Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Thu, 09 May 2024 13:23:52 +0000 Take a Day Trip to Boulder County's Delightful Farms https://www.denver.org/blog/post/boulder-county-farms/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/boulder-county-farms/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/boulder-county-farms/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0600

Although it was gold that drew early settlers to Boulder, and coal mining that brought them to Louisville and Lafayette, it was Boulder County’s vast agricultural opportunities that kept them here. Today, Boulder County is home to more than 1,000 farms, many of which offer tours, classes,

]]> Denver Breweries Go Green for the Planet https://www.denver.org/blog/post/breweries-sustainability/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/breweries-sustainability/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/breweries-sustainability/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Denver is one of the best beer cities on the planet, and the planet is front of mind for many of the city’s top breweries.

To help the industry become more sustainable, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) launched a sustainable brewing program in 2017. Kaitlin Urso, an

]]> 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

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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

]]> Colorado Canned Beers for Your Next Summer Camping Trip https://www.denver.org/blog/post/canned-beers/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/canned-beers/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/canned-beers/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Sure, you can bring a bottle of wine or whiskey with you on your next camping trip, but there’s something that just feels right about drinking a cold craft beer after spending the day under the summer sun.

And while there’s certainly no shortage of beers from local Denver brewers that would hit the

]]> 16 Great Winter Beers Brewed in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/16-great-winter-beers/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/16-great-winter-beers/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/16-great-winter-beers/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0700

These seasonal craft beers are sure to put you in the winter spirit. Perhaps inspired by the majestic, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, Colorado brewers excel at winter beers, from ales to stouts. Visit a few Denver breweries this winter to warm up with friends and sample some great seasonal beers, or

]]> Only in Denver: FlyteCo Tower https://www.denver.org/blog/post/flyteco-tower/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/flyteco-tower/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/flyteco-tower/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0700

Before Denver International Airport, Stapleton International Airport was Denver's hub for air travel from 1929 to 1995. The former airport is long gone, with the Central Park neighborhood sprouting in its place.

But one remnant remains: The 12-story flight control tower. Now surrounded by housing,

]]> Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Fall https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-fall/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-fall/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-fall/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0600

Immerse yourself in Denver’s thriving cultural scene this fall. There's something for everyone, from blockbuster museum exhibitions featuring the photography of Georgia O’Keeffe, to cultural festivals like Denver Arts Week and Denver Beer Week. Also, check out The Mile High City’s best attractions

]]> Belays to Brews: A Denver Rock Climbing Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/belays-to-brews/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/belays-to-brews/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/belays-to-brews/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that.

In this second installment, Paraclimbing champion and Denver local Mo Beck takes her adaptive climbing friends Kaitlin and Amanda out for a day of

]]> Great Takeout Food and Beer Pairings in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/takeout-beer-pairings/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/takeout-beer-pairings/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/takeout-beer-pairings/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0600

In just a few clicks, you can order up some to-go goodness from Denver’s top eateries. Then follow our pairing guide below to pick up some nearby to-go beer for a delicious night in.

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