Highlands Travel Guide
Denver
Popular places to visit
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
16th Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 16th Street during your trip to Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Highlands
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
"Shower was burning and front desk was not helpful. They moved us to another room that had the same issue. Elevators were down."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
"Valet persons were really kind and helpful Breakfast had a good verity"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
"I really enjoyed my one night stay at the Hyatt. The room was massive as was the bath (it was handicapped accessible). The common areas are inviting. The downsides were: only one ice machine was working out of three (soccer tournament teams ice chests possible blame), the handicapped shower shot ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
"Good all around, will stay there again"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
"I recommend this hotel and I would stay again. We just wished that they were more flexible on the early check-in or late checkout policies. Valet parking is also $60. We parked at the garage next-door for $11 per night."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Plaza Hotel Denver
"The parking lot had people sleeping in their cars. Forgot something in my car. Went back to get it and found someone trying to get into my car. Rooms were dirty. Sheets stained. Was right next to the elevator and people were going up and down constantly at 130a. Could smell weed. The bathroom didn’t ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Highland
Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and South Platte while in the area.
Sloan Lake
While Sloan Lake isn't home to many top sights, Empower Field at Mile High and Sloan's Lake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jefferson Park
Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Jefferson Park, and Children's Museum of Denver is a top attraction you might want to visit.
River North Art District
Discover River North Art District, memorable for its live music. Popular attractions in River North Art District include South Platte River and Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 38th & Blake Station.
LoDo
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.
Ballpark
Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coors Field and Union Station.