Attractions in Denver, CO

Coors Brewery Elitch Gardens Loveland Ski Area Dinosaur Ridge Coors Field Georgetown Loop Railroad Evergreen Golf Course

Located in the majestic Rocky Mountains, Denver is a popular vacation destination that offers a mix of stunning natural beauty, spectacular mountain scenery and a wide variety of fun things to do at local attractions, like hiking, biking, theme parks, skiing, professional sporting events, fishing, rafting tours, museums, golf courses, restaurants, and outdoor events. When you visit the Denver area and stay at the Quality Suites at Evergreen Parkway, you’ll find a wide variety of fun and exciting attractions, all just minutes away from our moderately priced, all-suites hotel. Enjoy our relaxing suite rooms, complimentary breakfast, extra amenities, family friendly features like our refreshing indoor swimming pool, and take advantage of the indoor and outdoor activities, tourist attractions and dining you’ll find in stunning Denver, Colorado.

Coors Brewery.

Enjoy a tour and a taste at this traditional brewery that has been crafting quality beers since 1873. This American classic offers a 30-minute, self-guided audio tour through their malting, brewing and packaging facilities, ending with a sampling of Coors beers and non-alcoholic drinks at a hospitality lounge. Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Tours offered Thurs - Mon, 10am - 4pm; Sun, 12pm - 4pm. www.coors.com

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.

Located just west of Denver, the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is a fantastic, open-air rock amphitheatre that hosts a variety of concerts each year. Offering a unique outdoor setting, fabulous views and seating for up to 9,450 guests, Red Rocks has been offering live musical performances for over 100 years, including top names like the Beatles, Rush, U2, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, and more. www.redrocksonline.com

Colorado Mills Shopping.

This popular outlet mall offers more than 200 stores, restaurants and entertainment options, including favorites like Gap Outlet, Neiman Marcus, Kenneth Cole, Gymboree, Limited Too, Borders, the Body Shop, Banana Republic, Nine West, and many more. Open Mon-Sat, 10am - 9pm; Sun 11am - 6pm. www.coloradomills.com  [Top]

Elitch Gardens.

Experience family fun and plenty of thrills at this theme park that features more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. From thrilling roller coasters to family rides like teacups and the Big Wheel, plus fun in the sun at the Island Kingdom water park, the whole family will enjoy a day at Elitch Gardens. Open daily, mid-May to Labor Day 10am-9pm. www.elitchgardens.com

Central City Casinos.

For gambling enthusiasts who are looking for a low-key, uncrowded place for gaming fun, Central City is the place to be. From blackjack, poker and progressive slots at 5 casinos to personal service and an authentic, old west, gold town atmosphere, Central City is popular with tourists and locals alike. www.centralcitycolorado.com

Blackhawk Casinos.

Famous for its exciting gambling saloons and themed casinos that rivals those in Las Vegas, Blackhawk was once a booming gold mining town. Today, gaming enthusiasts flock to the city for exciting poker, blackjack, slot machines, and other gambling favorites, plus live entertainment, dining and a true, Vegas-style party atmosphere. www.blackhawkcolorado.com  [Top]

Loveland Ski Area.

Located near Georgetown, Colorado, Loveland Ski Area is a ski area that is one of the closest to Denver, making it popular with locals. Loveland sits on the Continental Divide, and, at 13,010 ft., is one of the state’s highest ski areas. Loveland offers day skiing, ski equipment rentals, skiing and snowboarding lessons for all ages, on-site licensed childcare, and a lodge. www.skiloveland.com

Mother Cabrini Shrine.

Located near Golden, Colorado the Mother Cabrini Shrine was established in 1914 as a religious center and summer haven for orphaned children. Mother Cabrini found a hidden, natural spring on the site and arranged white stones into a heart shape, surrounded by a stone cross and a crown of thorns. Today, the shrine attracts thousands of visitors every year. Open daily in the summer, from 7am - 7pm; 7am - 5:30pm in the winter. Daily Mass 
7:30am, Sun 
7:30am and 11am. www.den-cabrini-shrine.org

Rocky Mountain National Park.

Featuring majestic mountain views, rich wildlife, lush, wooded forests, backcountry hiking trails, camping, fishing, rafting, and five visitors centers, Rocky Mountain National Park is a spectacular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the Colorado Rockies, Rocky Mountain National Park is split by the Continental Divide, offering two distinct areas with wildly different characteristics. With 359 miles of trails, 150 lakes, 450 miles of streams, over 60 mountain peaks, several glaciers and permanent snowfields, and scenic roads, Rocky Mountain National Park is a true gem in the National Park system. www.rocktymountainnationalpark.com  [Top]

Dinosaur Ridge.

