Denver Travel Guide
Mile-high city where craft beer meets the Rocky Mountains.
Best Time
June – September
Budget/Day
$75–$110
Mid-Range/Day
$140–$240
Getting Around
Light Rail / Car
Top Things to Do
1Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Iconic open-air venue carved into red sandstone. Attend a concert or hike the trails for free.
Free (concerts $30–$150)
2Rocky Mountain National Park
Day trip to alpine lakes, elk herds, and Trail Ridge Road at 12,000 ft. 90 min from Denver.
$30/vehicle
3Denver Art Museum
Striking architecture housing 70,000+ works. Free for Colorado residents on first Saturdays.
$15
Where to Eat
Gourmet hot dogs (elk, rattlesnake)$7–$12
1Biker Jim's
Creative brunch$12–$18
2Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Steakhouse$40–$70
3Guard and Grace
Where to Stay
Budget · Five Points
1Ember Hostel
Mid-Range · Union Station
2The Crawford Hotel
Luxury · LoDo
3The Oxford Hotel
Getting Around
RTD bus/rail $3. A-Line to airport $10.50. Car needed for mountain trips. Bikeable downtown.