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Awards & recognition

#16

America's Best City

Resonance Consultancy · 2026

#19

Best U.S. City to Visit

U.S. News & World Report · 2026

About this city

Also known as: The Mile High City

Denver, known as the 'Mile High City,' is the capital and most populous municipality of Colorado, situated precisely at the western edge of the High Plains and the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. Founded during the 1858 gold rush, it has transformed into a major national economic powerhouse, tech hub, and cultural center celebrated for its vibrant urban culture and dynamic outdoor access.

Location & Administrative

County

Denver

Time Zone

MST

State Code

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports

DEN

Rail Systems

Amtrak (Intercity Rail)

Train Stations

Denver Union Station

Getting Around

SubwayLight Rail / StreetcarBusWalkableRideshare-FriendlyBike-Friendly

Weather & Timing

Best Months

AprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Average Temperature

Summer 59–89°F, Winter 18–44°F

Peak Season

SummerCollege Football Season

Off Season

Deep Freeze Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population

City proper 710.0K · Metro area 3.0M

Sales Tax

8.81%

Key Industries

Aerospace & DefenseInformation TechnologyBioscience & HealthcareCraft Brewing & Food Beverage

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 2–4 days

See an unforgettable open-air concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, explore the historic Larimer Square historic district, visit the interactive Denver Art Museum, and stroll through the tropical conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Denver

Awards & recognition

About this city

Location & Administrative

Transportation & Accessibility

Weather & Timing

Economics & Local Vibe

Practical Tourism Metadata

Must-See

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Denver Art Museum

Denver Zoo

Colorado State Capitol

Museums & Culture

Museums12

Center for Colorado Women's History

Clyfford Still Museum

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Forney Museum of Transportation

Molly Brown House Museum

National Ballpark Museum

Sexploratorium

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

History Colorado Center

Museum of Illusions Denver

U.S. Mint at Denver

The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank

Art Galleries3

The Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

Denver Art Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

Cultural Sites1

Meow Wolf Convergence Station

History & Heritage

Historic Sites3

Daniels & Fisher Tower

Denver Union Station

Larimer Square

Historic Neighborhoods2

River North Art District (RiNo)

Cherry Creek Business District

Monuments & Statues1

Umi by Daniel Popper

Cemeteries & Memorials1

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Religion & Education

International Church of Cannabis

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Architecture & Landmarks

Landmarks4

Downtown Denver

Larimer Street

Colorado Convention Center

Union Station Gate B4

Architecture1

Colorado State Capitol

Bridges1

Denver Millennium Bridge

City Squares1

McGregor Square

Parks & Nature

State Parks2

Roxborough State Park Visitor Center

Cherry Creek State Park

Nature Reserves1

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Parks & Gardens10

Lookout Mountain Park

Cherry Creek Trail

Confluence Park

Cheesman Park

William McKinley Carson Park & Skate Park

Civic Center

South Platte River Trail

Washington Park

Denver City Park

Elitch Gardens

Botanical Gardens1

Denver Botanic Gardens

Farms & Ranches1