Denver 3-Day Itinerary 🏙️✨ | Must-Visit Spots Guide

Denver, the largest city near the Rocky Mountains, offers stunning nature + urban charm—all without needing a car! Here’s how to explore the best of Denver in 3 days using public transit/Uber. 👉 Day 1: Iconic Landmarks 📍 Big Blue Bear 🐻 – Famous sculpture by Lawrence Argent (who also designed Chengdu’s giant panda!). 📍 Union Station 🚂 – Historic 1881 train hub with chic bars, hotels & photo ops. 📍 Denver Art Museum 🎨 – Striking architecture + global art collections. 📍 Denver Zoo 🦒 – One of America’s oldest zoos (80 acres, 4,300+ animals!). 👉 Day 2: Art + Science + Sports 📍 Meow Wolf 🌀 – Largest "Convergence Station" (90,000 sq ft of trippy, interactive art!). 📍 Colorado State Capitol 🏛️ – Gold-plated dome (free tours inside!). 📍 Museum of Nature & Science 🦖 – Fossils, gems, space exhibits & IMAX! 📍 Ball Arena 🏀 – Home of the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets! 👉 Day 3: Shopping & Outdoors 📍 REI Flagship 🎒 – Housed in a 1901 train station (even door handles are climbing axes!). 📍 Market Station 🛍️ – Top outdoor brands (Thule, Topo Designs) + Milktea People 🧋. 📍 evo 🎿 – Ski/snowboard gear heaven. 📍 Cherry Creek Mall 💄 – High-end shopping (but CO sales tax = 8.81% 😅). 🍽️ Food Note: Downtown has limited Chinese food—stay tuned for my "Where to Eat" guide next! #DenverTravel #Colorado #NoCarNeeded #UrbanAdventure