{"id":15937,"date":"2022-03-31T10:50:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T10:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/?p=15937"},"modified":"2022-03-31T14:45:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:45:31","slug":"denver-the-city-riding-high-the-top-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/denver-the-city-riding-high-the-top-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver: The City Riding High &#8211; The Top Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Denver is the Mile-High city, and before you jump to conclusions, it\u2019s because its elevation is 5280 ft (1609m) above sea level. And wow, does the Mile-High City offer plenty of reasons for visiting. It&#8217;s a fast-paced, fast-growing city, offering <\/strong><strong>great food, a lively arts scene, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/denver\/denver-cherry-creek-shopping-package-_7872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">super shopping<\/a>, and on the doorstep to some outstanding natural areas. High flying indeed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make no mistake, a visit to Denver is an opportunity to enjoy top rated tourism in all its guises. This Colorado city is worth spending time in, especially if you\u2019re out that way for the nature and scenery. You&#8217;ll also find that each of its neighbourhoods offers a different flavour, so you\u2019ll never get bored.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re on foot, bike or bus tour, let\u2019s delve into why Denver should be your next US city.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15946\" src=\"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-2.1.jpg\" alt=\"Denver\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-2.1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-2.1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-2.1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Into the Mile-High City<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019ll find there are plenty of attractions to entice you, as well as the food and caf\u00e9 scene. Take your pick from these eight places and start creating the ultimate Denver itinerary. Then settle down for a coffee to discuss everything you have seen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Union Station<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019re looking at one of Denver\u2019s most iconic buildings. It might be a dining and shopping hub, so take it all in while you dine on the cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Denver Art Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Two stunning buildings, over 60,000 art objects from across the world. You could spend hours here! And most likely will.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Denver Botanic Gardens<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re looking for a little piece of nature to escape the city, then this is the place to come. 23 acres, 45 different gardens, there\u2019s plenty here to see and smell here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clyfford Still Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Into your abstract art, then a visit here is a must do. It\u2019s a place that promotes the late artists\u2019 work and legacy. You\u2019ll have over 2000 pieces to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coors Brewery Tour<\/strong> \u2013 Ah, so refreshing! You\u2019ll get a taste of the Rockies visiting here. Self-tour and get free samples. Just what you need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buffalo Bill Museum and <\/strong>Grave \u2013 Some Wild West fun as you dive into the exciting story of a Pony Express rider or army scout. You\u2019ll also see the snow-peaked mountains of the Rockies and the wild plains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elitch Gardens Theme &amp; Water Park<\/strong>&#8211; it\u2019s the downtown theme park and is the place for thrills, including loop coasters, as well as tubes, water slides. Fun, fun, fun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science<\/strong> \u2013 from the dinosaurs to outer space! You\u2019ve got plenty of choice here for all ages. Yep, even you, dad!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re scratching at the surface here. You\u2019ll find there are plenty more places to discover, as well as diverse cultural scene. Just have a wander and see what you come across. A bit of feral tourism won&#8217;t do any harm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15944\" src=\"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-1.1.jpg\" alt=\"Denver - The rocky mountains\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-1.1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-1.1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-1.1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Don\u2019t forget out of town<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I must mention several attractions outside of downtown! None more so than Red Rocks Amphitheatre, oh, and some place called Rocky Mountain National Park! Denver is your base, and the Rockies are the playground. Hundreds of miles of trails to explore, nature to see. It\u2019s blooming good in every sense.<\/p>\n<p>With regards to the Red Rock, everyone from the Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Jimi Hendrix have raved about this venue. If you can catch a gig here, then it\u2019ll make your Denver stay even more memorable. Note it down. America\u2019s best amphitheatre is right there in Denver.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It may be a mile high, but it\u2019ll be you floating a mile high after touring around this dynamic, exciting city. 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