Explore Denver
We are thrilled to welcome you to Denver this November for CGA-IGC 2026! Check out our recommendations to make the most of your time in Mile High City...
Museums & Cultural Attractions
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Museum of Illusions – Enter the fascinating world of illusions, where nothing is ever quite as it seems.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Planetarium, IMAX, and natural history exhibits.
Denver Art Museum - Renowned collection spanning multiple cultures and time periods, housed in a distinctive modern building.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver - Rotating exhibitions of cutting-edge contemporary work.
Colorado State Capitol Building – stand at one mile high on the steps of the Capitol Building.
Shopping
16th Street Mall - Mile-long pedestrian promenade with shops, restaurants, and free shuttle.
Denver Union Station - Beautifully restored train station with shops, restaurants, and bars.
Sports Venues
Coors Field – Baseball season will be over, but you can still tour the home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Tours run Monday through Saturday at 12 PM and 2 PM.
Ball Arena - Hosts the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL).
Empower Field at Mile High - Denver Broncos stadium.
Outdoor Activities
Denver Botanic Gardens - Beautiful public botanical gardens, with 24 acres of gardens featuring North America’s largest collection of plants from cold temperate climates around the world.
Cherry Creek Trail - Paved path for walking, running, and biking
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre - Stunning natural rock formation with hiking trails and legendary concert venue (about 15 miles west).
Neighborhoods to Explore
RiNo (River North Art District) - Vibrant area filled with street art/murals, breweries, galleries, and trendy restaurants.
LoDo (Lower Downtown) - Historic district with nightlife, dining, and proximity to Union Station.
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Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe - a nationally known arts and cultural district, encompassing hundreds of artists, galleries, studios, theaters, and creative businesses along Santa Fe Drive in Denver, Colorado.
Food and Drink
Denver Central Market - Artisan food hall with local vendors.
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Wynkoop Brewing Company - Colorado's first brewpub, located in LoDo.
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Denver Beer Trail - Self-guided tour of numerous breweries (Denver has one of the highest breweries per capita in the US)
Day Trips
Rocky Mountain National Park - About 90 minutes away, absolutely spectacular.
Golden, Colorado - Historic mining town, Coors Brewery, and foothills access.
Boulder - College town with Pearl Street Mall and Flatirons hiking.