Denver is much more than a jumping-off point for skiing and hiking adventures in the Rocky Mountains, although it is excellent in that capacity. Once the realm of cowboys and gold prospectors, modern-day Denver is Colorado’s forward-facing, fast-growing capital.

From well-heeled Cherry Creek to artsy River North and edgy South Broadway, every neighbourhood in the ‘Mile-High City’ has an identity of its own. Together, they offer art galleries, craft breweries, sports bars, live-music venues and countless parks (203, to be exact). And if sport is your thing, you can cheer on the Denver Broncos at Empower Field or experience the thrill of major-league baseball at Coors Field.