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DenverÂ’s light rail can be used for transportation within the city, though walking, driving and taking the bus are also viable options. (Flickr/Jesswebb)

Janna Graber Tribune Interactive
Downtown Denver is pedestrian friendly, and the Light Rail and bus system can help you get around. But any local will tell you that your best bet is to rent a car. Who knows when you might want to zip to the mountains, just a few minutes outside of town? Besides, the airport is about 20 minutes from town, and a cab will cost you a fortune. There is also some free public transportation, such as The Mall Bus, you can ride the free shuttle bus along 16th Street Mall, Denver's outdoor shopping promenade.