Whether you meet your match by chance in the supermarket aisle or through a safe online dating app for liberals, Denver has long been heralded as among the best places for romance (excluding the love-hate relationship we’re in with the Broncos). One of the reasons the Mile High City gets Cupid’s seal of approval is because there are a lot of places to go and tons to do. A few of the city’s best first-date destinations include the following:
Beer Spa
The Beer Spa is what happens when self-care meets craft beer. If you’re looking for something entirely out of the box (and the bottle), the Beer Spa is the toast of the town. It’s known for its bubbly beer baths, infrared saunas, and massage chairs – with local ciders, wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. First dates can often be nerve-wracking, but this spot helps make romance more relaxing.
Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens, located on York Street, is a year-round oasis that truly comes to life during the summer. Regarded as one of the nation’s top botanic gardens, it has 24 acres of diverse plant life, learning opportunities, and special events. It makes a great niche dating choice, giving you an interactive and educational experience to focus on rather than the pressure of one-on-one conversation. It’s also the best-smelling date you might ever experience.
Coperta
Coperta is ideal for anyone looking for a delicious date in a cozy, low-key environment. You can opt for privacy inside or sit in the outdoor dining area that faces the park. The menu changes seasonally but always focuses on Southern Italian food and wine selections from Rome. It’s a terrific spot to enjoy a wonderful meal with excellent company.
1Up Arcade+Bar
There is no better way to start a relationship than by joining forces with your date to fight off Space Invaders, rescue Princess Zelda, and make sure Frogger avoids death by Mack truck. The 1Up Arcade+Bar lets you impress your date by showing them where all the extra lives are hidden in Super Mario Brothers. Located smack dab in the middle of Lodo, it offers a full bar and plenty of pizza to feast on.
City Park Jazz
City Park has been home to jazz concerts on Sunday summer evenings for 36 years; it’s a long-standing tradition that makes a fabulous first-date option. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, bring along your favorite bottle of wine, and see if you and your potential partner make beautiful music together. It’s hard to beat a night spent underneath the Colorado stars, even if you don’t.
Denver is a dynamic city full of dynamite spots. Choose from one of these creative first-date ideas to give your first date the best chance of turning into a second one.
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