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Walking the streets of downtown Denver on a foggy, freezing cold day.
Walking the streets of downtown Denver on a foggy, freezing cold day. - Photo by Owen Lystrup

Explore the Mile-High Wonders of Denver, United States

About Denver, United States

Denver, Colorado beckons travelers with its breathtaking natural scenery, world-class dining and entertainment, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver offers a unique and unforgettable travel experience for all ages and interests. Plan your trip today and discover the magic of the Mile High City!

Are you planning a trip to the United States? If so, make sure to put Denver on your list of must-visit destinations. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and city lovers alike.

One of the most popular attractions in Denver is the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a stunning outdoor venue that hosts concerts and events throughout the year. If you're looking for a unique outdoor experience, head to the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, where you can hike, camp, and explore the stunning natural beauty of the mountains.

Denver is also known for its thriving food and drink scene. From craft breweries to farm-to-table restaurants, there are plenty of options for foodies to explore. Don't miss out on trying some of the local specialties, such as green chili and Rocky Mountain oysters.

For history buffs, Denver also has plenty to offer. The Molly Brown House Museum offers a glimpse into the life of the famous Titanic survivor, while the Colorado State Capitol Building is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture.

Finally, don't forget to take advantage of Denver's lively arts and culture scene. The Denver Art Museum features a stunning collection of art from around the world, while the Denver Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide range of theater productions and musical performances.

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure, great food and drink, or a dose of history and culture, Denver has something for everyone. So why not book your trip today and experience all that this vibrant city has to offer?

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Popular Stays in Denver, United States

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Warwick Hotel Denver

This award-winning property boasts a prime situation in Denver city centre, providing easy access to some of the most important tourist attractions in the area such as Colorado State Capitol. Guests staying at this enchanting hotel will have the chance to stroll to the 16th Street Mall, or explore the magnificent Denver Botanic Gardens. Luminous and airy, all the accommodation units are tastefully decorated and have been designed with guests' comfort in mind. Visitors will appreciate the roof-top swimming pool featuring panoramic views and offering the ideal choice to enjoy a cool dip. The onsite restaurant serves a modern Coloradan cuisine with hearty local flavours. Those travelling on business will find fully-equipped meeting facilities to guarantee the successful of any event.
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Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy American cuisine at BEZEL Cocktail Lounge, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Denver? This hotel has 133000 square feet (12356 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 52 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Stay in one of 1238 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed.
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Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

Experience the premier luxury of Hyatt Regency Tech Center Denver for your next visit to the Mile High City. An ideal location in the heart of this business conclave, combines with unparalleled service and amenities to create a stand-out Denver Colorado hotel. The 11-story hotel features a coffeehouse, sports bar, and a restaurant that offers casual dining for breakfast and lunch and a more intimate, upscale bistro setting for dinner. Other amenities include a health club, indoor lap pool and spa, concierge, valet parking, and business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers a complimentary, 24-hour shuttle within five miles of the property.
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The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

The hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Denver, one block from the 16th Street Mall and the city's dining, shopping and nightlife. Denver Art Museum and Denver Performing Arts Centre are around 10 minutes' walk away, while Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science are around 10 minutes' drive away. The bus station is some 5 minutes' walk from the hotel, and the train station is around 15 minutes' walk away. The Loveland ski fields for downhill and cross-country skiing are about 1 hour's drive away. A historic Denver landmark, the property was built in 1892 and renovated in 2010. This 241-room hotel features an 8-storey atrium lobby. Other facilities at this air-conditioned establishment include a 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, hairdressing salon, café, bar, pub and restaurant. Conference facilities and wireless Internet access are available, as are room and laundry services. A car park, garage and valet parking are offered onsite for an extra fee. The hotel features elegantly appointed Victorian-style rooms that have been recently renovated. All rooms feature twice daily maid service, a safe, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, iPod docking station, flat-screen TV with satellite/cable and coffee maker. Internet access is available, as well as a direct dial telephone and radio. The en suite bathroom has a shower/bath and hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are also provided. Air conditioning and central heating ensure comfort throughout the year. The hotel has a gym and steam room, and massage treatments are on offer. The nearest golf course is around 10 minutes' drive away. From Denver International Airport, take Pena Boulevard west to I-70 West. Continue on I-70 West and exit southbound on Brighton Boulevard. Brighton Boulevard will turn into Broadway. Continue south on Broadway. Turn right on to Tremont Street. The hotel is on the left.
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The Golden Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

