Things to Do in Denver (2025)
Clyfford Still Museum
Art museum · Civic Center
An essential stop for modern art, this single-artist museum showcases 93% of Still’s output in a serene building. Featured in The New York Times and praised by national critics; check rotating exhibits and free days.
The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum
Art museum · Civic Center
Salon-style rooms mix fine art with design icons, from Art Deco to midcentury. Praised by Condé Nast Traveler; currently operating while aligning with the Denver Art Museum partnership.
Museo de las Americas
Temporarily Closed
In the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District, this community-rooted museum spotlights Latin American art through the year. Recognized by Westword and highlighted by Visit Denver for cultural impact.
RedLine Contemporary Art Center
Art center · Five Points
An artist-led nonprofit with residencies and socially engaged shows. 2025 programming like High Walls drew regional press from Southwest Contemporary; suggested donation admission supports the local scene.
Dazzle Denver
Restaurant · Central Business District
Denver’s cornerstone jazz club at the Performing Arts Complex, honored by DownBeat and frequently lauded by Westword. Expect national acts, local residencies, and a tribute El Chapultepec piano lounge.
Nocturne
Jazz club · Five Points
A modern supper club pairing seasonal tasting menus with nightly jazz. Recommended by 5280 and partnered on special events with Opera Colorado; reserve for prime sets.
Denver Graffiti Tour
Tour operator · Five Points
A two-hour guided walk through evolving murals and street art, blending artist stories with neighborhood context. Featured by 5280; new North RiNo route added in 2025—book ahead.
Spectra Art Space
Art gallery · Platt Park
Homegrown immersive art built by local creators, with rotating exhibitions like Novo Ita and playful opening-night parties. Covered by local arts outlets and community calendars throughout 2025.
Colorado Sake Co.
Japanese restaurant · Five Points
Denver’s only sake brewery hosts Sake 101 tastings, sushi-rolling classes, live jazz, and weekend dim sum. A lively community hub that blends Colorado craft culture with Japanese tradition.
Bierstadt Lagerhaus
Brewpub · Five Points
A lager-only temple famous for the Slow Pour Pils and a convivial beer hall. Frequently recommended by local editors; 2025 events and steady hours reflect a thriving, independent RiNo staple.
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
Museum · Five Points
A vital Five Points institution celebrating Black pioneers of the West. Operating on limited days with timed entry; highlighted by Visit Denver as central to understanding neighborhood history.
