Denver district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Denver

Denver is a city in Denver district, Colorado, United States, home to about 682,545 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 parks. The must-see places are Armenian Khachkar (1 km), The Closing Era (1 km) and Civil War Monument (1 km).

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Denver at a glance

Location
Denver district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 682,545
Coordinates
39.7392° N, 104.9847° W
Places within 50 km
120 (108 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Denver

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Denver: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Denver

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Denver. The closest is Green Mountain (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Denver

24 museums within 100 km of Denver. The closest is Molly Brown House Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Denver

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Denver. The closest is Denver Botanic Gardens (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Denver

20 parks within 100 km of Denver. The closest is Civic Center Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Denver

20 churches within 100 km of Denver. The closest is First Baptist Church of Denver (1 km); the best-known is Scum of the Earth Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Denver

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Denver. The closest is Sloan's Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Denver

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Denver
  2. 1 km Civil War Monument · monument, Denver
  3. 1 km Civic Center Park · park, Denver
  4. 1 km Denver Art Museum · museum, Denver
  5. 1 km History Colorado Center · museum, Denver
  6. 1 km Molly Brown House Museum · museum, Denver
  7. 0 km Back to Denver

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How to reach Denver

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    Within 15 km of Denver

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Denver by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1591Green Mountain (21 km)
    Museums2224Molly Brown House Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1921Denver Botanic Gardens (3 km)
    Parks1720Civic Center Park (1 km)
    Churches1620First Baptist Church of Denver (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1020Sloan's Lake (7 km)
    Other attractions1414Armenian Khachkar (1 km)
    Forts & heritage66Civil War Monument (1 km)
    Temples11Sidewinder (3 km)

    Denver: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Denver?

    Armenian Khachkar (attraction, about 1 km), The Closing Era (attraction, about 1 km), Civil War Monument (monument, about 1 km), Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument (monument, about 1 km), Liberty Bell (attraction, about 1 km), Molly Brown House Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Denver?

    120 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Denver?

    Green Mountain, about 21 km by road; North Table Mountain (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Denver?

    Molly Brown House Museum, about 1 km by road; History Colorado Center (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Denver?

    Denver Botanic Gardens, about 3 km by road; City Park (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Denver?

    Start in Denver, visit Civil War Monument, then Civic Center Park, then Denver Art Museum, then History Colorado Center, then Molly Brown House Museum, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Denver?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Denver

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Denver’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.