It’s time for the two of you to get away. Whether it’s a trip for pure relaxation, wining and dining or one that sprinkles in attractions, concerts and outdoor recreation, Denver has a grand variety of options for romantic vacations. If it’s more of a date night kind of thing while visiting family and friends, we’ve got you covered!

 

Where to Stay

Denver’s selection of lodging options has never been better. From boutique hotels and name brands to properties with spas and rooftop pools, the sky is the limit (we are the Mile High City!).

For pure luxury and dialed-in customer service, head for Four Seasons Hotel Denver and The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, two of Colorado’s four AAA Five Diamond properties. Both located downtown, these properties have spas and restaurants that will impress. 

For a boutique hotel experience, where you’ll definitely remember the one-of-a-kind details, consider The Curtis, a Doubletree by Hilton and its 13 themed guest room floors; The Crawford Hotel within historic Denver Union Station with loads of great eateries, bars, shops and rail connections all over the city, including the airport; The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton in the Golden Triangle Creative District with an impressive art collection and surrounded by art museums; and Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek with a gear garage for borrowing all sorts of fun items for exploring.

If you lean toward loving what's new, there is plenty of that going on with the recently renovated Limelight Hotel, home to Ajax Restaurant, the sister eatery of Aspen’s beloved Ajax Tavern, and Populous Hotel, a new property in Civic Center Park whose eye-catching architecture is inspired by natural landscapes. Other favorites include Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown; The Source Hotel in RiNo; and The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop and Moxy Hotel in Cherry Creek. 

Don’t forget to look for add-ons for couples at properties like Hotel Teatro, Hilton Garden Inn – Denver Cherry Creek and The Oxford Hotel, where amenities like Champagne, chocolates, spa treatments, breakfast, late checkouts and more make a getaway truly special.  

 

Where to Eat

Denver’s culinary scene is filled with creative chefs and restaurants gaining international attention.

Make a reservation for Denver’s must-try restaurants, including both new and tried-and-true favorites. Or snag a reservation at a Michelin-recognized restaurant or an eatery with a romantic ambience. Outdoor and patio dining also is memorable for watching the sunset and enjoying Colorado’s 300 days of annual sunshine. 

Denver was one of the early entries into the food hall scene, and it’s been growing like crazy ever since. The first, Avanti F&B, has seven rotating restaurants stationed in shipping containers surrounded by amazing shared space with a large rooftop patio. Meanwhile, Denver Central Market has a bustling bar and nearly a dozen food purveyors, including Vero (pizza and pasta) and Call Your Mother (bagels), and Stanley Marketplace features shops, eateries and other locally owned businesses in a repurposed aviation building. Don’t miss the comforting, wood-fired cuisine and perfectly shaken martinis at Annette, James Beard Award–winning chef Caroline Glover’s cozy restaurant inside Stanley Marketplace.

It seems like everyone is always looking for coffee to start the day or jumpstart an afternoon, and Denver is full of amazing local coffee houses where you can mingle with locals and visitors or capture a corner table inside or out. Linger over lattes infused with Filipino flavors at Coffee Sarap or pair an iced coffee with a seasonal tartine at Frank & Roze.

Delicious Denver Food Tours offers outings that focus on everything from cocktails to food halls, while Local Table Tours offers guided eating and drinking excursions around LoDo, LoHi and RiNo.

Craving something sweet? We’ve also compiled a list of places for delicious desserts.

 

Where to Drink

Test out the local craft beverage scene.

Denver has its fair share of urban wineries and breweries and a growing distillery scene that includes well-known names like Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, Laws Whiskey House, and The Family Jones Spirit House. There are tasting rooms and tours galore, not to mention all sorts of hip cocktail lounges. Belly up to the beautiful, elongated bar at Death & Co., an offshoot of the award-winning New York City cocktail spot, or clink espresso martinis at Poka Lola Social Club.

For more action, sip cocktails and listen to live jazz at Nocturne and Dazzle.

 

Where to Explore

Half the fun of travel is experiencing the local culture, which in Denver means getting outdoors, visiting museums, attending concerts and performances, and strolling distinct neighborhoods.

When in Colorado, get outside like the locals do and hike along a path, visit a park and picnic, go to the Denver Botanic Gardens or Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, stand up paddleboard on area lakes, and utilize the shared bike and scooter options. 

The arts and culture scene is alive with seven arts districts, multiple museums, Denver Performing Arts Complex, the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and other outdoor concert venues like Levitt Pavilion Denver and Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.

For couples that share a love for exploring fashionable and up-and-coming neighborhoods, Denver has plenty with RiNo, Highland, Berkeley, LoDo, Larimer Square and Cherry Creek just to name a few. Denver’s mile-long 16th Street Pedestrian Promenade is also perfect for strolling and being whisked away by a horse-drawn carriage or pedi-cab for a ride under the city lights. 

 

Where to Relax

The ultimate in pampering and relaxation is going to a spa, and Denver has a vast number of options. Take a glimpse at a list of ultra-unique spa treatments just to whet your relaxation appetite, and ask about massage rooms and packages for couples.

Before dinner or after a day filled with outdoor fun or attraction hopping, consider happy hour with mile-high views. A perfect combination is punch and retro games at Punch Bowl Social on Broadway and table tennis at Ace Eat Serve; both are also known for their patios and delicious food and beverage menus.

Some of the best rooftop perches can be found at hotels like 54thirty at Le Méridien and Populous Hotel, a breathtaking beauty with an exterior inspired by the trucks of Colorado’s native Aspen trees.

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