Guide to Everything Outdoors
Rocky Mountain National Park —Photo from Getty Images
Your go-to guide for where to eat and drink in Denver, curated from firsthand recommendations shared by local insiders during our My Mile High Why interviews.
ACTIVITIES
—Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
Fly Fishing
There are hundreds of miles of fly-fishing streams within two hours of downtown Denver.
Everything you need to know before heading out:
—Photo from Jack Affleck / Vail Resorts | Visit Denver | Colorado Rockies
9-9-9 Challenge
9 ski runs, 9 rounds of golf, 9 innings at a Rockies Game… All in 1 Day
Think you can do it? Start planning now!
PARKS
—Photo By Day Hikes Near Denver
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is a collection of outdoor trails, a National Historic Landmark, and a world-class music venue located in Colorado. Be sure to check out the Visitor Center
Civic Center Park
Discover the beauty of our active and thriving downtown urban oasis. Civic Center Park is filled with history, architecture, public arts, events, and community gatherings. Nestled in the heart of Denver, Civic Center Park offers visitors a respite from the bustling downtown area surrounding it.
—Photo by Scott Dressel-Martin
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the most visited and well-loved botanical gardens in the United States. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Gardens’ living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado’s semi-arid climate.
Rocky Mountain National Park
About an hour and a half away from Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
Rocky Mountain Tours
Colorado Sightseer has a reputation for providing engaging, informative, and educational tours. Their tours are designed to let guests “See, Learn and Explore, not just drive past,” ensuring they have experiences to remember for a lifetime.
They provide a variety of small group tours up and down the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains!
QUICK TRIPS
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Boulder
Boulder is a perfect balance of urban and outdoors. Known for its stellar food scene, arts, an always-exciting downtown and more outdoor activities than you can count, the city is just 30 minutes northwest of Denver, where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains.
Approx. 30 minutes from Denver
—Photo by Tripp Fay/ For the Summit Daily News
Breckenridge
Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Breckenridge offers a year-round playground for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Full of history and character, Breckenridge shares an incredibly laid-back charm that makes you feel like a local – no matter the season.
Approx. 1.5 hours from Denver
Keystone
More a ski area than a town, Keystone was built and planned to serve skiers and summer visitors. Visitors here get right down to the business of playing.
Approx. 1.5 hours from Denver
—Photo from Darla Travels
Vail
Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, Vail is a serene European-style village where pedestrian-friendly streets wind between old-world Bavarian architecture and open to views of unencumbered wilderness. Stroll and explore shops and restaurants along Gore Creek and discover a special place where the fresh air makes life feel a bit lighter.
Approx. 1.5 hours from Denver
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek boasts the ambiance of a modern resort coupled with the unhurried feel of an alpine village, where visitors the world over enter the gates and leave everyday life behind all year long. World-class skiing and resort amenities, golf and drop-dead gorgeous Rocky Mountain views make this town in the Vail Valley the ideal place for a serene getaway.
Approx. 2 hours from Denver
