3 Days in Denver, Denver, Colorado

3 days in Denver is a great amount of time for your first visit to the Mile High City! This Denver itinerary will give you a great sampling of the highlights of Denver for a first-time visitor. From fantastic restaurants and breweries to hiking and wild immersive art installations - there is something in here for everyone!

I just got back from Denver and am super excited to share my tips with you all. If anyone has any questions about my Denver itinerary please don’t hesitate to reach out in the comments section at the end of the post.

First things first, you’re going to need a place to stay in Denver. For some reason, I was massively confused about where “the best place” to stay in the city was. So, to break this down as simply as possible, here are the areas I recommend staying.

This is Denver’s oldest neighborhood and it’s right downtown. So, you will be able to walk to many restaurants and attractions mentioned in this list. Larimer Square and Union Station are both located in this neighborhood.

The Crawford - located right above Union Station, you can’t beat the location of this historic, gorgeous hotel. The rooms here are absolutely divine, too!

The Brown Palace - Another historic, luxurious hotel that is known for its afternoon tea time. (This is also part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, so you can use your Marriott points here!) ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).