Denver, the capital of Colorado, is an American metropolis dating to the Old West era. It is located east of a major mountain rage and has a mild, dry, and sunny climate with more annual hours of sun than San Diego or Miami Beach. Therefore, it gives you all the more reasons to plan out your visit as Denver relishes 300 days of sunshine a year!
Visiting this majestic municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado is like traveling in a short but colorful time in history. In 1858, there was not a single person living in the Denver metro area. Thirty years later, Colorado was a state with a population of almost 200,000. What caused the boom? It was the Gold Rush in the 30-year period when Denver saw some of the thrilling events in the Wild, Wild, West! This fascinating period is relived in museums, old gold mining villages and hundreds of elegant Victorian buildings all enveloped within a mountainous terrain with 200 named peaks visible from its capital.
A trip to Denver is one unique travel experience. With so much to see and do, planning a trip to this beautiful city presents its challenges.
To make your vacation unforgettable, make sure to check our list of 30 tips to explore more about Denver, Colorado.
