Denver, also called the “The Mile-High City,” is the largest city in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. With historic attractions comprised of its mining and cowboy traditions, the city has quickly moved forward to become one of the country’s bustling metropolitan areas. Here, attractions include historic districts, rich wildlife, stunning gardens, unique architecture, picturesque scenery, and quaint neighborhoods. With so much to explore and discover, the city of Denver is the best place to be.

If travelling with children, the Elitch Gardens will surely make it in the itinerary. A haven for adventure and thrill, this park has rides and attractions for all ages. Twister II is an all-time favorite, as this classic  10-storeywooden roller coaster ride brings out a nostalgic feel without stripping away excitement. Towering water slides, wave pools and lagoons are only some of the highlights in Island Kingdom Water Park, another favorite spot in Elitch Gardens. To add to the memorable experience, children will definitely be delighted to be in The Children’s Museum of Denver and of course, the Denver Zoo. The 80-acre zoo gives sanctuary to almost 4,000 animals and here, the little ones will have the opportune time to see rare animals in the flesh. To cap off the day, the best destination can be the beautiful parks of Denver, such as the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Washington Park, where well-designed gardens serve as the perfect backdrop for the slowing-things-down moment.

The city is proud of its relevant past and thanks to galleries and museums, visitors can witness how Denver played an important role in the country’s history. The Golden Triangle Museum District gives space to History Colorado Center, where the Denver 1816 Diorama is among the highlights. Not to forget is the towering structure of The State Capitol Building that gives Denver its nickname “Mile High City” due to its height that reaches up to 5,280 feet. Other important attractions in Denver include Red Rocks Park and Ampitheater which is highly-acclaimed for its natural acoustics perfect for outdoor performances and live shows. Red Rocks Park is a crowd-drawer as it gives out spectacular views and offers awesome hiking trails, elements that never fail to amaze visitors of Denver.

The growing number of tourist-friendly hotels and accommodations is a contributing factor why Denver’s tourism is in full swing. One of the most-popular is the Hampton Inn Denver-International Airport, obviously because of its short distance from the airport. Hotels here, from budgeted like Crowne Plaza Denver to high-end like Hotel Monaco, guarantee satisfactory service every tourist wish for in a trip. With so much to see and in Denver, the relaxing holiday will surely lead to an experience hard to forget.