{"id":6840,"date":"2025-03-22T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/?p=6840"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:30:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:30:37","slug":"denver-travel-guide-exploring-colorado-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/22\/denver-travel-guide-exploring-colorado-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Colorado is a beautiful state full of nature, hikes, and all kinds of outdoor activities. It&#8217;s easy to make your Denver trip budget-friendly because there are so many free or low-cost options! In this Denver travel guide, I&#8217;ll share the best hiking spots, restaurants, coffee shops, brunch spots, places to watch the sunrise\/sunset, and other things to see\/do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo-723x1024.png\" alt=\"Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo-723x1024.png 723w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo-768x1088.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo-600x850.png 600w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo-800x1134.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/recap-BLOG-cover-photo.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Denver Travel Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Denver travel guide, I&#8217;ll be covering the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Denver eats &amp; drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hikes (in and outside of Denver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Rocks Park &amp; Ampitheatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Denver Central Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Larimer Square<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, let&#8217;s start exploring Denver&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denver Eats &amp; Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brunch: Snooze, an A.M. Eatery <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the brunch options in Denver, we ended up going to Snooze TWICE, that&#8217;s how incredible it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our waitress was so sweet and brought us out a free &#8220;appetizer&#8221; pancake both times we were there. The food was incredible! We all tried different options and everything tasted amazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7055\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-1-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best BRUNCH in DENVER | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-1-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-1.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7056\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best PANCAKES in DENVER  | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We ended up trying a strawberry cheesecake pancake, pumpkin pie pancake, pumpkin spice latte, and more sweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7058\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-3-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best BRUNCH in DENVER Colorado (Snooze AM Eatery) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-3-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-3-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-3-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-3.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7057\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-2-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best BRUNCH in DENVER Colorado (Snooze AM Eatery) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-2-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-2.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For breakfast, I got a loaded sweet potato one day, and a fried egg bowl another day. Everything was delicious and the service was phenomenal! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d highly recommend checking out one of the Snooze locations if you&#8217;re in Denver. Make sure you get on the waitlist ahead of time so you don&#8217;t have to wait long for a table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coffee: Lekker COffee &amp; Watering Hole <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-4-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best COFFEE in DENVER Colorado (Lekker Coffee and Watering Hole) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-4-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-4-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-4-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-4.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we went to Denver in the fall, I got an iced pumpkin spice latte from Lekker, and it was incredible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know how pumpkin spice lattes can be hit or miss, some are way too sweet, and some taste like nothing at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the perfect in between. I want one of these lattes every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">dinner: McDevitt Taco Supply (rooftop) <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One night in Denver after a fall festival, we headed to McDevitt Taco Supply for dinner. It&#8217;s on the rooftop of a hotel and has the BEST views of Denver. You can see the skyline all the way to the mountains in the background. It&#8217;s beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Best ROOFTOP in DENVER Colorado (McDevitt Taco Supply) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tacos were so yummy too! You can get a giant platter and pick out different flavors of tacos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went with the beer-braised beef, braised pork belly, and honey chili shrimp. We also tried the house-made chorizo, steak, chicken, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-5-1-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best TACOS in DENVER Colorado (McDevitt Taco Supply) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-5-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-5-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-5-1-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-5-1.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&#8217;t get margaritas but they had delicious-looking drink options too, like a green chile jalapeno margarita, and a hibiscus margarita. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dinner: Marco&#8217;s Coal Fired Pizza<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-6-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best PIZZA in DENVER Colorado (Marco's Coal Fired Pizza) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-6-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-6-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-6-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-6.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m such a big fan of wood-fired\/coal-fired pizza! This pizza joint was 10\/10. Absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My only complaint was parking. It was street parking only and we ended up having to pay for parking in a lot. Nothing you can do about that, but just a heads up so you know what to expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dessert: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (Larimer Square)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d never had Van Leeuwen ice cream before so I was excited to try this out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ice cream was incredible. We got the peanut butter brownie honeycomb and it was one of the best ice cream flavors I&#8217;ve ever had!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tried another seasonal flavor (brown sugar&#8230; something?) but it wasn&#8217;t as good. Clearly, since I can&#8217;t remember what it was&#8230;lol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dessert: Izzio Bakery (Central Market)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-7-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best BAKERY in DENVER Colorado (Izzio Bakery in Denver Central Market) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-7-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-7-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-7-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-7.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GUYS. This bakery&#8230; I have dreams about it at night. These pastries were SO phenomenal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Airbnb host introduced us to this place, because he was kind enough to leave us a box of pastries when we checked in at the Airbnb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t get enough! If you make a Denver trip, definitely make plans to check out Izzio at Central Market. At least once, if not every day. You won&#8217;t regret it. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Denver Hikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-1.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While on our Denver trip, we hiked at Red Rocks Park &amp; Amphitheatre and Rocky Mountain National Park. (This obviously includes the surrounding areas of Denver too, but making a day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park is SO worth it if you&#8217;re in Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Rocks Park &amp; ampitheatre <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-8-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-8-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-8-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-8-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-8.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Rocks Park was so beautiful to hike! We did the Red Rocks Trading Post Trail, which is 1.54 miles. The hike is considered an easy hike on AllTrails, but it was still a little challenging for us newbie hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-2.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the first hike we did on our trip and I&#8217;d definitely recommend taking it easy at first. Unless you&#8217;re already used to elevation, it can take a toll on you, especially when exercising. We all made it through with no issues, but especially when hiking or exercising, it does feel tougher to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-9-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-9-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-9-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-9-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-9.