What to do in Denver during winter?

Winter in Denver pairs easy mountain access with a rich indoor scene. Spend a day skiing or snowboarding at nearby resorts, then warm up at museums and galleries like the Denver Art Museum, the Museum of Nature & Science, Meow Wolf, or the Clyfford Still Museum. If you want to stay active, try snowshoeing on local trails or ice skating at seasonal rinks. Festive highlights include Zoo Lights and the Mile High Tree.

What are the best indoor activities in Denver when it’s too cold to be outside?

Top indoor options include the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Meow Wolf, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and the Downtown Aquarium. Stroll the tropical conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens, see aircraft at Wings Over the Rockies, or catch a show at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. For low-key fun, explore Union Station, food halls like Denver Milk Market or Stanley Marketplace, brewery and distillery tours, indoor climbing gyms, bowling, axe throwing, arcades, and escape rooms.

What are kid-friendly indoor things to do in Denver on a cold day?

Try the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Discovery Zone), Downtown Aquarium, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, and family programs at the Denver Art Museum. Meow Wolf’s immersive exhibits, the Botanic Gardens’ indoor conservatory, indoor ice rinks, trampoline parks, and kid-friendly escape rooms also make great cold-weather options.

What to Do in Denver When It’s Too Cold: Your Perfect Winter Escape

Denver is a winter wonderland. It’s a gateway to world-class skiing, snowboarding, and breathtaking mountain adventures. But let's be honest: not everyone wants to bundle up in layers and brave the freezing temperatures. Whether you're not the outdoorsy type, visiting from warmer climates, or simply craving a cozy day indoors, you deserve a winter experience that doesn't involve frozen fingers and toes.

Enter Oakwell Beer Spa: Denver's warmest welcome when the mercury drops.

A Warm Alternative to Winter Sports

While your friends hit the slopes, you can sink into our signature heated therapeutic herbal baths, maintained at a blissful 100-102°F. There's no gear required, no lift tickets to purchase, and definitely no risk of frostbite. Just pure, warming relaxation in soaking tubs filled with a therapeutic blend of hops, barley, and minerals that nourish winter-dry skin.

Each Beer Therapy room also has a private infrared sauna where you can relax and sweat in its warmth. Guests looking for a unique zero gravity massage experience can drop in for a 15 or 30-minute full-body massage or add it on to their spa package. Also be sure to grab drinks in the taproom before or after your spa session. The best part is that no reservations are required for zero gravity massages or the taproom.

Perfect for Every Party Size

Flying solo? Our individual spa experiences offer peaceful solitude and self-care when you need to escape the cold on your own terms.

Couples seeking romance? Nothing says date day like sharing a private spa suite and clinking craft beers while soaking together in aromatic beer baths. The Couple’s Retreat Package is infinitely more intimate than crowded ski lodges.

Planning a group gathering? Oakwell accommodates parties of all sizes. From birthday celebrations to bachelorette parties, or just friends seeking refuge from winter, our spa becomes your private warm oasis. Groups can book multiple suites or even rent out all of Oakwell for a private event.

Group toasting in beer bath at Oakwell Beer Spa

Your Complete Cold-Weather Retreat

Beyond our signature beer bath hydrotherapy, warm up in our infrared sauna, where penetrating heat melts away winter tension. Enhance your visit with a hands-free, full-body zero-gravity massage.

Denver's outdoor winter activities are spectacular for those who enjoy them. But when you're craving warmth, comfort, and relaxation instead of adrenaline and altitude, Oakwell Beer Spa offers the perfect alternative. Book your escape from the cold today and discover why we're Denver's favorite winter hideaway for individuals, couples, and groups alike.