Big Blue Bear at Colorado Convention Center

The big blue bear has become an iconic symbol of Denver, a 40-foot, three-story bright blue bear standing outside the Colorado Convention Center staring in through the soaring front windows. The work, by artist Lawrence Argent, is actually titled "I See What You Mean," but everyone simply calls it the big blue bear. The sculpture is meant to be a playful reflection of curiosity as well as a connection between the residents of Denver and the visiting attendees and exhibitors who travel to trade shows, conferences and conventions inside the center. Argent says he first got the idea when he saw a photo of a local bear that had wandered into the city and was caught looking in a window. Check out Denver's favorite bear on 14th Street between California and Stout, just a short walk from the Tourist Information Center.