Cabins & Short Term Rentals in Denver

Colorado is home to over 200 breweries and, as the state capital, Denver takes its beer drinking seriously. The nearby town of Golden, only a 20-minute drive from your downtown Denver vacation rental, is home to the famous Coors brewery. Take a free tour of the site, founded in 1873, and now the largest single-site brewery in the world.

If you prefer artisanal brews, Denver showcases high quality craft beers from some of the state’s many microbreweries. And with more than 30 breweries within the city limits, it’s not hard to find a cold one to quench your thirst.

To accompany your beverage, open-minded travelers may wish to sample the regional delicacy of ‘Rocky Mountain Oysters’, but beware that this appetizer is not from the sea. These bull testicles dipped in batter and deep-fried will tempt only the most adventurous gourmets.

Due to its elevation and location, Denver is blessed with a temperate, sunny climate with low rainfall and humidity. Depending on your interests, Denver and the surrounding area has something to offer visitors at any time of the year.

In the fall, take a short trip from your Denver vacation rental into the mountains to experience the breathtaking fall colors. The golden leaves and white bark of the aspen trees, set against sunny blue skies, are a spectacle not to be missed.

Denver winters are relatively mild, with daytime temperatures in the 40s. Snowfall in the city is sporadic and soon melts in the sun, but the surrounding snow-capped mountains provide enough of the white stuff to keep skiers and snowboarders happy.

In April and May the city turns green and spring flowers emerge, providing a perfect backdrop for exploring Denver by foot or bicycle.

Summer temperatures are generally in the range of a comfortable 70-80 degrees, ideal for the wide variety of outdoor activities available, such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and rafting.

1. River North Art District (RiNo)

This neighborhood is known for its street art. Be sure to visit the various factory buildings and historic warehouses where you'll find great music, studios, art galleries, breweries, and cafes. Art openings and live music shows are held the first Friday of every month.

2. Highland

This is a large neighborhood away from Denver's downtown. Have an ice cream at the local mainstay Little Man after sampling the urban street foods at Linger. Head to LoHi to check out many of the city's best tap rooms and low-key restaurants.

3. Capitol Hill

South of downtown Denver, in Capitol Hill you can get an authentic sense of Colorado's history. The local architecture is a particular highlight. Visit the Denver Art Museum, the Molly Brown House, the Center for Colorado Women's History (housed in another historic mansion), and the Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion.

1. Denver Art Museum

Located within Denver's Civic Center, the DAM boasts more than 70,000 works from across the globe. The building designed by Daniel Libeskind is a work of art itself.

2. The Art District

The Art District on Santa Fe is Denver's largest designated creative hub, featuring numerous art galleries and artists' studios. Explore the various galleries housing an impressive range of paintings, sculptures, and mixed media.

3. Denver Arts Week

Denver Arts Week offers hundreds of events throughout the city. Check out their family events, including numerous hands-on activities and the free Saturday Night at the Museums.

1. Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is one of America's premier natural history museums. It has a collection of over 100,000 exhibits, including a wealth of dinosaur and mammal fossils. Check out the planetarium and the Prehistoric Journey exhibition, which kids will love in particular. There are also Space Odyssey and Wildlife exhibits, while film screenings, lectures, and classes take place all year round.

2. Rocky Mountain National Park

For a fun-filled day in nature, make the drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park. Spreading across 416 square miles, the park offers opportunities for hiking, and a wide range of adventure sports including mountain biking, rock climbing, and skiing in winter.

3. Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo in City Park is one of the city's most popular attractions. Covering 80 acres, the zoo is home to over 3,000 animals, including rare species like the Mongolian wild horse and novelties like Vietnamese potbellied pigs.

1. Union Lodge No.1

This bar on Champa St. is the perfect tribute to the 19th century American bars that provided not only drinks but also amazing experiences. With its warm atmosphere, wooden floors and furnishings, and experience bartenders, visitors love the bar's excellent décor and great cocktails.

2. Hudson Hill

Expect a lively atmosphere and great music, in addition to quality boutique wines, a variety of cocktails, beers, and coffee. Appetizers are also available here. Located at 13th Ave, Denver, you can check out this bar on any day of the week.

3. Williams & Graham

This intimate bar on Tejon St. serves classic speakeasy cocktails and a wide selection of spirits, in addition to a full menu.

4. Palenque Mezcaleria

Enjoy an extensive array of Mexico's finest spirits and cocktails at this spot on Louisiana Ave., as well as ceviche, tasty dips, and tacos.

5. The Arvada Tavern

On Olde Wadsworth Blvd. you'll find this spot that dates back to 1933. Head through a phone booth and upstairs, you can enjoy live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

6. The Family Jones Spirit House

This award-winning bar offers a distillery, bar, and restaurant in one.

7. Goed Zuur

Head here for a wide range of sour beers as well as an array of local Colorado snacks.

8. Cooper Lounge

Seat yourself in this grand upstairs bar at Union Station, which is fancier than it sounds.

9. The Cruise Room

Not only has this bar been open since 1933, it's never closed. You'd never guess from the elegant interior, however, that it's the longest continually open bar in the city.

10. The Hidden Idol

This semi-secret upstairs tiki bar gives way to an even more secret summer-only rooftop patio.

Vacation rentals in Denver make the perfect base to explore the greater region. The neighboring Rocky Mountains are the main attraction, home to some of the world’s finest ski resorts, as well as a number of spectacular hiking trails.If the mile-high city isn’t high enough for you, undertake the Colorado right of passage and scale one of the nearby ‘fourteeners’ - mountain peaks over 14,000 feet. The nearest to Denver are Longs Peak and Mount Evans.

For a change of pace, the quaint city of Boulder is a quick drive away, less than an hour from Denver vacation rentals. Once a major settlement for hippies in the 60s, Boulder still maintains its liberal, free-spirited roots, although in recent years it has become a poster town for active sports lifestyles. The Chautauqua Park and the Flatirons provide excellent spots for outdoor recreation activities. Or you can visit the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory to learn more about herbal teas, matcha lattes, and chai. Furthermore, the city's downtown area is known for its excellent breweries and restaurants.

Alternatively, the White River National Forest is about an hour's drive from Denver. This vast forest offers 2,500 miles of hiking routes. Head here to watch wildlife, camp, ride horses, or even backpack. Winter provides the perfect opportunity to spend a day (or more) in ski areas like Snowmass, Vail, and Breckenridge.

Another option for an awesome day trip is the Pawnee National Grassland. Travelers have to drive for a mere two hours to get to this location, which provides great hiking trails and exciting bird watching opportunities. With 200,000 acres of beautiful grassland, you can also turn your day trip into an overnight family camping trip, if you'd like a bit more time outdoors in nature.

Booking vacation homes in Denver gives you the independence to discover the stunning scenery and much more that's just waiting to be explored.

1. Colorado State Capitol

Intentionally designed to resemble the United States Capitol, this building has interiors made mostly from Colorado Rose Onyx, a rare rose marble. Climb to the top as part of a free guided tour.

2. Mount Evans

Called 'the road into the sky', the drive up to Mount Evans reveals dramatically changing landscapes and temperatures. Big Horn Sheep and mountain goats are frequently spotted here.

3. Denver Botanic Gardens

These gardens are home to North America's largest collection of plants from cooler regions. Summertime concerts and special exhibitions are big draws too.