Things to Do in Denver: 48 Hours in the Mile High City

Ever since I was a kid learning to ski in northern New Jersey, I dreamed of skiing in Colorado.

I even toyed with the idea of applying to the University of Colorado Boulder so that I could pack in more ski days per year.

At age 19, I switched from skiing to snowboarding but never made it to Colorado before giving up the latter to start saving for my ’round the world trip.

So when the opportunity arose for me to visit Colorado this Fall, I didn’t hesitate to pack my bags for the short two-hour flight from Austin to Denver.

Upon arrival, I picked up a rental car and drove to the ART, a hotel, in the heart of the city. As the name suggests, it’s an art-themed hotel surrounded by no less than four museums.

I grabbed a quick lunch at the hotel restaurant and went for an afternoon walk around the nearby Civic Center Park to get my bearings. The clock was ticking, and I had a long list of things to do in Denver.

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