Behind every great day is a great night at the Comfort Inn and Suites hotel in Jackson, WI near Germantown. This smoke-free hotel is near destinations like the Washington County Fair Park and Convention Center, Kettle Moraine State Forest Park, Sunburst Recreation Area, Summerfest, Milwaukee County Zoo and Miller Park. Take advantage of amenities like free hot breakfast, free WiFi, a business center, fitness center and free coffee. Rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, desk, coffee maker and hair dryer. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program.
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Embassy Suites By Hilton Denver Downtown Conventio

Our suites are across the street from The Colorado Convention Center and we’re a five-minute walk from 16th Street Mall and its free MallRide shuttle to Union Station. Ball games at Pepsi Center and Coors Field are a mile away. Enjoy made-to-order breakfast, our complimentary evening reception, and access to our indoor saltwater pool and fitness center. Your stay includes Free made-to-order breakfast Complimentary evening reception Non-smoking rooms On-site restaurant Indoor pool Fitness center Pet-friendly rooms Business center
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The Curtis Denver A Double Tree By Hilton Hotel

Enjoy a cookie on arrival, followed a tour of our pop-culture themed hotel. Expect Britpop, chick-flick, horror, and everything in-between. Our unforgettable rooms are just three minutes from Colorado Convention Center, and within half-a-mile of 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Pepsi Center, and the Denver Art Museum within 10-minutes. We have 27, 826 sq. ft. of space, and can assist with seating arrangements, A/V, and catering. Our patio provides the perfect place to mingle, along with our ballroom, and various meeting rooms. Block-book rooms for an event to remember.
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Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Denver Westminster

Welcome to the Doubletree Hotel Denver - North, ideally situated between downtown Denver and Boulder, offering sweeping views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located directly off US-36 in Westminster, Colorado, we provide easy access to both Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Denver International Airport. Our friendly, full-service North Denver hotel is the ideal spot for business or vacation travel. While staying in one of our warmly-appointed guestrooms, executive-level rooms, or suites, you will enjoy numerous amenities. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, Sweet Dreams by Doubletree bedding featuring a plush-top mattress, luxurious linens, down comforters and jumbo pillows, Business center, open 24-hours, Complimentary shuttle service within a six-mile radius, Indoor heated pool, whirlpool, and adjacent sundeck, State-of-the-art fitness center featuring Precor equipment, Lafitte's Lounge proudly brews Starbucks coffee, Lafitte's New Orleans Restaurant serves both Cajun and local favorites. At the Doubletree Hotel Denver - North, we care about the environment. Through initiatives such as our recycling and towel reuse programs, we hope to make a difference. We even offer green meeting packages. Our unbeatable location places you just minutes away from local destinations like Water World, Denver Art Museum, Butterfly Pavilion, Arvada Center, Denver Mint, Denver Zoo, and the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Catching at a game at the Pepsi Center, Coors Field, Invesco Field at Mile High, University of Colorado, or Regis University? The Doubletree Hotel Denver - North welcomes all sports fans! Or maybe an afternoon of shopping at FlatIrons Crossing Mall or Westminster Promenade is more your speed.

