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Only in Denver: Giant Hand Sculpture at The Maven

Stepping into The Maven, a hotel located in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver on the corner of Wazee and 19 th streets, it’s immediately apparent that this property has a vibe all its own. Opened in April 2017, the creators of this 172-room…

Only in Denver: Ruby Hill Rail Yard

It’s no secret that Denver is a terrific base camp for ski and snowboard adventures in the nearby mountains. What may come as a surprise is the fact that The Mile High City has the only urban snowsports terrain park in the United States. Ruby Hill…

Only in Denver: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Perhaps it’s not surprising that a city obsessed with altitude (we call it The Mile High City, after all) and blue skies is home to a world-class air and space museum. Located in the Lowry neighborhood of north Denver, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum offers visitors a chance to explore…

Happy Hour with Mile-High Views & Amusements

Imagine a place where you can kick back after a day of touring the city, riding the trails, attending meetings or working a day job. The views are amazing, the cocktails imaginative, and the beers and appetizers reflective of creative Colorado brew…

Only in Denver: Haunted Cheesman Park

Where’s the most haunted place to spend Halloween in Denver? Well, it just might be Cheesman Park. Yes, the lovely tree-lined Cheesman Park with the Pavilion, flower gardens and beautiful views of the mountains. That’s because Cheesman Park has…

Only in Denver: Coors Field

Coors Field: pitchers hate it, batters love it. That’s because the home of the Colorado Rockies is Major League Baseball’s highest-altitude ball field, a fact that can change the game for the better or for the worse depending on whether you’re in the…

Only in Denver: U.S. Mint Tour

Learn how to make money, literally. Denver has one of two U.S. Mint facilities in the country that offers free tours. But a common question is, what’s it doing here? The Colorado gold rush that began in 1858 brought thousands of miners and settlers to the territory, resulting in the founding of…