If I had 6 hours in Denver on a stop during a trip,What would you do, Where to go?In October if that helps.?

Question

While im driving my way back with 3 friends from Las Vegas to Minnesota i'm stopping in Denver for about 6 hours in October.So what should we do?where should we visit?something unique that i wouldn't see anywhere else really.if there was one place to eat, not too expensive but reasonable, where should we eat to see what denver is like?how to experience denver and nothing like most other cities i could have seen.we are also under 21 so no nightlife or drinking.

Answer 1

:):) I would drive about two hours west and go to Vail. Take the gondola ride to 10,500 feet and spend the afternoon hiking. The scenery is great!!

Denver has a lot to offer as well. We have the amusement park - Elitches, with rides that will tickle any ones fancy. There is also Boondocks and Fat City. If you paintball or lazer tag there are places for that too.

Now we also have museums if that is your fancy. In the heart of City Park we have the Museum of Nature and Science, The Zoo, Phipps Auditorium - the planetarium.

The Art Museum isn't too far from here, next to the Public Library. This museum had been expanded - now there is a pedestrian bridge that links the sections together.

We have a Butterfly Pavilion, lots of pretty bugs!!!

And you can go up to Golden Gate Park - great camping! You gotta try out Dudes Fishing Hole. Bring your camera!:):)

Answer 2

Because of it';s location at thge base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is one of America"s most beautiful cities. And one of the most fun. Blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, Denver is a lively city with a great love of the outdoors.
Here you'll find the nation's largest city park system, 90 golf courses and an incredible 650 miles of paved bike trails.
But Denver is also a cultural and sophisticated city.
That was just my little Denver speil.

Whenever I have limited time in a new city I like to head to the downtown area. These areas are often renovated, chic and bustling with activities and people.

In Denver head for the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall (16th and California).
Built in 1982, the mall is a tree-lined, pedestrian promenade of red-and-gray granite that runs through the center of downtown.
It is lined with outdoor cafes, renovated historic office buildings, sparkling glass-walled skyscrapers, shops, restaurants and department stores.
Numerous fountains and plazas offer a variety of daily special events and entertainers.
Free shuttle buses cruise the mile-long Mall every 90 seconds.

Or LoDo, short for Lower Downtown, this 29-block section of trendy bars, restaurants and shops also contains preserved buildings from the city's original settlement.

Don't forget to see the State Capitol (free tours given) and Civic Center Park.
Civic Center Park is across from the State Capitol, about a 10-minute walk from the Central Business District.
It has glorious buildings that look as if they belong in Athens, Greece.

You could tour the U.S. Mint (320 West Colfax).
This is the factory where the country's coins are minted.
It's a fascinating process for people of all ages. There are free 20-minute tours on weekdays.

Answer 3

I'd check out Boulder maybe, go on a short walk. I would probably head down south and go up Pikes Peak, but you will not have enough time. Not sure what else is happening there. Has some lovely scenery on the outskirts.

Answer 4

Leave Denver 6 hours earlier than planned!