The Denver Traveler

As Denver is the Mile High City, you may have gathered that that puts us pretty high up in the sky, and in as much- it puts us much closer to the sun. Therefore, may we advise you all to…
Wear A Hat!
Pull out all the stops- go for broke with your signature style, just make sure it covers your head and that it preferably have a brim to shield your face and your eyes. You may want to pick a hat made of a breathable material, say- straw, or mesh, or natural cotton as the sun is hot. Denver …read more

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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 the city of Denver waive all the admission fees for children to the 29 Recreation Centers throughout the Denver Parks and Recreation Department. Thirteen facilities have indoor pools and eleven facilities have outdoor pools.
No matter where you are staying in Denver, a Recreation Center …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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All of these Wows take place this Saturday May 17th!
6:30am- Road to Victory Bicycle Classic Ride for Parkinson’s
8:00am- Cherry Creek Fresh Market Opens!
11:00am Palestinian Celebration & Remembrance at the Capitol Building.
Noon- Baby Loves Disco at The Oriental Theater
1:00pm- Weekly Peace Vigil at University Boulevard and East First Avenue.
1:30pm- “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at Heritage Square Music Hall
4:00pm- CHASSA Boys State Lacrosse Championship at Invesco Field
7:30pm- Almost Denver- The Songs & Failures of Jim Aurora at The Avenue Theater
7:30pm- Colorado Symphony plays Carmina Burana at Boettcher Concert Hall
9:00pm- Tapes n’ Tapes at The Bluebird Theatre.
Midnight- The Big Lebowski on …read more

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Denver Parks and Recreation is accepting application for this summers Tennis programs. There are programs for all age groups: youth, adult and seniors. More information on the programs is available at www.denvergov.org/recreation.
To kick off the up coming Tennis season, Washington Park and City Park are hosting Tennis Block Parties! There will be free drills and activities for all ages. No excuse needed to romp around the court- so dust off your racket and get your scorecards ready.
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Denver is a premiere spot for Conventions. And why wouldn’t it be- when it has The Convention Center to offer the world?
Located right on the corner of 14th Street and California- just on the snuggly west side of downtown proper. The location is exactly on the light rail and a block away from the free 16th street shuttle, and it also has its own 1,000 space parking lot.
Gorgeous glass walls connect to mosaic tiled walls to encase over 584,000 square feet. There are 63 meeting rooms, a devisable Ball Room, and a 5,000 seat Theatre! All of these are …read more

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Whether you’re a vegetarian looking for some good natural eats, or someone who wants to hear some great live music, or even someone who needs to learn a new dance step, the Mercury Cafe is for you!
Serving up both vegetarian and meat dishes, the Mercury Cafe is an all natural foods eatery designed to excite even the pickiest eater. Vibrantly painted murals cover the walls, and the staff is super friendly and ready to help you find just what it is you’re craving.
Set on the outskirts of downtown at 2199 California Street, the Mercury Cafe is known for …read more

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Now that the weather is clearing up on a consistent basis- time to shake off the indoor blues for our furry friends! There’s nothing better than taking our dog to the dog park and letting him run around with some new friends!
Denver has seven off leash dog parks:
Berkeley Park – Sheridan and West 46th
Barnum Park – Hooker and West 5th
Jason Street – 678 South Jason Street
Kennedy Park – Hampden and South Dayton
Fuller Park – Franklin and East 29th
Green Valley Ranch East Park – Jebel and East 45th
Stapleton – East 24th Avenue & Syracuse Street
Bring a bowl and water, it gets …read more

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Have you got 90 seconds?
Have you been hankering to learn more about the history of Denver?
No problem!
‘Denver History Minutes’ premiered to the public as part of Doors Open Denver earlier this month. The initial set of 90 second programs include; “There Goes the Neighborhood” – the first commercial building on East Colfax; “The City Rises” – the post WWII building boom; “ and “Skyline Urban Renewal” – both the aggressive demolition and the call for preservation. Also featured are the roles prominent people played and their landmarks including Henry Lowenstein’s Theaters, Dana Crawford and the downtown jewel …read more

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Friday:
6:00pm- Critical Mass Bike Ride Start: 15th Street and West Colfax.
8:00pm- 3rd Law Dance Theatre premieres The Clean Room.
Saturday:
7:30pm- Next Stage Denver presents Falsettos at the Aurora Fox Theatre
10:00pm- Ladies and Gentleman, The Fabulous Stains Neighborhood Flix Cinema.

Sunday:
Noon to 4pm- Dia de los Ninos
Celebrate World Cultures during a Day for the Children.
Free admission to the Denver Art Museum, Colorado History Museum, Byers-Evans House and the Denver Public Library.
2:00pm- Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series Finale with Margaret Patterson.

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