DENVER, COLORADO
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COLORADO
Colorado Springs Denver Durango Grand Junction
ATTRACTIONS
GREAT FOR KIDS!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Downtown Aquarium An Underwater Adventure
WOW! Children’s Museum (Lafayette, CO)
NATIONAL PARKS
Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park, CO; Grand Lake, CO)
STATE PARKS
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Carousel of Happiness Nederland, CO
Tiny Town & Tiny Town Railroad (Morrison, CO)
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The University of Denver’s Historic Chamberlin Observatory
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Englewood, CO)
MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND HISTORIC HOMES
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Englewood, CO)
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA Denver
Forney Museum of Transportation
American Museum of Western Art: The Anschutz Collection
Denver Public Library – Central Library
Denver Public Library System – All Locations
Center for Colorado Women’s History
Denver Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys
WOW! Children’s Museum (Lafayette, CO)
Colorado Railroad Museum (Golden, CO)
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (Golden, CO)
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS
Colorado Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
Denver City and County Building
United States Mint Denver Facility Tours
The University of Denver’s Historic Chamberlin Observatory
Denver Gas & Electric Building
Daniels & Fisher Tower Clock Tower Tours
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company Headquarters Building
9th Street Historic Park Neighborhood
Denver Architecture Foundation Walking Tours and Events
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES
SPORTING VENUES AND EVENTS
Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
- Denver Broncos NFL Football
- Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum
- Empower Field at Mile High Tours
- All Events at Empower Field at Mile High
- Denver Nuggets NBA Basketball
- Colorado Avalanche NHL Hockey
- Colorado Mammoth NLL Lacrosse
- Ball Arena Public Tours
- All Events at Ball Arena
Magness Arena at the University of Denver
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES
- Aqua Golf
- City Park Golf Course
- Evergreen Golf Course
- Harvard Gulch Golf Course
- Kennedy Golf Course
- Overland Park Golf Course
- Wellshire Golf Course
- Willis Case Golf Course
High Line Canal Trail (Centennial, CO)
Lawson Adventure Park & Resort (Lawson, CO)
ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Downtown Aquarium An Underwater Adventure
The Wild Animal Sanctuary (Keenesburg, CO)
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS
Wild Bear Nature Center (Nederland, CO)
PERFORMING ARTS
Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
Bellco Theatre at the Colorado Convention Center
The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver
CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Colorado Photographic Arts Center
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
- University of Denver Pioneers Athletics
- Magness Arena
- The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts
FACTORY TOURS, PRODUCT EXPERIENCES, AND TASTINGS
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Lone Creek Farms (Franktown, CO)
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
LoDo Lower Downtown Neighborhood
Larimer Square
Riverfront
Boulder
North Metro
West Metro
East Metro
Airport
Central Park / Lowry / Northfield
South Metro
DTC
Park Meadows
Golden Triangle Creative District
City Park
Colorado Blvd
Highlands Square
LoHi
Berkeley
Tennyson Street Cultural District
South Pearl
Old South Gaylord
Baker
40 West Arts
El Distrito Artístico de Santa Fe
Lone Tree Entertainment District
INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
The International Church of Cannabis
BEYOND Light Show & Meditation
Sprightly Escapes: The Denver Escape Room Experience
Escapology: The Live Escape Game
RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS
Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
Trinity United Methodist Church
Orgyen Khamdroling Dharma Center
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Denver
HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES
Fairmount Heritage Foundation Historical Cemetery Tours
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (Golden, CO)
GROWN UP FUN!
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Distillery
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
Wild Women Winery & Tasting Room
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SPECIAL EVENTS!
Colorado Indian Market & Southwest Art Fest
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
OTHER GREAT IDEAS!
McNichols Civic Center Building
NEARBY CITES TO EXPLORE
PLANNING RESOURCES
Denver Tourist Information Centers
- Downtown Denver Tourist Information Center
- Denver International Airport Tourist Information Center
- Colorado Convention Center Tourist Information Center
- Denver Union Station Tourist Information Center
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Read Around America: Colorado Book List
SHOPPING
Boulder County Farmers Markets
South Pearl Street Farmers Market
The Philadelphia Print Shop West
The Source Hotel + Market Hall
Mile High Flea Market (Henderson, CO)
DINING
LOCAL FLAVOR
ASIAN CUISINE
Denver Pho Vietnamese Restaurant & Grill
MEXICAN CUISINE
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LATIN CUISINE
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ITALIAN CUISINE
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OTHER GREAT MEAL IDEAS
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FRUITS, JUICES, BOWLS, & SHAKES
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VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
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COFFEE SHOPS
Capital Tea – Superior Teas & Treats
TeaLee’s Tea Co Tea House & Bookstore
BUBBLE TEA
KUTEA – Boba Milk Tea & Vietnamese Desserts
Arden Teahouse (Lakewood, CO) *
Happy Lemon (Greenwood Village, CO)
Volcano Tea House (Aurora, CO)
World Juice Bar inside H-Mart (Westminster, CO)
Bougie Boba Tea Bar (Brighton, CO) **
Boba Tea & Snacks (Centennial, CO)
Mini Moo’s Tea Shop (Centennial, CO) **
Spill the Tea (Northglenn, CO)
Mo Mo Milk Tea House (Englewood, CO) **
Dream Bubble Tea (Broomfield, CO) *
Milkit! Rolled Ice Cream * Boba * Tea (Greenwood Village, CO)
Plentea (Thornton, CO) *
Heckin’ Good Bubble Tea Food Truck
SWEET TREATS
Milkit! Rolled Ice Cream * Boba * Tea (Greenwood Village, CO)
Lynn’s Tea Shop & Cafe (Littleton, CO)
LODGING
HOTELS / MOTELS
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CONDOS / APARTMENTS
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PRIVATE HOMES / CABINS
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BED & BREAKFASTS
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RV PARKS / CAMPGROUNDS
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OTHER IDEAS
Lawson Adventure Park & Resort (Lawson, CO)
Platte River Fort (Greeley, CO)
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