Overview
Centennial is a suburban city of about 106,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies in Douglas County southeast of Denver.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Centennial
Denver Area Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Grounds open to the public. The temple is open only to members by appointment.
Centennial Center Park
Centennial Center Park is an expansive area with an amphitheatre and a water park for kids.
Downtown Centennial
Take a few hours to walk the Downtown area. Admire the high-rises, look around the historical shops and buildings, and see where Centennial came from.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Aurora)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Denver — 26 mi away. Directions
Centennial is served by several highways:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Denver Area Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Downtown Centennial
- Lunch Las Brisas Restaurant
- Afternoon Centennial Center Park
- Dinner Perfect Landing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Unique restaurants in the area:
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
When Centennial was incorporated as a city on February 7, 2001, it was the largest city incorporation in U.S. history, with over 100,000 citizens at the 2000 census.
Get in
By plane
Go Denver International Airport (DEN)
One of the ten busiest airports in the world. The airport connects to Centennial via the RTD commuter rail A line connecting to the RTD light rail E line.
By car
Centennial is served by several highways:
The E-470 Toll Road provides direct access to Denver International Airport.
By rail
The Amtrak California Zephyr and Winter Park Express serve Denver Union Station. The RTD light rail E line provides access from Denver Union Station to Centennial.
By bus
Greyhound Lines serve Denver.
Get around
Public transit
By car
- A numbered system is proven inapplicable here, as opposed to Denver's northern suburbs.
- If you are looking for "___ Street", you should be driving across town from west to east, looking at the signs that signal "North __ Street" or "South ___ Street"
See
Do
Do Centennial Center Park
Centennial Center Park is an expansive area with an amphitheatre and a water park for kids.
Do Downtown Centennial
Take a few hours to walk the Downtown area. Admire the high-rises, look around the historical shops and buildings, and see where Centennial came from.
Buy
Eat
Unique restaurants in the area:
Eat Las Brisas Restaurant
Where Latin coastal meets Mexican, incredible Las Brisas Ritas.
Eat Perfect Landing
Wine and dine on great food while overlooking planes taking off from the 3rd busiest private airport in the country.
Sleep
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