Very near the center of America lays city so up and coming travelers will plan a trip there just to check out the eclectic airport. Denver, Colorado, is a city where artistic expression seamlessly blends with intuitive innovation and die-hard sports fans have access to four major professional teams. The city is minutes away from all the hiking, climbing, skiing in the majestic Rocky Mountains all the while maintaining a friendly Midwest vibe.
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Denver is a quickly growing urban metropolis packed with scores of high-end affordable housing options. The state of Colorado is known for many things and at the top of that list is beer. Denver Beer Co. on Platte St. has some of the city’s finest local brew and an immaculate beer garden perfect for any summer night. Breckenridge Brewery on Blake St. is another craft and micro brew haven. On Saturdays, the beer hall has free tours four times a day that last around 30 minutes. Winner of 18 Great American Awards, Great Divide is a local brewery with 16 taps of the finest Colorado brew and almost every night the bar hosts a fun beer-themed event.
Denver is also a city that has not shortage of fantastic restaurants of almost every cuisine. Osteria Marco is a restaurant on Larimer St. that serves deliciously elegant thin-crust pizzas. For the city’s best southern fare, check out Tom Home Cookin’ for tasty fried chicken and collard greens. Root Down on 33rd Ave., is a neighborhood favorite with global cuisine with a local twist.
Any trip to Denver would be remiss without participating in outdoor activities. Fantastic awe-inspiring day hikes are just a quick 30-minute trip outside city limits. Visit Chimney Gulch Trail at Wind Saddle Park, Flatirons Vista Loop Trail or East Plum Creek Trail in Castle Rock for stunning natural trails.