Things to do in Denver, United States

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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

Welcome to the ultimate craft beer experience in Denver, Colorado! Our Lodo Craft Beer Tour will take you to some of the best breweries in Denver’s downtown area, where you will get to taste 10+ perfectly crafted beers while exploring the city on foot. While sipping beers along the way, you’ll see how a failed geologist started a brewery that defined Denver’s beer culture, explore Denver’s new Dairy Block and visit a small outpost of a Colorado mountain brewery, sip beers from the brewery that made canning craft beer cool. You’ll also get to know Denver’s best kept secrets. You’ll walk through Denver’s original red light district, hear about Denver’s outrageous grave robbers, & learn other seamy Denver history! Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will: - teach you how to taste beer like a beer snob - explain the brewing process - show the history of each of our brewing partners - share some scandalous Denver history tidbits along the way
Highlights of Denver
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Denver History and Highlights Walking Tour

Take a deep dive into Denver, from its early Old West days to its current position as a modern and lively city. See Colorado’s capital through the eyes of a resident as you explore with a local guide who will lead you to historic hubs, show you local hangouts, and introduce you to the city’s highlights. Discover the trendy LoDo neighbourhood, walk along a street designed by a world-famous architect, duck into an architecturally beautiful hotel and check out the bustling Union Station. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.
Smartphone Driving Tour b/w Breckenridge & Denver
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Smartphone Driving Tour b/w Breckenridge & Denver

Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the suggested route from the audio guide along Interstate 70, and discover one of the most scenic drives in Colorado. Start anywhere along the route between Denver & Vail or Breckenridge. The tour experience is the same in either direction. Learn about the area's mining history and the legend of Poker Alice. Discover the beauty of the Loveland Pass at your pace. Hear about the Arapaho Basin, Loveland Pass, Eisenhower Tunnel & other sights. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere & take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 17,000+ happy customers!
Capitol Building - Denver Terrors - Walking Ghost Tour
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Denver Terrors Ghost Tour

Join our mesmerizing walking ghost tour through Denver's haunted streets, where the past and the paranormal collide. Led by a seasoned guide steeped in local lore, you'll visit some of the city's most storied and spooky spots, including the Capitol Building, Acacia Apartments, and the legendary Molly Brown House. These chilling stories reveal the darker side of Denver's history, making this tour perfect for both history enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. As you traverse a mile of haunted ground, you'll feel the crisp mountain air and sense the eerie presence of the past. Though we won’t enter private properties, standing on the very spots where ghostly encounters have occurred guarantees a spine-tingling experience. This tour is crafted to both entertain and educate, weaving together historical facts with eerie tales that will keep you captivated. Join us each night for an unforgettable journey into Denver’s haunted past.
The Best of Denver: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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The Best of Denver: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Explore the mile-high city with a private guide, seeing the city's highlights, and finishing at a local brewery where your guide will grab you around before finishing your tour. Denver appeals to everyone, especially outdoor types and adventurers. It's the jumping-off point for ski resorts in the nearby Rocky Mountains. On your private walking tour of Denver, you'll learn about its unique culture, history and why it's so appealing. This Rocky Mountain city boasts a lively food and artisanal beer scene as well as some great cultural hot spots including Larimer Square, the city's oldest block and the Denver Art Museum home to the mansion of famous Titanic survivor Molly Brown. From Denver Art Museum to the huge blue bear holding up the convention centre building, this private tour will give you a taster of what makes Denver such a popular destination.
Twilight Ghost Tour
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Twilight Ghost Tour

NOTE: Because we limit the number of people in each tour, this tours tends to sell out quickly. This tour takes you through the most haunted neighborhood in Denver. Historic Haunted Mansions, Scandals, and History, are the themes of this paranormal tour. NOTE: Although we don't go into any of the privately owned mansions, you will still have an opportunity to feel, and possibly see the presence of paranormal activity. Bring your smart phone. We often capture orbs and sometimes even shadow people. Paranormal activity is never guaranteed. Duration: 2 Hours. Distance: 1.7 Mile Walking Tour. The tour meets at 901 Sherman St, on the corner of 9th and Sherman, in front of the lighted, Archer Tower sign. Make sure to go to the Sherman side of the building. Note: Book Early, this tour tends to sell out quickly, during the Halloween Season.. Note: This is a rain or shine event. Note: we also offer this tour as an all-inclusive experience, with a boozy twist.
Denver Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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Denver Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Turn Denver into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.
Self-Guided Denver's Golden Treasure Scavenger Hunt
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Self-Guided Denver's Golden Treasure Scavenger Hunt

