Top 10 Things to Do in Portland
1. Denver Botanic Gardens
Address: 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (720) 865-3500
Located in Cheesman Park, the Denver Botanic Gardens covers 23 acres and includes a conservatory, an amphitheater, and a variety of themed gardens. The gardens include a large tropical collection, a Japanese garden, and several stunning glass art pieces from Dale Chihuly. Rent a bus in Denver for field trips to the botanic gardens or for group trips to events held in the sunken amphitheater.
2. Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Address: 1201 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 832-8576
The Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art is a relatively small museum located in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The museum’s permanent collection includes more than 3,500 items, including furniture, sculptures, and paintings from decorative art movements like Art Nouveau, Modern, and Art Deco. Make a group tour reservation and book a comfortable shuttle to this small but mighty Denver museum!
3. Coors Field
Address: 2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 292-0200
Home to Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, Coors Field is located in the heart of Denver’s bustling Union Station neighborhood. Coors Field is hailed as one of the most picturesque MLB ballparks, with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you’re attending a game or a ballpark tour, traveling by charter bus is one of the easiest ways for groups of baseball fans to get into and out of the area.
4. Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Address: 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 370-6000
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is home to more than one million objects, with exhibits covering topics like the human body, outer space, Egyptian mummies, prehistoric creatures, and more! The museum has educational exhibits for visitors of all ages and is perfect for a school field trip or group tour. Plan your educational day at the museum and leave the transportation there up to Denver Charter Bus Company.
5. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 893-4100
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts opened in the 1970s, having the Boettcher Concert Hall be the country’s first in-the-round concert hall. The center hosts a wide array of performances, ranging from Broadway musicals to local theater company productions.
6. Empower Field at Mile High
Address: 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (720) 258-3000
Empower Field at Mile High is home to the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. This sprawling stadium also hosts big events like Monster Jam and concerts when football season isn't underway. Book a private charter bus rental in Denver for your group of Broncos fans to ride and tailgate together to Empower Field.
7. Forney Museum of Transportation
Address: 4303 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216
Phone: (303) 297-1113
The Forney Museum of Transportation is a unique museum dedicated to all things transportation! The museum’s collection includes more than 600 vehicles, including classic cars, vintage bicycles, locomotives, motorcycles, and rail equipment from Colorado’s historic railroads.
8. Denver Art Museum
Address: 100 W 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (720) 913-0130
With more than 70,000 objects, the Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in the country. The collection is well known for its large selection of Native American art and Western American Art. As you plan your next school field trip or group tour to this art museum consider booking easy transportation with Denver Charter Bus Company to get there!
9. Meow Wolf Denver
Address: 1338 1st St, Denver, CO 80204
Phone: : (866) 636-9969
This surreal, immersive art experience is one of Denver’s most unique attractions. Dive into this massive interactive exhibit and follow a storyline to explore all Meow Wolf has to offer. Group tickets are available for 25 or more people and the space also offers private event rentals, as well as options for field trips.
10. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Address: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Phone: (720) 865-2494
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is located about 10 miles west of Denver and is a premier venue for concerts. The amphitheater is nestled among natural red rock formations, offering beautiful views and amazing acoustics. Parking at Red Rocks is notoriously stressful, especially for large concerts. Treat your group of music lovers to an easy, stress-free shuttle bus rental to Red Rocks.
Explore Denver’s Coolest Neighborhoods
LoDo
Denver’s Lower Downtown or “LoDo” dates back to 1858 and is one of the city’s busiest neighborhoods. LoDo houses historic Larimer Square and Union Station, both filled with restaurants, shops, and bars. After exploring historic buildings and local businesses, stroll along the South Platte River and waterfront LoDo parks.
Cherry Creek
If you’re looking for an upscale, quiet area to enjoy dinner and a cocktail, Cherry Creek is the place for you. This affluent Denver suburb houses luxury hotels, chic cocktail bars like Forget Me Not, top-rated restaurants like Hillstone, and shopping centers with stores for every type of shopper.
RiNo
River North or “RiNo” is one of Denver’s trendy and artsy neighborhoods, with local galleries, street art murals, breweries, food halls, and quaint music venues. Enjoy a brew at Improper City, play a few games of minigolf at Puttshack, and then catch a show at Larimer Lounge.
Capitol Hill
True to its name, the Capitol Hill neighborhood is just south of the Colorado State Capitol. This neighborhood is home to attractions like the Molly Brown House Museum and History Colorado Center. Tour these Colorado landmarks, enjoy a tasty meal at City O' City, and round out a late night with refreshments at Vesper Lounge.
Uptown
Uptown Denver or North Capitol Hill, is a hip area with international eateries, local performance venues, and relaxed bars. Start with dinner at Ace Eat Serve, grab tickets to a show at Fillmore Auditorium, and end your day with a nightcap at The Horseshoe Lounge.