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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
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Address: 2605 Red Rocks Park Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
Truly unique to the area, Red Rocks combines natural geological wonders with a stellar concert and event schedule. Come during the day for the best view of the red sandstone formations, over 250 million years old and 300 feet high. A moderate 1.4-mile trail loops around the area for the best views. Return in the...
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Address: 2300 Steele St, City Park, Denver, CO 80205
The Denver Zoo, as it currently exists, arose from humble beginnings – the gift, in 1896, of a young black bear to the mayor. From this small start, the zoo has mushroomed into an 80-acre refuge housing approximately 4000 animals. Habitats that mimic in-the-wild conditions shelter animal residents, who include great...
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Address: 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Denver Art Museum is highly regarded for its collection of Native American art, which includes over 16,000 pieces from more than 100 tribes across the US. The seven-story contemporary building also houses impressive displays of Pre-Columbian and Central American art and textiles, a fascinating Asian collection, and a...
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Address: 1005 York St, Denver, CO 80206
These city gardens issue a call to all green thumbs (and those in training) to come see Denver's horticultural treasures! The gardens spread across 23 acres and feature intriguing specimens from all corners of the globe. In fact, 15,000 species of plants and 20,680 of fungi are represented. Two sister properties,...
Category: Family Vacations - Denver Attractions & Activities
Address: 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Landlocked Denver might seem an odd sort of place to catch a glimpse of a shark or a sea turtle, but you can do just that at the Downtown Aquarium. The state of the art facility has hundreds of thousands of gallons of water in multiple tanks, which house hundreds of saltwater and freshwater critters from around the...
Category: Museums - Denver Attractions & Activities
Address: 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
This structure was home to the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, who gained her nickname by surviving the sinking of the Titanic. The home is fully restored and furnished with period pieces. Known for her flamboyance, Molly Brown was a formidable woman in Denver society. Special events such as teas and readings are offered at...
Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
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Address: 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Don't miss this one – the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center was the first stand-alone insect zoo in the country, and it's awesome! The main exhibit, a 7000-square foot tropical conservatory, has about 1200 free-flying butterflies from around the world, plus hundreds of different plants, birds, turtles, frogs and...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Denver Attractions & Activities
Address: Brighton, CO 80601
Since the 1980s, the Raptor Education Foundation has been promoting awareness of human impact on the environment, especially as that impact affects the habitats of large birds. As part of its mission, the organization also provides tours of its Metro Denver facility. Visitors can observe bald eagles, golden eagles,...
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
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Address: 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
This museum has the largest draw of any cultural exhibit in the region. Denver Museum of Natural History offers an exhilarating look at the history of life on planet earth and also provides an overview of the universe. Exhibits topics include insects, gems and minerals, wildlife of Colorado and the world, and North...
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Address: 3091 California St, Denver, CO 80205
A look at the contributions made by black cowboys, lawyers, and other black professionals to American history. The museum offers interesting tidbits and amazing facts about African-American experiences.
