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Coors Field (courtesy, Denver Metro CVB)
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Denver Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Solve crimes at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
  • Meet Denver Zoo's artistic rhino
  • Climb on a fire truck or build one-of-a-kind creations at the Children's Museum of Denver
  • Browse the Native American collection at the Denver Art Museum
  • Watch skateboarders catch air at the largest outdoor public skate park in the United States.

Denver Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Denver, the Mile High City, is a green, tree-lined metropolis that sits on a rolling plain about 30 miles from the edge of the Rocky Mountains. And because of this prime location, Denver is a year-round recreational mecca, with five big-league sports teams (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer), 450 miles of walking and biking paths, and more than 300 days of sunshine annually.

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Hotels

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Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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The Westin Tabor Center, Denver
1672 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80202
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.2 out of 5 23 reviews
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JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
Denver, CO 80206
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.1 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Denver Art Museum
At Civic Center Park
100 W. 14th Ave
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Distance: 0.3 Miles (from destination center)
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Founded in 1893, this seven-story museum is... Read More

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Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St
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Distance: 1.4 Miles (from destination center)
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Twenty-three acres of... Read More

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science
City Park
2001 Colorado Blvd
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Distance: 2.4 Miles (from destination center)
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The largest museum of its kind in the Rocky... Read More

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Denver Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Towels
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Beautiful 1900's Victorian Row House 1,2,3,4 bdrms
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Linens, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Towels
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Denver Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 11
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove, Towels
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