Denver

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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

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Downtown Denver

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Denver. Paramount Theater is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 16th - California Station or 16th - Stout Station to see more of Denver.

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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.

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LoDo

Take time in LoDo to visit attractions like Union Station and McGregor Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station to see more of the city.

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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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to South Suburban Sports Complex or Highlands Ranch Golf Club.

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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.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

4 out of 5
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is P5,286 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P5,286
P6,118 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Plaza Hotel Denver

Plaza Hotel Denver

3 out of 5
4849 Bannock Street, Denver, CO
The price is P4,570 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P4,570
P5,289 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Plaza Hotel Denver
Holiday Inn Denver East by IHG

Holiday Inn Denver East by IHG

3.5 out of 5
3333 East Quebec Street, Denver, CO
The price is P4,898 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,898
P5,669 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,391 reviews)
Denver stay.
"The only negative thing i could say was they didn't offer the breakfast voucher when we checked in it was only given on the last day when the person working breakfast told us about it. I wasn't told parking wasnt free when i booked the stay."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Holiday Inn Denver East by IHG
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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 center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ball Arena and Empower Field ...
9/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews)
Sonder was great, will be back
"Great location for walking to venues, both downtown and to Empower and Coors fields! Close to great restaurants and coffee shops! Bed was very comfortable and place was equipped with everything needed to cook and enjoy!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
"Perfect location for a baseball trip! We took the train from the airport to Union Station then walked across the street to Sentral. The building has amazing amenities including a pool, games room, gym, ect. The Whole Foods inside of the building was great and even had its own elevator for Sentral ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"We r heading back home to the mountains I want to say you have the best, most immediate and responsive customer service of anywhere I have ever stayed. 5 star plus experience at The Mint House!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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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