Urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure in the Mile High City.
Of all the great things Denver has to offer, the greatest may be its ability to serve as a base camp for incredible one-day excursions. Denver offers quick, easy access to the state’s biggest attraction, the Rocky Mountains, where a wealth of national and state parks, national forests and scenic areas fill your senses. Gold rush mountain towns and ski resorts are great places to spend a day shopping, exploring and taking in the amazing scenery. From Denver, your next great adventure is just around the bend or right over the next ridge!
Denver offers more than 850 miles of paved off-road trails that connect to hundreds of miles of dirt trails and mountain bike adventures. The nearby Rocky Mountains boast hiking excursions and wildlife, and also provide glacier runoff that creates some of the best whitewater rafting in the country. Rivers around Denver are also famous for their fly fishing for every level of angler.
If you’re a thrill seeker, try an exciting helicopter or hot air balloon ride to see the city from the bird’s eye view. If that’s not enough, you can always try hang-gliding!
For a dose of some culture, visit the hip galleries, world-class museums and fun First Friday festivals – Denver’s art districts are the pulse of the Mile High City’s creative community. Spend an afternoon browsing work from local artists. Denver Art Museum’s massive collection of Western art, cutting-edge works at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, hidden gems such as the Kirkland Museum and Museo de las Americas – Denver’s museums offer something for everyone.
Other must-sees in Denver include the Denver Zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Red Rocks Amphitheater, and— a visitor favorite—the Coors Brewery. You can't have bragging rights from a Denver vacation until you see these sights. Warning: it may take more than one visit!
There’s never a dull moment in Denver, come see for yourself!