Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Take your next trip with Atlas Obscura!

Our small-group adventures are inspired by our Atlas of the world's most fascinating places, the stories behind them, and the people who bring them to life.

Visit Adventures
Trips Highlight
West Africa djembe
Benin • 13 days, 12 nights
NEW - Rhythms & Rituals: West Africa's Spiritual Traditions
from
Oaxaca Mexico tamales
Mexico • 7 days, 6 nights
Flavors of Oaxaca: Markets, Mezcal & Home-Cooked Meals
from
View all trips
Upcoming Experiences
View All Experiences »
Members Only
Monster of the Month w/ Colin Dickey: The Albatwitch
Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders
Members Only
Accidental Discoveries
Members Only
Monster of the Month w/ Colin Dickey: Frankenstein
Members Only
Antiques and Their Afterlives: Holiday Gift Guide
Upcoming Courses
View All Courses »
Cosmic Life: Astrobiology & the Search for Extraterrestrial Life With Dr. Graham Lau
Tree Communication With Annie Novak
Piecemaker: Sewing a Sampler Quilt With Aaron Sanders Head
Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcón
Bee-licious: Taste Honey Like a Sommelier With C. Marina Marchese
Top Destinations
Latest Places
Most Popular Places Random Place Lists Itineraries
Add a Place
Download the App
Top Destinations
View All Destinations »

Countries

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan

Cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Barcelona
  • Beijing
  • Berlin
  • Boston
  • Budapest
  • Chicago
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Mexico City
  • Montreal
  • Moscow
  • New Orleans
  • New York City
  • Paris
  • Philadelphia
  • Rome
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Stockholm
  • Tokyo
  • Toronto
  • Vienna
  • Washington, D.C.
Latest Places
View All Places »
Conwy Suspension Bridge
Conwy Suspension Bridge
The blue spruce on the right symbolizes the spirit of John Denver.
John Denver Sanctuary
Patan Dhoka
Argyll and Bute Hospital
Argyll and Bute Hospital
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
Chef Boyardee Statue
Cevapčići at Sarajevo ‘84
Sarajevo ‘84
In this salad, rice gets topped with pinches of toasted coconut, dried fish, finely-sliced herbs and vegetables, bean sprouts, a tiny knot of noodles, crushed black pepper and dried chili. 
Thai-Islam Phochana
With fat chunks of crab meat swimming in a lush coconut milk curry, it's no wonder this dish is so popular.
Raya
Meet boba tea's ancestral cousin.
Kanomwaan Pakee
Recent Stories
All Stories Puzzles Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
Inside Sacré-Coeur Hospital lies an unassuming lab that peers into the mysteries of our sleeping minds.
Inside Montréal’s ‘Dream and Nightmare Laboratory’
Team Kwe's 2024 sculpture “Wenabozho and Dadibaajimad Journey on the River of Souls,” illustrating a traditional Ojibwe story of two figures—Wenabozho and his brother Dadibaajimad—on an otherworldly journey.
5 Stories for Native American Heritage Month
The sophisticated club sandwich combines ham, pineapple, bacon, peanut butter, and avocado.
This Book Contains a Century of Historical Sandwiches
Each fall, amorous male tarantulas prowl the Colorado plains in search of mates, who may or may not kill them.
Why Did the Spider Cross the Road?

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All United States Colorado Denver

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Denver

37 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Denver, Colorado

Updated April 22, 2024

Email
Attractions
Food & Drink
Map
Leaderboards
Stories
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Denver

Interior of the International Church of Cannabis.

Denver, Colorado

International Church of Cannabis

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.
Fifty-Two 80's

Denver, Colorado

Fifty-Two 80's

This modern antique shop is a museum for 1980's Saturday morning cartoon culture.
Linger Eatuary

Denver, Colorado

Linger Eatuary

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.
The Molly Brown House in winter

Denver, Colorado

'Unsinkable' Molly Brown House

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

Denver, Colorado

Buckhorn Exchange

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.
Blue Mustang

Denver, Colorado

Blue Mustang

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Inside the National Ice Core Lab freezer.

