Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Thu, 09 May 2024 14:16:12 +0000 Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/juneteenth-music-festival/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/juneteenth-music-festival/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/juneteenth-music-festival/ Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 -0600

One of the nation's largest Juneteenth celebrations, Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival is returning to the Five Points neighborhood with live entertainment, June 15–16, 2024.

Celebrate with a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family. Don’t miss the interactive and

]]> Best Denver Restaurants, Lounges and Bars With Cozy Fireplaces https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-restaurants-with-cozy-fireplaces/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-restaurants-with-cozy-fireplaces/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-restaurants-with-cozy-fireplaces/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0700

There are numerous hotspots in The Mile High City to chase away the winter chills. These restaurants, bars and lounges, in particular, have roaring fireplaces that make you want to jostle for a hearthside seat, order a round of cocktails or dinner, and enjoy the warmth.

Cherry Cricket Downtown

]]> Artsy Places to Stay in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/artsy-hotels/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/artsy-hotels/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/artsy-hotels/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0600

Looking for a place to stay with a healthy dose of artistic flair? Denver is undergoing a renaissance of new hotels that are very purposefully integrating art into their design panache and were inspired by a handful of others that set the stage for a new style of hotel. Denver-based NINE dot ARTS

]]> Denver’s Family-Friendly Hotels Provide More Fun https://www.denver.org/blog/post/family-friendly-hotels/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/family-friendly-hotels/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/family-friendly-hotels/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0600

Keeping kids of all ages happily busy while exploring Denver is easy. Take a look at the wide range of family-friendly activities and attractions, then consider our sampling of hotels that will have your kids or grandkids grinning from ear to ear and counting sheep while they sleep.

DOWNTOWN

]]> Where to Rent Outdoor Gear in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/outdoor-gear-rental/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/outdoor-gear-rental/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/outdoor-gear-rental/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0600

Whether you have a couple of hours, a few days or a blissful week to spend in Denver, there are outdoor adventures galore. And you can rent all sorts of gear, from kayaks to motorized scooters, without having to pack a huge suitcase or buy expensive stuff.

Here's a rundown to get you up and

]]> Unique Amenities at Denver Hotels https://www.denver.org/blog/post/amenities-denver-hotels/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/amenities-denver-hotels/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/amenities-denver-hotels/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0600

Sometimes hotels can feel alike from city to city, but not in Denver. Several properties are making a statement with uber-unique features that guests will remember long after their visits to The Mile High City. These hotels are providing a new level of fun and urban adventure.

At Halcyon, a hotel in

]]> Only in Denver: Champagne Cascade at Denver's Historic Brown Palace https://www.denver.org/blog/post/champagne-cascade/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/champagne-cascade/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/champagne-cascade/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:00:00 -0700

To help make the holiday season a little brighter for those in need and to celebrate the 125th milestone anniversaries of two Denver icons, the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa and the Denver Post, are joining forces for an incredible Champagne Cascade

]]> Only in Denver: Coors Field https://www.denver.org/blog/post/coors-field/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/coors-field/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/coors-field/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:00:00 -0600

Coors Field: pitchers hate it, batters love it. That’s because the home of the Colorado Rockies is Major League Baseball’s highest-altitude ball field, a fact that can change the game for the better or for the worse depending on whether you’re in the

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