A trip to Avon, Colorado, should be on your bucket list, and for good reason. The town of Avon is your base amid the majestic Rocky Mountains, and near the banks of the scenic Eagle River in the Vail Valley. Outdoor recreation reigns supreme in Avon, from skiing and other snow sports during the colder months, to hiking, biking, and horseback riding in the warmer months. Add a wide variety of annual festivals, fairs, concerts, and other fun events, and Avon is sounding even better. Club Wyndham Resort at Avon puts you right at the heart of this quaint mountain village.

If you’re visiting Avon from out of state, chances are you’ll be flying into and/or back out of Denver International Airport (DIA), slightly more than 100 miles from Avon, and a little less than two hours drive, give or take. Since you’re there already, why not add a day in Denver to your itinerary? While scenic vistas of Avon are what brought you all this way, Denver has its own charms, and they’re well worth discovering. Denver is the capital of Colorado, is known for its craft breweries, an average of 300 sunny days per year, proximity to the Rockies, and its mile-high elevation (hence the city’s nickname, the Mile High City). If you can squeeze in a day or two in Denver, read on for more information about some of the city’s top attractions.

From food and drinks to historic sights, Denver has a lot to attract visitors. Your day(s) in Denver won’t disappoint if you visit to any of these cool spots.

Located in Denver’s artsy RiNo neighborhood, Denver Central Market is a gourmet food hall and marketplace. Featuring a bakery, creamery, butcher, fish market, produce stalls and more, most visitors come hungry and leave happy.

Stranahan’s Whiskey Distillery is the place to go if you love to sip on a good stiff glass of firewater. Colorado’s first legal distillery since the days of prohibition, Stranahan’s whiskey is made in Denver using local barley, yeast, and Rocky Mountain water.

You’ll definitely need a cuppa to reuppa at some point during your day in Denver, and Unravel is the best joint for the job. A local Colorado chain, Unravel is an artistically modern coffee shop and cafe that serves all of its beverages in reusable glass jars, so no paper cups go to waste.

The Cruise Room is a speakeasy-style bar that first opened its doors the day after prohibition was repealed in the U.S. Inspired by the onboard bar on the RMS Queen Mary, the Cruise Room’s red mood lighting and Art Deco interior give it a fun and inviting atmosphere.

For a boot-scootin’ good time, check out Grizzly Rose Saloon and Concert Hall. Grizzly Rose is a 40,000-square-foot honky tonk with a floating dance floor, pool hall, mechanical bulls, a smoke shop, and real old-fashioned live country music six nights a week.

Union Station is an iconic historic landmark located in the center of downtown Denver. Built in 1914 as a railway hub, this renovated Beaux-Arts building is now home to a quirky mix of high-end restaurants, bars, and boutique shops.

For a chance to see one of Denver’s most famous national historic landmarks, head over to the Daniels and Fisher Clocktower. Known as the tallest building west of the Mississippi when it was built in 1910, the clocktower was modeled after the one in the Piazza San Marco in Venice.

The Colorado State Capitol Building is a sight not to be missed. Famed for its golden dome and stained glass murals, most visitors like to seek out the mile-high marker on the building’s steps that denotes the exact spot where the city reaches 5,280 feet above sea level.

If big-league sports are your thing, Denver has many options. Depending on the season, head to Coors Field to watch the MLB’s Colorado Rockies, to Empower Field to see the NFL’s Denver Broncos, or to Ball Arena where the NBA’s Denver Nuggets hit the court.

For a peek into how the US Treasury makes its coins, a trip to the Denver Mint won’t disappoint. Established in 1906 and in continuous operation ever since, the Denver Mint offers public tours and a gift shop selling locally minted collectible coins and memorabilia. And no, you don’t get free samples.

If roller coasters and thrill rides are up your alley, take the fam over to Elitch Gardens, a combination amusement and water park in downtown Denver. With more than 50 rides and attractions, this seasonal family-friendly theme park is sure to delight guests of all ages.

No matter the season, Denver is full of fascinating sights and awesome attractions. Make sure to plan a day in Denver on your next visit to Club Wyndham Resort at Avon.