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 28–31, 2026). The event features live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, the latest outdoor gear and more. Presale tickets go on sale Dec. 3, 2025. Music Acts May 29, 2026 – Death Cab for Cutie, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and…
Take a ski, snowboard, snowshoe or snowmobile tour of Colorado's world-class ski resorts and backcountry. Adventure Scenic Tours of Colorado offers private custom tours all over Colorado for one to six passengers in luxury SUVs. They can take you on snowshoeing and cross-country skiing adventures…
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…
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…
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…
Walk into Snobahn Action Sports Center in Thornton and it’s a whirl of activity: kids practicing skateboard tricks in a freestyle park, others jumping on a trampoline, and a few skiers and snowboarders honing their turns on high-tech slope simulators. Above it all, there’s a second-level terrace…
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…
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…
