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- June 07, 2008
Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St, Denver, CO 80206
The 23-acre Denver Botanic Gardens showcases 9,500 species of plants artistically displayed in over 30 exhibits. Exhibits include water-sensitive plants from the Rocky Mountain region, a small Japanese garden, a conservatory filled with tropical flora and a variety of lilacs. The gardens is visited y...
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The 23-acre Denver Botanic Gardens showcases 9,500 species of plants artistically displayed in over 30 exhibits. Exhibits include water-sensitive plants from the Rocky Mountain region, a small Japanese garden, a conservatory filled with tropical flora and a variety of lilacs. The gardens is visited year-round with its popular outdoor concert series in the summer to the thousands of twinkling lights in the winter. Located in the Congress Park neighborhood, the garden is sandwiched between two of Denver's favorite parks, Congress Park and Cheeseman Park.
Admission Details
Summer: Adults $8.50; Seniors (65+) $5.50; Students and Youth (4-15) $5; Children 4 and under are free. Winter: Adults $7.50; Seniors (65+) $4.50; Students and Youth (4-15) $4; Children 4 and under are free.
Features
kid-friendly, family-friendly, historic, romantic, outdoors, garden
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The 23-acre Denver Botanic Gardens showcases 9,500 species of plants artistically displayed in over 30 exhibits. Exhibits include water-sensitive plants from the Rocky Mountain region, a small Japanese garden, a conservatory filled with tropical flora and a variety of lilacs. The gardens is visited year-round with its popular outdoor concert series in the summer to the thousands of twinkling lights in the winter. Located in the Congress Park neighborhood, the garden is sandwiched between two of Denver's favorite parks, Congress Park and Cheeseman Park.
U.S. Mint
320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Founded in 1863, The United States Mint at Denver processes all the coins made with the mark "D", stores gold and silver, and produces commemorative coins authorized by the United States government. Housed in a stoic Italian Renaissance style building, the mint can produce 50 million coins a day when...
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Founded in 1863, The United States Mint at Denver processes all the coins made with the mark "D", stores gold and silver, and produces commemorative coins authorized by the United States government. Housed in a stoic Italian Renaissance style building, the mint can produce 50 million coins a day when operating at full capacity. Tours walk visitors through the history of the mint and shows the production process from a viewing gallery. The Colorado branch of the Mint is located downtown, west of Civic Center Park.
Admission Details
Free. Advanced reservations are required but occasional walk-up tickets are available. Check website for details and to make reservations.
Features
historic, kid-friendly, family-friendly, budget, tours
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Founded in 1863, The United States Mint at Denver processes all the coins made with the mark "D", stores gold and silver, and produces commemorative coins authorized by the United States government. Housed in a stoic Italian Renaissance style building, the mint can produce 50 million coins a day when operating at full capacity. Tours walk visitors through the history of the mint and shows the production process from a viewing gallery. The Colorado branch of the Mint is located downtown, west of Civic Center Park.
The Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Built in the 1880s, the red sandstone Molly Brown House Museum is dedicated to portraying the life and times of one of the few survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster, Margaret Tobin Brown, more commonly known as simply Molly. The museum has collected and painstakingly restored many of the items that M...
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Built in the 1880s, the red sandstone Molly Brown House Museum is dedicated to portraying the life and times of one of the few survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster, Margaret Tobin Brown, more commonly known as simply Molly. The museum has collected and painstakingly restored many of the items that Molly owned, and many items owned by the upper class during this time period. It is located in the Capital Hill neighborhood just east of the State Capitol.
Admission Details
Adults $7; Seniors (65+) $6; Children (5-12) $4.
Features
kid-friendly, family-friendly, historic, museum
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Built in the 1880s, the red sandstone Molly Brown House Museum is dedicated to portraying the life and times of one of the few survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster, Margaret Tobin Brown, more commonly known as simply Molly. The museum has collected and painstakingly restored many of the items that Molly owned, and many items owned by the upper class during this time period. It is located in the Capital Hill neighborhood just east of the State Capitol.
Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
The Colorado History Museum celebrates and explores the colorful history of the Rocky Mountain Region. Within the walls of the museum are a plethora of photography, dioramas, and artifacts aimed at showcasing the state's past. Located in downtown, the museum is a few steps from Civic Center Park, Den...
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The Colorado History Museum celebrates and explores the colorful history of the Rocky Mountain Region. Within the walls of the museum are a plethora of photography, dioramas, and artifacts aimed at showcasing the state's past. Located in downtown, the museum is a few steps from Civic Center Park, Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library.
Admission Details
Adults $7; Seniors (65+) and Students $6; Children (6-12) $5; Children 5 and under are free.
Features
kid-friendly, family-friendly, museum, historic
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The Colorado History Museum celebrates and explores the colorful history of the Rocky Mountain Region. Within the walls of the museum are a plethora of photography, dioramas, and artifacts aimed at showcasing the state's past. Located in downtown, the museum is a few steps from Civic Center Park, Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library.
State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Home to the Colorado Legislature, the Colorado State Capitol was constructed in 1890 from locally mined white granite. The sheen visitors see on the dome is actual gold added in the early 20th century to commemorate the gold rush. The capitol is located in the downtown area, across the street from th...
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Home to the Colorado Legislature, the Colorado State Capitol was constructed in 1890 from locally mined white granite. The sheen visitors see on the dome is actual gold added in the early 20th century to commemorate the gold rush. The capitol is located in the downtown area, across the street from the Civic Center Park.
Admission Details
Free.
Features
historic, family-friendly, tours
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Home to the Colorado Legislature, the Colorado State Capitol was constructed in 1890 from locally mined white granite. The sheen visitors see on the dome is actual gold added in the early 20th century to commemorate the gold rush. The capitol is located in the downtown area, across the street from the Civic Center Park.
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