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The perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. That’s the duality locals love about the Mile High City. With snowcapped peaks providing a spectacular backdrop, Denver is as refined as it is laid-back. It’s a place where aerospace engineers rub elbows with rock climbers at local brewpubs, at art festivals, or while strolling their favorite pedestrian mall.
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Historical
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Nestled in historical lower downtown Denver, Larimer Square occupies a one-block strip of the city's oldest street, dating back to the 1860s. Lined with Victorian brownstones, the area is now a thriving shopping and entertainment district, flowing with activity The Molly Brown House stands as an enduring symbol of the Victorian era and the city of Denver. Visit The Molly Brown House Museum to learn about the lifestyle enjoyed by Victorian Denver's upper classes and gain a glimpse into the life of Denver's "unsinkable" lady. On the banks of Cherry Creek, Four Mile Historic Park is a 12 acre oasis featuring Denver’s oldest standing structure, pioneer exhibits, special events for all ages, and guided tours that transport visitors to Colorado’s frontier past. |
Cultural
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With more great art in amazing spaces, the new Denver Art Museum will change the way you see art and architecture. Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art See a nationally recognized collection of 20th-century decorative arts, a survey of works by 170 Colorado artists, and a retrospective of painter Vance Kirkland. The Denver Botanic Gardens will showcase some of the world’s best street artists this spring and summer in a fascinating exhibition entitled Urban Nature. The exhibition, which runs between April 19 and Nov. 30, brings the urban environment into the natural world through art and horticultural practices, outlining strategies that city dwellers can use to evoke the natural world as green space diminishes amid concrete and steel. Paintings by more than 10 local, national and internationally known street-style painters and mural artists will be integrated into the Botanic Gardens lush landscape. |
Retail
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An entertainment and retail complex, Denver Pavilions features 34 stores, 7 restaurants, 2 nightclubs, and a United Artists movie theatre. It is part of the 16th Street Mall, one of Denver's most popular tourist destinations. The mall is a mile-long, tree-lined promenade stretching through the heart of downtown. Bustling with street vendors, souvenir shops, clothing and jewelry stores, and a plethora of bars and restaurants, cafés, this energetic strip offers plenty of variety. Free shuttles provide transportation up and down the mall, allowing for convenient cross-town sightseeing. Free WiFi anywhere along the Mall or Skyline Park. |
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Touring the United States Mint is a fascinating experience for those of all ages and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Tours cover both the present state of coin manufacturing as well as the history of the Mint, all tours are free. Denver Zoo is home to nearly 4,000 animals representing over 700 species and is one of the most popular zoo in the United States. |
