Whether you have a couple of hours, a few days or a blissful week to spend in Denver, there are outdoor adventures galore. And you can rent all sorts of gear, from kayaks to motorized scooters, without having to pack a huge suitcase or buy expensive stuff. Here's a rundown to get you going…
If you’re looking for a quiet spot to have a picnic, take in great views or experience a different side of the city, check out these lesser-known Denver parks…
One of the most historic parks in the country, Lakeside Amusement Park, is half attraction, half museum of mechanical, thrill-generating Americana. Its creators were inspired by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition — a.k.a. the Chicago World's Fair — where the fairgrounds were nicknamed "White…
A disastrous flood in 1965 sparked a restoration initiative on the South Platte River, which resulted in the network of paved trails for walking and bicycling, parks, and ecological improvements that you see today. Consisting of the Mary Carter Greenway and the South Platte River Trail, the 35-mile…
It’s no secret that Denver is a terrific base camp for ski and snowboard adventures in the nearby mountains. What may come as a surprise is the fact that the Mile High City has the only urban snowsports terrain park in the United States. Ruby Hill Rail Yard typically remains open from late January…
When it comes to sustainable travel, few places do it better or greener than the Mile High City. Denver made National Geographic’s 2021 list of sustainable destinations, thanks to its support of solar power and bike lanes, as well as the city’s Certifiably Green Denver program. While businesses all…
With snow falling, trails in Colorado’s foothills get a beautiful, wintry makeover. Tree limbs glisten in an icy casing, sounds are muffled by the downy snow and the chance to see and hear wildlife goes up as fewer people travel the trails — it’s a great time to strap on some snowshoes and go for a…
Celebrate the outdoors at Outside Days (May 29–31, 2026). The event features live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, the latest outdoor gear and more. Buy Tickets Music May 29, 2026 – Death Cab for Cutie, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and Wildermiss May 30, 2026 – My Morning…
Take a ski, snowboard,snowshoe or snowmobile tour of Colorado's world-class ski resorts and backcountry. …
What might seem like a simple, fun trip to the museum for some families can be overwhelming for others. That’s because, for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder or sensory-affecting disabilities, the array of sensory input and crowds can be overstimulating — especially while on…
