This is more focused on shopping and other activities, though many of the locations listed do have bars, restaurants, etc. in them or nearby. I'll pull together a separate post on eating and drinking establishments.
Touristy Things - Walking Distance
These are things within about a half mile/1 km of the Hyatt Regency conference hotel.
16th Street Mall - this is a pedestrian mall starting 1 block away from the Hyatt. It's maybe a mile long, and filled with shops, restaurants, breweries, etc. There's also a free shuttle that runs up & down the Mall.
Denver Pavilions - this is an indoor-ish mall, connected to 16th Street Mall. It's about 1 block northeast of the Hyatt.
Lower Downtown Historic District (LoDo) This is a historic entertainment district found north and west of the Hyatt. It comprises a number of city blocks and features shops, restaurants, and breweries.
Larimer Square is another historic entertainment district that is considered part of LoDo. 1430 Larimer Street, about 6 blocks northwest of the Hyatt. Some fairly unique shops and restaurants, plus the Comedy Works comedy club and a disco!
Tattered Cover - This is a unique Colorado independent bookstore with several locations in walking distance.
The Denver Art Museum is a few blocks south of the Hyatt.
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. A luxury hotel and spa that has hosted several American Presidents, it offers afternoon tea and other events.
Coors Field - Denver's Major League Baseball park, home of the Colorado Rockies. The surrounding Ballpark neighborhood is filled with breweries, bars, and restaurants. 2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO
Denver Selfie Museum - EXACTLY what it sounds like! 1531 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80202, 2 blocks northwest of the Hyatt .
Clyfford Still Museum - the only museum in the US dedicated to one of the founders of abstract expressionism 1250 Bannock Street, Denver CO 80204.
Touristy Things - You'll Need Transportation
Cherry Creek Shopping Center - Very upscale mall featuring 160 stores.
Cherry Creek North - Walkable district with shops & restaurants
Denver Museum of Nature & Science - as the name suggests.
Denver Zoo - as the name suggests.
Denver Botanic Gardens - as the name suggests.
Downtown Aquarium - Aquarium and restaurant in downtown Denver.
McGregor Square - Newish sports entertainment venue near Coors Field.
Evergreen - Picturesque town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Golden - Historic mining town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Red Rocks Amphitheater - Natural amphitheater in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
The Beer Spa - Part day spa, part taproom.
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban winery, 3200 Larimer Street, Denver CO 80205.
Stanley Marketplace - Shopping center in Aurora, CO, about 10 miles east of the Hyatt.
Dairy Block - Shopping and entertainment micro-district
Selfie Mirage - Selfie museum and gallery!
Denver's 8 art districts: https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/art-districts/
Sporting Venues and Events
Go to Ticketmaster, or do a search for your ticket vendor of choice.
April 26, Ball Arena, Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues (hockey)
April 28, Ball Arena, Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
April 29-30, Coors Field, Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds (baseball)
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