Best Denver Day Trips & Things to Do

Colorado's capital city located between the Rocky Mountains and High Plains is nicknamed "The Mile-High City" as its elevation is one mile above sea level. Denver started in 1858 as a gold mining camp along the South Platte River and was named after Kansas Territorial Gov. James Denver. City points of interest are Denver Art Museum, Colorado State Capitol, U.S. Mint, Blue Bear at Denver Convention Center, Larimer Square, LoDo Historic District and Confluence Park.