Looking for a new way to experience Denver with your significant other? The planning and reserving of a date night is sometimes the most cumbersome and time consuming part, and can even prevent couples from actually experiencing one. Well problem solved! Let us take on the hard part. Browse this list for unique ideas to enjoy reconnecting. Now the only thing left is to book the sitter!
Date Night Ideas in Denver
Out of the Box Ideas
Take a couples dance class, enjoy a live country music show or just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere at Grizzly Rose.
A self-described immersive and interactive art experience, Meow Wolf Convergence Station is a stories-tall exhibition taking you to different worlds and portals. It will keep all parties entertained and enthralled.
Indulge in a night of laughs at Denver Comedy Works, where they host some of the biggest names in comedy and offer new shows every few days.
Head to The Beer Spa where they serve locally sourced craft selections alongside beer-infused treatments.
Hamburger Mary’s offers Drag Bingo with over-the-top entertainment and great bar food to accompany the fun.
Bring Out Your Inner Child
Urban Putt is an affordable outing where parents can have fun, enjoy some great bar fare and not have anyone else to tend to but themselves. Walk-ins are welcome, although there may be a wait during peak hours. Reservations can be made, however, for dining.
Looking for an activity to take you to new heights? iFLY indoor skydiving is out-of-the-box and perfect for adrenaline junkies.
Satisfy your need for speed at K1 Indoor Go Kart Racing. Afterward, enjoy their fully stocked bar and lounge-like atmosphere.
Movement RiNo offers rock climbing for a different kind of date, and BONUS: it also partners with Improper City to offer a cafe, food trucks and a relaxing place to unwind after your climb.
Head to Denver Paintball Coliseum for paint ball, laser tag, axe throwing and even a virtual reality game experience!
Enjoy the Beauty of Denver
Grab a coffee from their on-site shop and stroll through the Denver Botanical Gardens for a romantic day away.
Enjoy a picnic then a couple’s SUP adventure at Sloan Lake. Head to a movie afterward at Alamo Drafthouse for the ultimate relaxing afternoon.
Lace up for a stroll through beautiful Central Park together, and maybe even spot a few bald eagles along the way.
Admire Denver from the sky at any of these great rooftop bars. Viewhouse Eatery, Bar and Rooftop has fun themed nights like Silent Disco yoga, and an expansive space to enjoy a night or afternoon together. The Red Barber and 54thirty Rooftop both offer panoramic views and handcrafted cocktails to sip while you relax.
Join a group bike ride, where beer stops are frequent and the company is lively.
Sip and Nosh
Sign up for one of the many tours, classes or tastings (hello, whiskey and cookies!?!) at Stranahan’s Distillery, then hang out in the lounge or take a bottle home to enjoy later.
Dine in the trendy Linger, a former mortuary that leans into the kitsch of the building’s past.
Make a reservation for a quality wine tasting at Blanchard Family Wines at Dairy Block. Enjoy a charcuterie board while you sip or order in from Milk Market or For(a)ged.
Speakeasy Williams & Graham is behind a mock bookstore. You’ll feel like you are breaking all the rules!
Enjoy an afternoon tea fit for a royal at the Brown Palace.
Book a food tour, sampling some of the best eats around town all while learning the interesting history of the area.
Kristen Bell once wisely said, “Life is a crazy ride. It’s a privilege to go through it with a partner.” The time you spend pouring in to your relationship and also yourself, where the title of parent is on pause for the moment, is always an investment worth making. So block a day on your calendar and spend some time enjoying one of the best cities around with the one you love.
Tell us Denver moms, what are your favorite places around town we should add to the list?
