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Rocky Mountains Denver
17 Reviews There is such an enormous feeling of being little when you get into realizing how big and majestic these mountains are. They have different colors of gray, red, white, cream and interspersed with pine...
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Red Rocks Denver
20 Reviews The amphitheater is large and sprawling. It has 868 acres of ground that also winds through Red Rock Park. In the middle is a stage of shows and concerts. This is a combination park to see of all...
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Coors Brewery Denver
10 Reviews The brewery tour was mildly interesting but not really that informative about the brewing process; there was definitely more emphasis on education about the brands than on explaining the brewing. The...
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Ocean Journey Denver
5 Reviews The aquarium is a bit pricey. I think it was around $15 a person, but it is a really nice aquarium and worth the cost. There is also a bar inside and drinks are reasonable. You can view one of the...
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Botanic Gardens Denver
12 Reviews I did not get into the gardens this trip due to time constraints, but do offer a brochure to peak your interest. The park is 23 acres in size, and exhibits 45 designed gardens and 32,000 plants. The...
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Denver Zoo Denver
14 Reviews The Denver zoo is a good place to visit if you are in need of a kid friendly experience. it is well kept, the animals for the most case have lots of room and clean. There are many types of animals and...
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Coors Field Denver
14 Reviews Coming from Boston, we're used to a cramped old ballpark (we love going to Fenway, but even we are starting to wonder if it is suited to the 21st century) and impossible-to-get tickets. Boy was Coors...
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US Mint Denver
4 Reviews Denver has one of tow US mint sites that are open for public tours. the tour requires advance reservations although a limited first come first serve slots may be available. Cameras are not allowed...
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Elitch Gardens Denver
8 Reviews It has 70 acres of grounds that encompasses an amusement and water park. It is located right near the downtown area, even though you would have to drive here. They have family rides, thrill rides and...
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Silver Plume Colorado is right out of the 1880's. It seems, almost, that you could meet Wyatt Erp or Doc Holiday on the street of this town located on the North side of interstate 70 about an hours drive West of Denver. The amazing victorian houses, most in good condition, the dirt streets and the narrow guage railroad next door can't help but take a person back to a time almost forgotten.
Great Sand Dunes National Park is an offbeat spot in the state of Colorado. Not really in the mountains, it's on a flat plateau, but with views of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains nearby. Miles from anywhere (the nearest town is Alamosa), one is thankful to see the visitor center finally looming into view. The admission price is $3.00, and for this low fee you and your family will have fun running, hiking, and yes, slipping and sliding over mountains of sand. When I say mountains of sand, I'm not exagerating. I needed several rest stops as I tried to ascend one dune, only to find there were more and yet more, higher up. Bring sunscreen, bring water, and bring comfortable tennis shoes. All ages were out enjoying themselves, but I think children especially will love playing in this gigantic sandbox. There are also campgrounds nearby, with hikes that include more traditional...
Plan a day at the Zoo for the whole family! Hours vary, so call ahead. Open 09:00am Close (varies from 4pm - 6pm) Gen Admission $12 Children $6 Under 3 (free) Discounts offered ... call. This zoo experience requires some UPhill walking, well worth it. My favorite exhibit, of course is the Giraffe gathering place!
In the local Colorado language - to "do a 14er" - pronounced "fourteener" is to climb a mountain that is 14,000 feet (4,267.2 meters)or higher above sea level. There are over 50 such mountains all over Colorado. To summit all requires different degrees of difficulty ranging from a real alpine expedition to a pleasant air-conditioned drive to the top. However you get there, you must find yourself on top of one of these mountains - to really experience ColoradoA favorite topic of local conversations is to discuss "who has done which 14er" - the goal, of coarse, being to climb them all!
Roxborough State Park is located in a spectacular geological setting where the high plains meet the Rocky Mountains, a few miles southwest of Denver. It has been designated a Colorado Natural Area and a National Natural Landmark and offers spectacular scenery with huge red sandstone formations intermingled with a unique mixture of prairie and mountain plant life. The park is also well know for its wildlife, including black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, mule deer and golden eagle. When I was there the ranger at the visitor center showed me several photos which had been taken recently in the park of both mountain lion and black bear, althoug I was not fortunate to see them myself. However, I did see several mule deer and numerous birds.Roxborough is a day use park and facilities are limited to a visitor center and hiking trails. Water and restroom facilities are available at the visitor...
This is an old opera house that has been around for over 100 years!! It is the original building that has many theatrical performances. It has been more than a theatre in it's past...You can read much about the history on the website below. I went here to see a performance, but I was a day late.......Bummer.
This is a mansion located on the Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve. Although it was closed when I was there today (Sunday), it is open to the public. You are even allowed to have weddings there. As you can see, it was fairly big, and very beautiful. Charles and Fannie Boettcher were the owners, and both lived to be almost 100 years old!! The couples grandaughter donated the mansion to Jefferson County, Colorado.One day I will go inside......
This place was really small. Not much to it, but the associates there were EXTREMELY helpful, and they were very knowledgeable. They were also very friendly. Basically, this place shows you facts about the animals that live in the area; and what you can expect when you encounter them. Pictured is a Mountain Lion and a Deer.The Nature Center is located right next door to the mansion.Admission is free.
Salida became widely known in the pre-Columbian era for its hot springs. There's a municipal pool (nice but chlorinated), and several hot spring resorts in the area. My favorites are Cottonwood Hot Springs (funky but pleasant), about 8 miles west of Buena Vista (figure on a half-hour drive from Salida), and Joyful Journey (more modern, but serene, scenic, and beautifully fitted out) about 30 miles south, across Poncha Pass at the head of the San Luis Valley. Closer by, there's Princeton Springs in Nathrop, which has some nifty hot springs in the river; but it's attached to a hotel and is mostly populated by their guests, so I don't find it as congenial.
The wind blows the sand across the San Luis Valley and deposits it at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Over time, the sand left here has created the tallest dunes in North America. The greatest of these stands at over 750ft. Their light sand stands in stark contrast to the dark, imposing mountains in the background.To me, this is one of those hidden gems that are not on your average itinerary. It’s somewhat out in the middle of nowhere and it’s off the main road. I only saw it because I have an odd penchant for driving sever hundred miles on a lark. This one you have to seek out, and it’s well worth it. The dunes are a wonder to climb, but you have to be careful. They get quite hot in the sun and you need to wear closed shoes (I know this from first hand sandal experience). If you camp here over night, explore the dunes in the morning hours. In the afternoon, you can cool off...
The Ritz Carlton Denver Denver
4 Reviews and 169 Opinions The rooms are very spacious, and ofcourse all are suites here at this hotel! You have a sitting and...
The Broadmoor Colorado Springs
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Q: Please can anyone tell me what is the nearest Yellowstone entrance from Denver. Many thanks.
A: Just a couple of miles/kilometers. You should be able to do the drive in an easy 10 hours + ...
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