The "Mile High City" is full of excitement and fun, enough to give anyoe a great vacation or a well deserved getaway. There is plenty to do in Denver, no matter the time of year. There is fine dining, high-class entertainment, and many museums. Additionally, Denver offers professional sports teams and a very good nightlife, as well as being a stop on several major concert tours a year. When you visit Denver, you will find that there is plenty to do.

Sports teams. There are amateur sports teams in Denver, but the real excitement comes from watching professional sports. The Colorado Avalanche is the hockey team, and few people in Denver can forget the glory days of the football Denver Broncos. The Nuggets make their home in Denver, and it is always a great place to get reasonably priced tickets to see big-name visiting teams. Denver even has a professional lacrosse team.

Denver is undoubtedly a melting pot of rich arts and culture. There are a number of heritage centers and museums to visit in Denver. You could visit Black American West Museum and Heritage Center or the Buffalo Bill's Museum and grave to go through the Denver history lanes. When it comes to museums in Denver the history museum, children's museum and railroad museum are not to be forgotten. Cherokee Ranch and Castle is all together a different experience along with the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities. The latter offers great entertainment options such as theatre, dance, art gallery and hands-on learning.

Some of the cultural events available in Denver include a very good symphony and also the Colorado ballet company. The ballet company is well known for its performance of the Holiday favorite The Nutcracker Suite. Other events include a children's chorale and special shows showing at the Arvada Center.

Kids can have their day out at the Denver Zoo and the Downtown Aquarium. Both these places feature some of the most exotic animal species that fascinate young and the old alike. You can spot species not just from around the region but also from all across the globe.

Outdoor activities. In the heart of the American West, Denver offers a great deal of outdoor activities in some of the most beautiful and rugged settings. There are things to do starting from Denver, and just outside the city, including hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, Jeep tours, and rafting trips. Hiking and rock climbing tours are also available. There are even biking tours of Denver offered.

If you don't want adventure and just wish to laze out in a bright garden or park on a laid back picnic or lunch, you have some wonderful options. The Denver parks and gardens like Butterfly pavilion, inset center, cave of winds and Denver botanical gardens are a great option for a relaxed picnic.

Festivals. Check the time of year for festivals. Denver is a city that has quite a few festivals throughout the year, ensuring fun activities for singles, couples, and families. Some of these are the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, the Cinco de Mayo, Colorado Renaissance Festival, and the Colorado Music Festival.