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Today is our theme day around the channel, and this month’s theme was the letter “T.” Check out these T-themed posts from the Travel and Culture Channel:
* At Europe String, Jul brings us lots of “T’s” with her list of favorite European destinations that start with the letter T.
* At Filipina Soul, Grace celebrates her second year blogging with a look back at the Top 20 Best Posts at Filipina Soul. Choose your favorite!
* At Flyaway Cafe, T is for Trevi Fountain and Three Coins in the Fountain. Why don’t you toss one in, too?
* At Let’s Visit …read more

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Telluride, Colorado is not only a part time home to Oprah, Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes, Christie Brinkley, and Oliver Stone- it is also one of Colorado’s hottest spots to visit, even when it is so very cold!
The weather isn’t something to get in the way of Telluride’s rhythm in the least. When the sun shines you can go rafting, hiking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding or take a 4 X 4 tour. When the snow comes you can go skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh riding, and (believe it or not) fly-fishing!
Telluride is also home …read more

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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science houses the Phipps IMAX Theater. For those who can take an intense all encompassing cinematic experience, it has been an opportunity to see some of the finest IMAX films on a wide range of topics for the last two and a half decades.
To commemorate its twenty five year anniversary, Denver will be graced with a Film Festival of Epic proportion! The IMAX Film Festival will bring back to the enormous, sweeping screen some of the greatest and most noteworthy cinematic accomplishments.
The Festival will feature such fine films as:
Greece: Secrets of …read more

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Many tourists find themselves coming to Denver for its many outside surrounding adventures. But what if your tastes lean to the shopping variety?
A new mall has opened on the outskirts of town that may satisfy both of these needs.
The Orchard Town Center in Westminster opened a few months ago across the northwest corner of 144th and I/25. It has an AMC Movie Theater, a Super Target, restaurants: Happy Sumo, Which Wich, MiMi’s café, Woodlands Grill, Rock Bottom Brewery, Red Robin and Mexico Cantina along with many specialty shops and stores such as: Aero Postale, Claire’s, Christopher and Banks, …read more

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As we have mentioned, Denver is a mile high above sea level, which makes the air feel thin. This can cause a light headed sensation, make one feel hungry and make one sleepy. Many athletes, the world over, come to Denver and Colorado’s mountains to train- with the thought that if they can survive and thrive through their regime here- they can conquer their opponents anywhere.
Our number one tip to survive and enjoy the air and atmosphere here in Denver is:
WATER!
Drink lots and lots of water. It is really important to stay hydrated and even more so in our …read more

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When perusing things related to Denver you may have stumbled upon the numbers 5280 and wondered what they were all about. We are here to help you!
Denver is the Mile High City. A mile is 5,280 feet. Denver, though in a valley is 5,280 feet above sea level- hence being a mile high and the Mile High City! One may not think that the Roman Empire or the British had much if anything to do with Denver- yet it was their struggle to decide upon the measurement of a mile that lead to it being marked at 5,280 feet!
Many restaurants …read more

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In case you’re visiting the Denver Traveler from another country (hello!) and were not aware, this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States. The holiday was created in 1868, and is celebrated to honor those who perished in the service of our country.
For most Americans, it is the first holiday in Spring and you’ll find most of us at our grills, spending time with our families, and getting some yard work done. Many of us have friends and family who have served in the Armed Forces and unfortunately, many of us know a service …read more

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Elitch Gardens was established in the West Highlands neighborhood of Denver in 1890 as a Zoological Gardens. One year later, Mary Elitch, established the Elitch Theatre (as Theatre at The Gardens) which became the oldest summer stock theatre in the country.
For over a century Elitch Gardens thrived and survived. Adding amusement rides, a kiddie park, letting go of the zoo element, hosting big band dances, being the nation’s leading distributor for carnations, and scaring young children with an incredibly tall wooden roller coaster called Mister Twister. (Okay, maybe just my young self!)
It was an adventure to go to Elitch Garden’s …read more

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The Democratic National Convention is being hosted by Denver this year and we, at The Denver Traveler, have heard of a great opportunity for the residents of the New West to get involved. America: Live and in Person is a historical presentation that will be given exhibition and performance at the convention this August 25th through the 28th.
The About Denver 2008 Host Committee would like you to know that-
“Your personal story is an important part of the great American story. Every single person in our country is affected by democracy in a different way. Whether you were born in …read more

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When life seems to be bogging you down and it feels like you have been taking care of everyone else but yourself- head on over to Belmar and fall in love with yourself all over again.
From now through August 27th- every Wednesday is I Heart Me day at the Belmar shopping center located at Alameda and Wadsworth. Go ahead, pamper yourself with the best spa treatments in town. Indulge in fun happy hour treats. And, with over 30 participating stores and restaurants, the discounts are bound to make your heart skip a beat.
Don’t forget- from now on- Wednesdays …read more

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