MCN Denver | A Guide to Denver's Scene

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Cultural Campus
Home to Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorate Art, History Colorado, Denver Public Library and Civic Center Park.
Sense of the Outdoors
Get a sense of Denver's outdoor scene at the confluence of the Platte River and Cherry Creek. Creek and riverside walking paths weave through town and converge at a flagship REI store.
Ignite Location
The Viewhouse downtown near the baseball field. If hanging around after, check out the Union Station area.
Art District - galleries/cafes
Denver's Art District on Santa Fe. has art studios, galleries, artist cooperatives, theaters, museums, murals—all representing hundreds of artists at any given time.
Art District - hipster
Breweries and public art at the River North Arts District (RiNo)! Head this way for a beer and a walk around to see murals along walls and alleyways. A vibrant dining and culture scene. Suggest starting at Ratio beerworks.
Dining and Chill
Some of the best resteraunts in town are in the Lower Highlands (LoHi), like El Five, which offers a 5th floor view of the city. A bit pricier dining option for your stay in Denver, but well worth it! Reservations recommended. Plenty of other options too: Linger, Avanti, Root Down, or The Family Jones for a local distillery.
Baker
This historic residential neighborhood features a strip of fantastic restaurants and nightlife options, as well as hip shops and art galleries.
LoDo
A quick ride up the 16th Street Mall Shuttle (free!) lands you in a dense area for great food, nightlife, and some of Denver's finest hot spots, including the Museum of Contemporary Art.