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EXPLORE DENVER

THE MILE HIGH CITY

Denver, Colorado, where 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty combine for the world's most spectacular playground. A young, active city at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver's stunning architecture, award-winning dining and unparalleled views are all within the walking distance from the 16th Street pedestrian mall. Upscale shopping awaits in Cherry Creek, while Denver's seven professional sports teams entertain year-round.

 

 

AIRPORT:

Denver International Airport is conveniently located less than 35 minutes from downtown Denver by car, shuttle bus, public transportation or taxi.

 

 

POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:

  • Voodoo Doughnuts

  • Confluence Park

  • City Park

  • Elitch Gardens Theme and Waterpark

  • 16th Street Pedestrian Mall

  • Downtown Aquarium

  • Denver Zoo

  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Keep an eye out for hidden gnomes!

  • Wild Animal Sanctuary

  • Red Rocks Amphitheater 

  • Coors Field

  • Sports Authority Stadium at Mile High

 

 

SCENERY/HIKING:

  • Garden of the Gods

  • Mt. Evans Scenic Byway

  • The Flatirons

  • Rocky Mountain National Park

 

 

DENVER ODDITIES AND UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS: 

  • The Denver International Airport - look for the Mustang from Hell, the Suitcase Gargoyles and some unique artwork. 

  • Sun Spot Sculpture (Dog made of Dogtags)

  • Soundwalk

  • Monument to the birthplace of the Cheeseburger

 

 

BREWERIES: 

  • Lefthand Brewery

  • Avery Brewery

  • UpSlope Brewery

  • Oskar Blues Brewery 

  • Brekenridge Brewery

 

 

 

Special thanks to local blogger - Amy at Once Upon A Book Blog - for helping to compile this great information! Please go check her out.

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