As one of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil finds, Dinosaur Ridge was discovered in 1877, sparking a literal dinosaur "gold rush" of dinosaur exploration that led to the discovery of many important fossil sites. Today, Dinosaur Ridge attracts more than 70,000 dinosaur enthusiasts each year for self-guided exploration and guided tours of the area. Admission to the Dinosaur Ridge and visitors center is free. Guided tours are $3.00 per person and require advance reservations. www.dinoridge.org

Echo Mountain Ski Park.

Echo Mountain is conveniently located just 35 miles from downtown Denver, and offers affordable, family friendly skiing and snowboarding with a unique atmosphere, ski runs and lessons for every skill level, fully-lit ski runs for night riding, an outdoor sound system, and a fun gaming lounge.
www.echomtn.com

Colorado Convention Center.

This multi-purpose meeting facility in downtown Denver offers a wide range of meeting, conventions and event space for hundreds of functions each year, from community luncheons to weddings and large conventions. The brand new, 5,000 seat , Wells Fargo Theatre hosts top concerts, speakers and live theatre performances, including popular names like Melissa Etheridge, John Legend, Dolly Parton, Al Gore, and others. www.denverconvention.com  [Top]

Coors Field.

Located in Denver, Colorado, Coors Field is the home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team and offers major league baseball action for a full day or evening of family fun. This home-run friendly park seats 50,445 fans, with 63 luxury suites and 4,500 club seats in addition to regular seating. A unique feature of Coors Field are the purple seats in the upper deck’s 20th row that mark the city's one-mile elevation point. www.colorado.rockies.mlb.com

Downtown Golden.

Home to the famous Coors Brewing Company, historic Golden, Colorado was originally founded as a mining camp during the Pike’s Peak gold rush of 1859. After the civil war, Golden became a regional trade and business center that included flour mills, smelters, a railroad, the now famous Coors Brewery, a brick works, a paper mill, clay and coal mines, and three colleges. Today Golden maintains a small town ambiance combined with a wide range of attractions and activities, including theme parks, live theatre, museums, festivals and events. www.cityofgolden.net

Pepsi Center.

Home to the NBA's Denver Nuggets, NHL's Colorado Avalanche, AFL's Colorado Crush and NLL’s Colorado Mammoth Pepsi Center is a premier events center offering pro sports, concert performances by top names like Celine Dion, and a variety of other events throughout the year, including ice skating, circuses and more. www.pepsicenter.com  [Top]

Georgetown Loop Railroad.

Completed in 1884, the Georgetown Loop Railroad is a narrow gauge railroad that connected the mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume over a steep, narrow mountain canyon. In 1973, the Colorado Historical Society restored the railroad as part of the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park. Today visitors can take a one-hour train ride and enjoy a view of the Clear Creek Valley or take a guided tour of the historic Lebanon Silver Mine after the train ride. Train fares range from $16.50 - $21.50, children age 2 and under are free. Open daily, May - Oct. www.georgetownlooprr.com

INVESCO Field.

Home to the NFL’s Denver Broncos, INVESCO Field is a stadium in Denver, INVESCO Field at Mile High was built in 2001 to replace the old Mile High Stadium. The stadium also hosts the Denver Outlaws lacrosse team, live concerts and other events throughout the year. www.invescofieldatmilehigh.com 

Mile Hi Rafting Charters.

Experience a day of exciting rafting with the family or friends on the Arkansas River or Clear Creek River.  River rafters of every skill level, from beginner to expert, can choose a half- or full-day rafting trip through some of the country’s most spectacular landscape. www.milehirafting.com  [Top]

Keys On The Green Golf Course and Restaurant.

Located on historic Evergreen Golf Course with a scenic overlook of EvergreenLake, Keys on the Green welcomes guests to enjoy elegant dining in the beautifully refurbished 1927 log cabin on Bear Creek, or relaxing on one of our creekside patios in summertime. Offering lunch and dinner daily with a special Sunday breakfast, Keys features a wide variety of fresh seafood and delicious specialty items, along with an extensive wine selection. Evergreen Golf Course is an 18-hole, affordable public course where towering pine trees and local wildlife mingle with undulating greens and fairways that challenge players of all levels. www.evergreengc.com  [Top]