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I was on a whirlwind visit to Denver in picturesque Colorado, where you’ll find the spectacular Rocky Mountains, supreme ski resorts and year-round fun for the entire family.
Nicknamed the Mile High City, Denver is a walkable outdoor city offering urban adventures for all ages. There are plenty of things to experience, including the Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Art Museum, Denver Zoo, farm-to-tale dining, theater and sporting events.
Exciting Shopping Outing
With an extra day in town, I decided to take advantage of the fabulous shops in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. I was excited to while away the hours during a marathon day of retail therapy, surrounded by more than 160 shops and restaurants at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Download your "Passport to Shopping," offering discounts for more than 60 stores and restaurants.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, minutes from downtown Denver
Exclusive Shops and Name Brands
I was ready to join the other shoppers at Cherry Creek to experience the irresistible and iconic high-end shops, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Company, Burberry and Ralph Lauren, as well as my favorite department store, Neiman Marcus.
Much of my day was spent popping in and out of stores, getting updates on the latest fashions and chatting to sales staff and, of course, shopping! Other popular shops include Macy’s, GAP, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic and Apple. My final stop, Coach, provided me with sensory overload due to the look, feel and smell of the leather.
Break for Lunch
By lunchtime, I needed a mid-day pick-me-up. Accompanied by a glass of wine, Kona Grill’s Oriental salad with chicken was colorful, ample and tasty. The 801 Chophouse and popular Elway’s, a steakhouse co-owned by American football Hall-of-Famer John Elway, are two other options. If you don’t want to break your shopping stride, I noticed several places where you can grab a cup of coffee while you catch up on email using the mall’s free Wi-Fi.
Afternoon stroll in Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek North
Head across First Avenue to find the charming, tree-lined streets of the Cherry Creek North neighborhood, featuring galleries, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, unique hotels and more.
Cherry Creek is just 15 minutes from the city center. Be sure to include Denver and the impressive Cherry Creek Shopping District on your next U.S.-bound holiday.
Getting There
Denver International Airport (DEN) is one of the busiest airports in the USA, with nonstop and connecting flights from around the world.
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