The Mile High
City is home to hot new restaurants and attractions, plus outdoor
activities galore, serving as the perfect destination for summer
travel for all travelers.
DENVER, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Warmer days bring countless ways to play in
Denver. From cultural festivals to
outdoor adventures, Denver promises unforgettable moments for
everyone. Below is a glimpse of seasonal highlights. For a full
list of events, activities and hotel deals, check out the VISIT
DENVER website.
Memorial Day Weekend: Kick off the summer season with a
variety of events and happenings over Memorial Day weekend in
Denver.
- The Denver Art Museum's newest exhibition is on display
May 5-August 11. Biophilia: Nature
Reimagined brings together more than 70 imaginative works,
including architectural models and photographs, objects, fashion,
digital installations and immersive art experiences that
collectively highlight the transformative power of nature.
- Cheer on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in downtown
Denver May 24-26 when they play the
Philadelphia Phillies and on May
27-29 as they take on the Cleveland Guardians.
- Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Denver's downtown
amusement park, will be featuring fireworks at 9 p.m. (as the park closes for the day) on
May 26.
Discover more Memorial Day events, live music, blockbuster
museum exhibitions, outdoor activities and urban adventures like
street art, outdoor and patio dining, and craft beer at
VISITDENVER.com.
New in Denver: Summer
2024 will welcome new hotels, festivals, restaurants and more to
The Mile High City.
- The highly-anticipated Populus Hotel will open this season as
the first carbon-positive hotel in the country.
- Meanwhile, the new Outside Festival will be a one-of-a-kind
celebration of everything outdoors, featuring music, films,
speakers and gear. The weekend-long event will be held in Civic
Center Park June 1-2, 2024.
- New restaurants are arriving in every neighborhood. Don't miss
Kawa Ni, an izakaya-style pub and
eatery in LoHi; Traveling Mercies from James Beard Award–winning
chef Caroline Glover; and Blackbelly
Market, the second location of the Boulder-based, Michelin Green Star-recipient deli, Corsica,
serving coastal French- and Italian-inspired shareable plates.
Art and Culture: Denver's arts scene shines brighter
than ever with blockbuster exhibits and street art.
- Don't miss "Spirit Guides Outdoor Art Tour" at the
Denver Botanic Gardens. Experience the wonder and awe of Spirit
Guides in the gardens on this tour that explores the outdoor
sculpture exhibition as well as related plant themes.
- The Denver Art Museum features "Fazal Sheikh: Thirst | Exposure | In Place"
through Oct. 2024. The exhibition was
created by photographer Fazal
Sheikh, who created three projects on the Colorado Plateau
from 2017 to early 2023.
- While the weather is warm, head outside to enjoy First Friday
art walks across the city, from The Art District on Santa Fe to RiNo and Tennyson Street.
- Returning for its second year, DENVER
WALLS mural festival, part of the globally-renowned WORLD
WIDE WALLS, will take place from Oct. 3-5,
2024 in RiNo.
Outdoor Adventure: Denver is the ideal basecamp for Rocky
Mountain adventure, staying and dining in the city with the
mountains just a short drive away. Embark on outdoor adventures
amidst Denver's stunning natural landscapes, from hiking in
nearby Rocky Mountain National
Park to biking on Denver's seemingly endless bike
lanes and trails. With over 20,000 acres of city and mountain
parkland and more than 250 individual urban parks, Denver has
endless ways to enjoy a sunny day with friends and family.
Sports: This summer, Denver will host some of the best
athletes from around the world in the city's best venues. Don't
miss the U.S. Women's Soccer Team International Friendly vs Korea
Republic on June 1 at Dick's Sporting
Goods Park, or the MexTour featuring the Men's Mexican National
Soccer team vs Uruguay at Empower
Field on June 5. The 2024 BMW
Championship will bring 50 top golfers and fans to Denver August 20-24 for the PGA Tour's FedExCup
Playoffs, and the MMA ONE Championship will bring energy to Denver
on September 6.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in Denver's award-winning
culinary scene, featuring diverse cuisines and innovative dining
experiences. Check out one of Denver's 26 Michelin
Guide-recognized restaurants, sample favorites at local food
halls or savor seasonal offerings at Denver's many farm-to-table
restaurants. Enjoy a Colorado-brewed beer on a warm patio with
friends or sip on seasonal cocktails at some of the
best cocktail lounges and speakeasies in the region.
Family-Friendly Fun: Create lasting memories with
the whole family at local attractions and amusement parks such as
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Water World and outdoor
playgrounds. Explore Denver's prehistoric history on fossil-rich
land at the Denver Museum of Nature and
Science or Dinosaur Ridge. There are endless free or
discounted activities for kids of all ages.
Live Music and Festivals: Denver's vibrant music
scene hosts a wide range of live performances at
iconic outdoor amphitheaters such as Red Rocks or intimate venues such as
the Bluebird or Ogden Theater on Colfax Ave.
There are opportunities to experience live music in Denver all summer long, including City Park
Jazz, the summer concert series at the Denver Botanic
Gardens and free concerts at Levitt Pavilion. Don't
miss an intimate jazz show and dinner at Denver's Nocturne. Denver
also hosts multiple music festivals, including the Five Points
Jazz Festival, which is celebrating 20 years this summer
and Underground Music Showcase. There is something for every
music taste.
Performing Arts: The Denver Center for the
Performing Arts (DCPA) Off-Center, an immersive and
experiential theatre, will launch a new show running from
July 11 through August 11, 2024.
Titled "Dark Field," the show is Making its US premiere in
Denver this summer following
sold-out runs reaching over 500,000 audience members in the UK,
Australia, Asia, and Mexico. It is a spine-tingling collection of
immersive audio experiences inside custom-built shipping containers
— and in complete darkness. DARKFIELD utilizes its signature
360-degree audio along with sensory effects and hyper-realistic
sets to place you in the middle of intense narratives that will
leave you questioning reality. Located behind The Ramble Hotel.
Cultural Celebrations: Experience the diversity of
Denver's cultural heritage at festivals celebrating
music, dance, art and cuisine from around the world this summer.
Festivals around the city include Juneteenth, Cherry Creek Arts
Festival, Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park and
the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, offering celebratory
opportunities for everyone. Celebrate the 50th
Anniversary of Denver PrideFest, a weekend-long event that
typically draws more than 550,000 attendees over two days, making
it the largest Pride event in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Summer in Denver offers
something for everyone, from arts and culture to outdoor adventure
and culinary delights. For more information on planning your summer
getaway to Denver, check out the VISIT DENVER website.
About VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors
Bureau
Celebrating 115 years of promoting The Mile High City, VISIT DENVER is a
nonprofit trade association that contracts with the City of Denver to market Denver as a
convention and leisure destination, increasing economic development
in the city, creating jobs and generating taxes. Denver welcomed
more than 36.3 million visitors in 2022, generating $9.4 billion in spending, while supporting tens
of thousands of jobs and making Tourism one of the city's largest
industries. Learn more about Denver on the VISIT DENVER website or
at Tourism Pays Denver. Follow Denver's social media channels for
up-to-the-minute updates on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
YouTube and LinkedIn.
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