When your relatives come to visit you in Denver for the first time, of course you'll want to show them your favorite coffee shop, your favorite restaurant and your favorite hangout spot -- or maybe not. Maybe you'll want to keep those places as your secret escape destinations for when you need a breather from your guests and share these classic Denver destinations with your relatives instead. Here are our top picks for a great introduction to Denver. Continue Reading
Go Play
Macbeth Reimagined
This is not the Macbeth you remember from English class.Rather, it's a contemporary dance-infused production that feels more like an evening out at a techno nightclub than a trip to the theater. Performed by an all male cast clad in black boots, Continue Reading
4 Ways to Explore Black History in Denver
From the days of early settlers heading west to the new millennium, African Americans have helped shape Denver into the city we know and love. Here are 4 places to start your exploration of African American history in Denver: Continue Reading
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Denver
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is a 14-day holiday filled with iconic symbols such as red envelopes, lanterns, dumplings, lion and dragon dances, firecrackers and lucky posters. Continue Reading
Guides
Ways to Get Around Denver Without Owning a Car
Let's face it, owning a car can be expensive from the initial purchase or lease to the ongoing cost of insurance, gas and maintenance. Here we compare possible alternatives to full-time car ownership in Denver including B-cycle, Car2Go, Zipcar, RTD, Lyft, Uber and traditional taxis. Continue Reading
Entertain the Relatives: Active Types
Coloradans love to be active, so your active visiting relatives will have no trouble finding ways to get out and move. If you're not up for a drive to the mountains, here are some ways to keep those active types entertained while staying within the Denver city limits. Continue Reading
Top Places to Learn a New Skill or Craft
Let's make stuff! Learning a new skill or craft is more fun (and you'll likely have better luck) when you seek out an experienced teacher and take a class. Here are 5 places to find excellent classes: Continue Reading
