Denver, known as the Mile High City, offers enough excitement and fun for a well deserved getaway. Whatever time of the year you go to Denver, you will have plenty to do there, from fine dining, high-class entertainment to a very good nightlife. Throw in a few museums, concert tours and professional sports teams to complete the picture.

Sports are a big thing in Denver. Though you can enjoy an easy day watching the amateur teams playing, the real excitement lies in watching the professionals play. A number of professional teams like The Colorado Avalanche of hockey, Denver Bronchos of football and The Nuggets, all find home in Denver. Denver also boasts of a professional lacrosse team.

Cultural arts. There are many heritage centers and museums in Denver, including the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center and Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave. Denver also sports a history museum, a children's museum, and a railroad museum. Take a quick trip outside the city to experience Cherokee Ranch and Castle. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities includes a center that offers an array of experiences, including theater, dance, gallery, and hands-on learning.

Denver is well-known for its petite but popular cultural events like symphony show, Colorado ballet company's performance, the children's chorale and the special shows at Arvada center. The Colorado ballet company features the holiday favorite 'The Nutcracker Suite', which is worth watching if you like theatre and ballet.

Animals. For kids of all ages, Denver has two very good animal attractions: the Denver Zoo and the Downtown Aquarium. Both offer world-class animal encounter experiences that include a variety of species from all over the globe, and even some species from right around the region.

The beautiful and rugged settings of Denver, right in the heart of American west, offer some great options for exciting outdoor activities. There is no dearth of things that can be done in Denver. You just need to be adventurous enough to explore them. You could go for hot air balloon rides, horseback rides, jeep tours, rafting trips, rock climbing trips or simply a biking tour down the Denver region.

Gardens and parks. If you aren't really into adventure, but want a nice place to spend an afternoon, visit one of Denver's many parks and gardens. These include the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center, the Cave of the Winds, and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Each of these offers unique experiences and even some learning experiences. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic.

Festivals. Check the time of year for festivals. Denver is a city that has quite a few festivals throughout the year, ensuring fun activities for singles, couples, and families. Some of these are the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, the Cinco de Mayo, Colorado Renaissance Festival, and the Colorado Music Festival.