Attractions in Denver
Downtown Denver has the urban muscle and the Rocky Mountains have the outdoor might, making Denver one of the country's most desirable and exciting places to visit. Visitors can spend the morning skiing, lunch in the afternoon in trendy LoDo and see a live performance at night in one of Denver's many live music venues—all in one day. The following is a selective list of Denver's top attractions, from Denver museums to Denver ski resorts, from Denver's State Capital to Denver's famous museums. For a museum unique to Denver, Capital Hill's Molly Brown House Museum (the "unsinkable" Titanic survivor) pays homage to the raucous Denver woman's life with docents in period costume and is one of the many must-see Denver attractions. Take your time, because you will never run out of things to do in Denver, or find that there are no Denver activities to partake in.
Denver PrideFest Guide
Denver's annual PrideFest celebration draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to Civic Center Park, just South of downtown Denver. The free event, held June 15-16, celebrates community, embraces gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender culture, and has become the fourth largest pride festival in the United States. Bordering the City Library and the Golden Triangle, several city blocks are dedicated to the festival.
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Denver Weather
Denver weather can be unpredictable but the city enjoys four distinct seasons—although winter sometimes lingers a bit longer than other locales. It’s not uncommon for winter conditions to interfere with outdoor springtime activities, like Easter services at Red Rocks Amphitheater or even high school baseball games. -
The Denver Money Museum
Located in the Federal Reserve Bank on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver, the short, self-guided tour of the Money Museum is a great addition to a day trip at the mall. -
Counterterrorism Lab Offers Insight, Safety Tips for Terrorist Attacks
The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab, also known as CELL, provides an interactive experience into the history of terrorism and the role U.S. Citizens play in preventing terrorist attacks today.
Denver Attractions by category
Parks & Open Spaces
Most visitors to Denver will find the temptation to head to the Rocky Mountains irresistible. But for locals wanting to avoid traffic and crowds or out-of-towners with limited time, there are a plenitude of green spaces within the city limits that provide fun and relaxation in the outdoors. Whether it's serious exercise you seek or just a reprieve from the chaos of urban life, Denver has a park to meet your needs. Here's a list of great parks, open spaces, and other outdoor areas in the Denver area.
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Parks
The city is home to some spectacular stretches of green and asphalt that collectively form the parks that residents frequent on a daily basis. Denver parks are the perfect place for a multitude of uses, including special outings, dog walking, exercise, light sporting events, and of course skating and rollerblading. Some of the city’s parks are specifically designated for use as dog parks or as primarily for children and/or seniors.
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Museums
Denver's most popular museum is undoubtedly the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, not surprisingly since Denverites take such pride in their pristine mile-high, Rocky Mountain metropolis. With an IMAX theater and interactive exhibits, the Denver museum is a hit with families and visitors. Paying homage to Denver's rail history (Denver's scenic Rio Grande railway that blasted through the Rocky Mountains instead of going around), Denver's Forney Museum of Transportation is a unique Denver museum devoted to everything that travels on track. Home to the massive Big Boy, Denver's rail museum is a must for transportation buffs. A cosmopolitan city with a Western heart, Denver's Art Museum houses an impressive collection of Western American art and significant collections of world, Native American and textile art.
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Bus Tours
One of the best ways to see any new city is via bus tour: not only will you get to see all the major attractions and hot spots, you'll get to meet fellow out-of-towners and never have to worry about directions or getting lost on your own. Denver bus tours come in a variety of packages depending upon your interests. You can visit all the places you've been hearing about or you can opt for a more specialized tour designed to your personal interests and tastes. Explore hidden out of town wonders and get a local's perspective on what makes Denver an amazing place to visit. Guided tours of historic downtown Denver allow visitors to relax and enjoy the Denver experience, an especially helpful and camaraderie-building experience for large groups visiting Denver.
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Amusement Parks
Denver amusement parks are always a popular attraction for both locals and visitors in search of a good time. Depending upon the time of year, Denver offers a wide variety of amusement parks catering to families and thrill seekers alike. Many Denver amusement parks now also offer special perks to those who purchase season passes, allowing patrons the opportunity to extend their excitement beyond the summer months.
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Zoos
The local Denver zoos and zoo parks are home to some of the world’s rarest species, attracting visitors from all around the world that wish to witness some of nature’s most miraculous specimens in person. These zoos aim to not only preserve these species, but to educate all visitors on what can be done to save endangered species and how human behavior impacts the environment as a whole. Many local zoos have reduced or even free admission on certain days so that everyone with a love of animals has the opportunity to enjoy them.
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16th Street Mall
16th Street Mall
Denver
CO
80265
(303) 534-6161
The 16th Street Mall is a pedestrian and transit mall, 1.25 miles (2 km) long, running along 16th Street in downtown Denver. It is home to over 300 locally owned/chain stores, over 50 restaurants, and the Denver Pavilions.
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1660 16th Street
Denver
CO
80202
(720) 226-5555
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