Eight of the Most Romantic Things to do in Denver

Finding romance isn’t difficult in the Mile High City. 

With backdrops of the Rocky Mountains, spectacular golden sunsets, and lush, natural landscape, Denver is the perfect place for couples to celebrate love.

Whether you want to enjoy gardens, sip wine and cocktails, or peruse around a park or museum, Denver has a variety of great activities for a wonderful couples retreat. 

Denver Botanic Gardens

A romantic trip to the Denver Botanic Gardens is a great way to spend time with your special someone. Here you’ll have the opportunity to take in the beauty of nature in an intimate setting. The institution is packed with intriguing events and exhibitions. You can explore majestic greenhouses or stroll along one of the many trails showcasing exotic plants and flowers. Exploring natural wonders right in the middle of Denver has never been easier.

Take a Wine Tour with Your Special Someone

The Mile High City is home to dozens of chic wineries. And what better way to start a romantic evening than with a wine tour? You can either wing it and explore Denver’s wineries and microbreweries on your own, or sign up for an official wine tour with a wine expert. 

Cheers!

Denver Art Museum

You may not have known it, but New York and Paris aren’t the only cities with world-class art museums. Appreciating gorgeous artwork is one of the most romantic things to do in Denver.

The Denver Art Museum is home to masterpieces by Monet, Cézanne, and Van Gogh, as well as tons of contemporary, indigenous, African & Asian art, and more. Whether it’s a stroll through the gallery rooms or watching one of the rotating contemporary exhibitions from afar, there’s something special that beckons visitors to come closer and explore. Stimulate your senses at the Denver Art Museum for an unforgettable date night.

Explore Denver’s Historic District

Strolling through the Lower Downtown Historic District, also known as the LoDo, is certainly one of the most romantic things to do in Denver. You and your special someone can take in all the rich historic architecture, including Denver’s Union Station, the Denver City Railway Building, and the Oxford Annex.

Visit Denver’s City Park

Denver is known for its excellent parks system. But City Park is arguably one of the best. This is the perfect setting for a romantic afternoon with views of the Denver city skyline and the distant Rockies.

Take a promenade around the park and gander at all the fresh blooms that spring brings or have a picnic with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Go to a Speakeasy

Denver is known for its many charming speakeasies. Pay a visit to Green Russell or The Cruise Room at the Oxford Hotel and you’ll find dimly-lit elegant interiors and incredible cocktails – perfect for a date night and certainly one of the most romantic things to do in Denver.

Take a Street Art Walking Tour

Get to know a new side of Denver on one of the city’s many street art walking tours. From graffiti to sculptures, murals, installations, and more, there’s something for everyone to explore in the world of outdoor Denver artwork. A great way to spend a day or evening strolling the streets is to appreciate the immense amount of creativity used in creating these works of art and enjoy learning about the local culture and history that inspired them.

Take a Hike!

Tell your partner to take a hike! No, not like that. We mean literally! With so much nature just outside Denver’s city limits, it’s impossible not to consider taking a romantic hike as a couple. Visiting the Mile High City means you can be in the Rockies in just over an hour. Take advantage of one of this national park's many gorgeous hiking trails.

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