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Ski, Snowshoe and Snowmobile Tours Near Denver

Take a ski, snowboard, snowshoe or snowmobile tour of Colorado's world-class ski resorts and backcountry. Or experience the gorgeous backcountry and let someone else do the driving and planning. Adventure Scenic Tours of Colorado offers private custom tours all over Colorado for one to six…

How to Plan an Exciting Outdoor Trip to Denver This Winter

Denver is a magical place to visit in the wintertime, especially during the holidays, with millions of twinkling lights all over the city. Highlights include the 110-foot-tall Mile High Tree Presented by Xcel Energy and Xfinity, the nightly Mile High Drone Show, and the Denver Christkindlmarket…

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 Mile High Holidays kicking things off on Nov. 21, 2025. There are tons of family-friendly adventures along with special hotel deals for weekend getaways. 1. Millions of Lights See millions of…

Things to Do in Denver in the Fall

Fall is an exceptionally wonderful time to visit Denver with crisp air, mild weather and tons of things to see and do from cultural festivals to outdoor fun. What makes the Mile High City truly special is that it has one of the longest periods of fall colors of any city in the country. That's…

Denver Green Hotels, Bars and Restaurants for Your Visit

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…

Denver Is the Ultimate Locals' Playground, Staycation Spot

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…

Denver's Stunning Rooftop Patios Offer Skyline and Mountain Views

All around Denver, you'll find rooftop patios providing the perfect perches for admiring the skyline, vast green spaces and Rocky Mountains. While you're enjoying the views, sample Denver’s rising culinary profile with a margarita or a beer, and maybe a burger or some nachos as the sun sets…

Best Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Denver

Hundreds of exciting adventures for the whole family can be found near the Denver metro area. If you’re planning a hike with young ones, Colorado Mountain Club’s “The Best Front Range Hikes for Children” guidebook details 46 hikes that vary in difficulty that you can find in the Denver, Boulder…

Free Things to Do This Spring and Summer in Denver

Denver's spring and summer months are packed with free things to do like strolling through the city's vast park system, checking out rock 'n' roll memorabilia at Rockmount Ranch Wear, looking for vivid street art, going on a Great Divide Brewery tour, hiking at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre or…