During the Cretaceous Period, or 145 million to 66 million years ago, Denver was beachfront property. Back then, the Western Interior Seaway divided North America into two land masses, the weather was warm and polar icecaps didn’t exist. West of the city in what is now unincorporated Jefferson…
Celebrate the outdoors at the Outside Festival, May 31–June 1, 2025. Now in its second year, the event will feature live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, the latest outdoor gear and more. The Outside Festival will take over Civic Center Park in downtown Denver and expand in 2025…
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. …
“The train is the only way to go,” says Rosie Thibodeaux, traveling home after exploring Denver for three days with her sister and her niece. The trio flew into Denver International Airport and are now returning home to Modesto, California, on Amtrak’s California Zephyr. The full train route runs…
Denver has a history, stretching back more than four decades, of supporting the disability rights movement. It inspired important changes on the national scene. Here are some of the highlights. In 1978, a group of activists called the “Gang of 19” occupied an intersection at Broadway and Colfax to…
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 Drone Show New this year will be the Mile High Drone Show. For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating…
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. For a truly mind-blowing and immersive experience, make Denver your winter basecamp and mix…
On the fringes of the foothills southwest of the city, Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is a model of sustainable, regenerative agriculture, with plenty of lessons for gardeners amid the fertile landscape. Originally settled by the Hildebrand family in 1866, the former homestead that is now…
Each summer, the dragons awaken at Sloan’s Lake Park in northwest Denver. The annual bash includes exciting dragon boat races, tons of food vendors and a packed lineup of entertainment, all of which celebrate the rich heritage of Colorado’s Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander…
