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The Denver Blog

A Guide to Denver’s Film Festivals

Anyone who believes the movies don’t offer pleasures akin to binge-watching hasn’t been to Denver, where a slew of annual film festivals invites hours of all-consuming, thought-provoking or thrilling big-screen viewing. Even better, these weekend, weeklong or longer gatherings create spaces to…

The Coolest Mountain Towns Near Denver

While there’s plenty to keep you busy in Denver — thriving cultural and food scenes, diverse neighborhoods and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking and biking trails — those snowcapped peaks on the horizon are bound to call to you. We say go! You can explore those mountain towns with ease, thanks to…

Denver’s Favorite Food Halls

Food halls are the great equalizers of the Denver dining scene. They solve the age-old problem of where to eat when one person wants tacos, another ramen and your kid will only eat pizza. But besides being amazingly practical in their diverse food offerings, these halls are just plain fun, culinary…

Top Lakes & Swimming Spots Near Denver

If you’re someone who feels the lure of water no matter where you go, you’ll be especially drawn to Denver’s lakes, reservoirs, water parks and pools. On Colorado’s sun-soaked, blue-sky days, mountain views and skyline backdrops pull you outside. Across the Mile High City, lakes are tucked into…

A Couples Getaway Trip to Denver

It’s time for the two of you to get away. Whether it’s a trip for pure relaxation, wining and dining or one that sprinkles in attractions, concerts and outdoor recreation, Denver has a grand variety of options for romantic vacations. If it’s more of a date night kind of thing while visiting family…

Immersive Art in Denver

Open a neon portal to a new universe, don a mask and wander through a fairy folklore or solve a murder mystery before the final reveal. Decades before immersive art started trending, Denver artists were already experimenting with light, sound and audience interaction. That early push to blur the…

The Best Asian Restaurants in Denver

Denver’s dining scene tells a global story — and nowhere is that more evident than in its vibrant Asian culinary community. From fragrant Thai curries and hand-pulled Chinese noodles to delicate Japanese sushi and soul-warming Vietnamese pho, the Mile High City offers a rich tapestry of flavors…

Myths and Legends Behind Denver International Airport

From lizard people and space aliens to secret underground bunkers and a cursed horse, Denver International Airport (DEN) has been a magnet for myths and legends since it opened in 1995. One of the most pervasive legends about the airport is that it was built by members of a secret society. Which…

Denver’s Biggest Events for 2026

Start planning now for exciting events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list andchoose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals. …