Denver, Colorado | One-Day Road Trip Guide 🚗🏔️

Just survived finals? Same! Flew straight to Denver for a nature-filled escape. Here’s my guide to airport stays, car rentals, and must-see spots—Rocky Mountain tips coming next! 🛏️ Airport Accommodation Landed at midnight? Free shuttle hotels near DEN are clutch! Pro tip: Check Google Maps reviews with the keyword "shuttle" to confirm. 🚐 🚗 Car Rental PSA: 24/7 rentals at DEN! I thought midnight pickups weren’t possible—wrong! Staff confirmed online check-in is available. Night owls, rejoice! 🌙 📍 Nearby Attractions 🔴 Red Rocks Amphitheatre A stunning open-air venue with trails to explore the iconic rocks. Eco-lovers, this is your jam! 🌿 🏙️ Downtown Denver City Walk Highlights: Union Station (lit up at night!) ✨ Big Blue Bear (iconic photo op) 📸 *⚠️ Heads up: Roadworks + parking hassle—2 hrs max!* 🎨 Denver Art Museum $22 (adults) / $19 (students). Each floor’s a new theme—worth the time! 🖼️ 🏡 Boulder "America’s Prettiest Town" en route to Rocky Mountain! Stroll Pearl Street’s chic shops (open 11AM-6PM—go early!). 🍽️ Food Recs 🧋 Milk Tea People (Downtown) Matcha drinks so good, even locals queue! 🍵 🍣 Osaka’s (Boulder) Book ahead! Must-tries: Okonomiyaki, tempura, ramen—pricey but worth it. 💸 🥢 Bistro King Asian Restaurant (South Denver) Dongbei-approved (sweet & sour pork)! Spicy beef brisket hotpot = chef’s kiss 🤤 #Colorado #DenverTravel #RockyMountains #USATrip #RoadTrip #FoodieFinds 🌎✨