Alternative/Weird places to visit while you’re in the Denver area. Will add to this list as time goes on, but I’ve added some of my most recent favs to this list
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Shopping
For all my goth/emo/punk/etc baddies, GO HERE. Staff are super friendly and love to help. Tons of options for shoes, clothes, bags, accessories. They even have a lil rave section if you need some funky color in your life.
FashioNation
Lots of quirky lil trinkets and rave gear. If it glows, you can find it here.
Things That Glow
They have pretty much everything here. Clothing, accessories, witchy supplies, stickers, trinkets, etc. I think most (if not all) stuff is made by local artists as well.
HORRID
Activities
Genuinely such a cool place to visit. Lots of interactive things to do. You can take a cool picture pretty much anywhere in this building. At the end they have a gift shop with lots of funky jewelry and clothing made by local artists.
Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station
These guys specialize in anime style tattoos. I actually personally have a custom piece on my thigh done by the owner. Amazing experience, and their art is even better.
Illustrative Tattoo Studios
A slightly normal thing to go to, but it’s fun to go here anyways. Would not recommend going under the influence of anything unless you have a handler lol
Museum of Illusions
Conventions/Pop ups
An anime convention currently hosted in Aurora (right on the edge of Denver) at the Gaylord of the Rockies. Usually happens on labor day weekend every year.
Nan Desu Kan
They just announced their dates for 2026. I went here and got a bunch of taxidermy bugs, makeup, art, stickers, accessories. Super cool thing to attend if you’re into weird stuff.
Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A yearly convention (used to be Denver Comic Con) for everything geeky. Comics, video games, movies, tv shows. Cosplay, attend panels, and shop all your heart’s desire
FAN EXPO Denver
Occasionally pops up in Denver. Dress up, grab some snacks and merch, and enjoy a lil Hello Kitty time
