Wonder? Why the city of Denver is called the Mile High City? Because its official elevation is precisely one mile above sea level.  

A perfect getaway in the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a bustling city situated in the US State of Colorado. With a marvelous diverse collection of sights to see and things to do, the city has become one of the best places to live and the fastest growing cities in the United States. Denver has gone through the city beautification program where parkways, city parks, museums, and the Municipal Auditorium was built after the onset of the 20th century. It is a premier gateway to the best of the Western US’s national parks.  It also has a wide range of museums, art districts, a large number of local and national breweries, shopping hubs, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and a plethora of alfresco occasions to adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions 

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden next to Cheesman Park that is spread across 24 acres. It boasts three diverse locations with 45 individual theme gardens and one of the top conservatories (Boettcher Memorial Conservatory) of the country. It also features North America’s largest collection of plants, waterfalls, Marnie's Pavilion with orchids, Japanese Garden and others. There are interactive shows and special events held at a sunken amphitheater like art shows, summer concert series, plant shows, lighting shows, etc. 

Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheatre

Famous for its large red sandstone outcrops, Red Rocks Park is one of the most revered attractions around Denver. Around 17 miles away from the city, it is located in Morrison but managed by Denver Mountain Parks system. Within its boundaries, it embraces Red Rocks Amphitheatre which is a world-famous concert venue for its acoustics and lures major live music talent on a regular basis. There are so many notable performances and recordings that have taken place contributing to its popularity. John Denver, Jonas Brothers, Pretty Lights, OneRepublic are few famous names who have performed here. So, whenever you get a chance, participate in any of the concerts and get the feel of the music in a more whimsical way.  

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1992, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge with more than 330 species of wildlife. It is one of the largest refuges in the nation which receives millions of visitors annually.  The actual Rocky Mountain Arsenal was built in 1942 used to manufacture chemical weapons, later the US Congress got it underwent through costly environmental cleanup and transformed into a wildlife refuge. It habitats mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes including deer, raptors, coyotes, white pelicans, raccoons, black-tailed prairie dogs, bison and to name a few. 

The Best Time to Visit 

The city of Denver boasts moderate weather year-round. Generally, it sees most of the crowd in the summer season as it offers plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, camping, rafting, golfing, and horse riding. Moreover, the city also receives more than 300 days of sunshine a year offering a perfect climate to its visitors. Winters are mild allowing Golf courses and outdoor cafés to remain open all around the year. Otherwise, it also provides comfortable temperatures during shoulder seasons along with less crowd and cheaper accommodation. 

Airports

1. Denver International Airport (DEN)
2. Centennial Airport (APA)
3. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
4. Front Range Airport (FTG)

Denver Facts

Country/State: The United States/Colorado

Population: 704,621 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov.   

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