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5-Day Denver Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Denver Art Museum
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from downtown Denver

    Morning: Start your day at the Denver Art Museum, home to over 70,000 works of art from all around the world. Afternoon: Head to the nearby Civic Center Park for a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Evening: Check out some of the local breweries, such as Great Divide Brewing Company or Wynkoop Brewing Company.

  2. Day 2: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
    30 minutes (16 miles) from downtown Denver

    Morning: Take a scenic hike at Red Rocks Park, known for its stunning red rock formations. Afternoon: Visit the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a world-renowned outdoor concert venue. Evening: Check out some of the local restaurants in Morrison, such as The Fort or The Blue Cow Eatery.

  3. Day 3: Denver Zoo
    20 minutes (10 miles) from downtown Denver

    Morning: Spend the morning at the Denver Zoo, home to over 4,000 animals from around the world. Afternoon: Head to City Park for a picnic lunch and visit the nearby Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Evening: Check out some of the local bars in the Uptown neighborhood, such as Ace Eat Serve or Steuben's.

  4. Day 4: Coors Brewery Tour and Golden
    30 minutes (15 miles) from downtown Denver

    Morning: Take a tour of the Coors Brewery in Golden, the largest single-site brewery in the world. Afternoon: Explore the quaint town of Golden and visit the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum. Evening: Check out some of the local restaurants in Golden, such as Sherpa House or Woody's Wood Fired Pizza.

  5. Day 5: Mount Evans
    1 hour and 30 minutes (50 miles) from downtown Denver

    Morning: Take a scenic drive up to Mount Evans, one of the highest peaks in Colorado. Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch and take a hike through the beautiful mountain scenery. Evening: Check out some of the local restaurants in Idaho Springs, such as Beau Jo's Pizza or Tommyknocker Brewery.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Botanic Gardens, or taking a day trip to Boulder or Colorado Springs. For a unique experience, try a hot air balloon ride or a whitewater rafting trip. And don't forget to try some of the local cuisine, such as green chili or bison burgers. Have a great trip!

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