Home to more than 3,000 animals, Denver Zoo has gotten greener in recent years. This has nothing to do with the resident pythons (green tree pythons are known for their vivid emerald color): Sustainability has been front and center at the zoo for more than a decade. “We’ve really been able to…
Start planning now for exciting events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list andchoose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals. …
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…
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…
Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, Downtown Denver will be twinkling like never before. Take an evening stroll through the heart of the city by following this self-guided tour. All of these attractions are free and can be experienced throughout the holiday season. You can start the tour at any point…
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. Mile High Tree Presented by Xfinity Denver’s holiday season will once again be bigger and brighter with the spectacular (and free) Mile…
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…
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…
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…
Denver and its surrounding cities and towns have a rich aviation heritage, from some of the earliest experiments in flight to manned space travel. Whether you simply want to learn more about Colorado’s aerospace history or take to the skies yourself, this aviation tour has something for every…
