Denver: Neighborhoods Downtown Denver

From its early beginnings during the Gold Rush, The Mile High City has always been a gathering place for diverse and creative people. Today, Denver is a vibrant, outdoor city where 300 days of sunshine, chef-driven dining, urban exploration and Rocky Mountain adventures create a one-of-a-kind travel destination. Within a one-mile radius, you can kayak on the Platte River, explore some of the city's best museums, shop at art galleries and boutiques, see a Broadway touring show, enjoy live music, ride a rollercoaster or cool off in a water park, and experience exciting professional sports. Downtown is also home to many of Denver's top farm-to-table restaurants and innovative craft breweries. The Denver Beer Trail is a great guide to sampling those local brews.

Downtown's free 16th Street MallRide makes it easy to get around. Visit Larimer Square and Denver Union Station in historic Lower Downtown (LoDo), where Victorian buildings now house restaurants, galleries, shops, bars, brewpubs and coffee houses, or head to Denver Pavilions where you'll find shops, restaurants, bars and a movie theater. And don't miss the chance for a photo with everyone's favorite Blue Bear public art sculpture, which greets visitors at the Colorado Convention Center.