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The views at this park were absolutely stunning! The red rock formations and all the trees were so beautiful to hike through. We did this hike close to sunset so we got the best views!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rocky Mountain National Park<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the end of our Denver trip, we made the drive to Rocky Mountain National Park for our last hike. It was about an hour and 30 minute drive, so it does end up being a full-day trip. I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s 100% worth it because there are a ton of different hiking trails and the views\/nature are spectacular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-3.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-12-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-12-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-12-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-12-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-12.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-4.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hiked the Bear Lake Nature Trail, which is an easy 0.82 mile trail. We could&#8217;ve done more but we wanted to explore Boulder that day too and were getting hungry. So after the hike, we drove to Boulder to get food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-11-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park)\" class=\"wp-image-7071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-11-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-11-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-11-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-11.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of other longer and more challenging hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park, so I&#8217;d recommend looking up different options before making the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will say, the phone service at the park was awful (to be expected since it&#8217;s in the mountains&#8230;) so be sure to have directions and anything you need ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You really can&#8217;t rely on your phone once you get into the park. We made the mistake of trying to use our phone GPS, getting lost and having to ask a worker at a random hotel how to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-10-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Best HIKES in DENVER Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park) | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-10-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-10-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-10-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-10.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I found the most gorgeous bouquet of flowers on our hike! This is one of my favorite pictures I took throughout the whole Colorado trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tip:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Before heading out on your Denver trip, I&#8217;d highly recommend investing in quality hiking boots and hiking socks. Some of these hikes can be lengthy and you don&#8217;t want to end up with sore feet or blisters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-13-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-13-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-13-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-13-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-13.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SxyKJx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these hiking boots from Amazon<\/a> and a couple of pairs of <a href=\"https:\/\/bombas.com\/collections\/womens-hiking-socks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bombas hiking socks<\/a>. I&#8217;m obsessed with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SANNC5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bombas original socks<\/a> for running, so I knew it&#8217;d be worth the extra money for some high-quality hiking socks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These boots and socks held up incredibly on my trip and my feet were comfy throughout all of our hikes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Rocks Park &amp; Amphitheatre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is Red Rocks Park great for hiking, but there&#8217;s a huge outdoor ampitheatre that&#8217;s perfect to watch the sunrise or sunset as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre Sunrise Denver Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-7077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-6.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also shows and concerts all the time at Red Rocks Ampitheatre. While we were there on a hike one night, there was an electronic concert, and green strobe lights everywhere. It looked like so much fun and there were a ton of people there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre Sunrise Denver Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-7076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-5-1.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We watched the sunrise on our last day in Denver at the Ampitheatre. I have a hard time getting up early and am definitely not a morning person by nature. But this was 1000% worth it! I&#8217;d highly recommend getting up to see the sunrise even if you&#8217;re more of a night owl like me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Denver Central Market <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-10.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Denver Central Market is a big indoor marketplace with food vendors, bakeries, meat\/fish markets, and more. We went here for lunch and pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have a ton of options for food, including pizza, salads, smoothies, sandwiches, fish, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention the incredible dessert and drink options. One of my favorite places in Denver was Izzio bakery. The pastries were to die for and I could go back there every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Denver Central Market, they also have ice cream, coffee, local beers, and cocktails. So there are options for everyone, depending on what you&#8217;re feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Union Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Union Station | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-8.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Station was one of the main areas I wanted to go in Denver. While it was neat to see, I wasn&#8217;t as impressed as I was hoping I&#8217;d be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Union Station | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-7.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few restaurants, and most of them are on the more boujee side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We went to a bookstore that I was really excited about, but it was pretty much barren. There were only a few books left on the shelves and they were all overpriced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few other shops and a coffee shop as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, I probably wouldn&#8217;t go back to Union Station if I made another Denver trip, unless it was at Christmas time because it&#8217;s decorated beautifully for the holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-14-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-14-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-14-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-14-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-vertical-14.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never seen it, it&#8217;s worth it to check out once. Or if you have a specific restaurant you want to go there, it could be worth it as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Larimer Square <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Larimer Square is a historic area in Downtown Denver full of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stopped by on our walk to Union Station and it was all decorated with Broncos jerseys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Larimer Square | Denver Travel Guide (exploring Colorado on a budget!) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-7081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iPhone-BLOG-PHOTO-horizontal-9.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We walked through to see the sights and got ice cream at Van Leeuwen. We split a couple different flavors and it was delicious! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was such a fun, scenic outdoor area with a ton to do. I&#8217;ll definitely go back my next time in Denver to hit up more of the shops and restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That&#8217;s all folks!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this blog gave you some ideas for your upcoming Denver trip or inspired you to make a Colorado trip! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll be sharing my London travel guide (including the Harry Potter studio tour) as well as Rome and Venice as soon as I get around to uploading all those photos. \ud83c\udf5d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you enjoyed this blog, you\u2019ll also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/13\/visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-video\/\">Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Orlando, FL)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/22\/my-parents-visited-tampa-this-weekend-riverwalk-beach-views-and-wine-slushies\/\">Tampa Recap Blog (Riverwalk, beach views, and wine slushies!)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/category\/lifestyle\/travel\/\">Travel Guide Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much for reading! \ud83e\udef6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;<strong>keep up<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>new blog posts<\/strong>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/e5a50fcd36b8\/vitality-vixens-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">join our email list<\/a>. \ud83d\udcab We promise not to spam you (we\u2019ll only send an initial welcome email + an email whenever there\u2019s a new blog post.)&nbsp;<em>Unsubscribe anytime.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvitality-vixens.com%2F%3Fp%3D6923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disclosure<\/a>: This post contains affiliate links. 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