The Denver Traveler

This is a guest post from Mary Jo Manzanares, Travel & Culture Channel Editor and blogger at Flyaway Cafe
 
Here’s my list of a dozen enjoyable, relaxing, and fun things to do in the Mile High City: 
 

Visit the Denver Art Museum (south end of the Civic Center on 14th Avenue Parkway).  Its facade of glass tiles makes the building itself a work of art (in photo above).
Visit Colorado’s State Capitol building (between East 14th and East Colfax).  Go up the steps at the west entrance, and stand on the 13th step.  You’ll be one mile above sea level – …read more

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The Cow Parade was in Denver the very first time I visited this awesome city. This particular cow was shot by Flickr user GISuser.
I saw a cow painted in Broncos colors, and another one in the park! After the cows were “rounded up”, they were all auctioned off for charity. I’m pretty lucky, because I also saw the Cow Parade when it came through Las Vegas, where I’m from.
[photo - Flickr]

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A few weeks ago The Denver Traveler spent a week showing you what could happen on any given Saturday in Denver. Well, this past weekend was one not to be missed!
The following is a list of what happened, just over the weekend! Imagine if you spent a whole week here:
The People’s Fair
The Colorado Rockies Played at Coors Field
La Piazza Dell ‘Arte: The Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Lisa Williams from ‘Life With the Dead’ came to town
Empire Lyrics performed Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore
6th Annual Denver Brain Tumor Walk

10th Annual Art Walk in the Greater Estes Valley
‘Catch Me If You Can’ premiered …read more

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Every third Thursday- The Bug Theatre offers a glimpse into Emerging Filmmakers. This series was founded in May of 2002 and since then has expanded to offer workshops in addition to the monthly Screenings and Talk back events.
Participation is open to all Colorado filmmakers. The length of your entry must not exceed 60 minutes- though they will consider an excerpt of a feature production. Formats may be submitted in either DVD or VHS NTSC. Guidelines and Entry forms here.
To take part as an audience member- just show up every third Thursday of the month with 5 bucks in …read more

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Blossoms of Light have sprouted an electric wonderland at The Denver Botanic Gardens. Whether you fancy roses or ferns, orchids or dragon’s moss- be your favorite foliage or twinkling snowflakes, Blossoms of Light delivers! Throw a scarf around your neck, grab a walking stick to feel rustic and head on over to 1005 York Street in Denver, CO 80206. This year the Gardens have added a new gate to speed up and ease the crowds through the entryway.
As a bonus, Chapunga- The Great African Sculpture Exhibit is still on view and many sculptures will also be lighted. There will also …read more

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