{"id":73914,"date":"2021-11-16T16:14:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T00:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=73914"},"modified":"2021-11-16T16:14:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T00:14:50","slug":"best-day-trips-from-denver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-day-trips-from-denver\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Day Trips From Denver You Need to Take"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado is known for its multitude of outdoor activities, so it\u2019s no surprise that there are many day trips you can take from its capital city <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5155\/CO\/Denver\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From nature to concerts and everything in between, there\u2019s sure to be an activity that brings you excitement. If you\u2019re looking for day trip ideas from Denver, we\u2019ve got you covered. Read on to discover 10 of the best day trips from Denver ranging from half-day trips to full-day excursions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Black Hawk, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk.jpg\" alt=\"A kid skiing \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Hawk-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located 40 minutes and roughly 40 miles west of Denver, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1831\/CO\/Black-Hawk\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Hawk, CO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, known as the City of Mills, is a small mining settlement town that you&#8217;ll never get bored of exploring. There are many different activities you can partake in from playing at the casinos to skiing at the nearby Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. Whatever you decide to do, you won\u2019t get tired of walking around downtown. With an abundance of activities, it\u2019s no surprise Black Hawk, CO is considered one of the best day trips from Denver.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Garden of the Gods<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods.jpg\" alt=\"Three orange peaks with a cloudy sky\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Garden-of-the-gods-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its massive red rocks, Garden of the Gods, located in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4147\/CO\/Colorado-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs, CO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a nature center where you can go horseback riding, explore 15 miles of hiking trails, and take in the beautiful sandstone formations. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Garden of the Gods and is approximately 75 miles from Denver, making this a quick day trip from Denver.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Mount Evans Scenic Byway\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans.jpg\" alt=\"A lake with a waterfall\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Evans-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 1 hour, 35 miles west of Denver, Mount Evans Scenic Byway provides beautiful views and access to wildlife. While this is a scenic drive day trip, there are many stops along Mount Evans Scenic Byway that you can check out, like the Mount Goliath Trail and Echo Lake. Make sure to have a steady car to help you get up the highest paved road in America.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Red Rocks Amphitheatre<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks.jpg\" alt=\"Red Rocks Amphitheatre \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red-Rocks-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a world-famous concert venue located in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/county\/391\/CO\/Jefferson-County\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jefferson County<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nearly 20 miles west of Denver, and 30 minutes by car. The venue has seen bands such as Dave Matthews Band and Bon Iver perform in its open-air amphitheater. While the venue is mainly used for concerts, there are other activities you can do during your visit, such as paying a visit to Red Rocks Visitor Center or exercising on the amphitheater\u2019s steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Vail, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Vail\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Vail-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love skiing, take a day trip from Denver to Vail, CO. Vail is home to the largest ski mountain in Colorado, Vail Ski Resort. It&#8217;s about 2 hours and 100 miles west of Denver, but be sure to account for extra driving time as there\u2019s the potential for extreme weather and traffic. When in Vail, make sure to take a segway tour through Vail Village, go skiing, or check out the Gerald Ford Amphitheater.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.\u00a0 Aspen, CO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen.jpg\" alt=\"A ski resort\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aspen-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for some fun and excitement, Aspen, CO is considered one of the best day trips from Denver. Located roughly 3 hours and 30 minutes south of Denver in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen is a popular ski destination filled with high-end restaurants and boutiques. Aspen offers four unique ski resorts, including Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, and Buttermilk. If skiing isn\u2019t your thing, there are many other things to do, like checking out Maroon Bells, a series of distinctly bell-shaped peaks, or Glenwood Springs, a nearby city known for its hot springs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Pikes Peak<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak.jpg\" alt=\"A mountain peak\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pikes-Peak-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4147\/CO\/Colorado-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs, CO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pikes Peak is just 3 hours and 30 minutes and 100 miles south of Denver. Pikes Peak is the highest summit in the southern front range of the Rockies and is known for its easy access and wonderful location, making it a must-see day trip from Denver. If you make your way down to Pikes Peak, some fun activities you can do include taking in the view of Garden of the Gods, exploring the hiking trails, or watching the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Rocky Mountain National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Mountain National Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located nearly 70 miles northwest of Denver, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/living-near-us-national-park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocky Mountain National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encompasses 415 square miles of beautiful mountain ranges and is one of the nation\u2019s highest national parks. Some activities you can do in Rocky Mountain National Park include fishing in over 50 lakes and streams, hiking to Chasm Falls, or driving along Trail Ridge Road. Make sure to account for roughly 2 hours of travel depending on which side of Rocky Mountain National Park you plan to explore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. US Airforce Academy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy.jpg\" alt=\"The Cadet Chapel\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-Airforce-Academy-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best known as the institution that trains cadets for the Air Force, the US Airforce Academy is roughly 60 miles south of the capital city near <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4147\/CO\/Colorado-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Springs, CO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making this a quick day trip from Denver. While it is a university, there are many things to check out at the US Airforce Academy, including the Cadet Chapel, the B-52 Display, and the Cadet Field House &amp; Falcon Athletic Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Great Sand Dunes National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Great Sand Dunes National Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Great-Sand-Dunes-National-Park-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Approximate distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">240 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Estimated travel time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located nearly 4 hours from Denver, Great Sand Dunes National Park is well known for having some of the tallest sand dunes in North America, the tallest being 750 feet high. In total, the dunes encompass 30 square miles. Considered one of the best day trips from Denver, some of the fun things you can do in Great Sand Dunes National Park include hiking, sandboarding, sand sledding, and horseback riding. And for those interested in astronomy, the national park offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsa\/planyourvisit\/experiencethenight.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">astronomy programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during certain months of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From nature to concerts, the activities in Denver, Colorado are endless. 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