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Free Things to Do This Winter in Denver

Enjoy the best Denver has to offer this winter without stretching your budget. The Mile High City is packed with free festivals, attractions and activities that will keep you busy all season long from the holidays into the new year! See more free events and activities year-round. Arvada Winterfest…

Only in Denver: A Breathtaking Ride on the California Zephyr Train

“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…

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Winter

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…

Chatfield Farms Has Big Plans for a Sustainable Future

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…

How to Make the Most of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

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…

Denver's Best Yoga Experiences and Studios

Denver has a vibrant yoga community, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, from the urban sanctuary at Denver Botanic Gardens to the striking sandstone formations at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. With so many cool places to practice (or learn), Denver’s yoga scene strikes the perfect pose. Namaste…

Denver Botanic Gardens Sets the Bar for Sustainable Horticulture

When it comes to sustainable horticulture, Denver Botanic Gardens is leading by example. Take green roofs, which ease the urban heat island, provide wildlife habitat and offer other environmental benefits. There are two at the York Street location: a display roof atop the Boettcher Building and…