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The Denver Blog

Only in Denver: City Ditch, the 'Oldest Working Thing'

Back in the early 1860s, Denver was a dusty and desolate place. The South Platte River flowed through the heart of the then-boomtown, but there just wasn’t enough water in the right places. The Capitol Hydraulic Company tried to build a ditch that started near modern-day Bowles Avenue in Littleton…

Only in Denver: Arkins Promenade

Upwards of 30 feet above the ground, the gangway at Arkins Promenade is a portal to a different perspective on Denver. There's the downtown skyline a mile to the south, the Rockies to the west and cranes dotting the River North Art District (RiNo) to the east. Cars line up on the 38th Street bridge…

Denver's Best Urban Hikes

Denver is a city with boundless outdoor fun and has an ideal location next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. While The Mile High City is conveniently close to major peaks for hiking, there’s actually no need to head into the mountains when Denver’s regional trail system encompasses hundreds…

How to Explore Washington Park, Denver’s Favorite Green Space

With its abundance of sunshine, Denver is a gardener’s paradise. Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., the son of the famed designer of New York’s Central Park, helped design Washington Park (known locally as Wash Park), which is consistently picked by residents as their favorite. The long, rectangular park…

Levitt Pavilion Denver Builds Community Through Music

Levitt Pavilion Denver in Ruby Hill Park is preparing for its first full season in 2018 and is part of a local music scene that is blossoming with a wide range of music genres and outstanding venues. Levitt Pavilion Denver debuted on July 20, 2017, and is set to host 50 free concerts and 15 to 20…

Only in Denver: Haunted Cheesman Park

Where’s the most haunted place to spend Halloween in Denver? Well, it just might be Cheesman Park. Yes, the lovely tree-lined Cheesman Park with the Pavilion, flower gardens and beautiful views of the mountains. That’s because Cheesman Park has something else besides lawns and trees and bike paths…