Top Denver Anniversary Ideas for a Romantic Celebration

Celebrate your anniversary with a fun and romantic date in Denver, Colorado. Whether it’s your first anniversary or you’ve been together for years, Denver has plenty of experiences for couples to enjoy quality time together. Our favorite ideas, include a romantic spa date, a delicious dinner, and outdoor activities.

Relax at Oakwell Beer Spa

One of the most unique and relaxing Denver anniversary ideas is a spa date at Oakwell Beer Spa. It's the best place to unwind and enjoy a unique experience with beer-inspired spa treatments and a self-serve taproom.

There are various spa packages, including the Couple's Retreat and Oakwell Escape, so you can choose your ideal date experience. Each package lets you relax in a private spa suite with beer bath hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, and rain shower. Make the experience extra special with romantic decor, gourmet chocolates, and a zero gravity massage.

Enjoy a Delicious Brunch

If you want to start your anniversary with a delicious meal, Denver has amazing brunch options. Some of our favorites include:

• Stowaway Kitchen - Global flavors in RiNo; Thurs–Mon, 8 AM–2 PM
• Bull & Bush Brewery - Award-winning brewery with brunch in Cherry Creek; Sat–Sun, 10 AM–3 PM
• HiRa Cafe - Ethiopian-inspired brunch in Aurora; daily, 7:30 AM–7 PM
• The Bindery - Upscale, creative brunch in LoHi; Sat–Sun, 8 AM–3 PM

Explore Nature Together

Spend quality time for your anniversary date in Denver in nature with one of Denver’s fun outdoor activities.

• Denver Botanic Gardens - One of the most diverse gardens in the U.S., with 24 acres of colorful plants year-round
• City Park - A large park with green space for a picnic, lakeside trails for walking, and swan pedal boat rentals
• Red Rocks Park - A park about 25 minutes from downtown Denver with hiking trails surrounded by red rock formations

Go on a Road Trip

Are you an adventurous couple with a day or more to spare? A road trip is one of our favorite ways to enjoy an overnight date.

Some of the best romantic vacations near Denver are:

• Sonnenalp Hotel (Vail) - A luxurious hotel less than two hours from Downtown Denver with restaurants, a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools, and a ski concierge
• One Ski Hill Place (Breckenridge) - A ski resort about an hour and a half from Downtown Denver, perfect for a ski anniversary date
• The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs) - A picturesque mountain resort with various on-site activities, including dining, drinking, shopping, and golfing

Explore Denver’s Beer Scene

If you and your partner are beer lovers like us, Denver is the perfect place to celebrate your anniversary. Start at Oakwell Beer Spa’s cozy taproom and sip on rotating local brews in a relaxed, relaxing spa setting. 

Then, join Denver Microbrew Tour to visit the city’s best breweries while learning about local history and beer culture. If you'd rather explore at your own pace, take a self-guided brewery tour throughout a popular area like RiNo or Downtown.

Do a Wine Tasting

If you enjoy wine, try a fun wine-tasting experience for your Denver anniversary date:

• Carboy Winery - Escape the city to Littleton, just outside of Denver, for a wine tasting with incredible views of the Rocky Mountains; daily from 2 to 9 PM (10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
• Balistreri Vineyards - Enjoy a cozy, family-run winery with tours available daily
• Mile High Wine Tours - Join a guided winery tour for some of the best wine in Denver with small bites and luxury transportation, with tours available daily

See a Movie at Landmark's Mayan Theatre

One of the most romantic activities for couples in Denver is watching a movie at Landmark’s Mayan Theatre, where you can see new releases and independent films.

Enjoy movie night with a twist at a beautifully renovated historic movie house built in 1930. Its Art Deco Mayan Revival design offers a unique and charming vibe.

The theater is in the Baker District, a trendy neighborhood with Asian restaurants and brewpubs to extend your date.

Visit Art Galleries

If you and your love enjoy art, spend quality time together visiting some of Denver’s best art galleries.

There are several neighborhoods in Denver that are perfect for strolling while visiting multiple galleries and museums, like RiNo and the Art District on Santa Fe. We love taking a gallery tour through RiNo because you can also check out great restaurants, cocktail and wine bars, and breweries.

Enjoy a Romantic Dinner

One of the most romantic things to do in Denver for your anniversary is enjoying a dinner at one of these go-to spots:

• El Five - A tapas restaurant with Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates and drinks in a funky top-floor penthouse offering stunning views of the downtown Denver skyline; opens daily at 5 PM (reservations required)
• Guard and Grace - A modern steakhouse with a raw bar and fine wines in Downtown Denver; opens daily at 4 PM (reservations required)
• Odyssey Italian Restaurant - A homey, authentic Italian eatery in a Victorian-style home in Capitol Hill; opens daily at 4 PM (reservations required)
• Matsuhisa Denver - A high-end sushi restaurant in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood; opens daily at 5 PM (reservations recommended)
• Nocturne - A jazz and supper club serving eclectic dishes and cocktails while you enjoy live jazz music; opens Wednesday through Sunday at 6 PM (reservations recommended)

Take a Cooking Class

A cooking class is one of the best Denver anniversary ideas for foodies or if you want to do a unique activity together.

Stay in and cook at home with Denver Cooking Classes, and a chef will bring their skills and ingredients to you. Pick from a diverse menu, including Italian, Spanish, and French-inspired recipes.

If you'd rather go out for your cooking class, Cook Street offers fun classes where you can choose from various dishes, including sushi, pasta, baked goods, and more.

See a Colorado Symphony Performance

The Colorado Symphony is an 80-musician professional orchestra known as one of the best in the country. They play at one of the largest performing arts centers, Denver Performing Arts Complex, at Boettcher Concert Hall.

You can catch a show on various days throughout the week, with most shows starting at 7:30 PM — ideal for enjoying after a relaxing spa experience or early dinner.

Denver Anniversary Ideas: Conclusion

From relaxing spa days and romantic meals to adventurous day trips and cultural experiences, Denver is one of the best places to celebrate an anniversary.

Want to relax and enjoy a unique experience? Book your Couple’s Retreat spa day at Oakwell Beer Spa for a romantic and unique Denver date.