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The Denver Traveler

Archive for November 2007

November 30th, 2007

Candy Cane Festival: “A Hookin’ Good Time!”

Don’t forget about the Candy Cane Festival at Hammond’s Candies this Saturday the 1st and next Saturday the 8th! Gather up the neighborhood and head on over to ride a trolley, jump on a train, discover the inner workings of the candy factory or just say, “Hi!” to Santa and his reindeer.
Free tours will […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment

November 30th, 2007

Roller Derby Hits the Mile High

Since 2004, the Rocky Mountain Roller Girls have been kicking butt and taking names on the roller derby circuit. Made up of two home teams (The Red Ridin Hoods and the Sugar Kill Gang) and two traveling teams (5280 Fight Club and The Contenders) the Rocky Mountain Roller Girls are all girl skaters who […]

By Alicia -- 2 comments

November 29th, 2007

Avalanche!!

Not only does Denver boast a professional football team, but we also have a professional hockey team!
The Colorado Avalanche- or the Avs, as the locals call them - arrived in Denver in 1995, relocating from Quebec City. They have a strong fan following, and are currently celebrating their 500th regular season win since coming to […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment

November 29th, 2007

All Aboard!

Does Grandpa keep trying to show his train collection to little Johnny and Susie?
Do you have a hobbyist or car nut coming in to town for the holidays?
Perhaps you, yourself, are a big fan of all types of new and nostalgic vehicles. The Denver Traveler has an excursion solution for you- The Forney Museum of […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment

November 28th, 2007

Not Exactly A One Horse Open Sleigh….

Want a unique tour of Lower Downtown, or LODO- as it is referred to by the natives?
Feeling romantic right smack dab in the middle of downtown?
Do you want to see the splendid lights of the city but your car windows aren’t big enough?
Well then it is time for a carriage ride!
The Colorado Carriage Company offers […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment

November 28th, 2007

Seeking the Past Through Photography

The Denver Public Library presents the Western History and Genealogy Digital Image Collection.
Developed by the Western History and Genealogy Department of the Denver Public Library system, the collection is an extensive amount of photographs depicting the history of Denver, including surrounding Colorado areas and much of the American West in general. More than 100,000 […]

By Alicia -- 3 comments

November 21st, 2007

This is Broncos Country

You don’t have to be in Denver very long before you notice a lot of people walking around, dressed in orange and blue. It doesn’t even have to be Sunday (or Monday) for the fans of the Denver Broncos to wear the colors of their team.
The Broncos, in case you weren’t aware, are a […]

By Alicia -- 4 comments

November 21st, 2007

Titanic Sails Again at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The past comes alive at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science!
Right now the main attraction at the museum is the Titanic Artifact Exhibition, a collection of items, photographs and information about the famous Titanic voyage. Visitors are given a boarding pass which gives them details of an actual passenger on the Titanic, and […]

By Alicia -- 7 comments

November 21st, 2007

Sweet Tooth?

You’ve made it through Black Friday and are now perhaps craving something sweet? There is no better place to sweeten up your holiday perspective than Hammonds Candies- a Denver landmark and tradition since 1920. Hammond’s Candies has been featured several times on the Food Network, and is probably most famous for […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

November 21st, 2007

Civic Center Park - Not Just a Wonderful Place to Have Lunch

 
Want an overview of Denver that is lush with history , oozing with scenery and costs absolutely nothing? Why not take a walk through Civic center Park!
Situated right on the southern edge of Downtown, Civic Center Park offers a wealthy full circle view of how Denver came to be and how it operates today. Walk […]

By Shawn Marie -- 4 comments