Things to do in Central Colorado
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Popular places to visit
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Winter Park Ski Resort
With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Areas of Central Colorado
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street Mall – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cherry Creek
Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
Denver Tech Center
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, United States Olympic Complex and Monument Valley Park are top sights worth seeing.
YMCA of the Rockies
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in YMCA of the Rockies and surrounding area, you can visit Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Wild Basin Area.
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- US Air Force Academy
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Denver Zoo
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- Anschutz Medical Campus
- Peterson Air Force Base
- Water World
- Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- Denver's Downtown Aquarium
- Cave of the Winds
- Denver Botanic Gardens
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