Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Denver
United States · DEN
Mile-high city with the Rockies an hour up the road.
About
Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census. The ten-county Denver metropolitan area, with 3.1 million residents, is the 19th-largest metropolitan area in the country and functions as the economic and cultural center of the broader Front Range Urban Corridor.
Source: Wikipedia — Denver (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- skiing · world class
- hiking · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nature · excellent
- dining · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan41°F5d wet
- Feb44°F5d wet
- Mar55°F7d wet
- Apr64°F8d wet
- May71°F12d wet
- Jun85°F7d wet
- Jul90°F7d wet
- Aug88°F8d wet
- Sep83°F5d wet
- Oct68°F5d wet
- Nov55°F4d wet
- Dec47°F3d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Sightseeing TourFrom $1,475 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mile High Hauntings: Guided Ghost Tour in Downtown DenverFrom $38 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky MountainsFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky MountainsFrom $150 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
RiNo Street Art Stroll - Tour of Denvers Famous Murals & GraffitiFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Candle Pouring Workshop at Paddywax Candle Bar DenverFrom $49 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Denver International Airport (DEN), about 19 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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