Central Colorado
Travel Guide
Visit Central Colorado
Where to stay in Central Colorado
Downtown Denver
Dive into this bustling financial and entertainment hub, featuring the 16th Street pedestrian mall, Larimer Square, and the Theatre District. Catch a game at Coors Field or Ball Arena, and explore the neighborhood's vibrant dining scene.
Cherry Creek
Experience a blend of urban and residential vibes in Denver's Cherry Creek, where tree-lined streets meet shopping and dining at Cherry Creek North. Explore Fillmore Plaza, Manley and Pulaski Parks, or hop on the easily accessible public bus system.
LoDo
Historic district with vibrant nightlife, LoDo offers a mix of clubs, art galleries, boutiques, and over 70 bars and restaurants. Must-visit spots include Coors Field, Ball Arena, and Denver Union Station. Enjoy its walkable, pedestrian-friendly streets.
Denver Tech Center
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Unique features of Capitol Hill include the museums and bars. Make a stop by Molly Brown House Museum or Colorado State Capitol Building while you're exploring the area.
YMCA of the Rockies
While there might not be top attractions in YMCA of the Rockies, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Sprague Lake.
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Holiday Inn Denver East by IHG
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi
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Sentral Union Station
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Tiny Town Cabins
Popular places to visit
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you make a stop at a well-known site like Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Colorado Convention Center, a top convention center in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown
Private Colorado Springs City Tour from Denver
Private: Combo, Best of Denver/Capitol Hill History & Ghost Tour
- Union Station
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Red Rocks Amphitheater
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- Coors Field
- Winter Park Ski Resort
- US Air Force Academy
- Empower Field at Mile High
- Denver Zoo
- The Stanley Hotel
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Anschutz Medical Campus
- Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- Royal Gorge Bridge
- Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- Denver Art Museum
- Park Meadows Mall
- Loveland Ski Area