Denver
United States of America · Colorado · 1609 m
Description
Denver is the vibrant capital of the U.S. state of Colorado and a dynamic center where urban life meets the spectacular landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Located at an elevation of around 1,609 meters (5,280 feet) above sea level, the city is famously known as the “Mile High City”. Denver is renowned for its lively arts and music scene, diverse culinary offerings, numerous museums, parks, and craft breweries, as well as the nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The city combines modern urban life with a strong outdoor culture and serves as an ideal gateway for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing in the surrounding mountains. With its active and nature-loving spirit, Denver is considered one of the most important gateways to the Rocky Mountains and the American West.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre(Day trip)
- Denver Union Station
- Rocky Mountain National Park(Day trip)
- 16th Street
- Denver Art Museum
- Larimer Square
- RiNo Art District
- Denver Craft Beer Scene
- Meow Wolf Denver – Convergence Station
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Coors Field
- Colorado State Capitol
- Civic Center Park
- Lower Downtown (LoDo)
- Denver Central Market
- Confluence Park
- Cherry Creek Trail
- Cherry Creek North
- City Park
- Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
- History Colorado Center
- Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
- Clyfford Still Museum
- Molly Brown House Museum
- Denver Performing Arts Complex
- Blue Bear at Colorado Convention Center
- Dairy Block
- McGregor Square
- Highland & LoHi
- Avanti Food & Beverage
- South Broadway
- Washington Park
- Sloan's Lake Park
- International Church of Cannabis
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
- Forney Museum of Transportation
- National Western Center
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
- Red Rocks Trading Post Trail(Day trip)
- Dinosaur Ridge(Day trip)
- Golden(Day trip)
- Coors Brewery(Day trip)
- Lookout Mountain(Day trip)
- Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave(Day trip)
- Clear Creek(Day trip)
- Boulder & Pearl Street(Day trip)
- Flatirons(Day trip)
- Chautauqua Park(Day trip)
- Estes Park(Day trip)
- Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway(Day trip)
- Echo Lake(Day trip)
- Georgetown(Day trip)
- Georgetown Loop Railroad(Day trip)
- Central City(Day trip)
- Garden of the Gods(Day trip)
- Pikes Peak(Day trip)
- Manitou Springs(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- DEN
- Train stations:
- University of Denver, 16th & California, Theatre District / Convention Center