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Top places to visit
1. Garden of the Gods
2. Mount Rushmore National Memorial
3. Pikes Peak
4. US Air Force Academy
5. Badlands National Park
What to do in Great Plains
Popular places to visit
Mount Rushmore
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Coors Field
Coors Field is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Denver. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.
Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Empower Field at Mile High
Empower Field at Mile High is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Denver. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Areas of Great Plains
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cherry Creek
Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
Denver Tech Center
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Pikes Peak Center are top sights worth seeing.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to South Suburban Sports Complex and Chatfield State Park while you're in town.
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