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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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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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.

Denver Tech Center
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

4 out of 5
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is NZ$180 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$180
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (820 reviews)
"Big hotel not to far from downtown. Easy check in. Great fresh cookies on arrival. Elevators were tiny and very busy st peak times. Bar and restaurants on site was great."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

4 out of 5
111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO
The price is NZ$255 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$255
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Black Hawk. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,145 reviews)
"I wish kids could be allowed in the pool a little later, otherwise always have a great stay"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Plaza Hotel Denver

Plaza Hotel Denver

3 out of 5
4849 Bannock Street, Denver, CO
The price is NZ$156 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$156
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Older hotel, but nice accommodations the neighborhood, especially the backside is really sketchy. Showed up for breakfast at 9:40 AM and all we were served were watery, scrambled eggs, and a little bit of sausage gravy. Nothing else was added, although breakfast was supposed to have been served until ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Plaza Hotel Denver
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.
Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant 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! (331 reviews)
Sonder was great, will be back
"Great location for walking to venues, both downtown and to Empower and Coors fields! Close to great restaurants and coffee shops! Bed was very comfortable and place was equipped with everything needed to cook and enjoy!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Marriott Bonvoy Sonder Bryant Apartments LoHi
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! (759 reviews)
Spacious, Clean, and Close to Everything
"We really enjoyed our stay here! The property was clean, spacious, and even nicer than we expected. The location was perfect — close to plenty of things to do and explore. We wish we’d had more time to enjoy all the amenities, but we hope to come back and stay again in the future!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Sentral Union Station
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! (648 reviews)
"We r heading back home to the mountains I want to say you have the best, most immediate and responsive customer service of anywhere I have ever stayed. 5 star plus experience at The Mint House!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 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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