When you wake up in Denver, adventure awaits. If you’re looking for a chic and sophisticated jaunt, visit any of the hundreds of museums and galleries that make Denver the Arts Capital of the West. Or indulge your inner shopper or foodie, and then spend a blissful afternoon at a spa. Bike paths throughout the city are a great way to explore major attractions, or escape for a day-trip into the majestic Rockies. Looking for some ideas on the best way to fit the most into your stay?

Elitch Gardens is full of world class thrills and adventure -- all at a Mile High! There's something for everyone at Elitch Gardens Amusement Park. From May until Labor Day admission also includes the Island Kingdom Water Park. With custom décor and Hollywood flare, Lucky Strike Lanes is Denver's first bowling lounge. Featuring 12 state of the art bowling lanes, 4 pool tables and a 40 foot bar, it's the place to go for a group, a party and a hip American menu with a twist.

Shopping In Denver. The Mile High City isn't all outdoor adventure and art museums. Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods offer an array of retail excursions making Denver the shopping capital of the Rocky Mountain West. From tree-lined streets filled with independent boutiques to convenient malls and outlet centers, from designer duds to sporting goods, Denver is ready to cater to your shopping wishes.

Located in the heart of Denver minutes from downtown, Cherry Creek Shopping Center is the Rocky Mountain region's most exciting shopping environment: Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie, Cole Haan, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Bahamas, Urban Outfitters, Tiffany & Co. and more than 160 distinctive stores and restaurants.

Built in 1982, the 16th Street mall is a tree-lined, pedestrian promenade of red-and-gray granite that runs through the center of downtown. Lined with outdoor cafes, renovated historic office buildings, sparkling glass-walled skyscrapers, shops, restaurants and department stores. Numerous fountains and plazas offer a variety of daily special events and entertainers. Free shuttle buses cruise the mile-long Mall every 90 seconds.

An Outdoor Adventure & Pro Sports Paradise. Denver has the nation's largest city park system and 850 miles of urban trails, perfect for exploring on two feet or two wheels. There are dude ranches and fly-fishing for outdoor enthusiasts and whitewater kayaking or rafting to whet the appetites of adventure seekers. Take in the sights from above on a balloon or helicopter tour, or on the ground with horseback riding or an off-road adventure. And you can be in the Rocky Mountains in 20 minutes, where hiking, snowboarding and more await – sometimes all in the same day. The Mile High City is also home to no less than eight pro sports teams. Baseball, basketball, soccer, football, hockey, lacrosse, rugby – Denver's got it all.

Denver’s biggest sports headlines of recent years were the result of the Colorado Rockies’ rollercoaster 2007 season, which saw the team battling its way tenaciously from the lower reaches of the National League West standings all the way to the N.L. West Pennant – and the team’s first-ever World Series appearance. With much of last year’s lineup remaining, 2008 should be an equally exciting season. The Rockies – nicknamed the Blake Street Bombers – play home games at Coors Field in lower downtown Denver (“LoDo”), which offers the nostalgic feel of a classic ballpark mixed with state of the art technology. The season runs from April to September. The Rockies play the Pittsburgh Pirates July 17-20. For tickets go to the Colorado Rockies Official website: www.rockies.mlb.com