Denver Is One Of The Best U.S. Cities For A Weekend Trip
By Zuri Anderson
November 9, 2022
Vacationers often take weeklong excursions to different places and even different countries. Weekend getaways can also recharge one's batteries, from road trips to quick flights to other cities.
Thrillist got curious about the best U.S. destination for a three-day weekend trip. Writers and editors picked "energetic locales [that] have all the things one could hope to experience in a mere 36 hours: a distinct sense of place, strong local cultures, great food and drinks, vibrant neighborhoods, bang for your buck, and, most importantly, near endless to-do lists."
Colorado's capital made it on the list: Denver! Lee Breslouer shares why the Mile High City is great for a weekend getaway, plus some recommendations:
"Time your visit right (at the beginning or end of winter) and in a few days’ time, you’ll be hiking, biking, skiing, and sipping craft beer like a local. Along with being the gateway to mountainside bliss and award-winning brews, Denver has a few other experiences you shouldn’t leave without having. The first is devouring green chiles and size-of-your-head breakfast burritos, which can be eaten in mouthwatering tandem at El Taco De Mexico. The next is gallery-hopping through RiNo, Denver’s arts district. And the last is, of course, catching a show with near-flawless acoustics at Red Rocks, one of the world’s coolest concert venues."