Denver Holiday Guide.

Denver is a drive to change. The process of re-urbanization has helped this city to gain the title of the worthy neighborhood with flavours of its own. This city is defined by its cutting-edge art galleries, extraordinary culinary and brewpubs, amazing parks and cycling trails, outstanding hiking, rafting, skiing and camping in the Rocky Mountains and much more. The most significant aspect is the vibe of all neighborhood present here that give the feels for just about anybody.

Denver, the capital of Colorado, is the largest town in the Rocky Mountains area of the United States. Also identified as “The Mile-High City”, the city holds its cowboy and mining past and is also looking toward the future. Five Points and River North (RiNo) are famous for bars and pioneering galleries, Highlands and South Pearl for great restaurants, Cherry Creek for upmarket glam, Lower Downtown (LoDo) for wild partying and the Golden Triangle for arts and theater.

Things to see in Denver

• Mount Evans
• Museum of Nature & Science
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts
• Denver Botanic Gardens
• Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
• Denver Art Museum
• Coors Field
• Denver Zoo
• Colorado State Capitol
• Denver Public Library

 

Things to do in Denver

• Spoil Your Inner Foodie at The Source
• Wander through Downtown
• Ski and Snowboard at Vail Mountain Resort
• Whitewater Raft the Colorado River
• Arrowhead Golf Club
• Snowshoe in Rocky Mountain National Park
• Mountain Bike at Buffalo Creek
• Backcountry Ski in Estes Park
• Ride Horses under a Full Moon

The thriving arts and cultural world of Denver

The last decade witnessed the booming of various celebrated museums and buildings in Denver. From the major development to the Denver Art Museum to the eco-friendly building, The Museum of Contemporary Art. The city is burgeoning with artistic community and mushrooming street-art scene. Denver Performing Arts Complex is the ground zero for the state's performing arts and is the second largest such structure in the U.S.

 

Dining options in Denver

In the heart of the country, Denver eateries offer a platform for numerous influences of Americas local cuisines. A superlative metropolitan with a Western flavour, Denver eateries also specialize in international cuisine. The city is known for ranches and rural landscapes along with steakhouses, barbecue and contemporary American cuisine. Denver has maintained its traditional Italian recipes and has also introduced Asian, Latin and Continental cuisines in restaurants.

 

Shop till you drop in Denver

Shoppers, be ready to leave your hearts in Denver. The Mile High City is occupied with boutiques, shops, malls and shopping neighbourhoods have developed exponentially. From attractive indie stores to traditional boutiques to souvenir and Western shops, Denver's shops are supplied with the finest finds.

Best time to visit

The peak season lies between June to August, when large crowds, expensive hotels is escorted with hot days, mild evenings and lengthy daylight. Months between September to November offers calmer temperature and can watch parks and mountains at their loveliest. The prices drop during December and March along with the crowd. The days are short and weather cold offering equal skiing weather.

 

Transportation

Moving places in the Mile High City is incredibly stress-free, particularly if you are in the downtown zone. The airport is positioned out of town, but there are rapid buses to downtown or you can travel it. From here, it's easy to get around on foot, bike, light rail or cab. Rent a car, if planning for day-hikes.

Denver citizens adore a temperate climate and nearly 300 days of the sunshine per year, with four distinct times of the year. Heavy snowfall occurs in between October and April with average winter temperatures as compared to Mid-Atlantic and New England. Evening thunderstorms are common in late spring and fall. Spring is pleasing but brief. Summer season starts from June and is hot and dry and heat waves begin from June. Autumn is accompanied with mild temperatures and clear blue sky.