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Movies and TV Shows Filmed in Denver

Denver is ready for its close-up. The city is a natural for the silver screen with colorful cityscapes along with the Rocky Mountain backdrop. Here are some of Denver's screen credits from movies and TV shows. Documentaries From director Ben Makinen comes "JazzTown" (2021), a 92-minute documentary…

A Music Lover’s Weekend in Denver

Denver definitely qualifies as a music lover's city, ranking as one of “America’s Best Music Cities” by Travel + Leisure. Here’s how to spend a weekend indulging your passion. Friday Evening Let’s start this off right with a show at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. If you’ve been before, you know…

Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver

One of the nation's largest Juneteenth celebrations, Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival is returning to the Five Points neighborhood with live entertainment on June 15, 2025. Celebrate with a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family. Don’t miss the interactive and…

Mile High DIY

In a series of Denver-themed DIY activities, you can bake some amazing pecan oat cookies, try out some mind-bending puzzles, learn the history of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, go on a safari of the city's wildest attractions and much more. Flip through the slideshow below to find your next DIY adventure…

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. Secret societies One of the most pervasive legends about the airport is that it was built by members of a…

Only in Denver: Dr. Justina Ford Transcended Race, Gender

Although Dr. Justina Ford never had children of her own, to Denver — and especially the Five Points neighborhood — she is an important maternal figure. In her role as Denver’s first African American female physician, Dr. Ford delivered thousands of babies, many of whom still live in The Mile High…

Only in Denver: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum

One of Denver’s most inventive and established dance companies, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) blends dance, live music, the spoken word and customs from around the world into a holiday tradition, “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum,” that has become a Colorado favorite. The ensemble’s home, the…