The Denver Traveler

The Denver Broncos as shot by Flickr user Jeffery Beall. They lost this game to the San Diego Chargers.
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I am a Colorado Native. I was born in Denver. I am a red head with fair skin. I share this information with you so that you will understand the severity of our suggestion for this week’s Traveler’s Tip…
Wear White!
I love the feel of the sun, yet learned early on that I lived too close to it, to abandon attention to my attire. I suffered blisters on my shoulders from running around the little league fields of my early childhood before my New England mom discovered the benefits of the white t-shirt for her burned to a crisp little girl. …read more

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Spectacular views, excellent trails and a natural amphitheater where musicians clamor to play, await you just across a highway and over a few hills. Join millions of music fans, archeologists and hikers who have been coming together for over 60 years to celebrate and honor Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Located in Morrison, CO- a short half hour drive from Denver, Red Rocks is worth the side trip and the drive.

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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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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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In accordance with The League of American Bicyclists- June is Bike to Work Month in Denver and the fourth Wednesday of June is Bike to Work Day.
Denver is a town that is serious about ecological standards and biking! Many residents bike to work on a regular basis in Denver, especially throughout the summer months. There are many bike lots and even some that are like lockers that you can fit your entire bike inside. Bikes are allowed on the Light Rails and every RTD bus has a bike rack on the front. Denver has many bike trails, though in reality- …read more

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Hey Football fans!
The Denver Broncos are having their annual Broncos Fan Fair this weekend, June 7th and 8th. If you’ve never attended a Fan Fair and you’re a die hard Blue and Orange fan, you don’t know what you’re missing!!
Head on out to Invesco Field at Mile High and meet the current players, coaches and staff, as well as notable alumni and the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders! (Yes kids, Miles the Bronco Mascot will be there too!)
There will be four autograph stations and two photo opportunity areas for fans to connect with their favorite players (or get to know …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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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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