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1 Day · in Denver

One Perfect Day in Denver: Downtown, Museums & RiNo

With only one day, focus on Denver's central neighborhoods, which are close together and easy to explore without a car. Start at Union Station and walk through LoDo to Larimer Square, then head to the Capitol and the Denver Art Museum. In the late afternoon, explore the murals of RiNo, then end with a rooftop sunset and dinner in LoHi. Use light rail, rideshare or a scooter to connect the neighborhoods.

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Day 01

Downtown, the Golden Triangle & RiNo

Denver's highlights packed into one central, car-free day.

  1. Morning

    Union Station

    Start with coffee in Union Station's Great Hall and admire the restored 1914 building.

  2. Late Morning

    Larimer Square

    Walk through LoDo to Larimer Square, Denver's oldest block.

  3. Lunch

    Dairy Block

    Have lunch at the Denver Milk Market food hall.

  4. Afternoon

    Capitol & Denver Art Museum

    Visit the Capitol's mile-high steps, then spend the afternoon at the Denver Art Museum.

  5. Late Afternoon

    RiNo Art District

    Take a short ride to RiNo to explore the murals and stop at a brewery.

  6. Evening

    LoHi rooftop

    Watch the sunset over the mountains from a LoHi rooftop and stay for dinner.