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After five months of renovations, Denver’s Union Station building is set to fully reopen to the public Friday with a redesigned Great Hall and remodeled guest rooms at the Crawford Hotel. The work was the first major makeover since the completion of a $54 million overhaul of the building a decade ago as part of a conversion of the historic train station into a metro transit hub.

As Colorado rolls into arguably its most beautiful time of year, even the most barren foothills lining the Front Range turn a vibrant green for a few weeks. If you look closer at this lush ground cover, you’ll be amazed at the detail within the rainbow hues sprouting amid the greenery. Related: Colorado wildflowers are blooming early, with some areas peaking now Meadows, lakeshores, riverbanks, and forest floors take on a multi-colored lining and large swaths of vibrant purple, red, orange, and yellow. The Centennial state is home to countless varieties of wildflowers, but here are some of the most striking. Columbine Colorado’s state flower the columbine grows on July 29, 2019 in Dillon, Colorado.

There’s nothing quite like soaking up live music outdoors in the summer. As if catching a concert in the fresh air, with a fluttering breeze and stars overhead, weren’t alluring enough, Colorado is home to a handful of jaw-droppingly, distractingly scenic venues. Here are the most beautiful places in Colorado (possibly even the world), where the surroundings amp up the concert. Red Rocks Morrison Thundercat performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 14, 2019 in Morrison, Colorado.

“Paris is always a good idea,” said Audrey Hepburn in the movie “Sabrina.” Some 50 million tourists who visit the French capital every year seem to think so as well. Perpetually at the very top of the most visited cities in the world, Paris further boosts its appeal this summer by hosting the Summer Olympics from July 26 to Aug.

Long-time Vail residents fondly say, “Winter is great, but summer is why we live here,” despite the global popularity of its ski slopes. While the winter experience at the sprawling slopes of the Bavarian-style resort is spectacular, Vail’s summer adventures are next level. Offering an abundance of treasures one typically seeks in Colorado’s High Country for a summer getaway — great hiking, biking, golf, and sunny patios — Vail also throws in extras like llama picnics, a world-class farmers market, and one-of-a-kind festivals. Hiking Vail offers several hiking trails with spectacular views.

Patrick Clarke | (TNS) TravelPulse Travelers have plenty of accommodation choices when they travel this summer thanks to the emergence of home-sharing platforms like Airbnb, making it easier to save on their stay. Upgraded Points recently analyzed average nightly rates for hotels and Airbnbs in 100 of the largest cities across the U.