Denver

Travel Guide

City Park showing a garden, a lake or waterhole and autumn leaves
Denver which includes a skyscraper, landscape views and a lake or waterhole
Colorado featuring mountains
Red Rocks Amphitheatre which includes mountains
Denver

Denver Travel Guide Video

Come to the Mile High City for easy access to challenging Colorado skiing, along with varied cultural attractions, shopping and dining.

Denver’s nickname, Mile High City, comes from its 5,280-foot (1,600-meter) elevation above sea level. Its setting in the Rocky Mountains gives the city great natural beauty and 300 days of sunshine annually. Enjoy its outdoor excitement and great cultural activities.

Hop on the free shuttle bus running along the 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) long pedestrianized 16th Street Mall. The street features numerous shopping, dining and entertainment choices. Bring your ID to tour the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch and walk out with a bag of shredded money.

Beyond the mall’s southern end, look for the Colorado State Capitol Building’s golden dome. Near the northern end is Larimer Square, a shopping and dining area with historic structures from the 1800s.

A few blocks east, watch the Colorado Rockies play baseball at Coors Field. Travel west to tailgate at Sports Authority Field at Mile High where the Broncos play NFL football.

Plan a family vacation with varied activities. See shade, water, ornamental and Western landscapes at the Denver Botanic Gardens in downtown Denver. Walk north to City Park for the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the City Park Golf Course. Drive west through the pleasant residential neighborhood of Lakewood to reach Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, where the natural acoustics of this beautiful setting enhance major concerts.

Colorado has some of the country’s best skiing, with wide glades, powder bowls and steep mogul fields. Travel to top resorts within a 90-minute drive north or west of Denver including Echo Mountain, Eldora, Keystone, Loveland and Winter Park.

These and other areas in the Rocky Mountains and foothills also offer exciting non-winter activities of hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and boating. Drive north about 1.5 hours out of Denver to approach Rocky Mountain National Park. View Longs Peak and explore some of the park’s 150 lakes and 450 miles (725 kilometers) of streams. Look for bighorn sheep, moose and beavers in this huge designated wilderness area.

Where to stay in Denver

Downtown Denver which includes signage

Downtown Denver

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street Mall – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Cherry Creek

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.

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LoDo

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.

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Denver Tech Center

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.

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Capitol Hill

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Capitol Hill include the museums and bars. Make a stop by Molly Brown House Museum or Colorado State Capitol Building while you're exploring the area.

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Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to South Suburban Sports Complex and Highlands Ranch Golf Club while you're in town.

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Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
3 out of 5
1715 Tremont Place, Denver, CO
The price is €108 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€108
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6.8/10 (1,080 reviews)
"Staff do not answer questions about public transportation although there is free red buses all the time around hotel area but I only knew it by chance ."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Wingate by Wyndham Denver Airport
Wingate by Wyndham Denver Airport
3 out of 5
6670 Yampa Street, Denver, CO
The price is €86 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€86
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,193 reviews)
"Perfect spot for a quick trip."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Denver Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
4 out of 5
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is €112 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€112
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"Very easy to check in and out. Clean. Staff was very kind and helpful!"

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Union Station
Sentral Union Station
4 out of 5
1777 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Sentral Union Station
Sonder at Skyline
Sonder at Skyline
3 out of 5
2600 Bryant Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Empower Field at Mile High and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Only downpart, no room services other than that everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Sonder at Skyline
Mint House Denver Downtown Union Station
Mint House Denver Downtown Union Station
4 out of 5
1777 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
"We love this place, only downside is the parking is expensive, but for the location I guess doable."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Mint House Denver Downtown Union Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Denver

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 29%
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 27%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There are a lot of electric scooters around town from various companies available for hire these are operated by people with a very wide range of skill level, you've been warned.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very busy city lots to see

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

2nd visit to denver for 2 night stay after touring. Visited most of the attractions first time round, nothing new this time.. Wouldnt want to spend more than two days here

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice city, good shopping & restaurants friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Denver cant say any more

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Interesting city, clean, and very friendly. Easy to walk around.