Happenings
Experience events in Denver right from our hotel. From live performances and seasonal celebrations to culinary workshops and game day gatherings, our urban living room brings Mile High culture to life.
Explore Denver
After a day exploring Denver's vibrant art scene and mountain views, unwind at Limelight Denver, recently named the #1 Hotel in Denver by Travel + Leisure (2026). The best Denver activities begin at the Limelight. From city exploration to mountain escapes, our team curates your itinerary through the lens of a local, with savvy tips and inside connections. Join us at Ajax Downtown for craft cocktails and local flavors, or connect with urban adventurers at our community events.
Limelight Adventures
Looking for fun things to do in Denver? Steps from Union Station and the heart of LoDo, you're at the crossroads of city and mountain culture. From acclaimed restaurants and cultural landmarks to Rocky Mountain day trips, let us guide you to Denver's most authentic experiences.
Local Guide to Denver
The best things to do in Denver, city and mountains both. Our local guide runs from LoDo and Union Station to Red Rocks and the Rockies beyond, with the where-to-eat and when-to-head-west details that make a weekend. Start here.
FAQs
Limelight Denver hosts live music, seasonal celebrations, culinary workshops, and game-day gatherings in its lobby lounge, and its Happenings calendar tracks concerts, festivals, and events around downtown year-round.
Limelight Denver sits just beside Union Station, walkable to LoDo, Ball Arena, and Coors Field, with light rail and the A-Line to the airport out the back door — much of the city is reachable without a car.
Yes — Limelight Denver sits at the crossroads of city and mountain, with Red Rocks and Rocky Mountain day trips a short drive west; the hotel's team can help plan the route.
Yes — Limelight Denver is a short walk to both Coors Field and Ball Arena, and near Empower Field, making it an easy base for a game day downtown.
Limelight Denver sits steps from Union Station, with its restaurants, bars, and the historic train hall right at the doorstep. LoDo and the RiNo Art District are a short walk beyond that, with live events tracked on the Happenings calendar.