Watkins Travel Guide

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#BestOf5 There is a gorgeous and #colorful sunflower field out by the airport. Most people either don't know that it exists, or unaware that you can literally stop and explore it at your leisure. Sunflowers extend as far as the eye an see. Take the Pena Blvd exit to the airport, take the exit to 56th Ave, turn right on 56th ave and go about 5 or 6 miles past the 470 intersection. It will be on your right side of the road. Shortly after the sunflower field is next to you, there will be a dirt road off to your right. Take that and park anywhere. There aren't any "No Trespassing" signs or anything. Planes fly low over head and make for a simply stunning day.
#BestOf5 There is a gorgeous and #colorful sunflower field out by the airport. Most people either don't know that it exists, or unaware that you can literally stop and explore it at your leisure. Sunflowers extend as far as the eye an see. Take the Pena Blvd exit to the airport, take the exit to 56th Ave, turn right on 56th ave and go about 5 or 6 miles past the 470 intersection. It will be on your right side of the road. Shortly after the sunflower field is next to you, there will be a dirt road off to your right. Take that and park anywhere. There aren't any "No Trespassing" signs or anything. Planes fly low over head and make for a simply stunning day.
There is a gorgeous sunflower field out by the airport. Sunflowers extend as far as the eye an see. Take the Pena Blvd exit to the airport, take the exit to 56th Ave, turn right on 56th ave and go about 5 or 6 miles past the 470 intersection. It will be on your right side of the road. Shortly after the sunflower field is next to you, there will be a dirt road off to your right. Take that and park anywhere. There aren't any "No Trespassing" signs or anything. Planes fly low over head and make for a simply stunning day.

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Summit Villa BnB

3 out of 5
8303 Quail Run Road Watkins CO
The price is NZ$151 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$151
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa guesthouse in Watkins. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mesteño and The Arts District Market are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
A truly unique experience, our 2nd visit

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Summit Villa BnB
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1715 Tremont Place Denver CO
The price is NZ$139 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$139
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,763 reviews)
Quick and easy to capital and mall!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

3.5 out of 5
440 14th St Denver CO
The price is NZ$211 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$211
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,061 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
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Sentral Union Station

Sentral Union Station

4 out of 5
1777 Wewatta Street Denver CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (880 reviews)
Love there apartments!!!! =)

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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Kasa Union Station Denver

Kasa Union Station Denver

4 out of 5
1750 Little Raven St Denver CO
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (875 reviews)
Great apartment.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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The Acoma House

The Acoma House

2 out of 5
1114 Acoma St Denver CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Union Station and Coors Field are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Our rooms and the entire hotel was very clean and thoughtfully supplied for our stay. We were in communication with Christine, and she was able to amend our reservations and did so very courteously. Quiet, fun, no contact, exceptional location, and we would love to stay here again in the future!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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per adult
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