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 trails: near Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park

• Ski Mountains: Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Breckenridge

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

• Sports: University of Denver Athletics, DU Hockey & Director's Cup, Denver Professional Teams

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

• Music: Red Rocks, Gothic Theatre, DU Newman Center, other music venues 

• Food in Denver or near DU: Sushi Den, Three Saints Rival, Tatsu Izakaya, Safta, Illegal Pete's