Who says you have to leave town to feel like you’ve gotten away? A staycation in downtown Denver is your chance to break out of the everyday without packing a bag or booking a flight. You already know how vibrant and beautiful this city is, but when was the last time you gave yourself permission to…
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…
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…
If you’re looking to get off the beaten tracks (railroad tracks, that is), Canyon Spirit can take you on a railroad adventure from Denver, Colorado, to Moab, Utah. Formerly known as Rocky Mountaineer, Canyon Spirit is a luxury train with a front-row seat to some of the most jaw-dropping visuals in…
One of the nation's largest Juneteenth celebrations, Denver's free Juneteenth Music Festival is returning to the Five Points neighborhood with live entertainment on June 20, 2026. Celebrate with a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family. This Year's Juneteenth Events…
If hiking the Colorado Trail is on your bucket list, Waterton Canyon near Denver is the perfect place to begin. This scenic stretch follows the South Platte River in Littleton and is popular year-round for hiking, biking and fishing. It also marks the official starting point of the Colorado Trail…
The Rocky Mountains make up the third-longest mountain range in the world, running from northern British Columbia to New Mexico. At its center is Rocky Mountain National Park, some 400 square miles of preserved natural beauty with 147 lakes, 360 miles of trails and more than 100 peaks that are…
Welcome to the Mile High City. You're about to have the best field trip ever! Whether it's a spring break getaway or a summer adventure, Denver takes learning to a higher level with endless outdoor fun, interactive games and world-class cultural attractions. Where else can you track dinosaurs, check…
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…
Between the ample sunshine and the easy access to hiking, biking and winter sports, Denver has earned its reputation as an outdoor lover’s paradise. But there’s also plenty of fun to be found indoors! From escape rooms and arcades to billiards, bowling and golf, we won’t blame you if you decide to…
