Consider this the only guide to Denver you need.
Denver is Colorado’s state capital and the most populous city in the state.
Prefer hockey or soccer?
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Check out the Colorado Avalanche or Denver Outlaws.
Looking to get some exercise?
Take a hike in the Rocky Mountains or hit the nearby ski slopes.
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Denver even hosts the Great American Beer Festival each year.
Marijuana is legal in Colorado, and Denver is home to several recreational marijuana dispensaries.
In May, Denver celebrates Cinco de Mayo and hosts the Denver Arts Festival and Colfax Marathon.
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Meanwhile, winter is a popular time for skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes nearby.
About 200 named mountain peaks are visible from Denver.
Marijuana is legal in Colorado for adults 21 and older.
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Adults can possess up to one ounce of retail marijuana.
Cannabis is sold through recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries.
If you don’t have a prescription, head to a recreational dispensary.
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It’s also illegal to take marijuana across state lines.
Most notably, theres a train that runs from the airport to Union Station downtown.
Parking in downtown can be expensive, making rail the more affordable choice.
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Buses:The Denver area has 170 bus routes, with more than 9,000 local stops in eight counties.
Local buses are an especially good way to travel around the city center and suburbs.
An express bus runs between Denver and Boulder.
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Taxis:Taxis are available through companies like Denver Yellow Cab.
Expect to pay about $55 for cab service between downtown Denver and the airport.
Ride-share:Lyft, Uber, and Migo are ride-sharing options available in Denver.
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In fact, it counts more than a half-dozen museums within a 10-minute walk.
It was built as a luxury hotel in 1892 and is now operated by Marriott.
The lobby is likely to transport you to a different era.
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The hotel has an eight-story atrium with a stained-glass skylight and six stories of interior balconies.
It also has its very own rooftop beehive and an on-site flower shop.
The hotel offers several themed bedrooms and common areas filled with books, games, and hand-carved wood.
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It’s the kind of mansion that’s sure to feel like home from the moment you walk in.
The property offers free parking, but doesn’t allow pets.
Three rooms come with whirlpool tubs.
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It sits atop Denver’s Union Station and offers a direct train link toDenver International Airport.
Some rooms have themes inspired by Marge Simpson, Barbies, vintage arcade games, and more.
Its rooms are designed to deliver an artsy vibe with a touch of luxury.
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The property has a great Italian restaurant, Panzano, and a nightly wine social hour.
The property is located near Capitol Hill and the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Rooms include featherbeds, down comforters, and rain forest shower heads.
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Popular cocktails include the Beet Down and Don Draper.
Menu items include smoked burrata, harissa eggplant fries, Moroccan lamb sausage, and chocolate baklava.
Gluten-free pasta and pizza crusts are also available.
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That team includes James Beard-recognized chef Jennifer Jasinski.
Ultreia is located inside Denver’s Union Station and serves tapas inspired by Spain and Portugal.
Menu items include bacon-wrapped dates, patatas bravas, and spiced octopus.
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The restaurant has private heated outdoor seating where it serves a tasting menu.
Its regular menu includes Italian staples likepasta al fornoand burrata.
Tavernatta also makes a tagliatelle with Maine lobster.
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Its multicourse tasting menu, which evolves with the seasons, is a treat.
Lucy Sky and The Herbal Cure are a couple of popular options.
Euflora is welcoming to first-time visitors and has a location at the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver.
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It also sells flowers, concentrates, edibles, smoking supplies, and T-shirts.
Brewery Tour
Denver is a beer drinker’s dream come true.
The Coors Brewery can brew up to 22 million barrels of beer each year and offers self-paced tours.
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Denver’s first brewpub, the Wynkoop Brewing Company, offers tours in downtown Denver.
Denver Art Museum
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Address: 100 W 14th Ave. Its collections represent cultures from around the world and include more than 70,000 works of art.
And each winter, the location hosts one of the country’s most gorgeous holiday light shows.
Brown and her husband bought the home that became the museum in 1894.
Brown survived the sinking of theTitanicafter helping several fellow passengers evacuate the ship.
She later organized a survivors' committee to counsel those who lived through the sinking.
Amelia Earhart’s 1923 Kissel Gold Bug is among the hundreds of items in its collection.
The promenade resembles the skin of a diamondback rattlesnake from above.
On the ground, visitors will find dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops.
Horse-drawn carriages and pedicabs are generally available after dark.
Nowadays, it’s home to shops, bars, restaurants, and clubs.
It’s a great place for people-watching on a pleasant night.
Even when there isn’t a show, it’s a sight to see.
Inspyre Boutique now has four stores in the Denver area.
No single item is priced over $100.
It’s a great place to buy souvenirs to take back home.
You’ll find everything from clothing and gifts to leather goods here.
It’s also home to Nordstrom, Macy’s, Free People, and an Apple store.
Among them: Le Creuset, Ferragamo, Nike, Kate Spade, and Coach.
Highlands:Highlands is a laid-back Denver neighborhood with a great selection of restaurants and bars.
The neighborhood sits on a hillside overlooking the city and is sometimes called North Denver.
LoDo:LoDo is where downtown Denver parties.
It’s on the edge of Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies.
Capitol Hill is home to the Molly Brown House Museum and situated just west of the Denver Botanic Gardens.
It’s an area that’s brimming with bars, restaurants, and interesting locals.
Nowadays, it’s a hipster haven known for its restaurants, bars, and public art.
Weather
Denver summers are hot, while its winters tend to be cold and dry.
The temperature rarely dips below 6F or rises above 96F.
The warmest months are June through early September.
The coldest are late November through early March.
Expect snow between November and February.
The following are average Fahrenheit lows and highs by month.
