Things to Do in Denver
Diverse Denver successfully blends Victorian heritage, the Gold Rush days and modern day attractions and activities. Get an introduction to the city along the Mile High Trail, six walking tours through the downtown area or tour by bus, bike or Segway People Movers. Meaner along the mile-long promenade in downtown Denver to the 26-block of lower downtown known as LoDo and South Platte Valley. You won’t be bored. There are over 90 bars, Denver restaurants, micro-breweries, museums, performing arts venues and one-of-a-kind Elitch Gardens amusement park.
Step back in time in Denver’s colorful history from the earliest days through the explorers, pioneers, Wild West and gold mining days at the Colorado History Museum and the Colorado Railroad Museum. Tour the Coors Brewery, the largest brewery in the world, and get free samples. Tour the U.S. Mint. Over five billion coins are made there each year and it is the second largest gold bullion storehouse. Sorry, no free samples. Admire one of the largest collections of Native American art in the world at the Denver Art Museum. Stand on the 15th step at the Colorado State Capitol for a Mile High official photograph.
Explore the wonders of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Downtown Aquarium. Soak up the beauty of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Cheer for Denver’s professional sports like he NFL Broncos, Colorado Rockies baseball and NBA Nuggets. And, get a natural “Rocky Mountain High” in the fresh mountain air with a bounty of exhilarating outdoor activities.
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