Denver
Overview
You’ll find beauty in and out of doors in this shimmering Colorado city.
5 things you’ll want to see
While the amphitheatre is known for its perfect acoustics and exhilarating programming, Red Rocks is also a place for walking, horseback riding and biking, all with a spectacular view.
Highlight: On a clear day, you’ll have a 321 km view of Denver and the plain
More than simply a hub for light-rail lines, commuter buses, and Amtrak, this beautifully restored historic building is a comfortable, friendly meeting place. Year round you’ll find a fantastic hotel, bustling restaurants, bars and and coffee shops.
Highlight: A summertime farmers’ market
Learn about the importance of preserving diminishing wildlife on one of many unique tours at this special sanctuary
Highlight: Full moon feeding tour. Just a cool as it sounds.
Enjoy a Major League Baseball game at Coors Field
Highlight: 3 games a year they host fireworks displays after the game
Art-n-Transit showcases over 70 public art pieces at more than 45 rail stations and bus terminals throughout the metro area.
Highlight: Site-specific commissioned art reflects the surrounding community
A WestJetter’s day in Denver
WestJetter Shayne loves to visit historic sites wherever he flies. He recommends the fantastic guided tour of the Molly Brown House, followed by a visit to Union Station, where he enjoys a cocktail at Cooper Lounge.Airport served by: DEN
Destination basics
Climate
Arid and dry, Denver enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. Expect warm summers (highs averaging 30 degrees), a cool fall (highs averaging 20 degrees) and cold weather (highs averaging 8 degrees) in the winter months.
Cultural offerings
Some say a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a Denver must do. It’s the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world.
There is something for children of all ages at the recently restored Children’s Museum . Everyone can enjoy the Adventure Forest, cooking classes, and a 2300-sq-ft art studio.
MCA Denver has an impressive collection of exhibitions and their Octopus Initiative, offering any resident of the Denver metro area the chance to borrow and live with a work of art made by a Denver-based artist, is something to brag about.
The Denver comedy scene consistently attracts the biggest names in comedy and Comedy Works is a great place to start.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts hosts include Broadway touring productions, dance and ballet, a symphony orchestra, and operas.
The Denver Art Museum is home to one of the largest Native American art collections in the USA and the Western American Art exhibit in its permanent collection is famously known and loved.
Food and beverage
Historic attractions
At the spectacularly restored Union Station you’ll find RTD light-rail lines, commuter buses and Amtrak. This friendly meeting place is also home to bustling bars, a hotel and on summertime Saturdays you’ll find a farmers’ market and urban sprinklers
The Molly Brown House Museum tells the story of Titanic survivor, Unsinkable Margaret “Molly” Brown and her fascinating history of activism, philanthropy and passion.
Getting around
From the airport: The A Line runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport, stopping in different suburbs along the way.
You can enjoy the city by bike, bus, light rail, car, taxi, and ride share services. For a comprehensive list of how to get around, visit Denver’s transportation guide.
Outdoor activities near Denver
Hiking
Denver’s extensive and gorgeous trails and parks vary from difficult hikes and bike trails to stroller and wheelchair friendly places to picnic and enjoy the day.
Skiing
Amtrak Winter Park Express Ski Train First thing in the morning, you’ll be taken from Union Station to the base of Winter Park Resort and enjoy 360-degree mountain views along the way. You’re dropped off 100ft from skiing and mountain activities. The best part is that you can return to your Denver lodgings that evening.
Prices vary throughout the season, but die-hard Colorado skiers know that you can buy discount lift tickets for most ski areas at King Soopers grocery stores.
Mountain biking
Winter Park boasts 965 km of single-track trails and two downhill park.
Golf
The short and sweet golf season runs from April-October. You can play classic parkland courses or majestic mountain ones, with enough variety to suit any budget.
Spectator sports
Denver boasts a variety of professional sports teams including
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Rockies
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Avalanche
- Colorado Rapids
- Denver Barbarians (Rugby)
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