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Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206

The impressive 83-acre Denver Zoo is home to Bear Mountain, considered to be the first "natural-style" zoo exhibit in North America. Animal enthusiasts can gawk at polar bears in Northern Shores, gander at the lions at Predator Ridge and view amphibians and fish in Tropical Discovery. When the weathe... more »
The impressive 83-acre Denver Zoo is home to Bear Mountain, considered to be the first "natural-style" zoo exhibit in North America. Animal enthusiasts can gawk at polar bears in Northern Shores, gander at the lions at Predator Ridge and view amphibians and fish in Tropical Discovery. When the weather is nice, visitors can take a spin on the beautiful handcrafted carousel or tour the zoo with a natural gas-powered train ride. The zoo is adjacent to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science inside City Park, a 300 acre park maintained by the city.

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... more »
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.

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... more »
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.

Museum of Western Art

1727 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80202

The Museum of Western Art focuses on American artists that flourished with the inspiration of the American West. The museum is located across the street from the Brown Palace Hotel, near the Republic Plaza. The museum's collection includes work by famed artists like Frederick Remington and Georgia O... more »
The Museum of Western Art focuses on American artists that flourished with the inspiration of the American West. The museum is located across the street from the Brown Palace Hotel, near the Republic Plaza. The museum's collection includes work by famed artists like Frederick Remington and Georgia O'Keefe.

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... more »
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.

Denver Art Museum

100 W 14 Th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Recently having completed its major 2006 expansion, the Denver Art Museum's newest building was designed by renown architect Daniel Libeskind to resemble the Rocky Mountains and the geometric rock formations found in the area. The museum not only has a large collection of Renaissance and 19th century... more »
Recently having completed its major 2006 expansion, the Denver Art Museum's newest building was designed by renown architect Daniel Libeskind to resemble the Rocky Mountains and the geometric rock formations found in the area. The museum not only has a large collection of Renaissance and 19th century paintings, but also has a comprehensive collection of African art, American Indian artifacts spanning 2,000 years, modern and contemporary pieces and Spanish Colonial works. The museum is located south of the Civic Center Park, adjacent to the Denver Public Library.

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... more »
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... more »
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.

Colorado State Historical Society

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

The Colorado State Historical Society is the governing body for many of the state's historical landmarks and museums. The various locations are situated in and around the Denver area. The society has a collection of more than 250,000 books pertaining to the area, housed at the Stephen H. Hart Library... more »
The Colorado State Historical Society is the governing body for many of the state's historical landmarks and museums. The various locations are situated in and around the Denver area. The society has a collection of more than 250,000 books pertaining to the area, housed at the Stephen H. Hart Library, in Denver.

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... more »
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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