Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo) Tours
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A lively district of restaurants, shops, and nightlife, Lower Downtown Denver (or LoDo) is a top destination for Denver culture. In addition to its vibrant scene, though, LoDo is also home to some of the city’s best-preserved historic architecture and more Victorian–era buildings than anywhere else in the United States.
The Basics
Once infamous for its saloons and brothels, the 29-block LoDo neighborhood is now largely restored and renovated but retains historic charm. Wander past landmarks like the 130-year-old Union Station, the historic Daniels & Fisher (D&F) Tower, and the Oxford Hotel en route to hip bookstores, local hangouts, and breweries. Explore the area’s boutiques and galleries on a Denver walking tour to get a sense of the area’s history and revitalization from a tour guide, or opt for a culinary or craft beer tour for a specialty sightseeing experience.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Plan to walk or bike around, as traffic can be intense.
- If going out for dinner, make a reservation to avoid long waits in this popular neighborhood.
- Kid-friendly restaurants and activities make this neighborhood good for family outings.
How to Get There
LoDo is located in northwest Downtown Denver, surrounded by Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. Travelers can drive, park, and walk around, or take advantage of the bike-friendly streets. When it comes to public transit, the Union Station transit center is at the heart of the neighborhood with buses and Light Rail stops.
When to Get There
LoDo is open and vibrant year-round, though visitors might enjoy warm summer weather over snowy Colorado winters. Nightlife is especially popular here, making LoDo a good base for a night on the town.
Nearby Denver Attractions
Nearby landmarks include Coors Field, the Molly Brown House Museum, and Larimer Square. A historic Denver city tour might also introduce you to further Mile High City sights such as Capitol Hill and Wynkoop Street.
Address: Lower Downtown, Denver, Colorado, USA
7 Tours and Activities to Experience Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo)
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Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown Denver
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Discover why Denver is nicknamed the ‘Napa Valley of Craft Beer’ on a fun and social beer tour and pub crawl through the historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district. Pop in to four local breweries to taste more than 10 samples of Colorado craft beer with an expert hops-, ale-, and lager-loving guide. Find out how Denver became the center of the craft brewing movement in the West, and walk off all those tastings with a jaunt through the city’s oldest and most dynamic neighborhood.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Denver History and Highlights Small Group Tour
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Discover Denver's wild west history, modern energy, and most Instagram-worthy sights on a small-group walking tour. See where the city was founded as an early mining encampment, and check out where locals go to dine, play, and get cultural in downtown Denver. Stop for photos in front of a big blue bear, dancing aliens, and other curious public art, plus the exact spot where you can stand ‘a mile high.’ Rest your feet along the way over included lunch at a French cafe.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Denver Guided Sightseeing Tour on Motor Scooters
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Experience Denver like never before on this guided, 3-hour, small-group, motor-scooter tour. Learn about the city’s history and architecture while visiting favorite locations like Confluence Park, Lower Downtown (LoDo), National Velvet, LoHi, Denver Highlands, Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field, Denver Union Station and much more. Ride on side streets and multi-lane roads. Guided training plus a helmet, eye protection, sunscreen and more are included.
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History and Whiskey Tour in Denver
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Take a unique look at Denver’s rich past on this guided, 2.5-hour history and whisky tour. Enjoy special access to locations like the famous Cruise Room in the Oxford Hotel, the oldest hotel in Denver, plus special access in and around LoDo (lower downtown), the historic Five Points district and more. The tour ends at Mile High Spirits for a sampling of some of the best cocktails and spirits the city of Denver has to offer.
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Craft Distillery Bus Tour
Sample the best of Colorado’s spirits with a 4.5-hour tour of two cutting-edge distilleries in Denver. Get an insider’s look at the craft alcohol scene as you visit the small-batch Mile High Spirits, and sample six of their most distinctive bottles, including bourbon, gin, rum and tequila. Continue to Laws Whiskey House, and take a seat in the 'whiskey church' to learn how the distillers mill and cook their grains before open-air fermentation. Taste a total of eight spirits and a cocktail chaser, then return to downtown.
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Best of Denver Tour
Experience the best of the Mile High City's culture, cuisine and cocktails on this diverse city and food tour of Denver. Taste specialty bites from Voodoo Donuts and the city’s hottest food trucks, sip craft spirits from local distilleries and learn about Denver’s evolution from a silver boom town to Colorado’s cosmopolitan capital.
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From Mining to Modern Walking Tour of Denver
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Gain a better understanding for Denver’s history as you walk your way through this 3-hour historical tour. Stroll from the Lower Downtown to the Auraria area and over to the Highland area. Your guide fills you in on the history of each region and how they all connected to become what we know today as Denver. You’ll also receive an electronic copy of ‘Insider Guide to Denver’ with tips to discovering all the city has to offer.
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