History, a Show, Live Bands and a Rooftop in Denver

4.6 (3,237)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00

1200 N Broadway

History Colorado Center occupies 200,000 square feet in the Golden Triangle Creative District, exploring Colorado and the American West through rare artifacts and rotating displays. A Dust Bowl reenactment turns history into an immersive experience, while play areas and an interactive slide add hands-on elements. It opens this four-stop Denver itinerary with a daytime museum visit.

4.8 (4,915)

1400 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA

After History Colorado Center, Denver Performing Arts Complex shifts the itinerary from history to live performance. Its 10 downtown venues host Broadway tours, concerts, and local productions. Restaurants sit on campus, and an attached paid garage has stair and elevator access to the theater district. This stop carries the day toward its evening performances.

4.5 (813)

Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

7 S. Broadway

After Denver Performing Arts Complex, Hi-Dive shifts the evening to South Broadway, where its intimate dive-bar room hosts local and touring rock, punk, and indie bands. Bluegrass also appears among the genres in its wider performance mix. Visitors can also use the photo booth, then continue to The Rooftop at Vinyl.

Fri – Sat, 22:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1082 Broadway

After Hi-Dive, The Rooftop at Vinyl brings the Denver Saturday into an open-air dance level above Club Vinyl. Electronic music events share the indoor and outdoor patio with mountain and city views, heaters, fire pits, and outdoor sound. Four dance floors across the building offer distinct music styles, with a Funktion-One system on the main floor.