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Below, we chat with Caroline Bologna, senior travel and culture reporter at HuffPost, about why you’ll want to put Denver on your bucket list.
What drew you to Denver as a place to visit or explore?
The first couple of times I went to Denver, it was just a stopover before heading to one of the many nearby ski resorts. Last fall, I finally had the opportunity to spend more than a day or two in the Mile High City and absolutely loved exploring the different neighborhoods and sites.
What are the best times of year to visit?
Obviously, you can tack Denver on when you travel to Colorado for a ski trip in the winter, but I really enjoyed visiting during the “shoulder season” in November. The temperatures were chilly but not unbearable, so it was easy to walk around to different attractions and take in the gorgeous mountain landscape.
Summer is also a popular time to visit Denver, especially if you like to hike and go to music festivals and other events. Still, the city does get a bit more crowded and airfare costs go up, so you have to weigh those factors when picking a date.
What’s your best tip for getting there? How can you make the travel as stress-free as possible?
Denver is very easy to reach thanks to the Denver International Airport, which is frequently ranked one of the five busiest in the U.S.
It’s also one of the more interesting airports out there ― and the subject of many strange conspiracy theories. From the freaky blue mustang statue (aka “Blucifer”) to the controversial murals, the art at the airport alone is enough to send the rumor mill into a frenzy. Whatever you believe, there’s plenty to ponder at DIA.
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Where do you recommend staying when you go?
When I visited last year, I stayed at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, which had just been renovated, so everything felt very modern and luxurious. There were also tons of spaces to sit, work and drink coffee in the lobby, which was clutch for a pandemic-era “workcation.”
Since the hotel was right in the 16th Street Mall area, it…
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