Things to do in Denver

Mile-high city with the Rockies an hour west

Denver is a launch pad. Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak, Red Rocks and the Georgetown rail loop all run as day trips, and altitude makes the timing of your first hike matter. In town: brewery crawls, Union Station food walks and Red Rocks show nights. We rank mountain operators on van size, pace and whether they build in altitude acclimatisation.

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In the 90+ Club

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Best time to visit

June to September for open mountain passes, or December to March for ski shuttles.