Visit the Rocky Mountains, Remember the Water
by JJBlondie
One of the must dos if you come to Denver is to visit the Rocky Mountains. In an hour you can be North of Boulder, or West of Denver, enjoying a hike, picnic, or scenic overlook in the Rocky Mountains.
But remember if Denver is a Mile Hight (5280), then the hills are a lot higher. Drink plenty of water to help with the altitude and dryness of Denver, and take it slow. Some people become incapacitated by the altitute, so be prepared. And whatever you do outside, do not forget the suncscreen. My fondest memory of this city I grew up in is having drinks and appetizers at the Chop House, dinner at Morton's of Chicago, and after dinner drinks and dessert at Enoteca, listening to jazz and enjoying the people I'm with. This is a great culinary city, musical city, and entertainment city. Its not NY or San Fran, but it has its own special charm.
hope for warm weather in May...
by travelstevie
hope for warm weather in May so that you can have a look on the Rocky Mountains topped with snowy rocks; together with a bright blue sky the outlook of Denver surrounded by the Rockies is very sparkling. Also the fresh air makes you feel good.
Denver Art Museum
by seagoingJLW
The museum is located at 100 West 14th Avenue in Denver. Phone: 720-865-5000. Bear in mind that this museum is closed on Mondays.
The museum is an unusual mix of sculptures, pottery, photography, and other mediums, some strange and surreal- like a collection of totem poles.
Center Park - Voorhies Memorial
by OlenaKyiv
Voorhies Memorial is situated on the North end of the Center Park at 15th and Colfax; a colonnade of Turkey Creek sandstone around a reflecting pool with twin cherub fountains.
John E. Voorhies was a banker who made his wealth in the early mining days. He funded the memorial which was located across from his home at 1425 Cleveland. The structure was designed by William Ellsworth and Arthur Addison Fisher to resemble the Water Gateway at the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
Coors Field - Rockies
by cjg1
This was my 10th MLB ballpark. It is one of my favorites but that now makes it in the 5-7 range on my ranking scale. Being very similar to SafeCo in Seattle to me I do rank it ahead.
I had left my house in upstate New York before the game the night before ended as they had a couple rain delays and also a then typical 20 plus run score. Being in that state of mind I came right to the ballpark after checking into the hotel. I wanted to see batting practice and well as everyone knows the real way to see your team have BP is on the road. It was cancelled. So I was already inside just hanging out when I got to meet John Sterling while he was walking from the gate in left towards the infield. I had my creature shirt on and he said something about it starting a small conversation.
This was one of my favorite games I have gone to on the road between meeting John Sterling and meeting another fan with seats just behind the dugout where I moved from my great seat right on the rail down the left field line. The Yanks did lose but still it was a fun game. Very back and forth and it went extra innings where finally it ended at 14 to 13 or so (might have been 14 11).
Denver Union Station
Strollers looking for a meal.
Square-white and dignified
Downtown map of city
