Denver Pavilions

Downtown's Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall has 40-plus shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, including Lucky Strike bowling and a United Artists theaters updated with luxury lounge chairs in all 15 auditoriums. Shoppers searching for that only-in-Colorado item will find it at the I Heart Denver Store, featuring the work of more than 135 local artists–with 70 percent of sales going back to those artists. Other retailers include Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, Pink, Hot Topic and Banana Republic. Global retailer Uniqlo chose the Pavilions as its only Rocky Mountain location, opening fall 2016. Also added to the mix: For the Win, a 13,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gaming venue and chef-driven gastropub. There's a carousel during the holidays and various fun events all summer. Don't miss Maggiano's homestyle Italian fare and several eateries have good happy hour options.