Disvover What Makes Denver A Great Vacation Spot

By Author: Karen Pyene
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Denver, Colorado is a city of contrasts. It's a modern metropolis with a skyline dominated by skyscrapers with the Rocky Mountains looming in the distance. Its a city that has embraced of its cowboy and mining past but looks to the the future and has all the facilities and attractions you'd expect from a cosmopolitan city. Denver International Airport is the main gateway to the city. It's about 20 miles east of the Downtown area and is serviced by most domestic carriers. Flights to Denver

Denver has a variety of neighborhoods with plenty of attractions to keep visitors busy. There is lots of nightlife throughout the city but the Lower Downtown district is particularly renowned for its live music venues and pubs. It also has many great restaurants, sports bars, jazz bars and night clubs. Denver is the number one beer producer in the country and it's well worth going to one of the many brew pubs or doing a tour of one of the Breweries. If you're looking to do some shopping on your trip then head to the Cherry Creek shopping district where you can find dozens of designer boutiques. ...
... Alternatively you can check out the16th Street Mall which is a one-mile pedestrian promenade lined with chain stores and designer shops.

Apart from all the great things Denver has to offer in itself one of its best features is its proximity to the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding area. The Rocky Mountain National Park offers spectacular views, hiking trails and horseback riding. Not far from Denver you can find perfectly preserved historic mining towns with Victorian architecture and over 30 casinos.

Whether you prefer to stick to the city or head outdoors for some hiking or kayaking Denver has something to offer everyone. There are also a diverse range of festivals held in Denver throughout the year including music and arts festivals, Native American festivals and of course beer festivals. So make sure you look up what events are being held before you go.