Denver - perfect for hiking, biking and festivals
Enjoy the outdoors in Denver with a bike ride or arts festivalDenver is one of the top tourist destinations in Colorado, USA. With a lot of history and the fact that it was ruined twice, by fire and then a flood, it remains a brilliant place to explore.
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival takes place in July each year over a period of three days. Over 350,000 people from all around the world flock to the event to enjoy the performing arts, including music and dance. With various interactive activities in place, it is a great weekend out for the whole family.
Many travellers are put off going to America because of the long and expensive flights, but with regular departures to Denver from London Heathrow, there are various deals to take advantage of. The climate is ideal, often very sunny with little rain. There is sometimes some snow in winter but blue skies and moderate temperatures are common.
The nightlife is described as welcoming and lively, with lots to do and see. There are several festivals throughout the year, such as the Colorado Renaissance Festival, Park Hill 4th of July Parade and the Greek Festival. There is a lot on offer in terms of retail therapy, with cute boutiques where you can find exclusive fashion pieces or world-class designer labels.
If you are more of an outdoors type of person, then you can take a bike ride along one of the 850 miles of off-road routes and mountainous regions. The Rocky Mountains are the perfect destination for walking and taking in the breathtaking views of the area.
