OutsideMay 15, 2026What to Do in and Around Denver While You’re Here for Outside DaysExplore the Mile High City before or after the festival for all kinds of outdoor adventure12 things in this storyRed RocksRestaurantIconic outdoor amphitheater, offers concerts, yoga, moviesDinosaur RidgeViewpointOutdoor museum dedicated to geological and natural historyMount Blue Sky Scenic BywaySightHighest paved road in the US, leads to summitGrays and Torreys PeaksSightDifficult 11.2-mile round-trip trekDenver Beer TrailTrailHike all the breweries in the cityDenver South PlatteTrail26-mile urban stretch of the Platte RiverColorado RiverRestaurantIn Rocky Mountain National Park, abundant fishBlue RiverCaféNear Breckenridge, abundant fish and scenic beautyIdaho SpringsNeighborhoodOld mining town with antique shops, Old West historyBeau Jo’sRestaurantColorado-style pizzaEstes ParkNeighborhoodGateway to Rocky Mountain National ParkStanley HotelHotelHistoric hotel in Estes ParkRead the full piece at Outside →
