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Things To Do in Curtis Park

Downtown Denver Lookout

4.4
112 Google reviews

One of 21 things to do we've tracked near Curtis Park.

Things to Know

Downtown Denver Lookout is a free pedestrian viewpoint on a residential bridge known for panoramic city skyline views and long-exposure photography opportunities, located a half-mile from breweries like Zuni and Denver Brewing Company.

This tiny, easily accessible park delivers surprisingly clean views of Denver's skyline and is worth a quick stop for photos, especially at night or during golden hour, though it's just a pathway with no amenities or nearby activities.

  • Free access with no hiking required and excellent sight lines for photography, including nighttime long exposures of downtown traffic
  • Pedestrian-friendly location on a bridge that lets you explore residential neighborhoods and home architecture on the walk there
  • Safe, well-trafficked spot with people around during the day and close proximity to breweries for extended hangouts
  • No parking available on-site; nearby hotel parking is an option but requires checking on your vehicle
  • Very limited amenities—it's just a pathway with nothing to do except view and photograph the skyline

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Monday: Open 24 hours

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What Visitors Say

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Jd Carr

7 months ago

Great view of downtown to snap some pics. It’s just a pathway, and nothing else really is right next-door. But, it’s within about a half a mile of Zuni brewing and Denver brewing Company to just go sit and hang out. I didn’t see anywhere to park, so we parked at the hotel across the street. We were out of the car maybe five minutes and could see it the whole time to make sure it didn’t get towed.

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Chef Critic

2 months ago

There is no parking and the view is OK. Its FREE haha I dont know if at night is dangerous but during the day is chill.

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JSS

a year ago

I walked across the bridge to this area. It is pedestrian friendly. Not much to do or see around the area, but you do get s nice view of the city. It is not an isolated spot and there are people around, so I didn't feel like I was the only one around. It is worth the view because I found it hard to get such a view from any other spot. If you walk or drive to the spot, you will find that it is located in a residential area and a few hotels nearby. I liked walking there and crossing the bridge because I got to see some of the neighborhoods and architecture of homes.

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Christine Ho

2 years ago

I went here on March 27, 2024 with a friend to check out and photograph nighttime long exposure pictures of Downtown Denver with a view of the traffic in the foreground. This view of Downtown Denver was perfect and did not disappoint! There was a section of this tiny park with barricades. But the area where the barricades stopped provided the best views. Easy views and access with no hiking required. Highly recommended!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Denver Lookout worth it in Curtis Park?

This tiny, easily accessible park delivers surprisingly clean views of Denver's skyline and is worth a quick stop for photos, especially at night or during golden hour, though it's just a pathway with no amenities or nearby activities. Known for: free downtown views without the hike.

What do visitors love about Downtown Denver Lookout?

Free access with no hiking required and excellent sight lines for photography, including nighttime long exposures of downtown traffic Pedestrian-friendly location on a bridge that lets you explore residential neighborhoods and home architecture on the walk there Safe, well-trafficked spot with people around during the day and close proximity to breweries for extended hangouts

Is there anything to know before visiting Downtown Denver Lookout?

No parking available on-site; nearby hotel parking is an option but requires checking on your vehicle Very limited amenities—it's just a pathway with nothing to do except view and photograph the skyline

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