Central Colorado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Lake
Grand Lake
Grand Lake showing a lake or waterhole and mountains
Alpine Visitor Center featuring interior views as well as a small group of people
Grand Lake

Where to stay in Central Colorado

Downtown Denver featuring modern architecture

Downtown Denver

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Denver
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Cherry Creek

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.

Cherry Creek
LoDo showing a city

LoDo

Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.

LoDo
Around 200 high school students learning that with every sunrise there is a fresh start at Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 

If you are looking for a great sunrise hike at the YMCA of the Rockies Bible's Point is the way to go! #Adventure #Hiking #Sunrise #Rotary

YMCA of the Rockies

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in YMCA of the Rockies and surrounding area, you can visit Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Sprague Lake.

YMCA of the Rockies
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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 The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.

Denver Tech Center
On Continental Divide snowmobile tour in Winter Park, CO

Winter Park Village

While visiting Winter Park Village, you might make a stop by sights like Winter Park Ski Resort and The Gondola.

Winter Park Village
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1715 Tremont Place Denver CO
The price is AU$128 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$128
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,716 reviews)
This place is great

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
818 17th St Denver CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$179 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$179
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,513 reviews)
Cute building, clean, friendly staff, easy check in, and conveniently located for downtown activities. I’ll definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

4 out of 5
488 Main St Black Hawk CO
The price is AU$222 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$222
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Black Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,191 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
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 aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (860 reviews)
Beautiful and very clean room (apartment) with awesome city views Joseph at the counter recommended. I let them know we were there for a big milestone celebration. The "Experience Manager" Jessica soon arrived at our door with a lovely handwritten card and a bottle of champagne. It was a great experience ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Sentral Union Station
Kasa Union Station Denver

Kasa Union Station Denver

4 out of 5
1750 Little Raven St Denver CO
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (861 reviews)
Nice place nice location walking distance from union station

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Kasa Union Station Denver
Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River

3 out of 5
1260 Fall River Rd Estes Park CO
Stay at this cabin in Estes Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
This is our 2nd time to stay here and we have always loved this place— the location, the serenity, the views, the full amenities in the cabin. And loved the upgraded heated toilet seat too. Would recommend this to anyone who will visit Estes Park/RMNP.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Streamside on Fall River
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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