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The Denver Blog

How to Plan Your Trip to Denver

Welcome to the Mile High City, where 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods and natural beauty combine for the world's most spectacular playground. Here are some must-see attractions and tips to plan your trip to Denver. Also, check out these hotel deals. Airport…

Artsy Places to Stay in Denver

Looking for a place to stay with a healthy dose of artistic flair? Denver is undergoing a renaissance of new hotels that are very purposefully integrating art into their design panache and were inspired by a handful of others that set the stage for a new style of hotel. Denver-based NINE dot ARTS…

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Winter

Looking for something new and exciting? Wintertime is a magical time of year to visit Denver with special events, culinary delights, outdoor recreation and world-class attractions for the whole family. Here's how to plan your winter trip to Denver. 1. Special Events These special events are sure…

Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Denver

There is an ice cream renaissance going on in Denver with locally made, tasty goodness available in both iconic ice cream shops and several newer creameries. The only requirement? Release any calorie-counting notions and simply go for it at these delicious places. Downtown 5280 Ice Cream If you…

Sensory-Friendly Experiences in Denver

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…

Meow Wolf Denver Turns Trash Into Striking Art, Fashion (Trashion)

At Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station , art materials are in the eye of the beholder. The dizzyingly trippy immersive art installation is full of exhibits crafted from items that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill. But Meow Wolf’s mile-high interdimensional crossroads treasures what…

Free Things to Do This Winter in Denver

Enjoy the best Denver has to offer this winter without stretching your budget. The Mile High City is packed with free festivals, attractions and activities that will keep you busy all season long from the holidays into the new year! See more free events and activities year-round. Denver…

Only in Denver: Have an Immersive Journey at Spectra Art Space

An otherwise unassuming storefront on South Broadway in Denver is a portal into another world. A little more than a mile before the city gives way to the suburbs, the door to Spectra Art Space doubles as a launchpad for a psychedelic journey into a labyrinthine indoor/outdoor environment, with…

Leadville Irish Miners’ Memorial Honors Forgotten Immigrants

In Colorado's high country sits a relatively new memorial dedicated to the nearly 1,400 immigrants, predominantly Irish, who were buried in unmarked graves. It honors the hopes and dreams, struggles and sacrifices of those who settled on Leadville's east side, seeking a better life after silver was…