Denver, Colorado

Denver, the capital of Colorado and nicknamed the Mile High City, is located in the picturesque foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Sports enthusiasts can catch a NFL game at the Invesco Field at Mile High and watch the 2 time Superbowl Champs (1998-99) Denver Broncos. Other sports teams include the Colorado Rockies, who play at the well-known Coors Field, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the NBA’s Denver Nuggets.Other sports not quite as well known are the Colorado Mammoth if the National Lacrosse League and the Major League Soccer team, the Colorado Rapids. Denver has beautiful weather and boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. It is one of the top winter and summer getaways with fantastic skiing, hiking, hunting, and many other outdoor activities.

Lodging

Travelers can find guaranteed cheap hotel rates at hotels such as Lakewood Hotels (close to both downtown Denver and ski resorts), Holiday Inn Denver Downtown, and Holiday Inn Select Denver Cherry Creek Hotel.Those looking for more quaint lodging can check out Denver’s many boutique hotels and historic bed and breakfasts, such as Castle Mame, an 1889 mansion. Another favorite is the Holiday Chalet, the Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens, and the Gregory Inn Bed and Breakfast.

Travel

Travelers flying into Denver will land at the Denver International Airport, better known as DIA. It is also the main airport for all of Denver’s surrounding areas. It is the tenth busiest airport in the world and fourth in the United States. It is rather large, covering over 53 square miles. It is a major hub for United Airlines and headquarters for Frontier Airlines. Other smaller airports where passengers may want to look for cheap flights include the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC), Centennial Airport (KAPA), and the Front Range Airport (KFTG), all located within 25 miles of Denver.

Ariports in Denver

• Arapahoe Co
• Denver International