How to escape the heat in Denver?

Spend the hottest hours in air-conditioned spaces—at home, public libraries, museums, shopping centers, or designated cooling centers. If you lack AC, plan to be in these locations midday. Drink water and electrolytes regularly, wear light breathable clothing, avoid strenuous activity in the afternoon, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. For a natural cooldown, head to higher-elevation areas nearby, which are often significantly cooler, especially early in the day.

What are the best indoor, air-conditioned things to do in Denver when it’s too hot outside?

Visit top indoor attractions such as Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station, the Denver Art Museum, History Colorado Center, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Downtown Aquarium, Wings Over the Rockies, and the Children’s Museum. Try escape rooms, bowling, arcades, indoor climbing gyms, or ice skating. Relax at Union Station or Tattered Cover Book Store, see a film at Alamo Drafthouse or Sie FilmCenter, or browse Cherry Creek Shopping Center or Stanley Marketplace.

Where can I cool off in Denver for free or cheap?

Use Denver Public Library branches, Union Station’s Great Hall, and air-conditioned malls or marketplaces for no-cost relief. Cool down at Denver Parks & Recreation splash pads and interactive fountains, and consider low-cost community pools and recreation center day passes. Watch for free days at select museums and attractions, and use RTD transit to limit time in the sun.

What to Do in Denver When It’s Too Hot Outside

When the summer sun cranks up the heat and the thermometer climbs past comfortable to sweltering, one thought comes to mind: what to do in Denver when it’s too hot outside? There's one perfect escape that combines relaxation, refreshment, and the city's beloved craft beer culture: Oakwell Beer Spa.

Your Cool Oasis in the Mile High City

As temperatures soar and the high-altitude sun beats down, Oakwell Beer Spa offers a uniquely Denver solution to beating the heat. Step inside our climate-controlled sanctuary where the only thing brewing is pure relaxation. Oakwell now has two convenient locations in Downtown Denver-RiNo and South Denver-Highlands Ranch.

The Ultimate Heat-Beating Experience

Our signature beer bath hydrotherapy treatment provides the perfect respite from scorching temperatures. Immerse yourself in a tub filled with a therapeutic blend of hops, barley, and herbs while sipping on a cold craft beer from our taproom’s curated selection. The naturally soothing properties of our mineral-rich soaks help encourage relaxation while the antioxidant-rich ingredients nourish sun-stressed skin.

Pouring beer at Oakwell Beer Spa's self-service taproom

More Than Just a Soak

Beyond our famous beer baths, Oakwell offers:

Infrared saunas that help you relax and alleviate tense muscles
Private, in-room rain showers
A zero-gravity relaxation lounge where you can enjoy a hands-free full body massage
A taproom with a curated selection of cold, local craft beers to enjoy throughout your visit

What to Do in Denver When It’s Too Hot Outside: Beat the Heat in Style

Why suffer through another sweltering Denver afternoon when you could be soaking in beer-infused bliss? Our spa maintains the perfect temperature year-round, making it an ideal refuge when the Colorado sun becomes too intense.

Book your escape from the heat today at Oakwell Beer Spa where Denver's beer culture meets ultimate relaxation. Because when it's too hot to do anything else, there's nothing better than a spa day and a cold beer.