Looking to get some fresh air while you’re in Denver? Beyond the city’s well-known parks, you’ll find plenty of quieter green spaces that are perfect for a more laid-back outing. Tucked into neighborhoods and unexpected corners, these hidden gems are ideal for picnics, short strolls, letting kids…
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…
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…
Upwards of 30 feet above the ground, the gangway at Arkins Promenade is a portal to a different perspective on Denver. There's the downtown skyline a mile to the south, the Rockies to the west and cranes dotting the River North Art District (RiNo) to the east. Cars line up on the 38th Street bridge…
What's the most haunted place in Denver? Well, it just might be Cheesman Park. Yes, the lovely tree-lined Cheesman Park with the pavilion, botanic gardens and snowcapped views of the Rocky Mountains. That’s because Cheesman Park has something else besides lush lawns, trees and bike paths. It has…
Enjoy the best Denver has to offer this fall without stretching your budget. The Mile High City is packed with free festivals, attractions and activities that will keep you busy all season long! See more free events and activities year-round. Denver Christkindlmarket WHEN: Thru Dec. 23, 2025…
Bluff Lake Nature Center is an excellent place to relax, recharge and experience nature only minutes from the city. The family-friendly wildlife refuge features walking trails, an abundance of native plants and it’s one of the best birdwatching sites along the Front Range. It also has an important…
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…
Against a vast sea of prairie, the Rocky Mountains rise, unobstructed, on the western horizon. Seemingly miniature and just 10 miles to the southwest, the downtown Denver skyline provides a sense of scale. On this crisp fall morning, the striking pinks and blonds of the grasses take on a glow along…
Back in the early 1860s, Denver was a dusty and desolate place. The South Platte River flowed through the heart of the then-boomtown, but there just wasn’t enough water in the right places. The Capitol Hydraulic Company tried to build a ditch that started near modern-day Bowles Avenue in Littleton…
