Empower Field at Mile HighDenver, Colorado

Broncos tradition—fans gather here before entering the stadium.

💡 Take a quick photo at the historic marker.

Theme park next to the stadium complex with rides and skyline views.

💡 Great for families if you arrive a few hours early.

A stunning natural geological formation owned by Denver featuring towering red sandstone monoliths, hiking trails, a visitor center with a Performers Hall of Fame, and panoramic Rocky Mountain views — all completely free to explore on non-concert days.

💡 The park opens one hour before sunrise and closes one hour after sunset on non-event days (hours vary by season — check the event calendar before going). On days with a scheduled concert, the park closes to general visitors around 2 p.m. Parking is free and first-come, first-served.

The Rocky Mountain region's premier natural history museum, with permanent halls covering dinosaur fossils, Egyptian mummies, gems and minerals, space exploration, and a Gates Planetarium — all inside Denver's City Park.

💡 General admission is $25.95 for adults and $20.95 for ages 3-18; purchase timed tickets online in advance as walk-up availability can be limited on busy weekends. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (most Fridays until 9 p.m.) except December 25.

A 24-acre curated botanical garden in the Cheesman Park neighborhood showcasing plant collections from around the world, a conservatory, bonsai trees, water lily ponds, and rotating sculpture installations.

💡 Timed tickets must be purchased online in advance. Arrive early as street parking around the gardens is very limited. Summer hours extend to 8 p.m. (May 10-Sep 7), making a post-game evening visit feasible if you go early. Free admission days are offered periodically through the SCFD program — check the website before your visit.

An 80-acre accredited zoo in City Park, home to approximately 3,000 animals across approximately 450 species, with large exhibits for elephants, primates, bears, big cats, and reptiles — one of the most-visited attractions in Colorado.

💡 Online timed ticket reservations are required for non-members; book in advance at denverzoo.org as peak weekends sell out. The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Children two and under are admitted free.