Things to do, places to visit in Denver, Colorado:
The Museo de las Americas is the only museum in the Rocky Mountain Region that focuses exclusively on the art, history and culture of Latin America from ancient times to the present. The purpose of the Museo's exhibits and programs is to promote understanding between cultures, to encourage appreciation for the rich cultural diversity of the Americas and to build pride in Latino heritage.
Tattered Cover Bookstore: a locally owned bookstore and a Colorado landmark, the Tattered Cover, with three unique locations, offers personal service, an extraordinary selection, coffee shops, extensive newsstands, and author appearances nearly every day. With books, gift cards, games, greeting cards, calendars, literary curious, t-shirts, book bags, and more, the Tattered Cover is a bookstore and much more!
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts: dedicated to excellence in the arts, Denver's showcase features live theatre, original plays and Broadway-style shows.
Denver Zoo: this zoo is home to more than 4000 animals representing over 700 species. Features include: Tropical Discovery, a large indoor rainforest featuring both marine and freshwater aquariums, the world's largest komodo dragon exibit, and Discovery Center.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science: better understand the universe, nature and human cultures by visiting a number of permanent exhibits such as "Hall of Life," "Prehistoric Journey" and "Egyptian Mummies."
Downtown Aquarium: the Downtown Aquarium is an Association of Zoo and Aquarium facility that also has a full serice restaurant with a 150,000 gallon reef tank. The Aquarium exhibits boasts 1.25 million gallons of saltwater and freshwater habitats from around the world. Mount Evans Scenic Byway: this high-altitude scenic drive climbs more than 7,000 feet in just 28 miles, reaching an altitude of 14,264 feet.
Denver Art Museum: is a private, non-profit, educational resource for Colorado. The mission of the museum is to enrich the lives of Colorado and Rocky Mountain residents through the acquisition, preservation, and presentation of art works in both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, and by supporting these works with exemplary educational and scholarly programs.
Black American West Museum and Heritage Center: a museum that explores the history of black cowboys, wranglers and ranchers in the American West.
Colorado History Museum: visit this museum to explore Colorado's pioneer history
Four Mile House Historic Park
Denver Botanic Gardens: spanning more than 23 acres, this urban garden features more than 15,000 species from around the world.
Red Rocks: the 868-acre Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, nestled in the Rocky Mountain Foothills just 15 miles outside of Denver near Morrison, was once listed among the Seven Wonders of the World—and with good reason. Ship Rock and Creation Rock, the largest of the monoliths, tower 300 feet above the Red Rocks Amphitheater. These massive brick-colored sandstone monoliths are taller than Niagara Falls.
Six Flags Elitch Gardens, The Children's Museum of Denver, Molly Brown House Museum and may other great places.
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