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- June 07, 2008
Downtown Aquarium - Denver
700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Once known as Ocean Journey, the Downtown Aquarium - Denver got a new name and owner, and it now features over 300 species of underwater life in fourteen different habitats. Visitors can enjoy simulated tide pools and a touch exhibit that allows a closer, more interactive experience with the underwat...
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Once known as Ocean Journey, the Downtown Aquarium - Denver got a new name and owner, and it now features over 300 species of underwater life in fourteen different habitats. Visitors can enjoy simulated tide pools and a touch exhibit that allows a closer, more interactive experience with the underwater world. Adjacent to the Children's Museum of Denver near downtown, the aquarium also has a restaurant which affords views of a fantastic 150,000 gallon aquarium.
Admission Details
Adults $13.75; Seniors (65+) $12.95; Children (3-11) $8.25; Children 2 and under are free.
Features
kid-friendly, family-friendly, senior-friendly, wildlife, water, aquarium
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Once known as Ocean Journey, the Downtown Aquarium - Denver got a new name and owner, and it now features over 300 species of underwater life in fourteen different habitats. Visitors can enjoy simulated tide pools and a touch exhibit that allows a closer, more interactive experience with the underwater world. Adjacent to the Children's Museum of Denver near downtown, the aquarium also has a restaurant which affords views of a fantastic 150,000 gallon aquarium.
Coors Field
2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205
With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, Coors Field opened in 1995 and is home to the MLB's Colorado Rockies. The open-air stadium seats over 50,000 spectators with a row of purple seats indicating the one mile mark above sea level. Located in downtown's LoDo district a few blocks from Union S...
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With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, Coors Field opened in 1995 and is home to the MLB's Colorado Rockies. The open-air stadium seats over 50,000 spectators with a row of purple seats indicating the one mile mark above sea level. Located in downtown's LoDo district a few blocks from Union Station, the stadium is designed with red brick to mimic the ambiance of an old-time baseball park.
Admission Details
Tours: Adults $7; Seniors (55+) $6; Children under 12 are $5. Ticket prices vary, check website for details.
Features
family-friendly, kid-friendly, sports, outdoors, scenic
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With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, Coors Field opened in 1995 and is home to the MLB's Colorado Rockies. The open-air stadium seats over 50,000 spectators with a row of purple seats indicating the one mile mark above sea level. Located in downtown's LoDo district a few blocks from Union Station, the stadium is designed with red brick to mimic the ambiance of an old-time baseball park.
16th Street Mall
511 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Completed in 1982, the 16th Street Mall is a shopping, dining and transportation hub covering more than a mile. The mall can be accessed by a variety of transportation including walking, free shuttle bus, bike taxis and horse drawn carriages but cars are only allowed on the side streets and not on 16...
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Completed in 1982, the 16th Street Mall is a shopping, dining and transportation hub covering more than a mile. The mall can be accessed by a variety of transportation including walking, free shuttle bus, bike taxis and horse drawn carriages but cars are only allowed on the side streets and not on 16th Street. Situated between Tremont and Glenarm Streets along the mall, the Denver Pavilions is a large complex that includes restaurants, stores, bowling and a movie theater. With its free WiFi and plenty of benches for people watching, the mall brings out a diverse population from students to business people to street performers. The mall is a few blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Coors Field in downtown Denver.
Features
budget, entertainment, shopping, family-friendly
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Completed in 1982, the 16th Street Mall is a shopping, dining and transportation hub covering more than a mile. The mall can be accessed by a variety of transportation including walking, free shuttle bus, bike taxis and horse drawn carriages but cars are only allowed on the side streets and not on 16th Street. Situated between Tremont and Glenarm Streets along the mall, the Denver Pavilions is a large complex that includes restaurants, stores, bowling and a movie theater. With its free WiFi and plenty of benches for people watching, the mall brings out a diverse population from students to business people to street performers. The mall is a few blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Coors Field in downtown Denver.
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.
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