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Gold Rush Hotel & Casino

209 E Bennet Ave, Cripple Creek , CO 80813

The Gold Rush Hotel and Casino not only offers impeccable customer service, but also 282 amazing slot machines, many for only two and ten cents. The casino is on the main drag in the heart of downtown. Visitors to the casino can enjoy a forty-nine cent breakfast that includes biscuits and gravy, an... more »
The Gold Rush Hotel and Casino not only offers impeccable customer service, but also 282 amazing slot machines, many for only two and ten cents. The casino is on the main drag in the heart of downtown. Visitors to the casino can enjoy a forty-nine cent breakfast that includes biscuits and gravy, and delicious pancakes.

Seven Falls

2850 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Seven Falls are a spectacular 181-foot waterfall system that cascade down a cliff carved from Pike's Peak granite. The falls are located in South Cheyenne Canyon, fifteen minutes south of the downtown area. Visitors to the falls can brave the 223 step stairway to the top of the falls, or enjoy a ride... more »
Seven Falls are a spectacular 181-foot waterfall system that cascade down a cliff carved from Pike's Peak granite. The falls are located in South Cheyenne Canyon, fifteen minutes south of the downtown area. Visitors to the falls can brave the 223 step stairway to the top of the falls, or enjoy a ride in an elevator blasted out of solid rock to the summit of the falls and the most scenic views of the surrounding area.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Winding its way to the summit of Pike's Peak, the cog railway uses a special "cog wheel" to better ascend the steep grades along the way. The cog railway's home base is located just outside of Manitou Springs off Ruxton Avenue. Along the 8.9-mile route, riders will glimpse the beautiful Minnehaha F... more »
Winding its way to the summit of Pike's Peak, the cog railway uses a special "cog wheel" to better ascend the steep grades along the way. The cog railway's home base is located just outside of Manitou Springs off Ruxton Avenue. Along the 8.9-mile route, riders will glimpse the beautiful Minnehaha Falls, and pass through the natural tunnel known as "Hell Gate."

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

2 Cliff Dwellings Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Built over 700 years ago, these authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings have been protected by the elements by a red sandstone overhang, leaving them in the pristine condition we see today. The dwellings are located outside of the city, west of the Garden of the Gods. Unlike many historical dwellings, th... more »
Built over 700 years ago, these authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings have been protected by the elements by a red sandstone overhang, leaving them in the pristine condition we see today. The dwellings are located outside of the city, west of the Garden of the Gods. Unlike many historical dwellings, the Manitou Cliff Dweliings are completely interactive, visitors can touch the ancient homes as they wander amongst them.

Garden of the Gods

3130 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

The Garden of the Gods is partially named because of the sandstone "hogbacks" that dot its scenic landscape. The park is located near Manitou Springs, on the southern outskirts of town. The highest of the hogbacks are referred to as "The Kissing Camels," and is a celebrated spot for mountain climbin... more »
The Garden of the Gods is partially named because of the sandstone "hogbacks" that dot its scenic landscape. The park is located near Manitou Springs, on the southern outskirts of town. The highest of the hogbacks are referred to as "The Kissing Camels," and is a celebrated spot for mountain climbing.

Historic Stanley Hotel

Steamer Pky, Estes Park, CO 80517

The Historic Stanley Hotel is probably best known for its role as the haunted house in Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of "The Shining". The hotel sits in the shadow of Prospect Mountain, just across the highway from the Lake Estes Golf Course. Now renovated, the hotel offers 138 rooms and almost 16,0... more »
The Historic Stanley Hotel is probably best known for its role as the haunted house in Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of "The Shining". The hotel sits in the shadow of Prospect Mountain, just across the highway from the Lake Estes Golf Course. Now renovated, the hotel offers 138 rooms and almost 16,000 square feet of conference and event space.

