3 Ways to Spend New Year's Eve in Colorado

Ring in the new year with these special hotel packages and fabulous parties

2020 is nearly upon is and now's the time to make your holiday plans. Whether you'd like a glamorous staycation in Downtown Denver or outdoor adventures in the high country, here's our list of noteworthy New Year's Eve parties and hotel packages in Colorado, from Boulder to Estes Park. 

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotel Born

Enjoy a staycation at one of Denver's most stylish hotels. Kimpton Hotel Born sits on the tracks of Denver’s Union Station on one side and 16th Street Mall on the other, putting it right in the middle of the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotel Born

The Hotel Born New Year’s Bash will kick off on December 31 at 8:30 pm and will feature charcuterie stations, entrée stations (including a grilled-to-order Tomahawk steak carving station), live music from local Diamond Empire Band, an exclusive Whiskey Den featuring whisky flights, an outdoor ice bar featuring over 400 hand carved ice mugs, two open bars, a photobooth, Champagne toast and views of fireworks from the hotel’s terraces overlooking Union Station. 

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotel Born

Make a night of it and book a room at the hotel with the New Year’s Eve Package including two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Bash, alpine-modern luxurious accommodations and access to Denver’s dining, art and entertainment scene just outside the door.

Tickets are $165 per person. Hotel Born’s New Year’s Eve Package is available December 27-January 2 and starts at $599 and can be booked here.

Photo courtesy of YMCA of the Rockies

Head to the high country for family fun in the mountains to celebrate the new year. YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park will host its annual New Year's Eve family dance and early ball drop on December 31st, and, new this year, they will offer glow-in-the-dark rock climbing.

Photo courtesy of YMCA of the Rockies

Family-friendly fun starts at 5:00 pm on an illuminated indoor rock climbing wall. Each guest receives glow sticks, snacks and more. After, come dressed in your best 20s inspired costumes and get ready to twist and shout at the Roaring 20s Family Dance with live music from a DJ, fun crafts for all ages, and plenty of snacks and drinks for everyone.

Photo courtesy of YMCA of the Rockies

Bonus: all activites are free for overnight guests! YMCA of the Rockies offers additional special activities through the week including s’mores around the campfire, ice skating on a natural pond, archery, indoor rock climbing, and guided snowshoe hikes through Rocky Mountain National Park. 

Reservations can made here or by calling 888-613-9622.

Photo by Tim Romano, courtesy of Hotel Boulderado

Dazzle & Delight at Carnevale di Boulderado this New Year’s Eve. Make it a historic New Year celebration, celebrating the 111th Anniversary of the greatest show at Hotel Boulderado. Enjoy the sparkling atmosphere on the spectacular historic mezzanine with a lavish buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, party favors, live music and more on Monday, December 31st from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

Photo by Tim Romano, courtesy of Hotel Boulderado

Step right up and revel in the timeless era of Hotel Boulderado as you ring in the New Year surrounded by glamour. Dance the night away with music by Elevation Band, a Colorado band that focuses on party music through the ages. Indulge in the lavish buffet dinner, interact with carnival performers, dance the night away and countdown to 2020 with a midnight toast. 

Photo by Tim Romano, courtesy of Hotel Boulderado

Since 1909, Hotel Boulderado has proudly celebrated with the community to ring in the New Year on a glamorous note. Explore the allure and charm of the Carnevale di Boulderado party at Hotel Boulderado celebrating the 111th Anniversary and it will be a holiday you’ll never forget.

Tickets are $175 and can be purchased here.