Events and Things to Do This Weekend
Enjoy the Mile High City thisweekend, Sept. 19–21, 2025, with live music, blockbuster museum exhibitions, comedy, outdoor fun and much more. …
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From Opportunity School to Modern Downtown Retreat: Discover The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown
The Slate Hotel offers more than just a stylish stay in the heart of downtown Denver—it offers a story. The building’s foundation is steeped in history, tied to one of Colorado’s most influential educators: Emily Griffith. Her legacy of accessible education, community growth, and innovation…
How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 in Denver
National Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, commemorates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The celebration begins each year on Sept. 15, the anniversary of…
Things to Do in Denver in the Fall
Fall is an exceptionally wonderful time to visit Denver with crisp air, mild weather and tons of things to see and do from cultural festivals to outdoor fun. What makes the Mile High City truly special is that it has one of the longest periods of fall colors of any city in the country. That's…
Learn to Ski, Snowboard or Enhance Your Skills at Snobahn's Indoor Simulators
Walk into Snobahn Action Sports Center in Thornton and it’s a whirl of activity: kids practicing skateboard tricks in a freestyle park, others jumping on a trampoline, and a few skiers and snowboarders honing their turns on high-tech slope simulators. Above it all, there’s a second-level terrace…
A Guys Getaway Trip to Denver
Denver is just the city for the guys to get away for a long and muy macho weekend, from craft beer to pro sports to outdoor recreation. To keep the better half entertained, check out our "A Girlfriends Getaway Trip to Denver" post. Where to Stay Here are some great places to set up your basecamp…
Creating a Buzz: Denver Helps U.S. Bee Population
Denver is doing its part to help sustain the U.S. bee population by maintaining hives in the downtown area. The honey is used by chefs in culinary creations or by spa professionals in unique treatments. Here are two examples of what's happened since the Denver City Council approved urban beekeeping…
Tips for Enjoying Denver Airport Layovers
Is it really possible to enjoy an airport layover? In Denver, absolutely! Depending on how much time you have between flights, check out these ideas for experiencing all that Denver International Airport (DEN) and its surroundings have to offer. Just the Facts Denver International Airport is one…
Denver Green Hotels, Bars and Restaurants for Your Visit
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…
Denver Chefs Move Toward Zero-Waste Kitchens
Food waste is a massive problem. According to Sam Talarczyk, former director of programs and operations for Denver-based nonprofit We Don’t Waste, 40 percent of all food in the U.S. ends up going straight into the trash. We Don’t Waste is doing its part to reduce the waste, with a small fleet of…