Denver Vacation Rentals

A metropolis with everything you need while still being close to Colorado’s spectacular scenery, a trip to Denver provides a perfect balance between city and nature.

Set at one mile above sea level, Denver draws visitors from all over with its location right on the doorstep of Rocky Mountain National Park. For lovers of the great outdoors, the natural beauty of this 416-square mile park will leave you speechless, and will provide a playground for all the adventure sports you can think of: from mountain biking, to rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding and more.

A former cowboy town with a history dating back to one of the biggest gold rushes in America, Denver has grown into a hip city, evidenced by its revitalized downtown area and microbrewery scene. With Denver vacation homes you are perfectly situated to enjoy the many outdoor recreation options and culture that the region has to offer.

Getting to Denver

Denver International Airport is the largest airport in the USA by size and one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport is located 25 miles outside of downtown Denver, easily reached by taxi, shuttle or rental car. Public transport to and from the airport is available via the Regional Transport District’s SkyRide bus routes, and a newly built rail service takes travelers directly into Union Station in the center of downtown Denver.

Denver’s thriving beer culture

Colorado is home to over 200 breweries and, as the state capital, Denver takes its beer drinking seriously. The nearby town of Golden, only a 20-minute drive from your downtown Denver vacation rental, is home to the famous Coors brewery. Take a free tour of the site, founded in 1873, and now the largest single-site brewery in the world.

If you prefer artisanal brews, Denver showcases high quality craft beers from some of the state’s many microbreweries. And with more than 30 breweries within the city limits, it’s not hard to find a cold one to quench your thirst.

To accompany your beverage, open-minded travelers may wish to sample the regional delicacy of ‘Rocky Mountain Oysters’, but beware that this appetizer is not from the sea. These bull testicles dipped in batter and deep-fried will tempt only the most adventurous gourmets.

Unique seasons and mild year-round

Due to its elevation and location, Denver is blessed with a temperate, sunny climate with low rainfall and humidity. Depending on your interests, Denver and the surrounding area has something to offer visitors at any time of the year.

In the fall, take a short trip from your Denver vacation rental into the mountains to experience the breathtaking fall colors. The golden leaves and white bark of the aspen trees, set against sunny blue skies, are a spectacle not to be missed.

Denver winters are relatively mild, with daytime temperatures in the 40s. Snowfall in the city is sporadic and soon melts in the sun, but the surrounding snow-capped mountains provide enough of the white stuff to keep skiers and snowboarders happy.

In April and May the city turns green and spring flowers emerge, providing a perfect backdrop for exploring Denver by foot or bicycle.

Summer temperatures are generally in the range of a comfortable 70-80 degrees, ideal for the wide variety of outdoor activities available, such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and rafting.

Gateway to the mountains

Vacation rentals in Denver make the perfect base to explore the greater region. The neighboring Rocky Mountains are the main attraction, home to some of the world’s finest ski resorts, as well as a number of spectacular hiking trails.

If the mile-high city isn’t high enough for you, undertake the Colorado right of passage and scale one of the nearby ‘fourteeners’ - mountain peaks over 14,000 feet. The nearest to Denver are Longs Peak and Mount Evans.

For a change of pace, the quaint city of Boulder is a quick drive away, less than an hour from Denver vacation rentals. Once a major settlement for hippies in the 60s, Boulder still maintains its liberal, free-spirited roots, although in recent years it has become a poster town for active sports lifestyles.

Booking vacation homes in Denver gives you the independence to discover the stunning scenery and much more that's just waiting to be explored.

Nature and history in Denver

Colorado State Capitol

Intentionally designed to resemble the United States Capitol, this building has interiors made mostly from Colorado Rose Onyx, a rare rose marble. Climb to the top as part of a free guided tour.

Denver Art Museum

Located within Denver's Civic Center, the DAM boasts more than 70,000 works from across the globe. The building designed by Daniel Libeskind is a work of art itself.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

This municipal museum houses more than one million objects. Kids especially love the Prehistoric Journey, Space Odyssey and Wildlife exhibits, whilst there are film screenings, lectures and classes all-year round.

Mount Evans

Called 'the road into the sky', the drive up to Mount Evans reveals dramatically changing landscapes and temperatures. Big Horn Sheep and mountain goats are frequently spotted here.

Denver Botanic Gardens

These gardens are home to North America's largest collection of plants from cooler regions. Summertime concerts and special exhibitions are big draws too.

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