Denver Travel Blog

Denver, like most cities between the Mississippi and the Sierra Nevadas, has a mild case of urban sprawl. Unlike those other cities, Denver has worked aggressively to make getting around the city without a car easier and simpler – a welcome change, especially since gas prices under $3/gallon seem to...

Denver is definitely a city of meat-eaters. The city is chock-full of steakhouses, burger joints, and fusion restaurants finding creative ways to incorporate elk, bison, and the infamous Rocky Mountain Oysters into their menus. That said, vegetarians need not despair. Denver has a sizable vegetarian...

To refer to Red Rocks Amphitheatre as a legendary concert venue is hardly hyperbolic. This majestic venue has been hosting concerts for over a hundred years and has seen The Beatles, U2 , Steve Martin, and roughly one billion combined performances by The Grateful Dead and Phish. It’s not hard to see...

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a day to celebrate Latino culture and heritage, with festivities galore. Denver’s huge festival is on both May 7th and May 8th and is the largest such event in the United States. Opening with a colorful...

Along the top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway sits North America’s highest incorporated city, Leadville, Colorado. At a lofty perch of 10,430 feet, this legendary frontier mining town is positioned in a valley surrounded by stunning snow-capped peaks. Leadville is famous for its heritage,...

From January 27-30, more than 250 ski, snowboard, and snowmobile athletes from across the world will land in Aspen to compete in the Winter X Games 15. This is like the Olympics of winter sports, but featuring guys on snowmobiles doing massive backflips. All events at the X Games are free, including...

Many restaurants around Denver offer New Year’s Eve specials, but the following spots offer multi-course meals for a set price, many of which include champagne or offer optional wine pairings. 1515 Restaurant: Four-course meal for $60 per person, served after 6 p.m. Burnsley Restaurant and Lounge:...

There will be a plethora of parties and live music events around the Mile High City to help you bring in the New Year in style, but Denver also has several family-friendly New Year’s Eve activities: Fireworks: The sky will sparkle over the 16th Street Mall during two fireworks shows at 9 p.m. and...

After enjoying Denver‘s New Year’s Eve family-friendly activities and having a prix fixe meal at one of Denver’s top restaurants, make a night out of it with music and dancing! Colorado Symphony Orchestra keeps New Year’s Eve classy at Boettcher Concert Hall, with a Vienna-themed...

Although gorging on cookies and eggnog could be considered a family-friendly holiday activity, here are some others that will get you out of the house to enjoy the holiday cheer: 1. The Nutcracker Ballet: A holiday classic featuring unforgettable characters and dazzling costumes and scenery. Playing...