Shadow Mountain Travel Guide
Denver
Visit Shadow Mountain
Popular places to visit
Maxwell Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Maxwell Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Evergreen. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Denver Zoo
This zoo started with a single bear. Now, it’s an award-winning tourist destination housing more than 3,500 animals.
Things to do
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Top hotels in Shadow Mountain
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
"Very clean & comfortable"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
"This is a very nice hotel with clean rooms and comfortable beds and pillows. The bathroom has both a shower and a tub. The gambling was okay and the drink service was very good."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn-Denver West/Golden
"Only stayed 1 night for a concert at red rocks but overall it was a great experience. Definitely will stay here again for future concerts."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Golden – Denver West
"Rooms were comfortable. Need to be cleaned better. Breakfast was good. Pool was not up and running yet. Hotel is decent, just needs some TLC."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Denver Golden
"Very dirty. Air conditioning didn't work"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Southwest/Lakewood
"I liked the hotel overall, but the frangrance in the lobby and common areas was overpowering for my senses."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Shadow Mountain
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from 16th Street to Paramount Theater – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cherry Creek
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.
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.
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and 16th Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highlands Ranch Golf Club and South Suburban Sports Complex while you're in town.
