Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is a protected outdoor area complete with a theater that was built into a rock structure that frequently hosts performances. The theater itself is disc-shaped and cut directly into the rock with vertical rock faces extending up in the area.

The performances at the theater here can vary quite a bit. Rock musicians are quite popular here, along with country music performers, though you’ll find a bit of everything. Electronic music is less popular, however, as the bass has previously broken pieces of the walls. You’ll find the park and theater about 10 miles west of downtown.

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With its overhanging lights, Larimer Square is the first designated historic district in the city and has as much charm as it does shops and restaurants for you to visit. The nightlife is especially popular, with numerous lively bars open late among historic buildings with aging brick that makes a perfect backdrop for photos.

When you visit the shops and chef-driven restaurants here, you’ll find that they’re mostly independently operated and offer unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. You can get to the square after just a short walk northwest of downtown.

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Union Station is a historic transportation hub of the city, and it still offers trains and tours you can embark on along with a seasonal farmers market. The tours of the station itself will show you several historical spots, displayed art, and achievements of transportation, all of which present great photo opportunities.

When you’re at Union Station between mid-May and mid-October, you’ll have the chance to visit the farmers market on Saturdays. Not only will the bustling marketplace make for a great photo opportunity, but you can find fresh produce directly from local growers. This station is just past the Central Business District northwest of downtown.

The Colorado Convention Center is an impressive structure that features 6 halls within, a modernist exterior with lots of glass, and public art installations. Whether you go inside or just stay around the exterior, the sleek design of this convention center can make for a great backdrop for pictures.

When you visit, make sure to take note of the public art installations around the convention center. One of the most impressive is a 40-foot bear that’s set up to appear as if they’re looking in on the convention center standing on their hind legs. You’ll find it all in the Central Business District.

The River North Art District is a trendy neighborhood that sports plenty of urban charm among its industrial revival looks, with plenty of bars, galleries, and shops among old warehouses. Just walking through the streets, you’re likely to come across colorful murals that make excellent photo backdrops.

When you explore local bars, shops, and art galleries, you’ll see sparks of individuality in each that are simultaneously different for each while all showcasing the spirit of Denver. If you can capture this for your Instagram, you’ll have pictures that stand out. The neighborhood is located north of downtown by the intersection of I-70 and I-25.

The pedestrian alley at Dairy Block is a unique functional art installation where you’ll find numerous murals, an interactive lighted walkway, sculptures, and neon works. It runs the length of a single city block and features works done by 10 artists in total.

Walking through this alley will give you quite a few different photo opportunities. The 10 artists involved all had something unique to say, so you can actually add quite a variety of shots to your photo album all within a single city block. You’ll find it in the Lodo neighborhood north of downtown.

The Denver Performing Arts Center is a local theater with impressive architecture implementing arching glass, colorful lights, and artistic sculptures. The actual decor can vary slightly depending on when you visit and what kind of performances are being held, but they’re always something special.

To find something photogenic here, all you really have to do is point and shoot. You don’t even need to actually buy a ticket, though you probably should. Keep in mind that you can’t take pictures of the performances themselves. You’ll find this arts complex on the west side of the Central Business District.

The International Church of Cannabis is a church and religious organization set within a 113-year-old converted Lutheran church with psychedelic murals. When you visit, you’ll find quite a few interesting additions to this old church, like new murals that sport vibrant colors with psychedelic designs.

The church is open to the public at regular hours, so you can go inside and grab shots of the interior as well, which is bursting with color in contrast to the mostly red brick you’ll find outside. This church is located south of downtown in Washington Park West.

Lula Rose General Store is a coffee shop and local goods store that’s remarkably inviting, with an aesthetic that offers charm and a laid-back atmosphere anyone can enjoy. The building itself is fairly small with large glass windows on most sides bathing the interior in natural light.

While pictures from the outside are often quite striking, you’ll need to step inside to capture the atmosphere this friendly shop cultivates with its brick backdrop and wooden counter designs. You’ll find it all on the north side of Congress Park east of downtown.

The “Love this City” mural is one of the most photographed spots in the city, displaying a vibrant array of colors with the word Denver plastered in the center. It uses a mixture of green, pink, purple, and brown for the background design while the lettering is done in orange and black.

When you’re looking to grab a photo at this spot, you may want to time your visit appropriately. It’s in a parking lot that can be quite busy at times with cars blocking it. Visiting early in the morning is typically your best bet. You can get there in western Curtis Park just north of downtown.