If there's no wedding activities planned and you're looking for something to do, look no further! If you're hoping to see fall colors, you may be able to at lower elevations -- but unfortunately, the mountain colors will likely be long gone by the time you visit.

In October, most parts of Colorado are warm or chilly -- not cold! You can see Denver's 2024 October weather here, and Boulder's here

Plan for the altitude! If you are coming from New York or California especially, then you are probably living close to sea level! Both Denver and Boulder have an altitude around 5,000ft, and it is common to experience altitude sickness. 🥂 If you like to drink, be mindful that you may feel the alcohol more than usual!

Attraction Passes allow you access to multiple things for a discount, usually pretty standard but fun things like zoos. Check out Denver's passes here!

Boulder >>>

Coming soon!

Denver >>>

🍜 Uncle | Denver

* Ramen

* Lunch & Dinner

🥘 El Five | Denver

* Reserve in advance

* Dinner

South of Denver >>>

🍜 Pho Broadway | Littleton

* Pho

* Lunch & Dinner

🍞 Toast | Littleton

* Breakfast

🍺 Breckenridge Brewery | Littleton

* Lunch and Dinner

Colorado is full of hiking and October is a great time to go; here are some favorites! AllTrails is a great resource if none of these are speaking to you. Again, be mindful of the altitude!

If you are interested in hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, keep in mind that many roads are subject to closure mid/late October, depending on snowfall, so be flexible with your plans!

🦅 Castle Trail to Meadow Trail Loop

🌳 Shaded, ⛰️ Mountain Views, 🏰 Castle Ruins, 😁 Easy

30 minutes from Denver, an hour from Boulder

This is K&A's favorite loop to do at Mt. Falcon Park! Mt. Falcon Park has two entrances, so make sure you go to the right one depending on which trail you pick.

✨ Enchanted Mesa Trail

🌳 Shaded, ⛰️ Flatirons View

40 minutes from Denver, just outside Boulder

This trail is a great alternative to the packed Chautauqua Park, but has a lot of uphill, so bring water!

🐺 Coyote Song Loop

⛰️ Views, 😁 Easy

30 minutes from Denver, 45 minutes from Boulder

South Valley Park is a park in Littleton with some great red rock views! This loop is popular since you get a good view of the rocks. It's a great spot to take some pictures and doesn't usually get too crowded during the week.

🐍 Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

⛰️ Mountain and Canyon Views, 🏰 Hotel Ruins

45 minutes from Denver, 25 minutes from Boulder

Located in El Dorado Canyon State Park. Note that there are fees to enter! This trail has a continental divide overlook and some hotel ruins, but the canyon is the real star.

Washington Park

🍁 Trees

Located in Denver

Washington Park is one of Denver's many beautiful parks, and will likely (🤞🏻) have trees changing color around the time of the wedding. It's a great place for a walk!

⛰️ Red Rocks Ampitheater

⛰️ Views, 🎶 Music!, 🥾 Hiking

20 minutes from Denver, 40 minutes from Boulder

Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheatre -- a great place to see a show! Concert season runs from September to November, so you're in luck! If that doesn't appeal to you, there are plenty of hiking trails around the ampitheatre as well. A popular one is Trading Post Trail -- see more here

Denver Botanic Gardens

🌹 Flowers, 🎈 Events

Located in Denver, 40 minutes from Boulder

There are two locations for the Denver Botanic Gardens; times are based on the Denver location. The Denver location is 24 acres large and display plants in a unique high-altitude climate. You can get tours if you would like. The Denver Botanic Gardens also often has events (see the seasonal event section!)

⛰️ Chautauqua Park

⛰️ Views

Located in Boulder, 40 minutes from Denver

Chautauqua Park is probably Boulder's most popular park! There are great views here and hiking trails you can explore. Parking here can be difficult, so be sure to go early or plan to park on the street.

⛰️ Garden of the Gods

⛰️ Views

1 hour from Denver, 1.5 hours from Boulder

Located in Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods is a designated natural landmark. As a result, it has lots of tours available, even a Segway Tour! It's also just great place to go and walk around.

⛰️ Pike's Peak

⛰️ Views, 🐏 Sheep and Goats

2 hours from Denver, 2.5 hours from Boulder

Pike's Peak is one of Colorado's famous 14-ers! Located outside Colorado Springs, it's a bit of a drive, so go down to the Springs for a day and have fun! Alternatively, take a train to the top, which is about a 3-hour ride.

🧱 Manitou Cliff Dwellings

📜 Historical

1.25 hours from Denver, 1.75 hours from Boulder

These Cliff dwellings are hundreds of years old, and actually were not originally located here, but rather near McElmo Canyon! These are located just outside Colorado Springs.

🪷 Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga

🐐 Goats

Various locations

If you like yoga, why not involve some goats? Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga offers more than just yoga, despite their name, including a "Goatflix and Chill" event where you can watch movies with goats.

🐈 Meow Wolf

Denver

An interactive art venue called Convergence Station.

Be prepared to walk and to be amazed!

🏰 Casa Bonita

Lakewood (just outside Denver)

The greatest restaurant in the world! The entertainment may be better than the food, though.

🥘 Mexican Food, 🪄 Magic, 🌊 Cliff Divers, and more!

Located just outside Denver in Lakewood

🏌️‍♀️ Holey Moley

Denver

An indoor mini-golf location, themed on the 80s and 90s!

Some of the holes are not what you'd expect.

🍸 Drinks

📚 Boulder Bookstore

Boulder

The Boulder Bookstore always has events going on. See if your favorite author is visiting! If not, maybe it's a good time to buy some books anyway (is there ever a wrong time to buy books?)

🛍️ Shopping, 📚 Books

👥 Junkyard Social Club

Boulder

This place has so much going on, it's impossible to list it all! Includes a cafe (with adult beverages), an indoor/outdoor playground for kids, and events.

🎭 Play, 🍸 Drinks

☄️ Fiske Planetarium

Boulder

Immersive astronomy, science, art, and music experiences!

🧠 Go learn something!

🤠 Ghost Town Museum

Colorado Springs

If you've always wanted to see the wild west in person, this is the place to do it. This museum includes a preserved town from the Pikes Peak region, plus a gift shop!

📜 Historical

♨️ Indian Hot Springs

Idaho Springs

The closest hot springs to Denver, approximately 40 minutes away. There are a few different options here, including hot springs in caves!

We are getting married in October, after all! 👻

😱 Creepy Walk in the Woods

1 hour from Denver, 45min from Boulder

It's like a haunted house, but in the woods! Only Fridays/Saturdays

🌽 Chatfield Farms Corn Maze

30 minutes from Denver, 50 minutes from Boulder

One of Denver Botanic Garden's events, this is located at their Chatfield Farm's location. The corn maze is 7 acres large. There is also an escape room! Only Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays

🎃 Glow at the Gardens

@ Denver Botanic Gardens (Denver location)

An illuminated path leads you through the garden, where you'll be able to see live performers and pumpkin sculptures