Denver Retail Marijuana Laws, Facts & FAQ | VISIT DENVER

As of Jan. 1, 2014, it is legal in Denver for adults over 21 to purchase marijuana for recreational use. Other municipalities in Colorado also allow retail marijuana stores. Please go to each city's website to determine specific marijuana sale and consumption laws.

REMEMBER:

You must be 21 or older to have or use retail marijuana
It is illegal to give or sell retail marijuana to minors
It is illegal to drive high
It is illegal to consume marijuana in public
It is illegal to take marijuana out of the state
Only licensed establishments may sell retail marijuana products

For more details and FAQ's about recreational marijuana in Denver, please visit the State of Colorado’s information site and the City of Denver's official information site.

denver-tourism-information-center-2

Tourist Information Centers

If you're offline and looking for that personal touch, head to one of the city's four conveniently located tourist centers. There, you'll…

Outdoor Yoga at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado

Weather

The biggest surprise for visitors to Denver is the climate. The arid conditions bring only 8 to 15 inches of annual precipitation and locals wake up…

One mile above sea level.

High-Altitude Tips

Denver really is a mile high, but most people don’t even notice the altitude difference. The air is just thinner and dryer. In fact, many people…

curtis-pet-friendly-dog

Dog-Friendly Denver

Explore the best of pet-friendly Denver! Denver is home to dozens of pet-friendly activities and destinations, including dog-friendly hotels and dog…

denver-skyline-trees-snowcapped-mountains

Denver Facts

Welcome to Denver, where 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty combine for the world's most…

park-hill-neighborhood-garden-house

Moving Here

Even better than visiting The Mile High City is calling it home. That way, you can make your own adventures, find your favorite places, and explore…

City Park Boathouse on the lake and Denver City Skyline

Resources

Denver City Skyline at Twilight

Visitors Guide

Denver City Skyline at Twilight

E-Newsletter Sign Up

16th Street Mall

Denver & Colorado Travel Planning Resources

A couple having drinks at a restaurant.

Denver Deals & Discounts

Light rail train at Denver Union Station in Colorado

Transportation

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Diverse Denver

Copy of pridefest-2016-colorado-flag-2

LGBTQ+

Byers–Evans House - Center for Colorado Women's History

Denver History

Denver Union Station

Denver Digital Puzzles

Denver Union Station Skyline

Denver Videos

Copy of denver-union-station-rails-skyline-header

Booking Widget Added to Footer Panel

Check In:

Check Out: