Denver Layover: A Perfect Day of Exploration & Eats โ๏ธ๐ฝ๏ธ
๐ Transportation RTD MyRide app: Buy tickets & scan QR codes on buses. Airport to downtown: Take the A-Line train ($10 day pass covers unlimited rides). Downtown: Walkable + short bus hops. ๐ Itinerary โ Colorado State Capitol: Golden dome (closed weekends)โdonโt miss the Mile High Step marker! โ Denver Art Museum: $30 for non-locals. 3+ hours of AC-cooled art (perfect midday escape!). โ Populus Hotel: Instagrammable aspen-tree-inspired design. โ Big Blue Bear: Snap the iconic peeking bear. โ 16th Street Mall: Pass the historic Daniels & Fisher Clocktower ($10 tour QR code posted outside). โ Union Station: Grab a coffee or cocktail. โ REI Flagship: 90,000 sq ft of outdoor gear + a 45-foot climbing wall! ๐ฝ๏ธ Food Highlights ๐ณ Fox And The Hen: Animal-style hash browns + avocado toast = perfect solo brunch. Latte art with a tiny fox! ๐ฆ ๐ง Milk Tea People: Lavender matcha = worth the $9 splurge. ๐ Daveโs Hot Chicken: Medium-spicy tenders = nostalgic street-food vibes. ๐จ Hotel Magnolia Hotel: Cozy downtown stay. #DenverLayover #CityWalk #TravelHacks