Denver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Highland

Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and South Platte while in the area.

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Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
The price is AU$217 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$217
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,050 reviews)
"The front desk is really helpful . The area is so convenient and close to everything ."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
Sonesta Denver Downtown

Sonesta Denver Downtown

4 out of 5
1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO
The price is AU$167 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$167
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,097 reviews)
"The stay was great. Very nice hotel and perfect placement!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Sonesta Denver Downtown
Plaza Hotel Denver

Plaza Hotel Denver

3 out of 5
4849 Bannock Street, Denver, CO
The price is AU$134 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$134
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,021 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Plaza Hotel Denver
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 center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (804 reviews)
"Very close to Union Station. Tons of restaurants and a Whole Foods in the same building."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Sentral Union Station
Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi

3 out of 5
2600 Bryant Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ball Arena and Empower Field ...
9/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)
"Great location and very clean and spacious. Only slight issue was sink drains slowly. Great value!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi
Kasa Union Station Denver

Kasa Union Station Denver

4 out of 5
1750 Little Raven St, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"Great location, great for family stay."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Kasa Union Station Denver
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

4.4
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

My first time in the US, in love with Denver and Colorado. Beautiful city with heaps of awesome places in the vicinity. Wish we could've stayed much longer.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Took the Light Rail to 'Littleton Downtown' lovely historic village feel. Took the Light Rail to 'Park Meadows' large shopping centre, loved this place for shopping. Our second time to Denver so have seen most things. Non smokers have rights.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Make sure you hire a car to the Rocky Mountains.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Some very nice places to visit, however there are a number of homeless shelters and people so need to be a little careful of walking around outside of busier or touristy areas

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A clean city with a range of activities and attractions. Great place to base oneself and take day trips to mountains - especially Mt Evans and Rocky Mountain NP.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s got great bookstores

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