Come Out And Play In The Mile High City
AS ANCIENT LEGEND HAS IT, Denver gets 300 days of sunshine every year. There’s no shortage of awesome outdoor activities to enjoy during your visit. However, if the past month is any indication, we’ll all be underwater by next Tuesday. Either way, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite ways to get fit or get a tan (don’t forget that SPF! We’re a MILE UP, you guys!) around town.
Stefanie Cochrane
KINDNESS YOGA CAPITOL HILL
1280 Sherman Street #206
Classes at Kindness start early and the studio’s close to Civic Center Park. You might wanna get your chi aligned before you party into the wee hours of the night. KindnessCollective.com
DENVER NUDE YOGA
Mondays AND Thursdays at 7:15pm
After the ice breaks, you’ll be right at ease in your own skin at nude yoga. The classes are for men only and are open to all levels. Though couple friendly, classes are strictly non-sexual. (But self-empowerment is hella sexy, don’t you think?) The class goes to dutch-treat dinner afterwards, so it’s a great way to limber up and meet new friends. Hit DenverNudeYoga.com for locations.
GET FIT, STAY LIT
Presented by Healthy Honeys and Green Labs Denver, this class will expand your flexibility and your mind in one sweet swoop. Open to beginners and pros alike, you’ll begin with yoga practice and follow it with a Q&A sesh on combining these two passions. Don’t forget to BYOC. Visit GreenLabsDenver.com for reservations.
DENVER CRUISER RIDE
Every Wednesday
Throw on your best sparkles, superhero suits, wigs, and bedazzled helmets and join up with the locals to ride through our city. Each week has a different starting location and theme, but one thing remains the same: letting your freak flag fly! Check their website, DenverCruiserRide. com, for more info.
SWIMMING POOLS
Denver has three public pools near the downtown area. It’s only $3.50 for a day at the beach, er, well, as close as you’re gonna get around here. Look forward to slides, snack bars, and city views. Peep out DenverGov.org to find the right pool for you.
CONFLUENCE PARK
Here, urban life meets Mother Nature’s cool, blue vibes. The Platte River and Cherry Creek ebb between the red bricks of classic Denver architecture making for a picturesque day at the park. There’s lots to do: running, biking, rafting, and people-watching (that’s a sport too, you know). Near Denver’s LoDo neighborhood, the park is dog friendly and is the perfect spot to relax after shopping and eating your way through the area. Tubing is also available if you’ve got the guts! Nearby Confluence Kayaks (ConfluenceKayaks.com) is ready to handle all your rental needs, like rafts, tubes, and kayaks galore.
CITY PARK
This baby has it all: paddle boat rentals on Ferril Lake, bike tours, beautiful views of downtown, running paths, horseshoes, the works! It’s 15 smack-dab minutes from everywhere and is a center of city hap’nings like the Denver Zoo and the Nature and Science Museum. City Park also has baseball, soccer, and softball fields so get your crew together. Shirts vs. Skins! Also check out the City Park Golf Course, due just north, for 18 green holes in the heart of the city.
MOVEMENT FITNESS
1155 West 5th Ave.
This giant rock-climbing microcosm has something for everybody. Imagine you’re scaling Pike’s Peak from the safety harnesses and guidance of the experienced instructors. There’s also fitness classes and yoga to be had. Strap in and spread them limbs! MovementDenver.com
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