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The Denver Traveler

Archive for the ‘Top Ten’ Category

July 25th, 2008

Rollercoaster!! A Cyclone by Any Other Name…

Rollercoaster aficionados are well versed in The Cyclone of Coney Island, New York. It is a legend among roller coasters and a landmark for the state of New York. It is perhaps the roller coaster that set the standards for all other roller coasters to live up to.
Have no fear, if you are visiting Denver […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Detour at Denver- Red Rocks

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 14th, 2008

Monday’s Must See- Molly Brown’s House

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.
Tags: , Molly-Brown, Monday’s Must See, The Lion’s House, The Molly Brown House Museum, the […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

June 30th, 2008

Monday’s Must See: The Brown Palace

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 3 comments

June 26th, 2008

Riding with No Handlebars - The Flobots

You would be hard pressed to find someone here in Denver who hasn’t heard of the Flobots. An extremely talented locally bred band of seven musicians (including a viola player and a trumpet player!), the Flobots’ break out hit “Handlebars” has been heard all over the country and just keeps gaining momentum. They’ve […]

By Alicia -- 3 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 16th, 2008

Monday’s Must See: The Capitol Building

When catching a glimpse of Colorado’s Capitol Building you may imagine yourself to be in Georgia or Iowa if you have only noticed the Gold Dome. However, if you take a longer look and go beyond the Dazzling top of the building decorating Denver’s skyline- why you might just feel like you are in the […]

By Shawn Marie -- 12 comments

June 11th, 2008

The National Performing Arts Convention

Denver has the honor of hosting the National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC)- taking place this June 11th through the 14th. More than 3,000 members of the performing arts community will convene to explore and discuss the state of performing arts in our nation. NPAC is based at The Colorado Convention Center and will host many […]

By Alicia -- 0 comments

May 6th, 2008

Dust Off The Bikes…

It’s time for a ride!
Honestly, I don’t think there’s any time of year that residents of Denver DON’T ride their bikes! I have seen more than a few brave souls flying through the snow and slush on their bikes, heads down and head lights on. Now that the weather is starting to warm up, however, […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment

May 2nd, 2008

Did Someone Say Dog Park?

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 […]

By Alicia -- 4 comments