Timeline
09:00
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Copper Door Coffee Roasters. It is just two minutes from the garden entrance, making it the perfect quick stop to fuel up before entering.
09:20
Walk into the Denver Botanic Gardens. Arriving at the start time allows you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the grounds and the array of flowers before it gets busy. The free WiFi is a nice bonus if you need to check in.
10:00
Head to Hive Garden Bistro for lunch. Located within the gardens under a trellis by a water feature, it offers fresh food and plentiful outdoor seating. It is a short three-minute walk from the main garden areas.
Local tip
The gardens are open from 09:00, so arriving right at opening ensures the quietest experience. Hive Garden Bistro is also open from 09:00, so you can eat there immediately after exploring if you prefer.
Check before you go
- Copper Door Coffee Roasters is open Mo-Su 07:00-17:00.
- Hive Garden Bistro is open Mo-Su 09:00-17:00.
- The Denver Botanic Gardens opens at 09:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).