DenverOutdoor Escape Game & Treasure Hunt

Unusual things to do in Denver

For an unusual activity in Denver, our outdoor escape games offer a unique experience. Far from the beaten path, our trails invite you to look up and observe details that classic guidebooks often miss. Imagine deciphering a riddle in front of the imposing Union Station or uncovering anecdotes about Colorado's pioneers while exploring the lively downtown streets. It's an original outing that blends history, observation, and critical thinking, transforming every street corner into a potential clue. Get ready to see Denver like never before, immersing yourself in an adventure that engages all your senses.

Things to do in Denver with kids

What to do with the family in Denver? Our outdoor escape games are a perfect activity for all ages. Designed to be fun and interactive, they transform city exploration into a real treasure hunt. Children as young as 8 can actively participate in clue-finding, while teenagers get excited about solving puzzles, and adults appreciate the rich historical context of the trail. It's a kids' activity and a teen outing that guarantees laughter and memories, all while safely exploring Denver's iconic neighborhoods with GPS guidance. A fun and educational way to spend time together.

Denver for couples

For a couples' outing in Denver, our outdoor escape games offer a romantic and stimulating getaway. Far from classic dinners, share an adventure where collaboration and discovery are at the heart of the experience. Stroll hand-in-hand through historic streets, solve puzzles together in front of LoDo's Victorian architecture, or admire views of the Rockies from downtown. It's a romantic activity that strengthens bonds, creates unforgettable memories, and allows you to see Denver from a new, intimate, and interactive angle. An original way to spice up your romantic weekend.

What to do in Denver when it rains

What to do in Denver when it rains? While our escape games are primarily outdoor, Denver offers some sheltered spots. The trail might lead you through areas with awnings, covered passages, or near large buildings like Union Station, where you can take a break. If the rain is light, the adventure continues, adding a unique atmosphere to your scavenger hunt. Wet streets and city lights can even make the experience more mysterious. Bring an umbrella and a raincoat, and discover a different side of Denver, even in bad weather.

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Colorado State Capitol Building

Did you know the Colorado State Capitol building has three 'mile high' markers? The original 'One Mile Above Sea Level' marker was placed on the 15th step of the west entrance in 1909. In 1969, Colorado State University students resurveyed and found the 18th step was actually a mile high. A more accurate 2003 measurement identified the 13th step, leading to three different markers on the same staircase.

Brown Palace Hotel and Spa

The Brown Palace Hotel has a very unusual water source for a city hotel. The hotel has its own artesian well, drilled 750 feet beneath the building, providing all the water for the hotel's operations, including its spa and restaurants, since its opening in 1892.

U.S. Mint at Denver

The Denver Mint once faced a serious gold shortage, despite being in the heart of a gold rush state. When the U.S. Mint in Denver first opened in 1906, it was initially only an assay office. It didn't begin coining money until 1906 because it lacked the necessary machinery, and even then, securing enough gold bullion for coinage proved challenging in its early years.

Daniels & Fisher Tower

This clock tower was once part of a much larger department store. The Daniels & Fisher Tower, completed in 1911, was inspired by the Campanile of St. Mark's in Venice. It was originally the centerpiece of the Daniels & Fisher department store, which occupied an entire city block, but the rest of the store was demolished in 1958, leaving only the tower standing.

Larimer Square

Larimer Square was once considered a "skid row" before its transformation. By the 1950s, Larimer Street, once Denver's premier commercial thoroughfare, had fallen into disrepair, becoming known as a "skid row" with numerous bars and flophouses. It was saved from demolition and revitalized in the 1960s through the efforts of preservationist Dana Crawford.

Confluence Park

The very spot where Denver was founded was once a risky place to build. Early white settlers in the late 1850s built shelters directly in the dry bed of Cherry Creek at its confluence with the South Platte River, ignoring warnings from the Arapaho and Cheyenne people. A devastating flood in May 1864 proved these warnings tragically true.

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