Welcome to Denver, also known as The Mile-High City due to its position above sea level.
Any visit to this one-time mining town needs to include its rich, lengthy history. Start out your Denver tour at the Golden Triangle to explore civic architecture and public art and museums. For a closer look at the city’s past, go to the Denver Art Museum to see over 18,000 Native American artifacts, as well as a number of items commemorating and celebrating the region itself. Plus, no Denver exploration is complete without visiting the animals at the Denver Zoo, which is home to cheetahs, penguins, and a host of other critters.
Remember how we talked about the history of Denver? Go way, way back in that history when you bring your kids (or just yourself) to Dinosaur Ridge, where you can walk past some pretty impressive thunder lizards. If all those scaled wonders whet your appetite to learn more about the region, pack up your boots and head up the road…and into the Wild West. You’ve reached Golden, an old mining town chock full of shops, exhibits, galleries, and of course, the Buffalo Bill Museum.
After exploring everything the Old West has to offer, head back to civilization, where you can sample elk steak or Rocky Mountain oysters at the Buckhorn Exchange. Once you’re done with dinner, head outside and meet up with the relaxed, friendly population, who are eager to welcome you to their lovely city.
Visit our Denver travel guide page for more information or to plan your next vacation!