Denver has had a renaissance of sorts in recent years as more and more people "discover" its many attractions and convenient location near both the city and the mountains. According to the Colorado census, driving directions the city's population increased by roughly 20% in the span between 2010 and 2020. The expansion is rational given the city's many attractions, which range from a drag brunch fuelled by tater tots to yoga at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Is it time for you to find out why everyone is talking? I have included 24 of my favorite activities in the Denver area. Make your way to Hamburger Mary's for Drag Brunch (and Free Mimosas All Day)!

Tater Ta-Tas (potato wedges) and an unrivaled drag show are on the menu at the uber-campy Hamburger Mary's Denver. On Saturdays, we host the Divas Brunch, a popular event including an open bar and delicious food.

Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a Concert or a Yoga Session.

Big names like The Beatles, Widespread Panic, and Halsey have played in the natural amphitheater surrounded by red rock formations at the foot of the Rocky Mountains for decades. If you can't make it to the park for a performance, you can still experience the park's unique blend of nature and culture during activities like Yoga on the Rocks or Film on the Rocks.

Meow Wolf is a surreal art experience that you must navigate.

Meow Wolf is an immersive art experience in the center of Denver that features mind-bending art, interactive exhibitions, and hallucinogenic experiences you can physically feel, transporting visitors to a different world without having to leave the city. Over 70 installations, portals, and chambers were conceived by 300 artists and are included throughout the four-story display.

Get out of the house and go to the Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum, which is located in a strikingly angular edifice, is home to over seventy thousand pieces by artists as varied as Claude Monet, Norman Rockwell, Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera.

Enjoy a Cup of Tea at the Historic Brown Palace

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver has been a landmark since 1892, and their daily afternoon tea is a wonderful way to transport yourself back in time (and across the globe). The grand piano's melodies will glide through the stained glass ceiling while you sip your tea of choice and snack on freshly baked pastries and tea sandwiches.