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What to do in Central Colorado
Popular places to visit
Winter Park Ski Resort
With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This “cathedral” to rock music has attracted some of the biggest names with its incredible natural setting.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Pikes Peak
Enjoy the spectacular views from the second most visited mountain in the world, just a few hours’ drive from Denver.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Areas of Central Colorado
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street Mall – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cherry Creek
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.
LoDo
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.
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 The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.
YMCA of the Rockies
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in YMCA of the Rockies and surrounding area, you can visit Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Sprague Lake.
Capitol Hill
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.
- Winter Park Ski Resort
- Union Station
- Red Rocks Amphitheater
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- US Air Force Academy
- Pikes Peak
- Garden of the Gods
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Denver Zoo
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- Park Meadows Mall
- Denver Art Museum
- Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- Paramount Theater
- Cave of the Winds
- Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
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