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Best time to travel

The best time to fly to Denver from the UK is from June through October, when you can enjoy summer days on the hiking trails and driving through the mountain passes, taking in the views.

Although the summer months do get hot, you can always escape to the mountains to cool off.

If you want slightly cooler days, we recommend visiting in the shoulder seasons that run from April to May and September to October. This is the perfect time to avoid the crowds, find affordable accommodation, and book cheap flights to Colorado.

Whenever you decide to visit, Icelandair offer regular flights to Denver from the UK. And you have the option to add a stopover in Iceland at no additional airfare.

Things to do in Denver, Colorado

When it comes to things to do in Denver, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park to visiting the Denver Centre of the Performing Arts, there is something for everyone.

Visit Denver Art Museum for a wide variety of exhibitions spread out over seven floors. Exhibits include one of the largest Indigenous art collections in the USA.

There is also some fun and head-turning public and street art scattered around downtown, making this city feel like a cultural hub.

Another of Colorado's highlights is taking in a concert at Red Rocks, 15 miles west of Denver. This natural amphitheatre sits between towering red sandstone monoliths and is one of America’s most iconic music venues.

Outdoor activities in Colorado

Just a 20-minute drive from Denver International Airport is Colorado Springs – the foothills of the Rocky Mountains – the perfect base for a variety of outdoor activities.

In summer, UK travellers can enjoy hiking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, and mountain climbing, plus excellent golf courses. Meanwhile, come winter, skiing and snowboarding is enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.

Colorado boasts some of the world’s finest ski resorts, and within a two-hour drive from Denver you'll find winter wonder at places like Keystone, Breckenridge, and Winter Park. Press a little further west and you'll reach the jewel in the crown: Vail. This is the state's largest resort, and one of its most celebrated.

Eating and drinking in Denver

When you’ve worked up an appetite, Denver has plenty of foodie spots just waiting to be discovered.

Just northwest of downtown is the historic neighbourhood known as LoDo (Lower Downtown). Many buildings here have been restored and the now-revitalized area is filled with fine restaurants, bars, boutiques, and galleries situated alongside a bumper crop of breweries and brewpubs.

Check out LoDo's restored Union Station Building, now home to several restaurants, bars and even a hotel.

Chic Highlands is another area for dining and drinking fun. Stop by the Avanti food hall, a culinary collective that brings together seven different restaurant operators.

Alternatively, under blue skies it's hard to beat a picnic at either the view-enriched City Park or the majestic Botanic Gardens.