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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Grand Hyatt Vail

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9/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)

Very nice hotel, great location with trails and river running right behind the property. There are shuttles to take you to Vail town center too which was nice!

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Vail Residences at Cascade Village, a Destination by Hyatt Residence

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Dallas (DFW) to Denver (DEN)

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Great condo . Well kept. Hotel housekeeping ok

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