There's one spot in Colorado where hip vibes blend with history. Join us on today's epic adventure hunt through Denver, where we'll loop around LoDo and the Business District in search of storied buildings, captivating public art, and iconic ballparks. Along the way, you'll encounter trendy warehouses, heroic athletes, and tantalizing culinary delights along the 16th Street Mall. So, lace up those walking shoes, gather your crew, and secure your spot for the Denver adventure hunt today! What You'll Explore: Union Station, Coors Field, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Larimer Square

Why People Love Denver, United States

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michaelvS8856UT
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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and fun. Interesting to see how different breweries approach making a different taste.
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kahanson2018
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Jul 2023
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
I highly recommend this tour? Paul, our beer guide, was amazing! It was the perfect mixture of knowledge, good beer, and fun. Bonus, we got to meet great people and explore Denver, plus keep the glass.
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carolhS528CG
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Jul 2023
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Paul was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable and gave us great information about the brewery in addition to the beers. We tried a great variety of beers and some fun ones as well. He made it into a fun atmosphere. It was a great time!!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Denver

What are some outdoor activities in Denver?

Denver is the perfect city for outdoor enthusiasts! Some popular outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Rocky Mountains, biking along the Cherry Creek Trail, kayaking at Confluence Park, and skiing/snowboarding at one of the nearby resorts during the winter season.

What are some must-visit attractions in Denver?

There are so many great attractions to visit in Denver! Be sure to check out the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. For those interested in history, the Molly Brown House Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science are highly recommended.

What are some family-friendly activities in Denver?

Denver has plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. The Denver Zoo, the Children's Museum of Denver, and the Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park are great options. For outdoor fun, visit City Park, which has a playground, picnic areas, and paddleboat rentals.

What are some popular neighborhoods to visit in Denver?

Some of the most popular neighborhoods in Denver include LoDo (Lower Downtown), RiNo (River North Art District), and Cherry Creek. LoDo is known for its historic buildings, restaurants, and nightlife, while RiNo is home to many art galleries and breweries. Cherry Creek is a great shopping destination with a mix of high-end and boutique stores.

What are some unique things to do in Denver?

For a unique experience, visit the Denver Microbrew Tour, which takes you on a walking tour of some of the city's best breweries. You can also take a hot air balloon ride or go on a ghost tour of the city. For those interested in sports, catch a Denver Broncos or Colorado Rockies game.

What is the best time of year to visit Denver?

The best time to visit Denver is during the summer months (June-August) when the weather is warm and sunny. However, winter is also a great time to visit if you enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Just be prepared for colder temperatures and snow.

What are some affordable accommodations in Denver?

There are many affordable accommodation options in Denver, including budget hotels, motels, and hostels. Some recommended options include the Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, the Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown, and the 11th Avenue Hotel and Hostel.

What are some luxury accommodations in Denver?

For those looking for a luxurious stay in Denver, the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, the Ritz-Carlton Denver, and the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa are all great options. These hotels offer high-end amenities and top-notch service.

What are some great restaurants to try in Denver?

Denver has a thriving food scene with many great restaurants to choose from. Some popular options include Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen, Root Down, and Mercantile Dining & Provision. For a unique dining experience, visit the Buckhorn Exchange, which is Denver's oldest restaurant and serves up exotic meats like elk, rattlesnake, and quail.

What is the best way to get around Denver?

Denver has a great public transportation system, including buses and light rail trains. You can also rent a bike from one of the many bike-share programs in the city, such as B-cycle or Lime. If you plan on exploring the nearby mountains, renting a car is recommended.