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The Denver Traveler

Archive for the ‘Tours - Guided or Self-Guided’ Category

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 […]

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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.
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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 […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Monday’s Must See: The Denver Mint

Alicia and I first talked about The Denver Mint back in December, but it is worth mentioning again and is most certainly a Must See when visiting the Mile High City.
There are six United States Mint facilities across this country, each of them devoted to a certain division of minting all of that glorious money. […]

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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 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

April 10th, 2008

Doors Open Denver

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Denver, is throwing open the doors of Denver to explore its architecture. This Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm you can tour some of the most interesting, unique and signature buildings in Denver.
You can take self guided […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment

March 29th, 2008

There’s Gold In Them Thar Hills!!

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has a glittering new exhibit! Gold: Wealth, Power, Beauty opened on February 15th and runs until June 8th. It is the largest collection of gold ever to be exhibited, it includes the second largest nugget ever found, various jewelery and coins from around the world, and […]

By Alicia -- 0 comments

January 7th, 2008

Monday Mix n Mash!

The Zoo, while being open year round, has dimmed its lights.
Artisans and Kings have exited the Denver Art Museum.
The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118 to 107.
The Botanic Gardens had a free day.
First Friday Art Walk graced the Sante Fe Art District.
Bugs Bunny on Broadway jazzed up the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated […]

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December 30th, 2007

Lights, Lions, and You.

If you can’t get enough lights during the holiday season, be sure to check out the Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo! 38 acres of lights (mostly LED, so they are Earth friendly) and over 150 moving animal sculptures make Zoo Lights a fun family excursion for all.
It may be snowy, but don’t worry! There […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment