11 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. 

Below, we’ll share the best Denver anniversary ideas, including a romantic spa date, delicious dinner spots, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

1. Relax at Oakwell Beer Spa

One of the most unique and relaxing Denver anniversary ideas is a spa date at Oakwell Beer Spa. This beer-inspired day spa blends wellness and craft beverages for a truly memorable couple’s experience.

With an anniversary date, you can enjoy a private spa suite designed for up to two people to connect and relax:

• Infrared sauna - Sweat and detox while you unwind together
• Cool shower - Rinse off before your beer bath soak
• Beer bath hydrotherapy - Relax in a tub filled with warm water infused with hops, malt, and herbs (a therapeutic beer bath tea with no alcohol or yeast)
• Drink service - Sip a refreshing beverage and use the ring-bell service to get drink refills as needed
• Freshen up - Rinse off again before heading to the vanity room to freshen up 

The Couple’s Retreat Package adds special touches like candles, rose petals, artisan chocolate, and your choice of drinks — from local craft beer to wine, champagne, or non-alcoholic options. 

You can also add on a Zero Gravity Massage and extend your date hanging out in the taproom. 

2. Enjoy a Delicious Brunch

If you want to start your anniversary with a delicious meal, Denver has plenty of amazing brunch options:

• 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

3. 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, beautiful park with ample 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 incredible red rock formations

4. Go on a Road Trip

Are you an adventurous couple with a day or more to spare? A road trip could be a fun way to enjoy an overnight date, and there are several romantic vacations near Denver:

• 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

5. Explore Denver’s Beer Scene

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

Then, consider joining a Denver Microbrew Tour to visit some of the city’s best breweries while learning about local history and beer culture. If you prefer to explore at your own pace, follow the Denver Beer Trail, an interactive map that guides you through Denver’s wide variety of breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs.

6. 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 gorgeous 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

7. 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 eclectic Asian restaurants and relaxed brewpubs if you want to have dinner and drinks on your date night.

8. Visit Art Galleries

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

Several distinct neighborhoods in Denver are perfect for strolling while visiting multiple galleries and museums. These areas include the River North Art District (RiNo), the Art District on Santa Fe, and the Golden Triangle in the Capitol Hill area. 

If you’re hoping to also have dinner and drinks, we recommend taking a gallery tour through RiNo, where there are also many great restaurants, cocktail and wine bars, and breweries.

9. 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)

10. 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.

11. 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 offers countless ways to celebrate your love.

Ready to make your anniversary unforgettable? Book your Couple’s Retreat spa day at Oakwell Beer Spa for a romantic and unique Denver date.