While the Denver area is famous for breathtaking mountain views, don’t overlook the spectacular Denver skyline. Whether you’re looking for close-up views or panoramic sights from afar, explore the best places to see the Denver skyline.
Green Mountain, Lakewood
Enjoy fantastic city and mountain views across miles of trails. Hike for miles with serious elevation gain or catch a stunning city view near the main parking lot. This popular sunset spot is also lively with mountain bikers.
Barnum Park, Denver
Barnum park has great views of the Denver skyline. There is also a pedestrian bridge that crosses over 6th avenue freeway, a very busy highway in Denver. Walk across this bridge or park near the Barnum mountain bike course for the best skyline views.
Fishback Park, Denver
This riverside park runs along the South Platte River, offering views of downtown Denver. Located next to the REI flagship store, an only in Denver experience. You can also walk across the Speer Blvd bridge for a unique skyline view.
Sloan's Lake, Denver
Sloan’s Lake is a popular park in Denver. It has great east facing view of the skyline and a west facing view of the mountains. A great spot for a picnic or watching a sunset behind the mountains.
Downtown Denver Lookout
This downtown lookout features a scenic path with close-up views of the skyline, Empower Field, and I-25. It’s a quick walk with impressive vantage points, though parking can be tricky.
South Table Mountain, Golden
South Table Mountain offers sweeping views with a slightly closer look at Golden and the Denver skyline than North Table. A moderate climb up the east side reveals the city as you ascend.
North Table Mountain, Golden
From the top of North Table Mountain, you’ll get wide-open views of Golden and Coors Brewery, and downtown Denver in the distance. The flat summit offers a 360° perspective, with a moderate elevation gain required to reach the top.
Mt. Gailbrath Loop, Golden
This view will require some effort, as you will hike up over 700 feet. You will be rewarded with an amazing view of not only the Denver skyline, but North and South Table Mountains, Downtown Golden and the Coors factory, all in the same view!
Water Tower on Elmwood, Denver
A small hilltop park with a short incline that loops around a water tower. One of the best panoramic views of the Denver skyline that is a short drive from downtown.
Lookout Mountain, Golden
Drive or hike to the top of Lookout Mountain for panoramic views of Golden, North and South Table Mountain, and the Denver skyline. The winding drive alone offers stunning scenery as you climb above the city.
Avanti Rooftop, Denver
A multi-concept food hall with serving up good food, drinks, fun vibes and a great view of the Denver skyline. This is a close up view of downtown Denver.
City Park, Denver
On the steps behind the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the best view from the park. An amazing view of the Denver skyline with mountains in the background. One of the best spots to see the sunset!
Main Reservoir, Lakewood
This is a hidden gem in Lakewood. A great elevated view looking east at the Denver skyline. You also get mountain views and there is a reservoir with a small beach. Great spot for a picnic. There is even a 1.2 mile trail on AllTrails.