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When trying to decide what to do first upon your arrival in Denver, consider your accommodations; some of the downtown hotels, like the Brown Palace, are attractions in themselves. With its four-star spa and Churchill Bar, featuring a selection of single-malt scotches and more than 60 fine cigars, you may want to spend a day here even if you’re staying elsewhere. While this luxurious spot delivers premium service at premium rates, affordable Denver hotel deals are available throughout the area.

Great city attractions are also around every corner. Highlights include the expansive Denver Zoo, breathtaking Denver Botanic Gardens and the U.S. Mint, where you can observe the coin minting process firsthand.

When you get hungry, take a drive up into the foothills for dinner at The Fort, an award-winning restaurant housed in a detailed replica of Bent’s Fort, Denver’s early 19th Century trading post. The menu boasts regional recipes of buffalo, elk and quail, which you may not see so often in your neck of the woods.

And as you make your plans, keep in mind Denver’s active schedule of annual festivals and events. The city is famous for its over-the-top St. Patrick’s Day parade, the nation’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration and Oktoberfest on Larimer Street, where you can sample numerous German brews.