An evening of lights: Downtown Denver

Mile High Tree, Denver Downtown

Our weekend in Denver started with an evening exploring the downtown holiday and Christmas lights. 

How easy it is to step out and walk without the iciness of snow and the evening temperature was a manageable 3 degrees C. 

We started at the 110 foot tall Mile High Tree at the Civic Centre Park which is claimed to be the tallest ever Christmas tree. The LED lights created a wonderful spectacle with loads of people milling around and going into the evening market. 

The real eye-opening experience was the technical wizardry of 400 drones lighting up Denver skyline. 

The Mile High Drone Show creates holiday themed animations using drones. We watched from the Sculpture Park and had a perfect view.

Ambling along 16th Street Mall down to the illuminated Union Station we watched people strolling, ice-skating, dining and felt the start of the festive season.

Mile High Drone Show, Downtown Denver

Two eye-catching 60 foot high Mile High City icons.
Giant Blue Bear curiously peeking into the Colorado Convention Centre is called "I See What You Mean"
"Dancers" sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky

Icicles and Hot Tubs: Granby, Colorado

There is nothing quite like combining outdoor swimming and freezing temperatures, which is just what Kirstie and I did one day in Granby. The pool is heated to 84 degrees F which is just doable.

Even more heady is the steamy outdoor hot tub. At 104 degrees F the rising steam kept our heads warm too. 

So beautiful to watch the sun setting pink on the snowy mountains.