Denver, Colorado

National Ice Core Lab

Where scientists keep miles of very valuable ice from Antarctica and Greenland from melting.
The Denver Zine Library works to build the zine community by holding workshops, building curriculum, and sponsoring the Denver Zine Fest.

Denver, Colorado

Denver Zine Library

A collection of over 15,000 zines works to preserve DIY publishing culture.
See All 37 Things To Do in Denver

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Denver

Linger Eatuary

Denver, Colorado

Linger Eatuary

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.

Denver, Colorado

My Brother's Bar

Neal Cassady may still have an open tab at one of Denver's oldest watering holes.

Denver, Colorado

Denver Omelet Plaque

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Atlas Obscura Itineraries

Rogue Routes: The Road to Carhenge

Sponsored by Nissan

Artistic visionaries and the spirit of rogue ingenuity define this route that starts in Denver, winds through the plains of southeastern Wyoming, and finishes in Alliance, Nebraska. It takes you off the beaten path to discover quirky art installations, historic monuments, local flavors, and natural wonders. This route of 11 inspiring spots is certain to spark the autonomous flame for all who take it on.

View Itinerary

Explore Denver, Colorado

Art 6
Aletrail 6
Museums 4
Stores 4
Unique Restaurants & Bars 2

Denver Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for hana
    hana
    5
  2. Avatar image for cyccommute
    cyccommute
    3
  3. Avatar image for danielrthorne
    danielrthorne
    2
  4. Avatar image for mikewalker
    mikewalker
    2
  5. Avatar image for LongDayswithJenny
    LongDayswithJenny
    2
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Denver.

Places Edited

  1. I
    IgFan
    15
  2. Avatar image for cyccommute
    cyccommute
    10
  3. Avatar image for Collector of Experiences
    Collector of Experiences
    9
  4. Avatar image for hana
    hana
    6
  5. B
    Blue Jay Away
    5

Places Visited

  1. Avatar image for kevbot
    kevbot
    33
  2. R
    Ryon
    32
  3. Avatar image for cyccommute
    cyccommute
    29
  4. I
    IgFan
    27
  5. R
    RamClimber
    26

Recent Denver Activity

  • N

    nicholefit

    wants to go to International Church of Cannabis

  • B

    BonnieClyde Rancourt

    has been to 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown House

  • B

    BonnieClyde Rancourt

    has been to Hidden Elves at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

  • B

    BonnieClyde Rancourt

    has been to Meow Wolf Convergence Station

  • B

    BonnieClyde Rancourt

    has been to Big Blue Bear

Stories About Denver

Where to Find Budget-Friendly Bites in Denver

Explore Denver’s vibrant food scene without breaking the bank.
Sponsored by Visit Denver

10 Places to Taste Denver’s Culinary Melting Pot

Tour some of the world’s richest culinary traditions at these Denver eateries.
Sponsored by Visit Denver
Mercantile elevates hearty, flavorful dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients and a farm-to-table ethos.

Gastro Obscura’s Guide to Sustainable Denver Dining

Prioritize the planet and pamper your taste buds at these eco-friendly eateries.
Sponsored by Visit Denver
Cacao, honey, and aromatic botanicals make Honey Elixir’s potions both luscious and restorative.

9 Unique Eats You Have to Try in Denver

Your gastro guide to dining adventurously in the culinary capital of Colorado
Sponsored by Visit Denver

Podcast: Enchanted Hart Haus

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
September 26, 2022
National Ice Core Lab.

Podcast: National Ice Core Lab

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
May 10, 2022

Podcast: The International Church of Cannabis

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
November 10, 2021
Everything from cornmeal to women-produced coffee beans is just a click away.

How to Stock Your Pantry With Native American Foods From Across the Continent

A new online marketplace sources ingredients from New York to Nevada.
by Tsanavi Spoonhunter
August 13, 2021

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2024 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.