With the holidays soon upon us, Denver is offering Mile High deals and attractions for those visiting the city. With rooms going for as little as $52.80 (for our 5280 feet above sea level) at four-star hotels such as Hyatt Regency Convention Center and Westin Denver Downtown, $100+ deals including stays at properties such as The Brown Palace and Hotel Teatro. Making a weekend trip of Denver is a perfect holiday experience without skimping on luxury services, attractions, shopping, and unique holiday traditions. Visit MileHighHolidays.com for more information about reservations, booking, and activities during the high holidays.
#10 | Skate at Southwest ParkWith free skating available during the holidays, there has been no better time to hit the ice. Opening November 25, guests can bring their own skates or rent at the rink. Situated in the heart of downtown next to the iconic D&F Clocktower, the downtown outdoor skating rink is perfect for a holiday date night or family activity. Walking distance to many central Denver locations, skating before or after a five star dinner at EDGE, a holiday performance at DCPA, or retail therapy along 16th Street mall, this holiday offering is a perfect way to start or finish a holiday visit.
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#9 | A Christmas CarolThe heartwarming Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol" returns to The Stage Theater. Original songs, ghostly chills, laughter, and warmth deck the halls, as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the spirits of his past, present, and likely future. This evergreen tale of generosity, kindness, and true Christmas spirit comes to joyous life with splendid period sets and costumes. In the award-winning DCPA complex, Broadway tours, award-winning performances, and stunning theaters are all home under one stunning glass canopy roof.
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#8 | The Ice Palace at Cherry CreekThis one-of-a-kind experience includes a magical snow and light show inside a soaring 22-foot dome encircled with a series of arches and snow globes featuring polar and arctic animals. In addition to photo opportunities with Santa during all mall hours, new this year, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Ice Palace Princess will be visiting, allowing families to meet, interact and take photographs with royalty. For parents: shopping at Louis Vuitton, Prada, Hyde Park Jewelers and Neiman Marcus are all just steps away.
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#7 | 9News Parade of LightsThe 9NEWS Parade of Lights is the signature event of the Downtown Denver holiday season. The countless sparkling lights, marching bands, giant balloons, majestic floats and delightful characters will once again wow hundreds of thousands. Viewing along the parade route is free, and grandstand tickets are sold for seating in front of the beautifully illuminated City & County building. Denver's equivalent to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, this holiday display is not to be missed.
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#6 | Santa Swimming with the SharksJaws may be a bit confused or wondering where his candy cane is with Santa swimming by. The Downtown Aquarium hosts St. Nick during the holiday season, feeding fish, interacting with guests and enchanting all those who go to the aquarium. The Downtown Aquarium also offers dining, The Dive Lounge, and exhibits that will awe and fascinate parents and children alike.
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#5 | Blossoms of LightMore than one million colorful lights draped in elegant designs highlight the Denver Botanic Garden's winter beauty. Romantic and popular kissing spots will return, as well as the always-anticipated HoloSpex glasses, which magically transform the lights into shimmering 3D shapes. Warm drinks and tasty treats accompany seasonal entertainment throughout the festive season.
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#4 | Sing Along with Colorado SymphonyNow in its 27th year, "Colorado Christmas" continues to ring in the Holiday spirit in grand orchestral style. Join the Colorado Symphony, Chorus, Colorado Children's Chorale, vocalists and dancers in a program of your favorite traditional Christmas carols and songs. Special mood lighting and a few magical guests from the North Pole make this Holiday classic the perfect way to celebrate the season.
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#3 | 300 Tuba Christmas ConcertOn December 11, you can tap your toes to your favorite holiday tunes at the 37th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert at Skyline Park, featuring 300 tuba players from all over the region. A spectacle in and of itself, the brass is shining as bright as the smiles on faces in the audience.
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#2 | Holiday Lights SafariExperience a holiday light safari during Zoo Lights, with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected.
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#1 | 16th Street Mall Fireworks ShowRing in the New Year with Denver's annual New Year's Eve Fireworks with viewpoints along the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. The two spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9 p.m. and midnight, taking place simultaneously at two undisclosed sites along the 16th Street Mall. Six live DJs will be playing along the mall, and exclusive spots, such as the Peaks Lounge at Hyatt Convention Center, are THE place to ring in the new year.
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