Highlands Travel Guide
Denver
Popular places to visit
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 legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
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.
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.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Ball Arena
Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Denver: Token and Tacos Cannabis Lover Foodie Tour
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Top hotels in Highlands
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
It was exactly what I was expecting. And that's why I booked this property. Clean rooms. Good breakfast. Great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
It was great
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was friendly. Central location for downtown. Room was clean and nicely appointed.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Well kept up and good layout of everything
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Highland
Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and South Platte while in the area.
Sloan Lake
While Sloan Lake isn't home to many top sights, Empower Field at Mile High and Sloan's Lake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jefferson Park
Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Jefferson Park, and Children's Museum of Denver is a top attraction you might want to visit.
River North Art District
Discover River North Art District, memorable for its live music. Popular attractions in River North Art District include South Platte River and Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 38th & Blake Station.
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.
Ballpark
Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Union Station and Coors Field.
