Denver, Colorado sits as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and all its beauty and activities. The city and Front Range region offer vibrant, urban opportunities as well. Here are just a few favorites:

• Hiking & Outdoors: nearby, Rocky Mt. National Park, Cherry Creek or Castlewood Cyn State Parks

• Ski Resorts: Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Breckenridge, Vail, Loveland, A-Basin, Eldora, Aspen

• Nature: Zoo, Denver Botanic Garden, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Urban Trails

• DU Sports: DU Athletics, Hockey, Gymnastics, Director's Cup (Top National DI-AAA, 11 yrs straight)

• Denver Prof. Sports: All Teams (Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, Avalanche, Rapids, Mammoth, & more)

• Arts: Denver Center for Performing Arts, Denver Art Museum, Local Art Scene

• Music: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Gothic, Fiddler's Green, DU Newman Center, other music venues 

• Food in area: Ginza Sushi, Jerusalem Rest., Banh Mi Station, Summary lists by: Eater, Trip Advisor