
Outdoor Activities & Wellness
With 300-plus days of sunshine, crisp mountain air and natural beauty at every turn, Denver is your destination for wellness and outdoor experiences.
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With 300-plus days of sunshine, crisp mountain air and natural beauty at every turn, Denver is your destination for wellness and outdoor experiences.
Visitors Guide eNews Sign UpWith its easy access to trails, parks and mountains, plus a great lineup of spas, markets and wellness spots, Denver is the kind of city where you can slow down — or gear up — on your own terms. From day trips to the mountains to basking on a sunny patio, sports and outdoor recreation are embedded into Denver's lifestyle.
Outdoor lovers won't want to miss the Outside Festival, May 31-June 1, 2025, which will feature live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, immersive experiences, the latest outdoor gear and more.
Denver has a way of integrating the outdoors into city life through its wealth of green spaces. Whether you’re biking along the South Platte River, jogging through Washington Park or Sloan's Lake Park, experimenting at an extreme sports park or wandering around Denver Botanic Gardens, there’s no shortage of ways to explore the city in the open air.
Denver has nearly 20,000 acres of city and mountain parkland, more than 250 individual urban parks and about 850 miles of bike trails.
Whether you’re a road or mountain biker, BMX rider, commuter or gravel grinder, Denver’s got something fun for you.
Hike alongside famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints.
Denver's range of jogging paths allow you to tour beautiful sites and burn calories.
The family-friendly wildlife refuge features walking trails, native plants and it’s one of the best birdwatching sites along the Front Range.
There are more than 200 public and resort courses in the state tucked into the most scenic nooks and crannies.
Just 10 minutes from downtown Denver, this is one of the most fascinating ecological sites in the country and is a fully rehabilitated natural wonder.
Looking to add a little thrill to your Denver itinerary? From fly fishing in clear nearby streams to scaling scenic rock faces on a via ferrata, the Mile High City is your launchpad for unforgettable outdoor adventures. Soar through the treetops on a zipline at Colorado Adventure Center or gear up for your next excursion with rentals from one of Denver’s many outdoor outfitters.
Wellness in Denver goes way beyond the gym. Think rooftop pool dips with mountain views, unique spa treatments that use local botanicals and fresh produce straight from nearby Boulder County farms. You’ll even find places like the Populus Hotel, an eco-friendly stay that’s helping regrow Colorado forests while you sleep in style.
If you're looking for a Rocky Mountain "boot camp" to jump-start your summer conditioning, here are several public places you can work out while enjoying the scenery and the fun of being outdoors in Denver.
From run clubs to polar plunges to the next Colorado Rockies game, there's an event that will get you moving, cheering and outside.
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