Denver, Colorado

Denver is also known as the Mile High City. This is not because it is legal to grow marijuana here. It is because Denver is located at 5,280 feet above sea level.

Colorado's capital city and most populous is Denver. It is home to many world-class museums and beautiful public murals. The city also serves as a gateway into the Rocky Mountains. Denver is the home of the second-largest performing art center in the United States, behind Lincoln Center in New York. It is often cited as the top city for singles.

Fans of sports can catch the Denver Broncos playing football, the Colorado Rockies playing baseball or the Denver Nuggets playing basketball. Do you prefer soccer or hockey? You can check out the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Outlaws. Are you looking to exercise? You can take a hike in Rocky Mountains, or go to the nearby ski slopes.

Denver is also known for its beer scene. It's home of many craft brewers and Coors Light, the largest brewery in the country. Each year, the Great American Beer Festival is held in Denver. Colorado has several dispensaries that offer recreational marijuana.

Best Time to Visit

Visiting Denver depends on the activities you choose. Denver hosts Cinco de Mayo in May. It also hosts the Five Points Jazz Festival and Denver Arts Festival. Denver hosts PrideFest in June, Comic Con in July, and a county fair during the summer. Denver's autumn is the best season to visit for foodies. It's when they host A Taste of Colorado, Denver Beer Fest and the Great American Beer Festival.

Winter is the best time to ski and snowboard nearby. Denver Botanic Gardens hosts its holiday light show in November through January. Each January, Denver's National Western Stock Show takes place. The worst time to visit Denver for the weather is winter from November 19 to March 2. Winter in the Mile High City brings rain, snow, ice, and plunging temperatures.

Pro Tip

It is said that if you don’t like the Denver weather, wait 15 minutes. Always be prepared for an unexpected storm or a 40-degree temperature drop.

Airport

Book our cheap tickets and get down at Denver International Airport. It is the main international airport in the Western United States, primarily serving metropolitan Denver, Colorado. It is the largest airport in North America by land area and the second largest in the world. The airport is 25 miles (40 km) driving distance from Downtown Denver, 19 miles (31 km) further than the former Stapleton International Airport.

Best Things to Do

Tour the Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.

Brewery Tour
Denver Brew Tours is the premier provider for craft brewery tours in Denver. Choose from a custom private party bus brewery tour anywhere in the Denver Metro Area or a group walking brewery tour through the popular Berkeley neighborhood in North Denver. The tour offers affordable prices, laid-back drivers, and access to some of the best craft beer in America. Get behind the scenes and learn the story about your favorite brewery or just sit back relax and enjoy the beer!

Denver Art Museum
One of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is dedicated to helping visitors explore art and creativity through hands-on activities, extensive art collections, and world-class exhibitions. The Denver Art Museum's Hamilton Building is an architectural work of art. Designed by Daniel Libeskind, it will change the way you experience art and architecture.

Denver Botanic Gardens
One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events, Mordecai Children’s Garden, lifelong learning opportunities and research to preserve Colorado’s precious natural resources.

Molly Brown House Museum
Visit the home of Titanic heroine, the unsinkable Margaret "Molly" Brown, a woman of extraordinary courage. All tours are guided and last 45 minutes. Group tours by reservation only; walk-ins welcome. The place is available for private events as well. Open Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m.; Sun. at Noon. Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. A property of Historic Denver never lets’ you down.

Recommended Hotels

Denver is irresistible, a city that offers best vacation opportunities. If you are traveling with your family, there are great kid-friendly hotels for a fantastic stay. Your options include The Four Seasons Hotel, The Kimpton Hotel in Monaco, The JW Marriot Hotel, The Grand Hyatt, The Ritz-Carlton, The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center to name a few.

Grab top flight tickets from FlyOtravel

With so many exotic location to discover, it is the right time to grab our exciting flight deals and see the world. For further information, get in touch with our travel experts available to take care of all your queries. Our grabs are wallet-friendly, book now and save big!