Things to do in Downtown Denver

Discover the best things to do in downtown Denver when you stay at The Slate Denver. Located steps from the Colorado Convention Center and just minutes from 16th Street, our historic hotel puts you in the center of top attractions, dining, nightlife, and events.

Explore nearby cultural hotspots like the Denver Art Museum, catch a show at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, or experience the energy of downtown with shopping, local restaurants, and seasonal happenings year-round. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway, business travel, or a special occasion, The Slate Hotel offers the perfect home base to experience everything downtown Denver has to offer. Make your reservations with us and start planning your trip today!

Colorado Convention Center

We are located right across the street from the Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver, Colorado. At 2,200,000 square feet it is currently the 12th largest convention center in the United States.

700 14th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202

Denver 16th Street

A mile-long pedestrian-friendly street is packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions in downtown Denver.

Free shuttle buses, dubbed the 16th Street FreeRide, travel up and down the street, stopping on every corner. Hop on and hop off as the shuttles come and go every five minutes and make everything downtown easy to reach.

16th St Mall, Denver, CO, 80202

United States Mint

Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility.

While in Denver, be sure to visit the Mint's Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is open to the public and offers a great selection of coins and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

320 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204

Bellco Theatre

Bellco Theatre seats up to 5000 people at Denver Convention Center in Denver, CO starring theatre productions, celebrity performers, singers, comedians.

1100 Stout St, Denver , Colorado, 80204

Denver Perfoming Arts Complex

The Denver Performing Arts Complex in Denver, Colorado, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. The Arts Complex is a four-block, 12-acre site containing ten performance spaces with over 10,000 seats connected by an 80-foot-tall glass roof.

1400 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado, 80204

Denver Pavilions

Denver Pavilions is your downtown shopping hot spot featuring everything from international brands to locally owned boutiques and eateries in one convenient location with easy access parking.

500 16th Street Mall, Denver, Colorado, 80202

Clyfford Still Museum

The Clyfford Still Museum is an art museum in Denver, Colorado. The museum's collection includes 3,125 works by abstract expressionist Clyfford Still, which represents 93 percent of the artist's lifetime output and complete archives.

1100 Stout St, Denver , Colorado, 80204

Meow Wolf

Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.

1338 1st St, Denver, Colorado, 80204

Colorado State Capitol

Corinthian-style, gold-domed edifice offering tours, exhibits & photo ops at 1 mile above sea level.

200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80203

Larimer Square

Larimer Square is Denver's historic first block, featuring Victorian-era buildings, twinkling overhead lights, and local boutiques. Located on the 1400 block of Larimer Street, it serves as a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and community events.

1430 Larimer St, Denver, Colorado, 80202

Elitch Gardens

America's only Downtown Theme and Water Park. The park is open May through October with something for everyone with 53 rides and attractions, including 14 pint-sized adventures, thrilling roller coasters, cool water slides, drive-in movies, stunning fireworks extravaganzas, plus Fright Fest in October!

2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204, Denver, Colorado, 80204

Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is an art museum located in the Civic Center of Denver, Colorado. With an encyclopedic collection of more than 70,000 diverse works from across the centuries and world, the DAM is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.

100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, Colorado, 80204

Ball Arena

Ball Arena is a multi-purpose arena located at Speer Boulevard, previously known as Pepsi Center. It is the home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth and hosts live concerts and events.

1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, Colorado , 80204

Coors Field

Coors Field is a baseball park, the home field of the Colorado Rockies in the heart of Downtown Denver. Enjoy the live sports action in one of the popular destinations in Mile High City.

2001 Blake St, Denver, Colorado , 80205

Empower Field at Mile High

A year-round entertainment venue, Empower Field at Mile High is a great backdrop for a private event or professional sporting event. Tours of the stadium arranged through the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, 720-258-3888 or www.coloradosports.org. Tours Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 2 pm, admission.

1701 Bryant St, Denver, Colorado , 80204

Cherry Creek Shopping Center

Located in the heart of Denver, Cherry Creek Shopping Center is the region's premier shopping environment with over 160 shops, including 40 stores and exclusive restaurants.

3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80206

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the favorite tourist spots located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver CO. This 23-acre park has a variety of theme gardens, a sunken amphitheater and hosts various concerts.

1007 York St, Denver, Colorado, 80206