If you have more time, do a Colorado Road Trip or venture to some of the beautiful Colorado mountain towns and hidden gems further from Denver.
So if it is the mountains you are craving and you are heading to Denver, don’t miss these gorgeous and easily accessible mountain towns near Denver. I put together a list of the absolute best mountain towns near Denver that I think you should visit – whether on a day trip or longer. Luckily Denver is really close to some great little mountain towns and cities, with dozens that are within an hour’s drive of downtown Denver. Don’t get me wrong, I do love Denver and it is our main base in the US, but if you are looking for a mountain vacation then you definitely need to include some other places in Colorado to your itinerary, not just Denver. But it actually isn’t in the mountains, it is beside them.ĭenver is more of a prairie city, flat and really hot in summer. It is known as the Mile High City after all so I can’t say that I blame them. Got some time to spare on your Denver trip? Take a day trip to one of these beautiful mountain towns near Denver – you won’t regret it!Ī lot of people that haven’t been to Denver assume it is a mountain city.