Denver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Denver which includes landscape views, a high-rise building and a lake or waterhole
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 16th Street Mall to Paramount Theater – 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 16th Street Mall. 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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Five Points

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its breweries and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Five Points. Top attractions like Coors Field and South Platte River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 27th - Welton Station or 25th - Welton 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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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport DIA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport DIA
2.5 out of 5
6801 Tower Rd, Denver, CO
The price is ₹7,429 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹7,429
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,916 reviews)
Nice place to stay if you don't need breakfast
"Nice place to stay near the airport with shuttle service. However, the morning breakfast ended at 8:00. By 7:45 almost all the food was gone from the buffet and was not refilled. The waffle makers were a mess and couldn't be used. My daughter had nothing but cold cereal to feed her children."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport DIA
Warwick Denver
Warwick Denver
4 out of 5
1776 Grant Street, Denver, CO
The price is ₹7,654 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹7,654
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,293 reviews)
"Good base for exploring Denver. Noisy internally and externally. Don’t approve of dogs on higher floors."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Warwick Denver
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
3 out of 5
1845 Sherman St, Denver, CO
The price is ₹8,543 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹8,543
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
"The hotel was nice and the room was, too. There was some noise during the day and into the night."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"The staff was so polite and nice, it was my first time in Denver it was great"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Sentral Union Station
Kasa Rino Denver
Kasa Rino Denver
4 out of 5
3375 Denargo St, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and on-site parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"The place is perfect! Hopefully I’ll stay again!"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Kasa Rino Denver
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 centre and on-site parking. Popular attractions Union Station and Coors Field are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
Great location for short or long stays
"We loved the location of this property. Great access to nearby shopping including Whole Foods across the street. Perfect for a night out on the town with Coors Field and Ball Arena within walking distance. Hope to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

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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Reviews of Denver

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
9 Nov 2019

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

Verified traveller
7 Oct 2019

Very busy city lots to see

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
1 Oct 2019

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

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

Nice city, good shopping & restaurants friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019

Love Denver cant say any more

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Aug 2019

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

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