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Denver Destination Guide
Text by Ashley Thompson Photo by Joanna B. Pinneo
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Getting into the Denver spirit, patrons try on hats at Rockmount Ranch Wear. |
The Old West is alive in Colorado's cultured, outdoors-loving capital.
 ounded in 1858 during the gold rush, Denver, Colorado, is a modern-day gold mine for art, music, and theater. With the Rocky Mountains as backdrop, Denver is a 2.6-million-and-growing metropolis that enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of Denver's 200 named parks. To get a real feel for Denver's history, culture, culinary specialties, and music scene, check out Traveler's top picks for helpful blogs, podcasts, magazines, maps, and more.
Blogs
Podcasts
Newspapers
Magazines
Maps
Books
BlogsDenver Coffee House
A blog dedicated entirely to the beans and baristas in the Mile High City. If coffee is something you can't live without even on vacation, check out this blog, chock-full of coffeehouse recommendations.
Denver.BloggersPub
Denver's "Bloggers Pub" specializes in covering social, political, recreational, and spiritual issues and events in the Denver area.
Get Real Denver
Get Real Denver compiles all the most popular bars, restaurants, shows, and clubs in the Mile High City. Check out the easily navigable events calendar, as well as witty words of wisdom from hip Denverites themselves. Useful categories include Cheap Eats, Dance and Theater, and Local Bands.
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Podcasts
Running Lines
The Denver Post offers an impressive range of topics in their hodgepodge of podcasts. The weekly series Running Lines features Post theater critic John Moore chatting with a prominent member of the local or national theater community. New each week.
Denver Art Museum
As a glimpse into the art world of Denver, listen to this one-time special podcast on the Denver Art Museum, which serves as an introduction to the Hamilton Building, the ultra-modern addition to DAM completed in late 2006.
All News
The Post's daily morning news podcasts deliver an eight-minute digest on that day's headlines and weather.
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Newspapers
Denver Post
The major newspaper of the city, the Denver Post also boasts impressive online entertainment and events content, including staff-created podcasts with subjects ranging from art history to the local music scene (see Podcasts above).
Downtown Denver News
This once-a-month newspaper is devoted to keeping both residents and tourists in the know about Denver's downtown neighborhoods, and describes itself as a "great source for finding out where to shop, dine, and play."
Westword
One of the largest alternative weeklies in the nation, Westword has an online presence brimming with local goings-on. Check out its "Best Of" section, for quirky suggestions on finding the "Best Dinner Under $10 (for Two)," "Best Neighborhood Bar Disguised as a Swank LoDo Club," and "Best Hotel Bargain."
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Magazines303
Denver's self-declared premier lifestyle magazine, 303 packs its website with a plethora of Denver event photos, as well as a nice-sized list of restaurants, cafes, hotels, and spas, including addresses where you can pick up a copy of the magazine.
5280
A stronghold in the Denver magazine media for 15 years, 5280 features monthly dining reviews, as well as feature articles, such as "The Best Bars in Denver." The "Best Bets" section rounds out some of the most talked-about events for the coming month.
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Denver Trails
Denver Trails maps out the top off-road paths for cycling, walking, roller-blading and other forms of motorless transportation through the Mile High City. The detailed map also outlines popular on-road bicycle routes within Denver and its suburban area.
Access Maps
Interactive map allows you to zoom in on specific Denver neighborhoods and attractions with great precision and street detail.
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Books
Denver: Mining Camp to Metropolis, by Stephen J. Leonard and Thomas Noel (1991).
Colorado historians Stephen Leonard and Thomas Noel scribe the story of Denver from its infancy to the early '90s. The book is widely considered the "most comprehensive survey ever written of the Mile High metropolis," according to Amazon.com.
Denver Impressions, by Steve Mohlenkamp (2006).
Denver-based photographer Steve Mohlenkamp captures the essence of his hometown through more than 80 full-color photos of Denver architecture, sports teams, cultural events, and more. Images are complemented by fact-filled captions to help the reader get to know and appreciate all that is the Mile High City.
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