Colorado Travelers Recommend

Whether it is summer or winter or any of the glorious times in-between, Denver has got plenty to do and see. Spend the day walking through Denver’s downtown district and see some of this history still standing today at the Denver Mint and the Colorado State Capital Building, two of the oldest buildings in Denver. Now that you’ve got your bearings on the city and soaked up some history, head out and explore the variety of outdoor venues that Denver has on display. The Denver Zoo is one of nation’s highlights and is proud to offer some of the rarest species on earth including the okapi, red-bellied lemur, and Mshindi, a rhinoceros that paints with a brush. No trip to Denver would be complete without getting outside of the city for a bit and exploring what it is that makes Colorado so special -- its proximity to (or really, entrenchment in) the Rocky Mountains. Any time of year is a good time to get out and explore the scenery.

Even if you don’t go skiing at Aspen, Vail or Telluride, don’t miss an opportunity to experience the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Take it easy and get used to the altitude before you tackle Rocky Mountains National Park, one of the country’s greatest outdoor attractions. You can let someone else take care of the driving while you enjoy the scenery. Never been white-water rafting before? Welcome to your new obsession. Head to Buena Vista and plot your route along the Arkansas River as it carves its way through soaring peaks and plunging canyons. There’s Browns Canyon, for instance, a great starting point for the novice rafter, while the Narrows Express takes things up a notch and throws in some of the most amazing scenery the river has to offer. The Mile-High City of Denver is a year-round magnet whether you use it as a base to explore Colorado’s stunning scenery or getting to know the charms of the city itself.