{"id":98904590,"date":"2020-01-31T12:06:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T17:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98904590"},"modified":"2020-01-31T12:08:20","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T17:08:20","slug":"weird-denver-attractions-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/weird-denver-attractions-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Weird Denver: 6 Attractions &#038; Activities if You Love the Wild &#038; Unique"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you love the great outdoors or prefer a vibrant nightlife (or enjoy both), Denver is a city that has everything you could ask for. But what if you&#8217;d prefer a Colorado vacation that&#8217;s a little off the beaten path? If you&#8217;re seeking an unconventional, wild, and downright weird vacation, Denver has what you&#8217;re looking for! We&#8217;ve taken a look at some of the most outrageous things to do in Denver, and come back with a list of can&#8217;t miss spots and attractions. Read on, and get ready for a truly unique and utterly unforgettable vacation in the Mile High City!<\/p>\n<h2>Try Lucid Dreaming at\u00a0the Denver Flotation Center<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98904612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/denver-attractions.jpg\" alt=\"denver attractions\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/denver-attractions.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/denver-attractions-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/denver-attractions-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/denver-attractions-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to take your relaxation experience to the next level, be sure to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/denverflotation.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Flotation Center<\/a>. This spot is ideal for those who are stressed, tired or need some serious relaxation. You&#8217;ll be treated to a private tank filled with saltwater that has healing properties, while you&#8217;re suspended in total silence and tranquility. These sensory deprivation chambers provide a unique way to unwind, and you can practice your lucid dreaming techniques at the same time. You&#8217;ll be amazed by how restored you feel afterward, both physically and mentally!<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on the Little Things of the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd3iRk_Hhf3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd3iRk_Hhf3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd3iRk_Hhf3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by DenverMuseumMinisDolls&amp;Toys (@minidolltoymuseum)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-01-12T23:24:24+00:00\">Jan 12, 2018 at 3:24pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n Small things have a big impact at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmmdt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys<\/a>! There are over 10,000 miniatures for you to explore, with delightfully tiny figurines and jaw-dropping attention to detail. Witness everything from animals cavorting in a tiny, carefully staged circus display to intricately designed cathedrals made entirely out of matchsticks. The museum is constantly updating its collection with changing exhibits, so swing by and see why there&#8217;s such a big fuss about these minuscule marvels.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You may enjoy reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/bizarre-big-easy-9-weird-places-you-should-visit-in-new-orleans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bizarre Big Easy: 9 Weird Places You Should Visit in New Orleans<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Savor the Unexpected of\u00a0Biker Jim&#8217;s Gourmet Dogs<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of unconventional cuisine for brave eaters who dare to book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/denver-den-colorado-deals\" target=\"_blank\">flights to Denver<\/a>, but this one manages to satisfy picky diners and the adventurous at the same time. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikerjimsdogs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biker Jim&#8217;s Gourmet Dogs<\/a> prides itself on providing hungry visitors with the finest hot dogs around &#8212; but these are no conventional dogs! While they do offer a succulent all-beef dog, the real excitement comes from sampling the ever-changing list of gourmet options: ostrich, elk, boar, rattlesnake, and pheasant all make appearances in wonderfully unexpected combinations. The toppings have to be tasted to be believed, and you can even create your own one-of-a-kind hot dog (just make sure to share a pic to your Instagram before chowing down)!<\/p>\n<h2>Dine at the Surreal Linger Eatuary<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6Tv-iBlaZ6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6Tv-iBlaZ6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6Tv-iBlaZ6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Linger (@lingerdenver)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-12-20T21:01:54+00:00\">Dec 20, 2019 at 1:01pm PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For those who don&#8217;t mind a little macabre history with their meal, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lingerdenver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linger Eatuary<\/a> provides a killer combination of Denver history and delicious menu options. Formally a famed mortuary in the area (it once housed the body of Buffalo Bill Cody), this hip and popular spot has a hilariously morbid sense of humor. While sipping water out of formaldehyde bottles you can sample an assortment of amazing cocktail options (including a wildly popular happy hour), eat delicious cuisine, and innocently indulge in your love of all things odd. This is one dining experience you won&#8217;t soon forget.<\/p>\n<h2>Discover Williams &amp; Graham&#8217;s Speakeasy Secrets<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98904613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Denver-attractions-1.jpg\" alt=\"Denver attractions (1)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Denver-attractions-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Denver-attractions-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Denver-attractions-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Denver-attractions-1-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At first glance, <a href=\"https:\/\/williamsandgraham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Williams &amp; Graham<\/a> looks like a tiny, well-loved bookshop in Denver &#8212; and indeed, it is. But once you&#8217;ve satisfied your literary curiosity, you&#8217;ll want to wet your whistle at their secret, Prohibition-style bar. A moving bookcase reveals this trendy spot, which lets you experience the noir and glamour of a speakeasy (no time machine required). The cocktails are a taste sensation, the atmosphere is spot-on, and the whole experience will add an air of mystery and intrigue to your Denver trip that will leave you feeling like the star of your own cinematic period piece.<\/p>\n<h2>Bike &amp; Imbibe with Denver Patio Rides<\/h2>\n<p>Denver is an active city, with tons of fun outdoor activities for people of all ages and interests. But what if you&#8217;d like to combine getting fit with something a bit more potent? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.denverpatioride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Patio Rides<\/a> lets you do just that! You and your group will assemble on a pedal-powered bar bike to explore the city of Denver. Along the way, you&#8217;ll explore all that Denver has to offer (including an assortment of wonderful bars in the area). It&#8217;s a great way to balance indulgence with health, all while seeing a whole new side to Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Know of even weirder and wilder Denver attractions? Tell us about them in the comments section below!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you love the great outdoors or prefer a vibrant nightlife (or enjoy both), Denver is a city that has everything you could ask for. But what if you&#8217;d prefer a Colorado vacation that&#8217;s a little off the beaten path? 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