Holiday Time in Denver

Ebenezer Scrooge at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Having grown up in upstate New York, a trip to the big apple was almost a tradition around this time of year to take in the festive ambiance, glittering decorations, holiday entertainment specials and a bit of shopping.  For many of us, Denver is the big city and I already know a lot of people planning a trip there before winter truly sets in.  For shopping, a trip to Cherry Creek Shopping Center is a must.  Cherry Creek Mall and Cherry Creek North serve as home to some of the most alluring stores in the Rockies.  I suggest you stay at Loews Denver Hotel, a luxury property that is offering screaming deals on weekend travel (Thursday-Sunday) with rates beginning as low as just over $100. a night.  They’re a short shuttle ride away from the mall and they offer a ton of perks and discounts on Cherry Creek and more that will make your stay pay for itself. Entertainment-wise, you’ll want to take in at least one of the exciting shows at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.  A Christmas Carol and Jersey Boys are sure to be tops, and in my opinion, the perfect antidotes to any bah humbug sentiments brought on by these blustery times.  Denver has become quite the arts capital, you know.  Why, it almost reminds me of New York City.

Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 303-388-3900, www.shopcherrycreek.com

Loews Denver Hotel, 303-782-9300, www.loewshotels.com/denver

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 303-893-4100, www.dcpa.org

A Christmas Carol Finale