Hosting over 200 various events annually, the Pikes Peak Center has been lauded in the past for it's spot-on acoustic...
Hosting over 200 various events annually, the Pikes Peak Center has been lauded in the past for it's spot-on acoustics. The center is located downtown, a block west of the Pioneer Square Park. Pike's Peak Center seats over 2,000 patrons, many in box seats for a varied schedule of opera, orchestra, musical theatre, and much more.
Winding its way to the summit of Pike's Peak, the cog railway uses a special "cog wheel" to better ascend the steep g...
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."
Built by homesick Frenchmen Father Francolon in 1892, the 42-room Miramont Castle was crafted to invoke the architect...
Built by homesick Frenchmen Father Francolon in 1892, the 42-room Miramont Castle was crafted to invoke the architecture and feel of 19th century France. The castle is located on west edge of the city, near Soda Springs Park. Visitors to the castle should keep in mind the many ghost "sightings" reported of the castle, many linked to the mysterious departure of Father Francolon in 1900.
The Garden of the Gods is partially named because of the sandstone "hogbacks" that dot its scenic landscape. The par...
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.
Santa's Workshop at the North Pole gives kids a chance to meet Santa and elves as well as enjoy the rides and animals...
Santa's Workshop at the North Pole gives kids a chance to meet Santa and elves as well as enjoy the rides and animals of a Christmas themed amusement park. The attraction is located at the base of Pike's Peak, just north of the city's downtown. Kids can pet the goats, ride the aerial tramway, or enjoy a spirited ride on the miniature train.
The Estes Park Aerial Tramway soars up the side of scenic Prospect Mountain at a rate of nearly 220 vertical feet a m...
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.
The Boulder Museum of History features over 30,000 historical objects donated from local families and it's permanent ...
The Boulder Museum of History features over 30,000 historical objects donated from local families and it's permanent exhibit details events from early European settlement to the turn of the century in Boulder County. The museum is located in the historic Harbeck-Bergheim House on University Hill near the University of Colorado. Also featured at the museum are over 200,000 photographs and 700,000 historic documents.
The Colorado Railroad Museum has more than 100 historic railway vehicles, including narrow and standard gauge locomot...
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.
The Museum of Contemporary Art has strived over its existence to help bring the knowledge and appreciation of today's...
The Museum of Contemporary Art has strived over its existence to help bring the knowledge and appreciation of today's modern art to the Denver community. Guided tours of the facility offer a more in depth, interactive way of viewing the art and can be reserved for students numbering more then ten. The museum just moved into a new building downtown, and is now located just north of the Pepsi Center.
Larimer Square focuses on boutique shopping and fine dining while still retaining is turn-of-the century charm throug...
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.
Set in the heart of downtown Denver, the Colorado Convention Center features 584,400 square feet of available exhibit...
Set in the heart of downtown Denver, the Colorado Convention Center features 584,400 square feet of available exhibition space, divided into six major areas of various sizes and functions. In addition to its large group spaces, the center has 63 smaller meeting rooms and the 5,000-seat Wells Fargo Theatre. Services provided for attendees at the convention center include a full business center, multiple ATMs, Internet services and a gift shop. Viewed from downtown, the center's most recognizable feature is the sculpture of a large blue bear, rearing up on its legs as if peering curiously into the building. Located conveniently close to many hotels and at a hub of the city's light rail system, the center is close to the Denver Performing Arts Center, the Denver Art Museum and the popular LoDo shopping and entertainment district.
The Colorado State Historical Society is the governing body for many of the state's historical landmarks and museums....
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.
The Colorado History Museum celebrates and explores the colorful history of the Rocky Mountain Region. Within the wal...
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.
Completed in 1982, the 16th Street Mall is a shopping, dining and transportation hub covering more than a mile. The m...
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.
The Museum of Contemporary Art has strived over its existence to help bring the knowledge and appreciation of today's...
The Museum of Contemporary Art has strived over its existence to help bring the knowledge and appreciation of today's modern art to the Denver community. Guided tours of the facility offer a more in depth, interactive way of viewing the art and can be reserved for students numbering more then ten. The museum just moved into a new building downtown, and is now located just north of the Pepsi Center.
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