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Central City Opera

124 Eureka Street, Central City, CO 80427

Central City Opera offers one of Central Colorado's premiere opera experiences in an intimate, newly restored jewel box theatre. The opera house is located in the Russel Gulch area of the town, just west of Black Hawk. In the past, the opera has hosted some of the great opera singers, including Lil... more »
Central City Opera offers one of Central Colorado's premiere opera experiences in an intimate, newly restored jewel box theatre. The opera house is located in the Russel Gulch area of the town, just west of Black Hawk. In the past, the opera has hosted some of the great opera singers, including Lillian Gish in the role of Carmine, and Mae West performing an operatic rendition of "Diamond 'Lil".

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region's most expansive museum dedicated to the the natural phenomena that exists in Colorado and the world around us. From minerals and gems to wildlife dioramas to space exploration, the museum has abundant opportunities for families to le... more »
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region's most expansive museum dedicated to the the natural phenomena that exists in Colorado and the world around us. From minerals and gems to wildlife dioramas to space exploration, the museum has abundant opportunities for families to learn and explore. Children should not miss the "Discovery Zone", which has scientific presentations and story times along with hands-on exhibits. Located on the eastern edge of City Park south of the Denver Zoo, the museum contains a planetarium, IMAX theater, extensive gift shop and restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Center for Performing Arts

1245 Champa St, Denver, CO 80204

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts contains ten separate performance spaces that total nearly 10,000 seats combined. The Boettcher Concert Hall was America's first theater-in-the-round and is home to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra while the recently renovated Ellie Caulkins Opera House is hom... more »
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts contains ten separate performance spaces that total nearly 10,000 seats combined. The Boettcher Concert Hall was America's first theater-in-the-round and is home to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra while the recently renovated Ellie Caulkins Opera House is home to Opera Colorado and the Colorado Ballet. In addition, the complex showcases plays, concerts and musicals in the diverse space. The complex is located downtown, north of the Colorado Convention Center and contains several eating establishments.

Larimer Square

1400 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202

Larimer Square focuses on boutique shopping and fine dining while still retaining is turn-of-the century charm through its cobble stone streets and occasional horse-drawn carriage rides. Diners can enjoy a glass of Pinot Gris at the Cru wine bar, find gourmet coffees and food at The Market or find We... more »
Larimer Square focuses on boutique shopping and fine dining while still retaining is turn-of-the century charm through its cobble stone streets and occasional horse-drawn carriage rides. Diners can enjoy a glass of Pinot Gris at the Cru wine bar, find gourmet coffees and food at The Market or find Western apparel and gifts at Cry Baby Ranch. Located in downtown, Larimer is a few blocks from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and the 16th Street Mall.

Forney Transportation Museum

1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202

Created from the private collection of J.D. Forney, a local business man who made his fortune in the soldering and welding industry, the Forney Museum of Transportation has over 500 exhibits focusing on wheeled transportation from bicycles to cars to trains. Some of the items on display include Amei... more »
Created from the private collection of J.D. Forney, a local business man who made his fortune in the soldering and welding industry, the Forney Museum of Transportation has over 500 exhibits focusing on wheeled transportation from bicycles to cars to trains. Some of the items on display include Ameilia Earhart's "Gold Bug" Kissel and the Big Boy steam locomotive. Interspersed throughout the museum are wax figures dressed in antique clothing collected over the years by Forney's wife. Situated in the industrial and manufacturing area of Denver, the museum is across the street from the Denver Coliseum.

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.

National Renewable Energy Lab

1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401

The National Renewable Energy Lab is the United State's most esteemed laboratory dedicated to the study of finding new sources of renewable energy. The laboratory is located east of Camp George West near the Colorado Mills. Those interested in how to better our environment's future, can tour the vis... more »
The National Renewable Energy Lab is the United State's most esteemed laboratory dedicated to the study of finding new sources of renewable energy. The laboratory is located east of Camp George West near the Colorado Mills. Those interested in how to better our environment's future, can tour the visitor's center and get a better look about new forms of energy, and how to use our current source most efficiently.

Heritage Square

18301 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401

Characterized by lovely historical Victorian architecture, Heritage Square is a uniquely Coloradan family destination. With a 1/2-mile alpine slide ride, thrilling zip line, a go kart track, 36-hole miniature golf course, fishing and more, the area has plenty of activities for its guests to take part... more »
Characterized by lovely historical Victorian architecture, Heritage Square is a uniquely Coloradan family destination. With a 1/2-mile alpine slide ride, thrilling zip line, a go kart track, 36-hole miniature golf course, fishing and more, the area has plenty of activities for its guests to take part in. Its 5-inch scale Heritage Rio Golden Train lets guests take a scenic ride about the area, and there are plenty of shopping and dining possibilities as well. The area is located on the southern side of town, near the Fossil Trace Golf Club.

Colorado Railroad Museum

17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403

The Colorado Railroad Museum has more than 100 historic railway vehicles, including narrow and standard gauge locomotives and cars. The 15-acre museum is just north of Golden by North Table Mountain. Visitors may see an operating "roundhouse", a device used to turn railroad cars when needing to repai... more »
The Colorado Railroad Museum has more than 100 historic railway vehicles, including narrow and standard gauge locomotives and cars. The 15-acre museum is just north of Golden by North Table Mountain. Visitors may see an operating "roundhouse", a device used to turn railroad cars when needing to repair them and several times a year, take a ride on passenger train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive.

Astor House Hotel Museum

822 12 Th St, Golden, CO 80401

Serving as a temporary residence for workers and students who stayed in Golden from the structure's completion in 1867 until its closing in 1971, the Astor House Museum has been restored to honor and celebrate the life and times of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Recognized for its historical... more »
Serving as a temporary residence for workers and students who stayed in Golden from the structure's completion in 1867 until its closing in 1971, the Astor House Museum has been restored to honor and celebrate the life and times of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Recognized for its historical value, the residence features a handful of revolving exhibits that explore the history and residents of Golden, as well as decorated rooms and areas that celebrate the Victorian Era. The museum is located downtown, within walking distance of Clear Creek History Park.

Foothills Art Center

809 15 Th St, Golden, CO 80401

The Foothills Art Center is well known for its commitment to showcasing and celebration of local arts through exhibitions, programs, and classes. Within walking distance of the Coors Brewery, the arts center is just south of Parfet Park. Every year, the center puts on both the Colorado Clay exhibiti... more »
The Foothills Art Center is well known for its commitment to showcasing and celebration of local arts through exhibitions, programs, and classes. Within walking distance of the Coors Brewery, the arts center is just south of Parfet Park. Every year, the center puts on both the Colorado Clay exhibition and the well-known Rocky Mountain National Watermedia.
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