Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:21:52 +0000 How to Plan an Exciting Outdoor Trip to Denver This Winter https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Denver is a magical place to visit in wintertime, especially during the holidays. The city is the cultural capital of the Rocky Mountain region while the mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding.

Whether you’re planning a short trip or longer sojourn, spending some time in Denver is a

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16 Great Winter Beers Brewed in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/16-great-winter-beers/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/16-great-winter-beers/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/16-great-winter-beers/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0700

These seasonal craft beers are sure to put you in the winter spirit. Perhaps inspired by the majestic, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, Colorado brewers excel at winter beers, from ales to stouts. Visit a few Denver breweries this winter to warm up with friends and sample some great seasonal beers, or

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Ski and Snowshoe Tours Leaving from Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/ski-snowshoe-tours/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/ski-snowshoe-tours/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/ski-snowshoe-tours/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0600

Take a ski, snowboard, or snowshoe tour of Colorado's world-class ski resorts or experience the gorgeous backcountry and let someone else do the driving and planning.

Adventure Scenic Tours of Colorado offers private custom tours all over Colorado for one to six passengers in luxury SUVs. They can

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Snow Tubing to Space Travel: A Family-Friendly Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snow-tubing-space-travel/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snow-tubing-space-travel/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snow-tubing-space-travel/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0600

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition.

In this episode, join the Jurek family on their awesome day trip adventure, taking

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Only in Denver: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum https://www.denver.org/blog/post/granny-dances-to-a-holiday-drum/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/granny-dances-to-a-holiday-drum/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/granny-dances-to-a-holiday-drum/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0700

One of Denver’s most inventive and established dance companies, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) blends dance, live music, the spoken word and customs from around the world into a holiday tradition that has become a Colorado favorite. Now in its

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Best Places to Snowshoe Near Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snowshoe-denver/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snowshoe-denver/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snowshoe-denver/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0700

With snow falling, trails in Colorado’s foothills get a beautiful, wintry makeover. Tree limbs glisten in an icy casing, sounds are muffled by the downy snow and the chance to see and hear wildlife goes up as fewer people travel the trails—it’s a great time to strap on some snowshoes and go for a

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