The Denver Traveler

Right on the edge of town, where Speer Blvd crosses Colfax Avenue is a diner befittingly named, The Denver Diner. It sits across the street from the downtown Fire Station and above Cherry Creek which runs just below street level along Speer Blvd. A good sized neon sign alerts you to its presence and the four sided wall to wall windows allow you to see the heartbeat of action inside.
The Denver Diner is open 24 hours a day, this fact alone makes it quite a commodity in the Mile High City. There are old school vinyl booths and steel topped …read more

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The car commuters of Denver have probably already heard of this great deal we are about to share with you but for those of you planning on coming to town- listen up and don’t change that dial.

A few of the radio stations in Denver are offering some fantastic on-line specials. That is right, the radio rises again to help save our pocket books. You may not think much of radio and internet crossing over unless you click onto a radio site to listen. However, it has happened in the form of what they call a Cyber Sidewalk Sale.
The Cyber Sidewalk …read more

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Happy Birthday to our Denver Dad!
Dennis is a favorite son of the Mile High City- Heck, he even works at the University of Denver!
Have you got a question about Denver, chances are Dennis has an answer. Having lived the majority of his years right here in Denver Town and vowing never to leave, Dennis is a walking encyclopedia of Denver Trivia, Facts, Fiction and Lore. Ask him about the summer he built a hotel with a rock, or about his brick in Coors Field, or about his father’s adventures of being a cab driver. If you are really nice he …read more

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If you are not from the Rocky Mountain Region, or you aren’t a huge sports fan, there is a good chance you heard of our fine city in history class when studying the Titanic and its most famous heroine, Molly Brown.

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Denver’s Union Station as shot by Flickr User mre770.
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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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If you have always watched MTV and wondered, “Hey, how can *I* get into a music video?” – we have the answer. That is, if you love the Flobots as much as we do!
We told you about the fantastic local band the Flobots just last week, and today, they are shooting the video for their new single “Rise”. They are looking for locals of all ages, shapes, sizes and kinds for the video. Today at high noon they will be at the Gothic Theater, located at 3263 South Broadway in Englewood, CO.
What do you have to do to be …read more

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It’s a sad day in the Colorado Local Music Scene.
Tickle Me Pink, a break out local band from Fort Collins, suffered a great loss this morning when band mates found bassist Johnny Schou dead. Today was supposed to be about celebration, as the band’s album Madeline was released nationwide today from Wind Up Records.
So far there is no official explanation of cause of death. The band was scheduled to perform today at Independent Records, but the performance has turned into a memorial gathering as other local bands and fans from all over Colorado converge to show support to Johnny’s band …read more

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The Brown Palace!
Henry Cordes Brown, who was originally from Ohio, brought his family to Denver and homesteaded on the 160 acres that is now known as Capitol Hill. Over the years he built up the neighborhood into one of the most swank in Denver at the time. Unfortunately he lost his fortune in economic crisis of 1877 and was forced to sell his estate. not one to be kept down long, he was back in the flush by 1880. Several years later when he was refused entrance into Denver’s fanciest Hotel, The Windsor, because he was wearing his cowboy …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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