BASECAMP: STAY AWHILE IN DENVER TO SKI, STAY, SHOP, EAT & PLAY

Denver Skyline CREDIT Visit Denver

Denver, the Mile High City is a convenient and central entry point to explore the wonders of the Great American West via arrival into Denver International Airport (DEN). But Denver is also so much more: a vibrant outdoor city, centre for arts, a haven for shoppers, foodies and sports fans. With funky charming neighbourhoods begging to be explored, major events and exhibitions year round and a transport system that makes it easy for visitors to get around, it's no wonder Denver is a must-add to any Great American West itinerary.

Denver’s proximity to the Rocky Mountains makes it your perfect winter getaway. When you stay here, taking advantage of a fresh powder day for skiing or snowboarding is a breeze with multiple world-class resorts less than two hours from The Mile High City. The Winter Park Express ski train connecting Denver Union Station and the ski resort makes getting there easy. 

Looking for outdoor activities to get your heart rate up, but not an adrenaline rush? Try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park, also within a two-hour drive. 

If retail therapy is your jam, Denver spreads it thick! With outdoor specialists such as the REI flagship store, unique boutiques, and shopping precincts such as Cherry Creek with every name and outlet https://www.rei.com/stores/denver you wish for, your therapy will be complete.

Winter Park Express Ski Train CREDIT Visit Denver.

And the best part of using Denver as your basecamp is being able to head back to the city in the evening to dine at one of our James Beard Award-winning restaurants or grab a beer at one of the hundreds of local breweries that make Denver the beer capital of the U.S. Then check out a Broadway show at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the views at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre or a blockbuster exhibition at one of our many notable museums. 
 
If you’re planning a longer holiday in the Rockies, stay a few days in Denver to acclimatise and take advantage of all the city has to offer. 

For more information on the Official Gateway City of Denver, visit VisitDenver.com.

*Source: THE GREAT AMERICAN WEST: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
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