There's nothing more relaxing than sitting on the banks of a river and watching the water move downstream. Why not pack a picnic and spend a quiet afternoon at South Platte?

If you're spending a while in Highland, South Platte is a great place to start your sightseeing. This flowing body of water is one of many attractions that'll keep you busy here. Empower Field at Mile High, Coors Field, and Ball Arena are also waiting to be explored close by.

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Hotel Polaris

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Atlanta (ATL) to Denver (DEN)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (368 reviews)

Wonderful experience.

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Zephyr Mountain Lodge

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Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN)

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Zephyr is always a great choice! Located right in the square, this property is close to everything

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The Vintage Hotel

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Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)

Very clean nice area .

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