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Denver Vacation Guide

Take a deep breath in the Mile High City and gaze at the majestic Rocky Mountains. Explore hundreds of city parks or head indoors for some culture -- ranging from art museums to the US Mint. Sports fans will find plenty to cheer about while watching the Broncos, Nuggets or Rockies.

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Neighborhoods in Denver

Greater Downtown Denver

Put your finger on the pulse of the Mile High City. Take a pedicab or carriage ride through LoDo (Lower Downtown), stopping to relax at a café or watch street performers entertain. You can also browse the Denver Art Museum -- a seven-story building that hosts more than 60,000 pieces of art -- or tour the US Mint, where money is produced. Denver Airport is approximately 25 miles away.

Denver Tech Center

This prestigious area is conveniently located near golf courses, tennis courts and Cherry Creek Reservoir. Do some shopping, walk around a beautiful park, or drive to Coors Field, Invesco Field or the Pepsi Center -- these are the spots you should go to watch the Rockies, Broncos and Nuggets. You'll be 10 miles from downtown and 25 miles from Denver Airport.

Cherry Creek

Stay in an upscale residential area that's only five miles southeast of downtown. Walk to Cherry Creek Mall, or the area's art galleries, boutiques, cafes and nightclubs. You'll also be near the University of Denver campus or a short drive from Tech Center -- just hop on I-25 to get to this major business corridor. It's an approximate 20-mile drive to Denver Airport.

Boulder

Stroll the University of Colorado campus or shop pedestrian Pearl Street Mall. This college town with outdoor flair sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offering great hiking and biking. The university's sport teams are often some of the country's best in football and basketball. Catch a game or, for some culture, check out the Shakespeare plays and the local symphony.

Denver Travel Tip

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the region's most visited destinations, especially in July and August. Avoid heavy crowds by planning your trip at another time.

Denver Activities & Attractions

US Mint
Tour the US Mint, where 5 billion coins are produced annually. In addition to the change you might have jingling in your pocket, Denver's Mint also creates miniature medals and commemorative coins, which you can see being made from start to finish.
professional sports game
Watch a professional sports game and see world-class athletes jump, hit and shoot. Baseball's Rockies play at Coors Field, notable for its classic brick façade; football's storied Broncos throw touchdowns at Invesco Field. Head to the Pepsi Center to catch the Nuggets shoot hoops against NBA's elite.
Denver Art Museum
The works displayed at the seven-story Denver Art Museum are rivaled by the building's exterior design, blanketed by one million shimmering tiles. Admire more than 60,000 pieces of art, including Georgia O'Keeffe originals and a critically acclaimed Native American collection.
Colorado State Capitol
See some of the region's finest materials on display at the Colorado State Capitol. The building's granite was mined at a local quarry and its towering dome is covered in locally produced gold leaf. Inside the three-story structure, you'll find murals, the governor's office and the former Supreme Court chambers.

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