Estes Park Aerial Tramway

420 Riverside Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517

The Estes Park Aerial Tramway soars up the side of scenic Prospect Mountain at a rate of nearly 220 vertical feet a minute. The tramway's starting point is west of the medical center near the Beaver Point area. Once you've ascended to the summit, gaze out on the nearly 360-degree views of Longs Pea... more »
The Estes Park Aerial Tramway soars up the side of scenic Prospect Mountain at a rate of nearly 220 vertical feet a minute. The tramway's starting point is west of the medical center near the Beaver Point area. Once you've ascended to the summit, gaze out on the nearly 360-degree views of Longs Peak, the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Estes Park Village.

Wildlife Experience

10035 South Peoria, Parker, CO 80134

The Wildlife Experience brings together hands-on exhibits, trivia, interactive art and more to help educate the community about the wonders of the world's natural habitats and the many forms of wildlife that live within them. Visitors to the center can enjoy exhibits based around more than 700 differ... more »
The Wildlife Experience brings together hands-on exhibits, trivia, interactive art and more to help educate the community about the wonders of the world's natural habitats and the many forms of wildlife that live within them. Visitors to the center can enjoy exhibits based around more than 700 different native Coloradan species, as well as a fascinating area entitled "Vanishing Africa" that allows guests touch a hyena skull, examine a giraffe skeleton and learn about the endangered animals of the continent. Also featuring a cinema offering educational films, the museum is located in the southeastern Denver suburb of Parker, past Park Meadows Mall and Meridian Golf Club.

Deer Creek Canyon Park

12800 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80127

The 1,881 acre Deer Creek Canyon Park offers 10.6 miles of hiking goodness, 7.5 of those miles accesible to bikers. The park is located on the western outskirts of town, just north of Lockheed Martin. If and when bikers add the Coyote Song Trail to their route, the park then becomes a 14 mile backr... more »
The 1,881 acre Deer Creek Canyon Park offers 10.6 miles of hiking goodness, 7.5 of those miles accesible to bikers. The park is located on the western outskirts of town, just north of Lockheed Martin. If and when bikers add the Coyote Song Trail to their route, the park then becomes a 14 mile backroad biking haven, offering spectacular views of the skyline.

Dinosaur Ridge

16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

Starting with the first unearthing of Apatosaurus fossils in 1877 Dinosaur Ridge has continued to be one of the most important fossil sites in the United States. The park is located just south of Golden, sandwiched between Matthew Winters Open Space Park and Green Mountain Open Space Park. Today, u... more »
Starting with the first unearthing of Apatosaurus fossils in 1877 Dinosaur Ridge has continued to be one of the most important fossil sites in the United States. The park is located just south of Golden, sandwiched between Matthew Winters Open Space Park and Green Mountain Open Space Park. Today, under scrutiny by the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, the location is considered a "must see" for both students of archaeology and dinosaur enthusiasts around the world.

Denver Merchandise Mart

451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216

Denver Merchandise Mart hosts a wide array of public expositions and fairs throughout the year, with events ranging from rare book fairs to hunting shows. Over 269,000 square feet of meeting space is available at the center, interspersed among a number of rooms. It is located 10 minutes north of down... more »
Denver Merchandise Mart hosts a wide array of public expositions and fairs throughout the year, with events ranging from rare book fairs to hunting shows. Over 269,000 square feet of meeting space is available at the center, interspersed among a number of rooms. It is located 10 minutes north of downtown Denver. The center also contains a wholesale market exclusively for retail purchasers.

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.

Great Divide Brewing

2201 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205

Open since 1994, the Great Divide Brewing Company has already made its mark, piling up nine Great American Beer Festival Medals and four World Beer Cup Awards. The brewery is located downtown, within walking distance of Coors Field. Great Divide sponsors and puts on a series of performances and bee... more »
Open since 1994, the Great Divide Brewing Company has already made its mark, piling up nine Great American Beer Festival Medals and four World Beer Cup Awards. The brewery is located downtown, within walking distance of Coors Field. Great Divide sponsors and puts on a series of performances and beer-related events all around the Denver area.

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 14th 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.

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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