The Denver Traveler

This is a guest post from Mary Jo Manzanares, Travel & Culture Channel Editor and blogger at Flyaway Cafe
 
Here’s my list of a dozen enjoyable, relaxing, and fun things to do in the Mile High City: 
 

Visit the Denver Art Museum (south end of the Civic Center on 14th Avenue Parkway).  Its facade of glass tiles makes the building itself a work of art (in photo above).
Visit Colorado’s State Capitol building (between East 14th and East Colfax).  Go up the steps at the west entrance, and stand on the 13th step.  You’ll be one mile above sea level – …read more

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Sometimes the things that can bring the most surprise aren’t big and flashy. Sometimes, they aren’t even a place or a building or a memorial. Sometimes they aren’t even to be seen but rather heard. This is certainly the case for this weeks Must See…Soundwalk! On Curtis Street between 15th and 16th Streets is a gem of the Mile High City that few have witnessed with their eyes and ears open. Most people who walk down the street simply think they are hearing things and pay little attention to the innocuous grates that line this one block of Denver. Then …read more

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The Cow Parade was in Denver the very first time I visited this awesome city. This particular cow was shot by Flickr user GISuser.
I saw a cow painted in Broncos colors, and another one in the park! After the cows were “rounded up”, they were all auctioned off for charity. I’m pretty lucky, because I also saw the Cow Parade when it came through Las Vegas, where I’m from.
[photo - Flickr]

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Not far from the Capitol Building rises the twin spires of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The Cathedral started out as a small church in 1860, named St. Mary’s Parish Church, and was the first Catholic church in Colorado. In 1868 the parish Father was appointed as Bishop of Colorado, and so the little parish church became the Cathedral.
Serious work began on the Cathedral in 1890 and continued until 1911, when the twin spires were capped. It was dedicated in 1921 as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and consecrated in 1921 before it was elevated to …read more

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Do your travel plans include a layover at Denver International Airport? While it would be ideal to just hop a bus and come into town to enjoy what Denver has to offer, unless your layover is at the very least four hours, you will probably want to stay at the airport.
This isn’t such a bad thing- Denver International Airport has a lot to offer.
Public art was commissioned for the terminal and concourses. A fountain greets you as you embark off the escalator from the airport train and into the Main, Jeppesen, Terminal. There are many recognizable chain restaurants, a deli …read more

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When catching a glimpse of Colorado’s Capitol Building you may imagine yourself to be in Georgia or Iowa if you have only noticed the Gold Dome. However, if you take a longer look and go beyond the Dazzling top of the building decorating Denver’s skyline- why you might just feel like you are in the Nation’s Capitol itself! Even the streets, Lincoln and Pennsylvania, that surround Colorado’s Capitol building are reminiscent of our Nation’s Capitol. This is no coincidence, The Capitol Building of Colorado was built in the image of the one in DC.
Though it had an admirable start to …read more

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Denver has the honor of hosting the National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC)- taking place this June 11th through the 14th. More than 3,000 members of the performing arts community will convene to explore and discuss the state of performing arts in our nation. NPAC is based at The Colorado Convention Center and will host many lectures, speeches, discussions and symposiums encompassing all the art forms: Dance, Music, Opera, Theatre and Choral Music.
All around town- performances are being hosted to honor this convention. Venues are varied and eclectic, but have in their hearts- the arts in mind. Check out the following …read more

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A few weeks ago The Denver Traveler spent a week showing you what could happen on any given Saturday in Denver. Well, this past weekend was one not to be missed!
The following is a list of what happened, just over the weekend! Imagine if you spent a whole week here:
The People’s Fair
The Colorado Rockies Played at Coors Field
La Piazza Dell ‘Arte: The Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Lisa Williams from ‘Life With the Dead’ came to town
Empire Lyrics performed Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore
6th Annual Denver Brain Tumor Walk

10th Annual Art Walk in the Greater Estes Valley
‘Catch Me If You Can’ premiered …read more

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When thinking of Denver as a destination- you may not have thought that Art would be one of the many things you could enjoy during your stay, let alone, take it all in for free. Yet, Denver offers a wide variety of Public Art and The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is offering FREE public art tours at the following locations throughout the rest of the year.

Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) located at 14th and Curtis
Tour dates/times:
• Saturday, June 14, 1:00 PM
• Saturday, September 13, 1:00 PM
• Saturday, October 11, 1:00 PM
• Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM
Tour will include:
• Ellie Caulkins Opera …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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