Denver Travelers Recommend

Whether it is summer or winter or any of the glorious times in-between, Denver has got plenty to do and see. Spend the day walking through Denver’s downtown district and see some of this history still standing today at the Denver Mint and the Colorado State Capital Building, two of the oldest buildings in Denver. Now that you’ve got your bearings on the city and soaked up some history, head out and explore the variety of outdoor venues that Denver has on display. The Denver Zoo is one of nation’s highlights and is proud to offer some of the rarest species on earth including the okapi, red-bellied lemur, and Mshindi, a rhinoceros that paints with a brush. No trip to Denver would be complete without getting outside of the city for a bit and exploring what it is that makes Colorado so special -- its proximity to (or really, entrenchment in) the Rocky Mountains. Any time of year is a good time to get out and explore the scenery.

Boasting abundant year-round sunshine and quick access to the natural playgrounds of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is an ideal base camp for adventurous travelers. You can easily hit the slopes or trails and be back in the Mile-High City in time for dinner. Here are some popular ways to explore Colorado’s Front Range.

Rocky Mountain National Park has long been associated with America’s great outdoors. Easy access from nearby cities plus wildlife—elk, moose, coyote, eagle, deer, black bear, and bighorn sheep sightings are possible—make it a popular destination. Here’s how to explore the offerings of this diverse natural habitat in the Rocky Mountains.