Denver is the capital of Colorado. It is also the most populous city of the state. It has been nicknamed as the “Mile-High City” due to its elevation of exactly one mile above the sea level. The city of Denver is young and full of life. And with three hundred days of brightness and the Colorado Rockies at its backdrop, it offers nothing less than pure excitement and fun.
While at the city you can spend a good time in the mountains by either camping in the summer or skiing during the winter. Denver also has more than two hundred city parks. These parks provide constant source of entertainment for both Denverites and visitors. Each fall, the city hosts the Great American Beer Festival. Visitors from all over the world come to Denver for enjoying the mega event.
However, if you think that Denver is all about outdoor activities then you are deeply mistaken. Besides being a place for adventure and fun lovers it is also a place for people who have developed a strong taste for art and culture. The Denver Art Museum is a place for such art lovers. The museum’s American Indian art collection is considered as the best of its kind in the country. Some of these artworks are over two thousand years old. The Asian art galleries in this museum are based on the arts of Japan, China, India and Korea. These Asian artworks along with the African gallery have gained worldwide recognition. They also represent the creative artistry of the past in these regions.
Denver is also a place for shopaholics. Shop till you drop in Colorado’s shopping capital. Besides the shopping malls, the independently-owned boutiques in the streets are fabulous places to fill your shopping spree. The Larimer Square, LoDo, and the Denver Pavilions are great places to buy gifts and mementos. Look at the list of Denver vacation rentals to find a comfortable accommodation in the city.
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