25 Best Things to Do in Denver Alone, Denver, Colorado
Let me start off by saying, I freakin’ love Colorado. I daydream about moving there all the time. The mountains, the rafting, the collection of cute hiking outfits I would have…
I lived there for about 3 months as a digital nomad, and it was superb. And if you’re doing the same, or simply planning a solo trip, I’ve got a list of things to do in Denver alone for ya.
Or at least feel that way. Meow Wolf Convergence Station is a surreal, interactive psychedelic art exhibit, and there are two main options for seeing it:
For first-timers, I recommend just walking around and taking in what you can, and it’s a lot to take in. If something catches your eye, pause and stare awhile, and try to imagine what was going through the artist’s head for extra fun.
You’ll want to carve out at least a couple of hours for Meow Wolf, and you still won’t see everything. But you’ll want to come back to see what you missed the first time.
This was a really fun experience! You get a laser light show, and you can lie on your back in a church pew to watch it.
You’ll also get many fun photo ops. Oh, and no uh, partaking is allowed inside. It’s family-friendly.
You can join the church (yes, it’s an actual church!), in which case I believe you can partake during church ceremonies if that’s your thing. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I lived there for about 3 months as a digital nomad, and it was superb. And if you’re doing the same, or simply planning a solo trip, I’ve got a list of things to do in Denver alone for ya.
Or at least feel that way. Meow Wolf Convergence Station is a surreal, interactive psychedelic art exhibit, and there are two main options for seeing it:
For first-timers, I recommend just walking around and taking in what you can, and it’s a lot to take in. If something catches your eye, pause and stare awhile, and try to imagine what was going through the artist’s head for extra fun.
You’ll want to carve out at least a couple of hours for Meow Wolf, and you still won’t see everything. But you’ll want to come back to see what you missed the first time.
This was a really fun experience! You get a laser light show, and you can lie on your back in a church pew to watch it.
You’ll also get many fun photo ops. Oh, and no uh, partaking is allowed inside. It’s family-friendly.
You can join the church (yes, it’s an actual church!), in which case I believe you can partake during church ceremonies if that’s your thing. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 25 Best Things to Do in Denver Alone
Guide Location: USA » Denver
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Natalie Rushing
Read it on Author's Website: https://outsiderodyssey.com/things-to-do-in-denver-alone/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Denver
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Natalie Rushing
Read it on Author's Website: https://outsiderodyssey.com/things-to-do-in-denver-alone/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Meow Wolf Convergence Station
- International Church of Cannabis
- Mercury Cafe
- the Brutal Poodle
- 1 Up
- Sloan’s Lake
- Cheesman Park
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Molly Brown House
- Grizzly Rose
- Union Station
- Colorado Campfire
- Mr. Oso
- Wild Corgi Pub
- Steuben’s
- Voodoo Doughnut
- Stanley marketplace
- 16th Street Mall
- Larimer Square
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