Denver Things to Do

This art museum, located just south of downtown, contains a stunning replica of the Aztec Sunstone created with 4,400 pieces of wood. As the only Latino museum in the state it helps preserve the history of the Latino art experi... more

Despite the name, this gallery is not exclusively a haven for traditional southwest art. You will find wide-ranging works from more than 12 resident and guest artists. Amongst the stark white walls can be found pottery, both de... more

If you are looking for authentic works of art from the southwest, West SouthWest is the place to go. Located in Cherry Creek, this posh gallery offers contemporary and traditional fine arts and crafts, as well as furniture and... more

William Matthews Gallery, which resides in a historic building in LoDo, showcases watercolorist William Matthews' work. Matthews is famous for his paintings of cowboys and the American West. Also featured are paintings and limi... more

The Mizel Museum examines and reflects upon the values of the Jewish religion and culture. Wandering around the place feels almost sacred, and the hallowed halls display art that is as forceful as it is beautiful. Utilizing art... more

Laboratory of Art and Ideas at Belmar is a non-profit organization, commonly known as "The Lab", is a contemporary arts hub in Lakewood. Those for whom international art exhibitions, interactive modern art lectures, contemporar... more

For 63 years this train has been a Denver tradition. Departing from Denver's historic Union Station, the two-hour ride crosses under the continental divide, passes through 28 tunnels, and provides unmatched mountain scenery as... more

Located in the historic Oxford Hotel, this stylish haunt, that resembles a lounge on the Titanic, is the perfect spot to brood over a martini and conjure the literary ghosts of Denver's Beat scene— Neil Cassady once sipped gin... more

A noisy, eclectic crowd dominates the scene at this LoDo hot spot, located beneath the Denver ChopHouse & Brewery. You'll often find low-priced beer specials, which encourage the hard-partying college types to sing a... more

Offering a selection of made-from-scratch pizzas, including its popular Chicago-style deep dish, this restaurant combines friendly service with a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere. The menu also includes sandwiches, salads a... more