Things To Do in South Denver, Colorado

Activities, attractions and tours

South Denver
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Photo by Raisa Wells
Photo by Raisa Wells
Photo by Raisa Wells

South Denver Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that South Denver has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

South Denver is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South Denver to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

South Denver Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Denver.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Denver attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in South Denver


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Washington Park West

Travelers like the restaurants in Washington Park West, and South Broadway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Washington Park West
Taco Tuesdays mean Mexican chocolate flavored ice cream in a taco-shaped waffle cone at La Chupaflor! 
#taco #delicious #tacotuesday #chocolate #wafflecone #denver #coloRADo #eat #travelforfood

Platt Park

Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Platt Park, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Louisiana Station.

Platt Park
It's always interesting to walk around universities and see the different types of architecture. This is the University of Denver founded in 1864 and the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain region
#trovember

University

Well-liked for its mountain views and restaurants, University is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Magness Arena and Newman Center for the Performing Arts, and jump on the metro at University of Denver Station to get around the city.

University
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University Park

Uncover some of the top draws of University Park like its river views and theaters. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Magness Arena or Newman Center for the Performing Arts.

University Park
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University Hills

When in University Hills and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Wellshire Golf Course or Cherry Hills Country Club and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yale Station or Colorado Station.

University Hills
The best Colombian in Colorado! Try the platter for 2 so you can try a little of everything #GoodEats #Colombian #ColoRADo

Overland

While you're in Overland, take in top sights like South Platte River and jump on the metro at Evans Station to see more of the city.

Overland

 

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