Visiting Denver Metro Area

Winter is well on its way in Colorado. With early season snow storms, towns from Frisco to Boulder are ready for winter resort openings and the start of a fantastic 2012 winter recreation season. Boulder, with Eldora right outside the city, is a haven for snow sports enthusiasts. Breckenridge Resort up the mountain from Frisco offers world-class amenities and facilities. Families enjoy Frisco Adventure Park for fun days of tubing, Nordic skiing and ski & ride slopes. A visit to Frisco even makes a festive winter sleigh ride easy. And just a short drive down the road, travelers have the glitz and glam of Denver’s urban offerings.

Winter in Denver means its hockey season with the Colorado Avalanche. Home ice for the Avalanche is downtown Denver’s Pepsi Arena. The regular season is in full swing with games running through April 7, 2012. The Pepsi Center is also home to the NBA Denver Nuggets. Life doesn’t get better than a night in downtown Denver with the excitement of an Avalanche or Nuggets game.

If sports are not your entertainment of choice, the Pepsi Center offers Denver’s top notch entertainment. January’s calendar brings Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour the 6th through the 8th and Brad Paisley with the band Perry on the 21st. Don’t miss a night out on the town in Denver, with outstanding entertainment at the Pepsi center.

Ballet Noveau Colorado is Denver’s premier contemporary dance company and school. BNC adds a modern twist to the classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker, where children are invited to learn the steps after each performance. Plan to see The Nutcracker December 9th through the 11th at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School in North Denver.

Take Highway 36 north from Denver approximately 30 miles to reach the beautiful city of Boulder. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder draws visitors for its amazing setting, world-class food and lively entertainment. Eldora Mountain Resort is located minutes away from downtown Boulder. With an early winter, the skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are exceptional – and convenient for Boulder residents and visitors.

President's Day Weekend in Boulder brings the Boulder International Film Festival. In its 8th year, BIFF is a much anticipated community event. The 2012 festival is February 16th through the 19th. Screenings are held at venues throughout Boulder including Boulder Theater, Boulder Public Library and Boulder’s First United Methodist Church. Plan early to attend the Boulder International Film Festival. This is a popular event and tickets sell out quickly.

The small community of Firestone is located approximately 30 miles directly north of Denver, via Interstate 25. Midway between downtown Denver and Fort Collins, Firestone is a convenient suburb for either city. With St Vrain State Park nearby, Firestone residents and visitors have an outdoor respite featuring land and water recreation. Firestone is a great option for travelers looking for a Denver hotel outside the congestion of the city.

Denver Metro Area Hotel Map