Hotels in Denver, United States
Calling sun worshippers, go to Denver! With 300 days of sunshine a year and a wealth of cultural, shopping, accommodation and entertainment opportunities, this exciting city is definitely worth a visit. Situated beside the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, on high rolling plains, Denver enjoys a mild and dry climate most of the year and a mild winter (7 degrees C). Golfers heading for Denver can holiday any part of the year as golf courses stay open all year round! Attracting in excess of 8.8 million visitors a year, Denver is a good choice for holidaymakers who enjoy outdoor activities. Denver can offer numerous tours and excursions including the spectacular 415 square miles of the Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition, on offer for those great family days out there is the Denver Zoo, Six Flags Elitch Garden Theme Park and Waterworld (one of America's largest waterparks).
Situated in the centre of the USA, Denver is considered a western region. Dabney Otis Collins, an author from Denver wrote in 1917, "When I walk down a Denver street, I always feel as though I were listening to a brass band". The Denver street has the same feel today as the ‘WOW factor’ is evident every direction you turn; the white topped mountains of the Rockies; tree lined walkways; horse drawn carriages; dazzling skyscrapers; beautiful buildings transformed from old warehouses to art galleries and restaurants alike. Denver's most distinctive architectural attraction is that of it's country's 10th busiest International Airport terminal. Built in 1995, outstanding is its 34 peaked sculptural installation which naturally reminds the visitor they have arrived at the home of the Rocky Mountains. The airport itself houses some amazing art investment and is guaranteed to provide a less stressful alternative to the usual airport activities. Visitors to Denver are encouraged to bring with them extra photographic film as the architecture here is second to none. Visit The Capitol (modelled on the actual Washington DC Capitol) dome which is exquisitely decorated with 24 carat gold. View the Denver Art Museum (which houses the finest native american art in the world) designed in the style of a medieval fortress. While in Denver, take a look at the Mint, the 2nd largest store of gold bullion in the USA. Architecturally it is designed in the theme of the italian renaissance and modelled on the Palazzo Riccardo in Florence. A visit to Denver must include a trip to lower downtown Denver. Known locally as Lo Do, here you will find yourself in and amongst the oldest and the trendiest of the city. Here, everything is possible; from dining to a show; from recreational activity to clubbing. This 26 square mile area is a hotspot for visitors and residents because so much is on offer here. Other facilities located in Denver are the Performing Arts Complex (PLEX) which houses 10,000 seats; the University of Colorado holding in excess of 34,000 pupils and the brand new baseball stadium called Coors Field built specially for the Colorado Rockies team.
The population of Denver has doubled since 1960 and is now residence to 2.4 million people. With a broad ethnic variety including african american, asian and hispanic, Denver is the 20th largest of metropolitan areas in the USA. Clever people tend to live in Denver too as more residents are college graduates than any other town in the USA.
Choose from around 5,000 accommodation lodgings, whether your fancy is luxury or unfrilled quiet coziness, all within close proximity to your favourite landmark or attraction. Dining opportunities are varied too. There are approximately 2000 to choose between. A local delicacy is buffalo (a healthier alternative to chicken). Visit the Buckhorn Exchange where you will enjoy the surroundings of the oldest saloon in town and a taste of authentic Denver dining.
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