Mile High Holidays Has Something for Everyone | This holiday season, Denver will once again twinkle with millions of lights all across the city. Feel the warmth of family-friendly performing arts classics, marvel at elaborate light displays and find the perfect gifts. No other city creates holiday miracles quite like Denver. Plan your getaway now with great hotel rates. | | | New Nightly Drone Show Kicks Off Holiday Lights | You won’t see this anywhere else! The inaugural Mile High Drone Show will feature 400 lighted drones that will form vivid holiday figures (along with some surprises) in the downtown sky. Plus, the 110-foot-tall Mile High Tree Presented by Xcel Energy & Xfinity will be back with its 60,000 LED lights wrapped around a conical structure, creating immersive lights and music shows. Both attractions will be available for 40 consecutive nights, Nov. 22–Dec. 31. And don’t miss annual favorites like Zoo Lights, Blossoms of Light and Luminova Holidays. | | | A Perfect Time to Visit: Thanksgiving Weekend | Spend the long weekend in an outdoor city filled with endless things to do. Thanksgiving weekend is a special time when all the major holiday attractions are open. Also enjoy blockbuster museum exhibitions, holiday markets, pro sports, family-friendly activities and more. | | | Enjoy Heart-Warming Holiday Performing Arts Events | From holiday classics like Colorado Ballet: “The Nutcracker” to Broadway icon Sarah Brightman, there's no better way to warm the heart than experiencing a performing arts show. There will be plenty of laughter, too. Chevy Chase will be in town to celebrate “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” with a movie screening followed by a live conversation. | | | Denver Tops Forbes’ List for Holiday Destinations | Forbes writer Larry Olmsted mentions an interesting historical fact in elevating Denver on his holiday destination roundup. Denver is known as the birthplace of outdoor Christmas lights in 1914. The city has been honoring the tradition and outdoing itself ever since, such as launching the Mile High Tree Presented by Xcel Energy & Xfinity. | Vote DAILY for the Mile High Tree as Best Public Holiday Lights Display! | USA TODAY 10Best editors are searching for the brightest and most beautiful holiday light shows put on by neighborhoods, cities, and parks. Vote for the Mile High Tree as your favorite public holiday lights display on USA Today’s 10Best survey. | | | Whether you're planning a family vacation, a guys' weekend or a girlfriends' getaway, there's a great hotel deal just for you. Find great rates now! | | | Latest From The Denver Blog | | | A Downtown Holiday Lights Tour | Take an exciting evening stroll through the downtown area on this self-guided tour where you’ll see thousands of spectacular lights. Along the way, there are many places to dine or warm up with coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Holiday Lights Tour | | These seasonal craft beers are sure to put you in the winter spirit. From ales to stouts, some of them were inspired by the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Great Winter Beers | | | So Many Intriguing Stories To Tell | Central City was founded in 1859. Visit this quaint and authentic Victorian mountain town and take a tour of one of its many historic attractions. Located just 39 miles west of Denver, let our Visitor Center be your guide. Read more | | | | | Denver International Airport | All the info you need including flight time, shuttle service and more! Visit FlyDenver.com | | | Copyright © 2024 VISIT DENVER Our address is 675 15th Street, Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80202, United States from all VISIT DENVER communications. (You can also send your request to the street address above.) | | | |