Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Catch a concert, do yoga, or tramp through beautiful unspoiled terrain – all in the heart of the world’s most stunning natural amphitheatre.
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 great live music.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Denver Zoo
Come face-to-face with a variety of different animals and learn about conservation at this impressive zoo in the heart of Colorado’s capital.
Activities
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Large room, clean, well-appointed, friendly & helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Nice place, good WIFI, VERY NICE RESTAURANT'S in walking distance!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Clean room, nice bar.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
I enjoyed my 3 night stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. The lobby area was a bit small but it was adjacent to the restaurant and bar area which is a very nice size. The room was comfortable, very clean and nice. It had little touches such as lights on the bottom of the bed which would light ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Teatro
Amazing
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Plenty to do in the area. Close the 16th street. But in hotel. Not a lot to offer.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Berkley
Travellers like the sporting events in Berkley, and Clear Creek is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Highland
Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and South Platte while in the area.
River North Art District
Discover River North Art District, memorable for its live music. Popular attractions in River North Art District include South Platte River and Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 38th & Blake Station.
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.
Ballpark
Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Union Station and Coors Field.
Auraria
Live music, theatres and restaurants highlight some notable features of Auraria. Make a stop by Ball Arena or Elitch Gardens Theme Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station or Sports Authority Field - Mile High Station to get around town.
