Denver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
City Park featuring a park, a lake or waterhole and autumn colours
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Red Rocks Amphitheater showing mountains
Denver
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-metre) 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-kilometre) 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 holiday 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 neighbourhood 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 kilometres) 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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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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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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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 Highlands Ranch Golf Club and South Suburban Sports Complex while you're in town.

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Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
3.5 out of 5
440 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is ₹9,492 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹9,492
₹10,987 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,657 reviews)
"Nice room, beautiful view!"

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Quality Inn & Suites Denver International Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Denver International Airport
2.5 out of 5
6890 Tower Rd, Denver, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,549 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹6,549
₹7,667 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,017 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place. Shuttle service is good to airport"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Denver International Airport
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
4 out of 5
1776 Champa St, Denver, CO
The price is ₹10,302 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹10,302
₹11,924 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,870 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Hyatt Centric Downtown 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 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! (586 reviews)
"I really wasn’t expecting much, but staying here has been an absolute treat and a very welcome surprise. Getting to know the facilities has been delightful. I would gladly come back."

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Sentral Union Station
Kasa Union Station Denver
Kasa Union Station Denver
4 out of 5
1750 Little Raven St, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
"Kasa was amazing. I loved the updated appliances, modern interior and comfortable furniture. This place specifically was in a great area of town where transportation was available nearby, plenty of food choices, and a Whole Foods was around the corner. Most of all, security was wonderful. I always ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025

Kasa Union Station Denver
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 centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Union Station and Ball Arena are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"Quite and really nice"

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Sonder at Skyline
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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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

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Very busy city lots to see

3/5 - Okay

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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

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Nice city, good shopping & restaurants friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

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Love Denver cant say any more

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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