Autumn is Denver's golden season. The days are often sparkling and sunny but cool, with a hint of the coming winter in the crisp night air. In Commons Park, the cottonwoods are coloring up, and the mast of the nearby Millennium Bridge points its shadow toward downtown. And in coffee shops and brewpubs, the conversation turns, of course, to football.
Still, there's more to this season than following the fortunes of the state's gridiron heroes — such as some of the year's best weather for hiking. Hit the parks on a Sunday, when Bronco fans are glued to their tubes, and you'll have the trails practically all to yourself. Autumn is also prime time for major museum exhibits and the performing arts.
