Denver Travel 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

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

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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.

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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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Central Park

If you're spending time in Central Park, you might enjoy attractions like The Shops At Northfield and Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Central Park Station to see more of the city.

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Embassy Suites Hotel Denver Tech Center

Embassy Suites Hotel Denver Tech Center

3.5 out of 5
10250 E Costilla Ave, Centennial, CO
The price is AU$174 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$174
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Centennial. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Room was actually a lot larger and nicer than we expected. Was easy to find in a good location from downtown Denver.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites Hotel Denver Tech Center
Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center

Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center

4 out of 5
3801 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is AU$165 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$165
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,647 reviews)
The staff was amazing. All of them were very professional and accommodating. The hotel itself was beautiful and luxurious as advertised. We had a pleasant stay. The only complaint I could think of is that the motel behind it is extremely ghetto and unsafe to walk by but that isn’t even in The Renaissance’s ...

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
The price is AU$230 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$230
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! (1,054 reviews)
Great location and view from our room

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
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! (810 reviews)
The apartment was very clean. Staff is very responsive.

Reviewed on 17 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! (387 reviews)
Room was solid, good noise insulation, sleeper couch

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Artesian Apartments LoHi

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Artesian Apartments LoHi

3.5 out of 5
3282 Tejon Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Union Station and Ball ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
The property was great and the area is quiet.Only downside is that there was not a grocery store or pharmacy nearby.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Artesian Apartments LoHi
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

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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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