denversillygoose wrote: »
    It's 80 right now, and you can pretty much go anywhere on public transportation. Downtown is cool, but if you can get on the west side of town, there's a lot of parks and hiking. Denver is huge; what area will you be in?

    And yes, there is a ton of weed.

    I'll keep that in mind! I'll be in the Englewood area. Basically I'm okay with taking a bus anywhere and walking to the places I can.

  • ghouli
    ghouli Posts: 207 Member
    LiftingLady5 wrote: »
    I would think your friend should be able to suggest something, wouldn't he? He does live there afterall?

    He has some stuff in mind, but I wanted to save some stuff for us to do together lol. And to just have a list on the back burner of things to do while he's working, instead of sitting around the house he lives at. I don't think he's been able to explore a ton of things yet as he just recently moved there.
  • denversillygoose
    denversillygoose Posts: 708 Member
    ghouli wrote: »
    denversillygoose wrote: »
    It's 80 right now, and you can pretty much go anywhere on public transportation. Downtown is cool, but if you can get on the west side of town, there's a lot of parks and hiking. Denver is huge; what area will you be in?

    And yes, there is a ton of weed.

    I'll keep that in mind! I'll be in the Englewood area. Basically I'm okay with taking a bus anywhere and walking to the places I can.

    Englewood is close to the train, which can take you downtown, or out west close to the foothills. S. Broadway is a great place to walk. There are lots of thrift shops, funky boutiques, and great food.
  • looking4gains
    looking4gains Posts: 88 Member
    Denver is a great city. Incredible food, great night life, always a show in one of the concert halls. Just pick up a Westword in any gas station or grocery store. Has all the events. Great sports teams, amusement parks. Elitch Gardens does an awesome haunted week before Halloween. Butterfly pavilion, the aquarium is really cool. The comedy club is a lot of fun.
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  • benmullins4
    benmullins4 Posts: 678 Member
    Go to the Brik on York! It's my buddy's wine bar! Great spot! Ask for Travis. Super good cat!

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