Although the lust for gold drew early settlers to Boulder, and coal mining brought them to Louisville and Lafayette, it was Boulder County’s vast agricultural opportunities that kept them here. Today, Boulder County is home to more than 1,000 farms, many of which offer tours, classes, farmstands…
Hiking with kids, particularly small ones, can be a challenge. Check out these hikes that are not far from the city, ranging from easy to a bit more challenging. They have excellent views and an abundance of wildlife. Some Great Hikes Close to Denver for Kids Bluff Lake Nature Center Only minutes…
In Denver, “healthy lifestyle” isn’t just a tagline, it’s practically a personality trait. So it follows that the Mile High City has become one of the best places in the country for gluten-free dining, where thoughtful menus and careful kitchen practices make for fantastic options for the…
With its abundance of sunshine, Denver is a gardener’s paradise. Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., the son of the famed designer of New York’s Central Park, helped design Washington Park (known locally as Wash Park), which is consistently picked by residents as their favorite. The long, rectangular park…
Behold the Mile High City with its more than 300 hundred days of sunshine, a downtown that can do gritty or gleaming, and a beckoning backdrop of foothills that give way to the Rockies. When it comes to the big or small screen, Denver gives good face — whether the town’s an extra glimpsed in passing…
In Denver, elevation is part of the city’s story. At exactly 5,280 feet above sea level, the Mile High City offers crisp air, wide-open skies and a one-of-a-kind sense of place you can feel the moment you arrive. That altitude shapes everything from architecture to outdoor adventures to the local…
Get away with friends! From relaxing spas to award-winning cocktail bars, Denver has everything you need for an unforgettable girls getaway weekend. To keep the boys entertained, see our "A Guys Getaway Trip to Denver" post. Where to Stay Where to Shop Where to Relax Where to Explore Where to Eat…
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…
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…
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…
