Whether you want sports, culture, history, family fun, or any of the many levels of outdoor activities from leisurely to extreme, Denver has it all. Denver is a great place to live and work and has all of the advantages of a major metropolitan area without a lot of the downsides. Our residents work hard and play hard. The abundance of sunshine and outdoor activities are among the best in the world and many of the country’s greatest athletes, extreme sports addicts, and movie stars call Denver home. The city boasts a beautiful international airport, a new convention center, a state-of-the-art light rail system, and a vast park and recreation program.

Denver has the tenth largest downtown in the U.S. - a bustling area centered around a mile-long pedestrian promenade that is lined with outdoor cafes and flower baskets. Down every street there are mountain views. The mountain panorama visible from Denver is 120 miles long and includes nearly 200 named peaks. Downtown Denver is home to three new sports stadiums, 300 restaurants, a restored historic district filled with 90 bars and brewpubs, a collection of museums, a variety of galleries and shopping, the second largest performing arts center in the nation, three college campuses and even a unique downtown amusement park… Six Flags at Elitch Gardens.

Denver is one of only a few cities to offer seven professional sports teams: NFL Denver Broncos; Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies; NHL Colorado Avalanche; NBA Denver Nuggets; Arena Football's Colorado Crush; Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids; National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth. In addition, Denver has horse racing, dog racing, a Grand Prix and one of the world's largest rodeos - the National Western.

Denver has one of the highest educated populations in America and a great love of the arts. The Denver Art Museum is in the process of doubling with a new wing designed by Daniel Libeskind. The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the second largest in the nation with ten theatres seating 10,000 people for theatre, symphony, opera and ballet.

Denver has an amazing collection of museums devoted to the wonders of Planet Earth. The Denver Zoo is the fourth most popular zoo in the nation and is undergoing a $130 million improvement program. The Downtown Aquarium has been acquired by Landry and will undergo major improvements, while the Denver Museum of Nature & Science just added a space museum and the world's most advanced digital planetarium.

Denver brews more beer than any other city with 80 different beers brewed here. LoDo is Denver's hip downtown historic district where restored Victorian buildings now house more than 90 sports bars, brew pubs, jazz clubs and restaurants. Denver has a growing music scene and some of the best concert venues on earth, including the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a 9,000-seat arena carved out of gigantic red rock boulders.

Denver at Dusk

When it comes to Denver weather, there's no need for guessing games. Before you pack for your trip, check out our clothing guide. You'll find a basic outline of routine attire sectioned by season. Just scroll to find the season of choice, and then get ready to pack for the trip of a lifetime! Enjoy our Denver weather!

SPRING
In springtime, visitors to Denver and Colorado will find sunny days with cool evenings. With the Denver weather being so comfortable, Medium weight clothing comfortable pantsuit for women or a lightweight jacket for men will be most appropriate. Ties for men are seldom necessary except for business occasions or in the more formal restaurants. Denver weather is usually mild and dry.

SUMMER
Cool, casual clothing is ideal for our warm, sunny summer days in Denver. Sunglasses are a must with more than 300 days of sunny Denver weather. When the sun goes down, the Denver weather may change. Evenings can be cool, so it might be advisable to have a light sweater on hand. Summer days in the mountains are quite pleasant. However, summer storms can arise suddenly and those who venture into the backcountry are strongly advised to have long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and a warm jacket close at hand.

FALL
Denver weather in the fall is pleasantly similar to Spring with warm days and cool evenings. Medium weight clothing with a jacket and/or topcoat for evenings should prove a comfortable combination in this Denver weather. A visit to the mountains will generally require warmer clothing. However, daytime temperatures can vary from warm to crisp, so several layers of medium weight clothes (shirts, sweaters, and jackets) will allow adjustment for maximum comfort.

WINTER
Winter days are generally a combination of warm sun and crisp air. Daytime temperatures can vary from below freezing to above 60 degrees, so layers of medium weight clothing together with a warm jacket or overcoat are desirable. Many may think Denver weather is full of snow, but that's actually not true. Snow falls infrequently in Denver and usually disappears quickly; however, a pair of boots should be included in the wardrobe. Remember, because our Denver weather is typically mild and dry, golf and tennis can be enjoyed year -round!

Wintertime in the mountains can become very cool, but warm sunshine frequently makes the heaviest clothing unnecessary. Nevertheless, and particularly for evenings in the mountains, thermal underwear and very warm outer clothing such as heavy sweaters, ski jackets, and warm-up pants are advisable.

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