The Denver Traveler

If you are anywhere near Downtown Denver Proper chances are you have seen our Must See this week- and if for any reason you haven’t, then it is time you discovered…
The 16th Street Mall
Spanning the expanse of Downtown, The 16th Street Mall is one of the most convenient and accessible places Denver has to offer. Pick an end of Denver, either Civic Center at Broadway and Colfax, or Market Street Station- the 16th and Market side or hop on one of the FREE 16th Street Mall Shuttles and ride the Mall from start to finish.
The Shuttle Buses run every few …read more

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The sun is hot Hot HOT this holiday weekend. The best mini vacation we can suggest to keep you cool, have some fun, celebrate the spirit of adventure and only take a day to accomplish is the destination of the water park we Coloradans call…
Water World!
Spanning 64 acres of landscaped hills and valleys- all leading to slides and pools and wave machines, Water World is a day trip that will cool you down while heating up your sense of fun.
Located about half an hour north of Downtown Denver in Federal Heights, Colorado, Water World opened its doors 26 years ago …read more

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While there are so many 4th of July celebrations happening all over the Mile High City, we- at The Denver Traveler have narrowed the search for you down to two of the best!
#1: City Park
Start your celebration a day early at the only park worthy of being named after Denver itself, City Park! Pack a picnic dinner and find a great comfortable spot to basque for the evening. The Colorado Symphony will be performing under the vast Colorado sky as fireworks explode above the tree lined park.
At 7:00pm Michael Butterman will conduct the Symphony through The Independence Day …read more

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If you’ve ever felt anachronistic as you jumped in your car, or if you’ve ever felt the need to rescue a fair maiden from a dragon (or BE a fair maiden, as the case may be), we’ve got the place for you!
The Colorado Renaissance Festival has opened for the season! Featuring artisans showcasing their hand made crafts (everything from swords and knives to clothing and jewelry) and plenty of great food, the Renaissance Festival is open every weekend from June 14th to August 3rd! Located just 30 minutes from Denver in Larkspur, Colorado, it’s a short day trip that is …read more

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Denver is a fantastic town, however- it is also a starting point for many other travel adventures throughout Colorful Colorado. Therefore, we at The Denver Traveler, are launching a new feature entitled: “Detour at Denver” where we will highlight some of the finest destinations a short way away from Denver. For our first installment we present- Estes Park!

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I still remember the first time Shawn Marie and I drove down Broadway and I saw Flossy McGrew’s. As we neared the place I saw the sun glinting off of what looked like a skeleton in a coffin, adorned with chains and other grinning skulls. I thought to myself that I wasn’t seeing what I was seeing, there was no way that was a huge green face with bulging eyes sticking out of a window….. was it?
Turns out, that’s exactly what it was.
Being someone who enjoys the macabre from time to time, I knew I had to get in …read more

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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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So, you’ve made it to Denver for the weekend?! You won’t have to go too far to find something to do. In fact, staying right in Denver proper has its rewards this weekend.
Stroll on down the 16th Street Mall to Skyline Park for Open Air Denver-
This weekend festival will host over 50 performers and have open mics- everyone will be playing for you for free for the love and for the glory!
Then hop onto the 16th Street Shuttle and take it to the Civic Center Stop, walk across Colfax toward the Library, see all those white tents… It’s The Denver …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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Today, June 6th, marked the opening day for the 2008 Opera Season up in Central City! This years season is packed with some exciting shows and runs through the summer,  so anytime you have a trip planned, you can add a night at the Opera in the beautiful Mountains as well!

The Central City Opera House was built in 1878 and had a fine grand opening, only to be followed by the mines of Central City panning out and the Exquisite Theatre fell into disrepair. However, a volunteer effort to restore the building took place in 1932 and the splendor …read more

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