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.
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 entertainment choices.
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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
16th Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 16th Street during your trip to Denver. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Top hotels in Highlands
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
It was an all around great experience. It was my first time in Boise and the staff was so helpful in giving me ideas on what to do.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Room was as expected clean and cozy.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Beautiful report hotel with great staff and wonderful rooms .
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Teatro
Clean, very nice staff! Rooms were clean and had a home feel to them.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
Convenient nice and clean
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
The room was perfect and clean. The lobby was grand and the staff were incredibly helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
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.
Auraria
Live music, theatres and restaurants highlight some notable features of Auraria. Make a stop by Ball Arena or Elitch Gardens Theme Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station or Sports Authority Field - Mile High Station to get around town.
