Central Colorado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Lake
Grand Lake
Grand Lake which includes mountains and a lake or waterhole
Alpine Visitor Center featuring interior views as well as a small group of people
Grand Lake

Where to stay in Central Colorado

Downtown Denver featuring modern architecture

Downtown Denver

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Denver
Aerial View of Cherry Creek Shopping and Dining District in the Denver Metro with Christmas Lights during the Holidays

Cherry Creek

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.

Cherry Creek
LoDo showing a city

LoDo

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.

LoDo
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Denver Tech Center

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.

Denver Tech Center
Central Garden of the Gods Panorama

Central Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central Colorado Springs
Around 200 high school students learning that with every sunrise there is a fresh start at Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 

If you are looking for a great sunrise hike at the YMCA of the Rockies Bible's Point is the way to go! #Adventure #Hiking #Sunrise #Rotary

YMCA of the Rockies

While visiting YMCA of the Rockies, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Mountain National Park and The Labyrinth.

YMCA of the Rockies
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport

Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport

3 out of 5
6110 NORTH PANASONIC WAY Denver CO
The price is ฿2,781 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,781
฿3,247 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,552 reviews)
Nice facility, but room was not clean and the mattress was worn out. Lots of positive reviews online, but a hard pass for me.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

4 out of 5
488 Main St Black Hawk CO
The price is ฿3,135 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿3,135
฿4,818 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Black Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1715 Tremont Place Denver CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,407 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,407
฿2,786 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,850 reviews)
No fridge or microwave

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Union Station

Sentral Union Station

4 out of 5
1777 Wewatta Street Denver CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (900 reviews)
Always enjoy staying here and great location but hot tub has not been working last couple times so don’t count on that as amenity. Otherwise great for families.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sentral Union Station
Tiny Town Cabins

Tiny Town Cabins

3 out of 5
830 Moraine Avenue Estes Park CO
Stay at this cabin in Estes Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions The Stanley Hotel and Trout Haven Fishing Pond ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
The stay was completely peaceful. Thanks!

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Tiny Town Cabins
Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River

3 out of 5
1260 Fall River Rd Estes Park CO
Stay at this cabin in Estes Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (678 reviews)
Cute cabin, easy check in, nice hot tub! Great room for the price!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Streamside on Fall River
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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