Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Thu, 09 May 2024 14:12:24 +0000 A Summer Day Trip from Denver: Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining and Aerial Ropes Course https://www.denver.org/blog/post/colorado-adventure-center-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/colorado-adventure-center-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/colorado-adventure-center-trip/ Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Are you looking for the perfect summer day trip from Denver that will be fun for all ages? Colorado Adventure Center is just 35 miles from Denver and an underrated day trip from the city. With a short drive to Idaho Springs, you can whitewater raft, zipline and conquer an aerial ropes course. Choose

]]> Outside Festival Is Calling All Outdoor Lovers, June 1-2, 2024 https://www.denver.org/blog/post/outside-festival/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/outside-festival/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/outside-festival/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Celebrate the outdoors at the first-ever Outside Festival, June 1–2, 2024. The event will feature live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, immersive experiences, the latest outdoor gear and more.

The Outside Festival will take over Civic Center Park in downtown Denver and feature an

]]> Denver's Best Yoga Experiences and Studios https://www.denver.org/blog/post/yoga-scene/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/yoga-scene/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/yoga-scene/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Denver has a vibrant yoga community, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, from the urban sanctuary at Denver Botanic Gardens to the striking sandstone formations at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. With so many cool places to practice (or learn), Denver’s yoga scene strikes the perfect pose.

Namaste

]]> Denver Botanic Gardens Sets the Bar for Sustainable Horticulture https://www.denver.org/blog/post/botanic-gardens-sustainability/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/botanic-gardens-sustainability/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/botanic-gardens-sustainability/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0700

When it comes to sustainable horticulture, Denver Botanic Gardens is leading by example.

Take green roofs, which ease the urban heat island, provide wildlife habitat and offer other environmental benefits. There are two at the York Street location: a display roof atop the Boettcher Building and

]]> Best Birding Spots Near Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Birding can be a valuable introduction to nature and ecology for children. Birds are not as elusive as other wildlife and can be viewed safely. Combined with your favorite hiking spots, it can be a welcomed addition to a day out on the trails. Bring a bird identification guide and encourage kids to

]]> An Environmental Success Story: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rocky-mountain-arsenal/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rocky-mountain-arsenal/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rocky-mountain-arsenal/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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

]]> Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Winter https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-winter/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-winter/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-winter/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Looking for something new and exciting? Denver has a host of family-friendly adventures planned for the holidays with special hotel deals for weekend getaways.

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Mile High Tree

Denver’s holiday season will once again be bigger and brighter with the spectacular (and free) Mile

]]> How to Plan an Exciting Outdoor Trip to Denver This Winter https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Denver is a magical place to visit in wintertime, especially during the holidays. The city is the cultural capital of the Rocky Mountain region while the mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding.

Whether you’re planning a short trip or longer sojourn, spending some time in Denver is a

]]> Denver Green Hotels, Bars, and Restaurants For Your Visit https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-trip/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0600

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 Hotels with Rooftop Pools and Bars https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rooftop-pools-bars/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rooftop-pools-bars/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rooftop-pools-bars/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Several hotels in downtown Denver and Cherry Creek had visions of flip-flops, rubber duckies and pure relaxation in mind when transforming rooftops into places for mixing and mingling. With 300 days of sunshine annually and blissful summers and autumns, Denver is a paradise for rooftop pools and

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