Photogenic Places in Denver
4 places ranked by scenic score
Denver, CO
City Park and Ferril Lake
Denver's largest urban park features Ferril Lake, which provides one of the most iconic reflection shots of the Denver skyline with the Rocky Mountains behind it. The 330-acre park was designed in the City Beautiful tradition and includes mature tree-lined paths. The lake's calm morning surface creates mirror-like reflections of the skyline.
Denver, CO
Confluence Park
Located at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, this urban park marks the site where Denver was founded in 1858. The park offers views of the downtown Denver skyline, river features, and the REI flagship store in a renovated historic building. Kayakers and tubers in summer add dynamic foreground elements.
Denver, CO
Denver Union Station
A Beaux-Arts train station built in 1881 and renovated in 2014, featuring the iconic 'Travel by Train' neon sign on its facade. The interior Great Hall features original architectural details with modern design elements, creating a blend of historic and contemporary aesthetics. The exterior plaza includes fountains and the iconic sign that glows at twilight.
Denver, CO
Denver Botanic Gardens
A 24-acre botanical garden in the Cheesman Park neighborhood featuring over 50 themed gardens and collections adapted to the semi-arid climate. The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory and the iconic Monet Pool provide year-round photography subjects. The gardens display over 33,000 plants from regions around the world.