Denver
Attractions
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We've put together the perfect Denver Guide for tourists, visitors &
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Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Denver, CO 80204 720-865-5000
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The Denver Art Museum is an art museum in Denver, Colorado located in Denver's Civic Center. It is known for its collection of American Indian art, and has a comprehensive collection numbering more than 55,000 works from across the world. |  |
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Zoo |
It
all began with a special gift to the mayor of Denver, a black bear named
Billy Bryan. Today, Denver Zoo is home to nearly 4,000 animals representing
over 700 species and is one of the most popular zoos in the United States.
With
an exciting 15-20 year master plan in place, the 21st century will see
Denver Zoo transformed into an exciting conservation center that will
continue to further the evolution of superb zoo exhibitory. |
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| Red
Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 2605 Red Rocks Park Rd Morrison, CO 80465 303-697-5968 |
Nestled
in the Rocky Mountain Foothills fifteen miles west of Denver, there stands
a symbol of nature's unparalleled majesty. Red Rocks is a geologically formed,
open-air Amphitheatre that is not duplicated anywhere in the world. With
Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists
of two, three hundred-foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that
provide acoustic perfection for any performance. |
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Botanic Gardens 1005 York St, Denver CO 80206-3014 303-331-4010 |
Rooted
a mile high, Denver Botanic Gardens has been a favorite Denver destination
for over 55 years. Art and science unite in the Gardens' spectacular 23-acre
urban oasis, offering an unforgettable artistic garden experience, as
well as a living laboratory for education and acclaimed conservation and
research programs. |
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Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd Denver, CO 80205 303-322-7009 |
The
Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s
leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. |
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| United
States Mint 320 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204 303-405-4761 |
In
1858, when gold was discovered in Colorado, hundreds of merchants, miners
and settlers moved in for their stake. A year later, the city of Denver
was founded; and in 1863, the U.S. government established a mint facility
there. Today, the United States Mint at Denver manufactures all denominations
of circulating coins, coin dies, the Denver "D" portion of the
annual uncirculated coin sets and commemorative coins authorized by the
U. S. Congress. It also stores gold and silver bullion. |
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| Coors
Field 2001 Blake St Denver, CO 80205 303-762-5437 |
The
76-acre ballpark stands at 20th and Blake streets in Denver's lower downtown
("LoDo") district. Fans sitting in the first-base and right-field
areas are treated to a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains. Every year
since it opened in 1995, Coors has been a league leader in attendance. On
a clear Saturday night when the temperature is 72 degrees and 23 percent
humidity, there isn't a better place on Earth.
Most of the
stadium seats are green. However, the upper deck's 20th row is painted
purple, signifying exactly one mile above sea level. |
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History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 303-866-3682 |
Founded
in 1879, the Colorado Historical Society brings the unique character of
Colorado's past to more than a million people each year through historical
museums and highway markers, exhibitions, manuscript and photograph collections,
popular and scholarly publications, historical and archaeological preservation
services, and educational programs for children and adults. In short,
the Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Colorado
for present and future generations. A nonprofit agency with its own membership,
the Society is also a state institution located within Colorado's Department
of Higher Education. |
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State Capitol Building 200 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80203 303-866-2604 |
The Colorado State Capitol Building, located at 200 East Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado, is the home of the Colorado legislature and the offices of the Colorado Governor and Lt. Governor. The building is intentionally reminiscent of the United States Capitol. Designed by Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed in the 1890s from Colorado white granite. The distinctive gold dome consists of a plate of real gold, first added in 1908, commemorating the Colorado Gold Rush. The building is part of Denver's Civic Center area. |
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| Molly
Brown House Museum 1340 Pennsylvania St Denver, CO 80203 303-832-4092 |
Rediscover
the Molly you thought you knew.
Beginning on June 27, this film will be
showcased as part of an exciting new interactive exhibit at the Molly
Brown House Museum . Experience the sweeping changes Americans witnessed
during Molly Brown’s era and relive the excitement of a nation on
the verge of the modern era. |
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