Shadow Mountain Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shadow Mountain
Popular places to visit
Maxwell Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Maxwell Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Evergreen. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Towering monoliths create perfect acoustic conditions and a unique concert venue, all thanks to the magic of Mother Nature.
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Our pick of the best Shadow Mountain Hotel Deals
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
"Had so much fun!"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
"Good stay. Double queen rooms do not have queen beds. Full size at best"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Southwest/Lakewood
"All was good, save the "desk chair" in the room. For a desk chair that had no wheels and was too heavy to easily slide on the carpet made it awkward to slide in and out while working at the desk."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Golden – Denver West
"Office not clearly marked difficult to find."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Denver Golden
"This is an older style yellow la Quinta.. the toilet ran every other minute in my room and that was pretty annoying and wasteful of water. I tried to make it stop, but it just kept going. I was only there for about 12 hours, so I didn’t bother telling the staff because I didn’t have time to deal ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel
"The Exercycle in the gym wasn’t working which my husband has counted on to manage a condition he has but otherwise everything was great. Like the convenience store and coffee place right across from the hotel too."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Shadow Mountain
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from 16th Street to Paramount Theater – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cherry Creek
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.
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.
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and 16th Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highlands Ranch Golf Club and South Suburban Sports Complex while you're in town.
