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When the setting sun brings out a rich, orange glow from the rock formations and the band on stage launches into just the right tune, Red Rocks…
Must-see attractions in Denver
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Gorgeously restored, historic Union Station is Denver's main transportation hub, used by RTD light-rail lines, commuter buses and Amtrak. But it's way…
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The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is home to one of the largest Native American art collections in the USA, and puts on special multimedia exhibits that vary…
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Where Cherry Creek and South Platte River meet is the nexus and plexus of Denver's sunshine-loving culture. Thousands of outdoorsy Denverites flock here…
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Dedicated exclusively to the work and legacy of 20th-century American abstract expressionist Clyfford Still, this fascinating museum's collection includes…
Children’s Museum Denver Marisco Campus
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This is one of the hottest tickets in town…well, at least for kids. Highlights include an enclosed three-story climbing structure (helmets provided), a…
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If you’re hankering for greenery, this 23-acre Rocky Mountain garden is the perfect place to lose yourself. Local flora mixes with relatives from faraway…
Blair-Caldwell African American Museum
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Tucked into the 3rd floor of a public library, this multimedia museum provides an excellent overview of the history of African Americans in the Rocky…
Bronco Buster & On the War Trail
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In the early 1920s, Denver sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor was commissioned to create two bronze sculptures for Civic Center Park: Bronco Buster and…
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This remarkable contemporary arts center has a huge gallery space where work by emerging Coloradan artists is exhibited year-round. Fifteen artists in…
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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A classic natural-science museum with excellent temporary exhibits on topics such as the biomechanics of bugs, Pompeii and mythical creatures. Permanent…
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Discover Colorado's frontier roots and high-tech modern triumphs at this sharp, smart and charming museum. There are plenty of interactive exhibits,…
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Hardly a dusty bibliotheca, the Denver Public Library is an active and artsy place with whimsical postmodern architectural elements courtesy of renowned…
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Created by Dan Ostermiller, these bigger-than-life bronze sculptures of a cow and her calf pay homage to the historic cattle culture of Colorado…
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People somehow just look better in Wash Park. They are fitter, trimmer, more tanned and even taller than your average Denverite. Must be the rec center…
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Nicknamed 'Bluecifer,' this 32ft-high blue stallion with hellish, gleaming red eyes greets visitors to and from Denver International Airport, and is the…
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Lawrence Argent’s I See What You Mean is better known around town as the Big Blue Bear. This beloved 40ft-tall symbol of the city peers into the mammoth…
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Sitting commandingly atop Capitol Hill, this stately neoclassical government building houses the Governor's Office, Senate and House of Representatives…
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It’s a unique experience walking through this period house, painstakingly restored to the 1920s era with polished antiques, patterned wallpaper, thick…
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This outstandingly preserved house, designed by the well-known architect William Lang, was built in 1889 and belonged to the most famous survivor of the…
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Denver’s old Ocean Journey Aquarium was sold in 2003 to a business that specializes in aquarium-themed restaurants. So it is that Downtown Aquarium is…
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Allow us to be geeky for a second: this is the world’s first cable-stayed bridge using a post-tensioned structural construction. If the technical jargon…
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Denver’s world-class zoo has more than 700 animal species housed in considerate enclosures that do their best to mirror native habitats. There are native…
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The Denver Mint produces about 7.5 billion coins each year and offers free guided tours covering the history of the facility and detailed information…
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Frozen in joyful two-step, Jonathan Borofsky’s whimsical Dancers invites rushing traffic to stop and play. The centerpiece of Sculpture Park, this 60ft…
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In the shadow of the State Capitol’s golden dome, this centrally located park hosts commuters waiting for their bus connections, politicos yammering into…
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If you’re finding all the museums a bit too serious, loosen up at this amusement park near downtown Denver – your kids will love you for it. There's a…
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This fascinating museum exhibits antique vehicles of all types – cars, motorbikes, bicycles, tricycles, railway engines and rolling stock, fire engines,…
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This four-story museum was built with interaction and engagement in mind, and Denver’s home for contemporary art can be provocative, confusing or…
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Large enough to whisk away a Volkswagen, this 31ft-tall dustpan’s color was chosen by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen to complement Denver’s clear…
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Bust out the nacho cheese, sunscreen and water wings at this popular water park that has giant wave pools, plenty of slides and a handful of theme rides…
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David B Smith’s taste for progressive American and international artists has made this space one of the most engaging small galleries in Denver.
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
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This small museum provides a window into the migration of African Americans to the West, including a look at their contributions during the pioneer era –…
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Affording views of downtown Denver and the Rockies, this spacious, hilly patch of green has bike paths, benches and plenty of people-watching. A lyrical…
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This small museum in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District has innovative exhibits by Latin American and Latino artists. Shows range from rare…
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
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A fascinating museum, Kirkland showcases the beauty of decorative art – furnishings and decor – from every major design period from 1875 to 1990. It's…
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This wonderful sculpture by Donald Lipski sits outside the Denver Public Library, where it was installed in 1998 after spending a year in New York City’s…
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A co-op of local artists, DAS has ever-changing exhibits in its cavernous gallery. The basement houses dozens of open studios, where visitors can watch…
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Robin Rule, whose name is lent to this clean space, has been a matron of Denver’s experimental and contemporary art scene since the late 1980s. Usually…
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Robischon operates with a focus on emerging dialogues in art. Rotating exhibits take you to the cutting edge and you'll be able to dig art by some of the…