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The Denver Traveler

Archive for the ‘Great Places to Unwind’ Category

July 2nd, 2008

Independence a Mile High

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! […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment

June 28th, 2008

Fancy a Joust?

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 […]

By Alicia -- 7 comments

June 27th, 2008

Detour at Denver: Estes Park

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 5 comments

June 21st, 2008

American Gothic - On Broadway

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 […]

By Alicia -- 4 comments

June 19th, 2008

Finding Faith in Denver

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 […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment

June 14th, 2008

A Mile High Weekend!

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

June 9th, 2008

Monday Mix N’ Mash

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

June 6th, 2008

High Notes in High Altitude

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

June 4th, 2008

Art Tours

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 […]

By Alicia -- 0 comments

June 2nd, 2008

What Time is Free Swim?

The answer is- All Summer Long!
Have you got children that are more like tad poles, mermaids, otters or dolphins?
What we are really trying to ask is- do your kids love to swim?
Don’t worry about getting a hotel with a pool for your stay in Denver this summer; our Mayor, Mr. Hickenlooper, has decreed that […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment