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Towering red rock formations create a natural amphitheater with amazing acoustics. Some enterprising individuals added seating and a stage to turn it into one the most unique concert venues in the world. Visitors can hop in their car and summit one of the tallest mountains in North America with their automobile. Along the way there are numerous scenic overlooks and plenty of wildlife including the famous Mountain Goats who are always willing to pose for a picture.

Confluence Park — Located right downtown, confluence park offers a scene of nature in the middle of the city. Located at the confluence of the Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, Confluence Park offers a kayaking course, city and mountain views, running and cycling trails, and the flagship REI store, a mecca for outdoor sports enthusiasts.

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Around the gold-domed state capitol building, stately 19th century mansions mingle with mid-century apartment buildings and punk-rock clubs line the same streets as high-end restaurants. Lodo — The oldest neighborhood in Denver, Lodo is where Denver started. Old brick warehouses have since been converted into eclectic restaurants, trendy nightspots, high-end loft apartments, and boutique retail shops. The 16th Street Mall is a pedestrian-only shopping district and general hub of activity connecting Lodo to the Central Business District and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

Highland — The Highland neighborhood is adjacent to downtown but offers a more residential experience than some of its other neighbors.

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Historic turn-of-the-century brownstones stand side by side with ultra modern multi-level town homes along the broad, leafy avenues that characterize the neighborhood. Quiet coffee shops, neighborhood bistros, and pubs each claim their share of regular local visitors. But there are still plenty of unique Denver cuisines to try and restaurants to visit. Mexican food and wild game are local specialties, with green chile being the quintessential Denver ingredient. Rocky Mountain oysters deep fried bull testicles are a regional delicacy, though we usually only order it for our out-of-town guests to watch them squirm.

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Denver is a beer city. It constantly ranks as one of the top beer cities in the nation and plays host to the Great American Beer Festival. Even the former mayor and current Colorado governor is a former brew pub operator. Because of this, there are plenty of great places to drink beer in Denver.

Lodo is a popular place for the young and the young at heart. While Lodo has the densest concentration of bars, restaurants, and clubs, every neighborhood has its own commercial strip giving visitors a great way to get a taste of local Denver life. The Brown Palace — An elegant and historic hotel in the heart of downtown. It has played host to presidents, royalty, and pop icons. The Curtis — A much more affordable hotel that offers a unique and whimsical alternative to the high class of The Brown Palace.

Each floor has a unique pop culture theme think one hit wonders, sci-fi, etc. For more places to stay in Denver choose from the largest range of hotels, apartments, and guesthouses with our partner Booking. You get free cancelation on most rooms, and in most cases you only pay when you stay. Larimer Square is a unique Victorian era street that offers boutique shopping and dining in Lodo. Just a few blocks away sits Rockmount Ranchwear , providing a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Rockmount introduced the first Western style snap button shirts and is still the premier supplier of the iconic clothing to clients in Hollywood and all around the world.

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As I mentioned before, Denver is a beer town. Part of this reputation comes from the host role the city plays to the Great American Beer Festival each year. Every October, More than breweries come together to pour more than different beers to thirsty festival goers. Denver was the first city in the United States to find sustained success using the bicycle as a large-scale form of public transportation, and bicycle sharing stations have been popping up all over the city since.

For just a few dollars, guests can pick up a bicycle at one of the check-out stations and ride it all over town before checking it back in to another station. In early September, the city is still in full on summer-mode with residents flocking to the outdoor cafes, rooftop patios and the parks in the largest public park system in the United States. But within a short drive, the mountains are beginning to show the signs of autumn.

This is the time when the aspen leaves flash their vibrant gold hues, lighting up the slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Visiting in late summer provides visitors with the best of summer and autumn in Colorado. Visitors are treated to majestic mountain views, unique wildlife encounters, and amazing hiking opportunities amongst the alpine wilderness.

Denver is incredibly isolated — the closest big cities are Phoenix and Dallas which are both more than 14 hours away by car. Thankfully, Denver has one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States. This competition helps keep the prices in and out of Denver relatively cheap. Denver has an excellent music scene. Additionally, the indie scene is healthy with bands like Tennis and Hindershot gaining traction.

Denver has also recently been a launch pad for larger, mainstream acts as well.

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Visitors can check out the music scene first hand by stopping by one of the many independent music venues throughout the city. Alternatively, visitors can turn their radio dial to am for Open Air Colorado , a Colorado Public Radio station that plays local, independent music. Denver offers the best of both worlds with all the amenities of the big city and the Rocky Mountains as its backyard.

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Learn how your comment data is processed. I love it and there is some sort of magnet that takes me back everytime. Thanks to you, I am going to have to find yet another excuse to to again.. Been reading quite a bit about it recently, and think we will love it. Denver is one of my favorite cities in the world. I love that it is so bicycle friendly, and they have so many excellent beers. Two have opened within walking distance of my house in the last year alone! We stayed at The Curtis, btw — it really is a great place to stay and we loved the different themes on each floor.

Just put this in my bookmarks folder. Recently, I have been on a Denver obsession, and this just pushed it over the edge.

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Definitely a good time to visit. Thanks for the informative post. Denver is a great city filled with great people. The wild boar is one of my favorites!

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That and the Elk Jalapeno Cheddar. Had never really thought of visiting Denver, but it actually sounds pretty good. I especially like the fact that there are plenty of breweries there! Two very different vibes, but both equally cool and special. Ivy and Josh love the American Legion in Inglewood — a hidden gem that has great music and drinks. Looking for a long, hot summer? Nashville is your place. Then there is Arrington Vineyards, which also has live music every weekend from April through November. I go here to hike with my husband and always see beautiful wildlife.

Shelby Park , East of Downtown. Ivy and Josh are on a mission to keep cool in the comfort of their own home. Locals tend to avoid the swarms of bachelorette parties and hang in neighborhoods like East Nashville or Germantown instead. The energy is crazy on Broadway — there is something for everyone, from music, to shopping, drinks, museums, etc. There stands to be a 9. Lindsay sums it up: A total mix of fashion. On any given day you can catch folks taking iconic landmarks, live outdoor music, and even the occasional Nisolo team bubble ball soccer match.

Boutique shopping often doubles as people watching and is such a rad way to meet new people, discover style and get inspired. We had the best time sitting on the couch, eating homemade ice cream people watching in the lobby!