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State Capitol   Denver

State Capitol, Denver

 13 Reviews  My son and husband didn't visit the capitol per se but they did take pictures of the building and sculpture outside. The capitol building is a one of the key features in the memorable Denver skyline... 

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Bronco Buster   Denver

Bronco Buster, Denver

 2 Reviews  The most famous statue in Denver is the Bronco Buster, which is a bronze statue at the Denver Civic Center. In the mid-1910s, at the request of Major Robert Speer two large bronze statues (the Bronc... 

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Red Rocks   Denver

Red Rocks, Denver

 1 Review  Red Rocks Amphitheatres: It is a really beautiful place. You can usually get in, when there is no concert and just walk around. It is a fun place to go to a concert; they have a wide variety of... 

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Denver Zoo   Denver

Denver Zoo, Denver

 1 Review  see the Denver Zoo. There are so many cute animals and it doesn't cost that much, but the food stands are costly, so I would pack a lunch. Plus, there are so many shopping malls. all the parades.... 

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Boulder

by traveldave

Located about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of Denver, and now part of Denver's metropolitan area, Boulder is a beautiful city situated at the base of the Flatirons (pictured here), a series of five rock formations that resemble upturned irons.Boulder was founded in 1858 when a group of miners set up a mining camp at the mouth of Boulder Canyon. A year later, the Boulder City Town Company was established by one of the original settlers, A.A. Brookfield, who later went on to become the first president of Boulder City. The company's 60 shareholders divided 1,280 acres (518 hectares) along Boulder Creek among themselves and put up an additional 4,044 lots for sale to bring in settlers.By 1867, Boulder had become the county seat of Boulder County. The city's growth was very slow during this period. Mining and its supporting industries, such as hardware stores, mining supply stores,...

Denver

by traveldave

Situated at an altitude of one mile (1.6 kilometers) above sea level, Denver is known as the "Mile High City." The city is located on the high plains, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Contrary to popular belief, Denver is not situated in the mountains.The city that would become Denver was established as a mining camp called Montana City that was set up on the banks of the South Platte River. Montana City was soon abandoned in favor of a more permanent settlement, called Auraria, that was located on the south bank of Cherry Creek where it merges with the South Platte River. Shortly after that, General William H. Larimer, Jr. established a rival community on the north bank of Cherry Creek that he named Denver City in honor of the territorial governor, James Denver. Denver City and Auraria eventually merged into one town, whose economy was at...

Golden

by traveldave

Founded in 1859 as a mining camp and supply base for gold miners seeking their fortunes in the nearby foothills, Golden is a pleasant city with the look and feel of the Old West. The city's motto is, appropriately, "Where the West Lives." It is nestled in a valley between Lookout Mountain (part of the Front Range) to the west, and North Table Mountain and South Table Mountain (both impressive flat-topped mesas) to the city's east.The settlers named their mining camp Golden City, not for the gold they were mining from the nearby streams and foothills, but in honor of Thomas Golden, a miner from Georgia who was one of the first to find gold in the area. The settlement quickly emerged as an economic and political center due to its strategic location between the gold fields in the mountains of the Front Range and points to the east. It was also a gateway to important roads leading into the...

Estes Park

by traveldave

The high-altitude park that would one day become Estes Park was first visited by the local American Indians who summered in the area to escape the heat of the plains below. In 1859, Joel Estes, the first white man to visit the area, established his town on the banks of the Big Thompson River. Nowadays, Estes Park has a population of about 5,800, and is one of the busiest and most important tourist areas in Colorado. As the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, there are many amenities for the influx of tourists. Estes Park abounds with restaurants, shopping options, and hotels and motels. The area offers almost unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, boating and rafting, fishing, mountain and rock climbing, mountain biking, and nature watching.

the joy of doing what you are not supposed to

by richiecdisc

Colorado is the land of the Rockies and outdoor activity. Enjoy it to its fullest. The rangers at the various National Parks have very different personalities. My favorites were the ones at Rocky Mountain National Park. They knew about the trails. Not from reading, but from actually walking them. We had our sights set on Flattop Mountain and possibly another valley hike nearby, but a ranger explained you could combine the two into a long loop hike. He said that the traverse between the two trails wouldn't be marked, but that the route would be obvious as long as the weather was clear. The only catch would be we would have to cross the Andrews Glacier on the route. There would be signs warning of the danger of hidden crevasses, but at that time of year we would be fine as long as we stayed off to the side and got off onto the scree at the first safe moment, and way before we got to the...

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Weather

by Tom_Fields

The scenery in this state is usually enjoyed best in the morning hours. If you want to go out sightseeing, try to get an early start. As the day goes on, it often becomes cloudy and may storm. Even if there's no rain, the haze degrades the view. So this is a good place for a morning person.

Manitou Springs

by OlenaKyiv

This small town near Colorado Springs received its popularity for waters rising from the aquifers deep below the ground, that filled with minerals in high concentration, including the carbonic acid, which gives the water its’ bubbles. First ones who noticed the healing quality of the water were Indians that visited this valley for centuries. Major Stephen Long arrived in 1820, along with surgeon, Doctor Edwin James. It was Dr. James who wrote of the health benefits of the mineral waters. After that many rich people came to this place to heal their and their children health. Manitou’s development quickly attracted wealthy tourists and long-staying guests. Manitou was laid out like a European spa town, affectionately referred to as Palmer’s “Little Switzerland” , with numerous public facilities and parks. When tuberculosis was no longer a national health threat, the town became from health...

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When to Visit?

by AVG2319

Each season offers different activity choices:If you love to ski, obvious choice is winter.Elk are easily seen in the fall.In my opinion, Summer (June & July) is the best time to see the most.Just remember on timing-Colorado still has snow in the mountain areas end of May.

Blessed Be!

by Faustinah

The world needs our prayers. Remember always to be thankful for all that you have. If you can read this now, you have been blessed. Please ask the gods and goddesses to bless others. Do something good for someone everyday. And praise the powers that be.Blessed Be!

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Wolfe Tattoo Company!

by Faustinah

Wolfe Tattoo is owned and operated by Lynette Wolfe, tattoo artist. It is located in Pueblo, Co. off Santa Fe and 3rd. Lynette Wolfe is an awesome artist. I've received tattoos from several artists and she is, by far, the most skilled. I'm a little biased since she is my best friend. Call for an appointment...719-583-1INK(583-1465).Wolfe Tattoo Company

Top 3 Hotels in Colorado

The Brown Palace Hotel  Denver

 9 Reviews and 762 Opinions  My time was spent at the Churchill Lounge only, not the hotel. After enjoying a good meal and trying... 

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The Broadmoor  Colorado Springs

 13 Reviews and 933 Opinions  We held our latest executive event here. 

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