Beat the Heat

From giant wave pools to heart-stopping water slides, this Hyland Hills water park pumps four million gallons of water-soaked fun.

The patio mister and ice-cold beer keep this Golden Triangle destination cool and popular in the hot summer afternoons.

The wraparound patio overlooking the Platte is a perfect place to enjoy a microbrew on a cool summer evening.

The covered patio helps, but it's the tasty Cheesman group-sized cocktail that really beats the summer heat.

The dense tree shade on this historic patio will help you forget you're in the middle of LoDo on a sweaty afternoon.

Denver's longtime favorite local ice cream shop is just the ticket to a midsummer cool-down.

Rent a kayak and spend the day splashing down the Platte River.

Sure, the 'coasters are awesome, but it's the huge water park that'll keep you cool this summer.

This one-stop summer destination includes paddleboats on Ferril Lake, music at the bandshell and the Denver Zoo.