Westbound & Down Brewing Company

The 17 Best Things to Do in Denver

"There are plenty of organized brewery tours in Denver, but it's just as easy (and maybe more fun) to create your own thanks to this interactive beer map put out by the city. Downtown has a high concentration of quality tasting rooms, and we suggest starting at Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver’s first craft brewery. Fun fact: It was co-founded by now-Senator John Hickenlooper in 1988! Next, make your way to Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery for modern takes on traditional ales. Then it’s time for a heavy-hitter on the Denver beer scene: Great Divide Brewing Company. Finally, finish up at Woods Boss, a relative newcomer on the Denver scene that goes all in on Colorado kitsch. If you’re tired of cheesy tour guide jokes and feel comfortable ordering a pint, this DIY tour gives you Denver’s best beer at your own pace—and at a cheaper price point." - Megan Barber, Nicholas DeRenzo