Top Outdoor Activities in Denver

When you think of Denver, you may picture the great outdoors, experiences within the city and the nearby scenic surroundings. The area is rich with natural beauty and outdoor adventures that rank at the top of can't-miss lists for thrill-seekers, nature lovers and families all around the world.

What if you could amp those experiences up several notches? It's easy to do just that when you choose the right adventures. Make the most of your great escape to Colorado by indulging in a few of the top outdoor activities in Denver.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 

Rock out to your favorite bands at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. This one-in-a-million venue is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains.

Opening in 1941 at an elevation of 6,450ft, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre has seen musical legends such as The Beatles, Sting and U2. It doesn’t just host music, however. The venue also plays host to yoga, film viewings and the SnowShape winter fitness program. Bet you’ve never laid claim to doing downward dog on a manmade mountain range before! Definitely one for the bucket list. 
 

Rocky Mountain Zipline Adventure

Ready for the ultimate thrill ride? Rocky Mountain Zipline Adventure is fun for all the family. This awe-inspiring zipping experience is located just a half-hour outside Denver, where you can soar with the eagles and take in the jaw-dropping vistas of Colorado's Front Range from 850 to 1,900 feet above the ground.

Soar into the sky

Fair Winds Balloon Rides give you the chance to reach new heights as you survey the surroundings of Denver in spectacular style. No ride is ever the same, as each one offers a different view.

The actual flight takes around 90 minutes, but guests are encouraged to keep three-and-a-half hours free so that you can make the most of your adventure. Launch sites are primarily located in the Boulder, Colorado area and the price of your ride includes a T-shirt, flight certificate, photo and more.
 

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Be at one with the animals at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Across each season there are different species of wildlife that you can encounter but you might come across bison calves, bluebirds and finches in Spring, while Summer sees pelicans, turtles and owls. It all changes with the seasons, but there are also activities aplenty to get stuck into.

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