Colorado Country Christmas in Denver

Denver, Colorado sparks a different kind of interest for those born and raised somewhere amid the mountains and the plains. Native or visitor, none can resist the miracle of walking downtown Denver during the Christmas season with lights twinkling on trees, along the windows and on fences that line the city streets. Breaking into song is not unusual.

“Silver bells” come to mind as shoppers rush to carry packages, and carolers gather at the street corners. Lovers stroll arm in arm along the decorated shops overlooking Colfax, the longest street in the world. Horse drawn carriages roll along the 16th Street Mall and party goers gather outside the Brown Palace in their winter evening finery, the season rushing merrily along.

Try out one of the many gathering spots along Capitol Hill, or visit a church with friends. Attend one of the many city events that happen before Christmas, or around New Years Eve. The parties don’t end on New Year’s night. Epiphany welcomes another round of celebrations, and the coming of the Stock Show brings celebrants from all over the State. If a cowboy stirs the heart, there will be plenty of spurs jingling and chaps rustling come January.

Besides the 16th Street Mall with horse drawn carriages in the snow, there are many romantic holiday sites around the city. Whether seeking the solitude of Lookout Mountain overlooking the brilliant colors of Capitol Hill, or the masses of a Starbucks at midnight, there’s romance around each corner.

Don’t overlook the many street venders offering hot cocoa, roasted chestnuts, or hot spiced cider in downtown for a great evening refreshment option. Luxurious accommodations abound in downtown. Consider the Sheraton, the Brown Palace or the Denver Hilton for a night on Denver. Prefer something further out of town, easier to find parking? Think about the Double Tree, Denver’s Inverness or the Embassy Suites for luxury and easy access.

Rare opportunities present themselves in the Denver Metro area, not a single space misses the grand décor, thrilling with the delight of bright lights, snow falling and ski resorts within a few hours of city life. Denver offers hometown cozy comfort and delightful city scapes of Christmas cheer all wrapped up in one urban setting.

Stay after the Holidays for a visit at the Stock Show.