The capital as well as the most populous city of the U.S state of Colorado, Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Overwhelmed by the backdrop of the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains and being sited one mile (1.6km) above sea level, Denver is known as a ‘ Mile High City’.

Denver boasts a rich history which can be witnessed through the museums of the city. The city boasts some magnificent museums such as Colorado History Museum, Denver’s Firefighter’s Museum, Denver History Museum, Denver Children’s Museum and the Denver Art Museum. These museums are great sources of information for the young as well as the old. They are a big treat to all the history buffs and artifact lovers. The museums showcase the glorious past and rich and developing present of the city.

Denver is popular for its wide variety of colorful events such as the Denver March Pow Wow, National Western Stock Show, CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair, Greeley Stampede, Colorado Dragon Boat Festival and the Great American Beer Festival. These festivals are big entertainers. They take away all the weariness and add spice and smiles to life of the visitors as well as the natives.

When in Denver, you must also visit the Denver County: Kipling and Belleview, a suburban street in residential which lies to the Southwest Denver, 1 block north of West Belleview. You can begin the exploration of the Denver city with the Denver Civic Center Park that lies in the heart of the downtown and has the city’s “must see” attractions- the U.S Mint, the Denver Art Museum and the Colorado State Capitol. Enjoy a brisk walk or a stroll surrounded by lovely fauna at the Washington Denver Park that is located a few miles southeast of the downtown Denver. The Old Auraria on the western bank of Cherry Creek is one of the area’s first settlements and a place worth visiting.

Denver is the hub of adventurous sports. In fact it is a paradise for all those who love hiking, biking, bicycling, paddling, snow sports, fishing and diving. The city has several wonderful parks and tracks like the Confluence Park (walking and bicycling), the Apex Park Loop (mountain biking), Denver and Golden Area (road biking), Denver Area (walking, hiking, snowshoeing), Wildflower Hikes in the Denver Area (hiking), Colorado Front Range (mountain biking) etc. to promote the adventurous spirit of the tourists and the natives.

When tired of the day’s sports and fiesta, spend some time in the huge shopping malls of the city. Denver has ample of shopping joints that cater to the needs of people from all backgrounds. If shopping is not your interest, spend some gala time in the grand hotels and restaurants of the city and enjoy the city’s thrilling and noisy nightlife. Last but not the least, don’t forget to taste the wide variety of delicious food served in the city.