Denver, Colorado Travel Information

Start your tour by driving to the corner of 13th Ave. and Bannock St. Park at one of the surface lots (around $6 a day) or parking meters along Bannock St.

Been craving some rest and relaxation? You’ve come to the right place. The Southwest is filled with places that will pamper your body and sooth your soul. Here’s a list of some of the best places to get a spa treatment.

Sporting a 24-karat gold-plated dome, built of Colorado white granite in a style reminiscent of the nation's capitol, Colorado's state capitol building is a key feature in the Denver skyline.

The Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a nature preserve located southwest of Denver. The gardens encompass 750 acres, including paved and unpaved walking trails. The annual Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch held in October draw the most visitors to Chatfield, but the gardens are open all year.

This is not really a story about what to see and do in Denver. It is an attempt at getting you around this interesting city without destroying your budget. As with most places, Denver offers plenty of easy ways to pay top dollar for things that won't really enhance your experience.

The Pepsi Center opened in 1999 in the Mile High City. Home to the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets, the Pepsi Center seats up to 21,0000 fans. The 2008 Democratic National Convention will be held at the Pepsi Center.

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is one of America's most beautiful cities. And one of the most fun. Blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, Denver is a lively city with a great love of the outdoors. Here you'll find the nation's largest city park system, 90 golf courses and an incredible 650 miles of paved bike trails. But Denver is also a cultural and sophisticated city.

Water World has been cooling off Denver for more than 25 years with waterslides galore. The theme park boasts 42 water attractions, making it one of the nation's largest water parks

The Denver Zoo covers 80 acres in City Park, and more than 1.6 million people visit each year. The zoo opened its doors in 1896 with the donation of an orphaned black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, the zoo houses almost 4,000 animals from across the world.

Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest surround the village of Estes Park, Colorado with spectacular mountain scenery, abundant wildlife habitat, miles of hiking trails and scenic drives including Trail Ridge Road over the Continental Divide and the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. This beauty is not too far from Denver.

Crankworx Colorado is one of the largest gravity-fueled mountain bike festivals in the United States. It is held at Winter Park Resort. Enjoy our Crankworx photo gallery

There are many places to ski within a short drive from Denver, Colorado.

In Colorado, Red Rocks Amphitheater offers concert goers and visitors another way to harmonize with nature. Located 15 miles west of Denver, Red Rocks’ open-air theater offers panoramic views of the city, anchored by sandstone walls that raised over time from the prehistoric ocean floor.

Annually in August. Chatfield State Park in Denver, Colorado.

Denver, Colorado is the Capitol of Denver and a great place to visit. Here are things to do and see in Denver ranging from places to hike to great places to shop. Visit the Denver Zoo, the old Denver Mint or even tour the Capitol.

According to MileHighCity.com, Denver has the nation’s largest city park system, with more than 200 parks within city limits and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains -- an area larger than all of Manhattan Island. It also boasts about 300 days of sunshine each year, more than either Miami or San Diego.

Think you need to be by the sea to see the sea creatures? Think again. Here are some of the coolest aquariums in the Southwest.

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend high tea at Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel. This daily affair (offered from noon to 4 p.m.) is steeped in tradition (excuse the pun) and a wonderful way to spend a nice afternoon.

This family friendly city is filled with wonderful attractions, restaurants, hotels and art to make you want to stay a while.