Denver Travel Guide

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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

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Downtown Denver

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – 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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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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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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Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
The price is Rp2.365.405 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.365.405
Rp2.737.956 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and the bar and grill had the best Caesar salad!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

4 out of 5
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is Rp1.518.534 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.518.534
Rp1.757.703 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (817 reviews)
"Extra cost for parking"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Plaza Hotel Denver

Plaza Hotel Denver

3 out of 5
4849 Bannock Street, Denver, CO
The price is Rp1.312.839 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.312.839
Rp1.519.611 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Just a little hidden. But I love the spacious of the hotel ."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Plaza 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.
Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi

3 out of 5
2600 Bryant Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ball Arena and Empower Field at ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Its was a good place to stay."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi
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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
Spacious, Clean, and Close to Everything
"We really enjoyed our stay here! The property was clean, spacious, and even nicer than we expected. The location was perfect — close to plenty of things to do and explore. We wish we’d had more time to enjoy all the amenities, but we hope to come back and stay again in the future!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Sentral Union Station
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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
"Room was large (two bedrooms) with full kitchen and washer & dryer. Pull out couch. Comfortable mattresses. AMAZING gym. Large pool. A great place to stay while visiting Denver."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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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