Head to the hip, historic district locals call LoDo (short for “lower downtown”) where 26 blocks of Victorian red brick warehouses have been converted to brewpubs, rooftop cafés, jazz clubs and bistros. Stroll the 30 galleries of the Santa Fe Arts District. Head to the Highlands and sample its über-hot restaurants. Relax in beautiful Washington Park by lakes and two formal gardens, then find delicious, authentic cuisine on nearby Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl streets. Whatever you choose you’ll savor the sights and sounds like a true local.
DRINK like a local
Denver is filled with boisterous brewpubs, chilled-out martini lounges and chic wineries. What's the best locally-brewed microbrew? Where's the best rooftop patio? Where can you find the best happy hour deals?
TENver: Ten Unique Places Only in Denver
The Mile High City has it all for the shopping enthusiast. Denver is bursting with exciting entrepreneurial vim and vigor—sometimes, even we native Denverites are dumbfounded at how our city is evolving while still retaining its distinctive character.
Locals will tell you while we are well known for our elk, trout, Colorado lamb, beef, bison and even rattlesnake, our unexpected international fare is top notch.
Back in 1946, Papa Jack invented the first Western shirt with distinctive diamond snap buttons.
We don't have to convince you that Colorado has world-class biking and skiing. Denver also has the largest bike trail system in the nation.
DAM is what the locals call the Denver Art Museum, with an amazing new wing designed by world-renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind.
Red Rocks offers spectacular concerts throughout the summer plus movies once a week, all against a breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and Denver's city skyline.
From our dinosaur footprints to our downtown aquarium, the Mile High City is full of hidden gems that will bring the family closer together.