Central Colorado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Lake
Grand Lake showing a lake or waterhole and mountains
Alpine Visitor Center featuring interior views as well as a small group of people
Grand Lake
Estes Park which includes a waterfall

Where to stay in Central Colorado

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Downtown Denver

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Denver
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Cherry Creek

5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

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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.

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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.

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Colorado Springs which includes a garden, outdoor art and a fountain

Central Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to South Suburban Sports Complex and Highlands Ranch Golf Club while you're in town.

Highlands Ranch
Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
The price is NZ$257 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$257
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location. Everyone was kind. Property is very nice."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

4 out of 5
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is NZ$187 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$187
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (744 reviews)
"Doubletree was very nice. I enjoyed the two on site restaurants/bars, the convenience market and the courtyard with lounge chairs near the pool."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
818 17th St, Denver, CO
The price is NZ$219 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$219
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Union Station

Sentral Union Station

4 out of 5
1777 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews)
"Great location for me (Union Station) as direct train from airport to hotel. Red Rocks shuttle bus pickup/drop off location. Plus lots food and pub options"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Sentral Union Station
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Skyline Apartments LoHi

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Skyline Apartments LoHi

3 out of 5
2600 Bryant Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ball Arena and Empower Field ...
9/10 Wonderful! (319 reviews)
Fantastic pool and hot tub
"Great location, fantastic comfortable apartment. I'm adding photos of the pool and hot tub as I don't think there are any in the property listing."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Skyline Apartments LoHi
Mint House Denver Downtown Union Station

Mint House Denver Downtown Union Station

4 out of 5
1777 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
"Apartment hotels like this are good and bad. Nice to have an apt instead of a room but with no help on property the check in experience isn’t hospitable. You have to call a hotline with any questions rather than anyone on-site."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Mint House Denver Downtown Union Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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