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The
Cultural Connection Trolley
For information about the
trolley, contact the Regional
Transportation District at:
1600 Blake Street
Denver, Colorado 80202-1399
Phone: (303) 299-6000
TDD: (303) 299-6089
13th and Ford St.
Denver, Colorado
Free tours are available at this
"World's largest single brewing facility". Each copper kettle brews
13,640 gallons of beer at a time.
On East Colfax from Columbine Street
to St. Paul Street
Denver, Colorado
Find traditional Greek food, bakeries and entertainment
Depart and return from the Children's
Museum at 2121 Children's Museum Drive
P.O. Box 1348
Denver, Colorado 80201
Phone: (303) 458-6255
Take relaxing, scenic riverfront tours on the Trolley. Monday to Sunday - Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please call for details and exact hours
Byers-Evans House/Denver History Museum
1310 Bannock
Denver, Colorado 80204
Phone: 303-620-4933
This facility has many exhibits relating to Denver's history. Please see the website or call for hours of operation and more details
The
Broncos (football)
The Colorado Rockies (baseball)
The Avalanche (hockey)
The Nuggets (basketball)
The Colorado Crush (Arena Football) This team no longer functions. For info on the former team, see this page
Denver Outlaws (Lacrosse)
The Rocky Mountain News on-line
All about Denver and the area - After almost 150 years, the Rocky Mountain News has ceased operations. It began publishing on 23 April 1849 by William Byers. The link above tells information about the newspaper but no longer publishes current news.
"Its always new at the Denver Zoo"
2300 Steele St.
Denver, Colorado 80205-5715
Phone: (303) 376-4800 or 303-331-4110
Established in 1896 and covering
over 75 acres, the zoo is home to over 3,500 animals!! Open daily between 9
am and 6 pm (gates close at 5 pm). Be sure to see "Wild Encounters",
"Tropical Discovery" for a rain forest experience, the "Primate
Panorama" with over 29 species of rare and endangered primates
Please see the website or call to confirm hours of operation, admission and
other costs
What a place to Ski!! Learn about the possibilities in the great snow of Colorado
Five Points Cultural & Business District
On Welton Street from 24th
Street to 29th Street
Denver, Colorado
Located northeast of Denver's downtown area, this is one of Denver's oldest neighborhoods. Many shops, nightclubs and restaurants. The area flourished in the Jazz era and reflects its heritage.
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
3091 California Street
Denver, Colorado 80205
Phone: 303 482-2242
Special Traveling exhibits may be
seen here.
Monday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday to Sunday Noon to 5 pm
Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation and admission costs
2001 Blake Street
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 762-5437
Home for the Colorado Rockies Professional
Major League Baseball Club
Coors Field was opened in 1995.
United States Mint at Denver
320 W. Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 405-4761
The mint offers free tours. Children
under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Reservations are required for all tours. Schedule on the website or by visiting
the reservations booth at the visitor center on Cherokee Street. Walk-up tours
may be available, but are not always available.
Monday through Friday 8 am to 2:45
pm. Wednesdays tours begin at 9 am
Closed on weekends and holidays
14th Avenue & Bannock
Street
Denver, Colorado 802040-2713
Phone: (303) 640-2787
Wonderful place to spend the day with many permanent collections and numerous special exhibits. On display are over 40,000 works of art, including special collections such as: pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial art and a world renowned American Indian collection. Tours are available and admission is free on Saturdays.
Closed Mondays and all major holidays. Please call for hours.
1300 Broadway
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 866-3682
Learn about the history of Colorado and the area through the many exhibits at the history museum-both permanent and special exhibits are available.
LoDo (Lower Downtown)
Larimer Street - Wynkoop Street
& 14th Street - 20th Street
Denver, Colorado
Not only is this the home to Coors Fied and Denver's Union Station, here you may shop, eat and browse through galleries, restaurants and entertainment places.
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
1880 Gaylord
Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
Phone: (303) 322-1053
This museum is located in the Pearce-McAllister cottage and features many changing exhibits. Please see the website or call ahead for hours of operation and any costs.
1340 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, Colorado 80203-2417
Phone: (303) 832-4092
This is the home of the "Unsinkable Molly Brown" who gained notoriety after her voyage on the Titanic. Open Tues to Sat 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays noon to 4 pm. Closed on all major holidays.
1005 York Street
Denver, Colorado 80206-3014
Phone: (303) 331-4000
Not only are the gardens beautiful,
but you can see many indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well as concerts and other
special events. Tropical plants are displayed indoors. See the Rock Alpine Garden,
the Japanese Herb Rose garden, the Scripture or Water Smart gardens. Open daily
9 am to 5 pm. Extended hours during May through September.
Please call ahead or check the website to confirm hours of operation and admission
costs
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan Street
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 831-7010
See this memorable cathedral. There are regularly scheduled masses and tours.
715 S. Forest Street
Denver, Colorado
Phone: 720-865-0800
The oldest Denver home and a living-history
museum are both located in this park
Please call ahead or check the website to confirm hours of operation and admission
costs
2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, Colorado 80211-5221
Phone: (303) 433-7444
Children of all ages will love this museum where there are hands-on activities and exploration to keep everyone busy all day long!
Elitch
Gardens Amusement Park
Since 1890!
20 Elitch Circle
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 595-4386
This part is a century old and was moved from its original Denver location to its present site in LoDo. Its location, alone, makes it unique. How many cities have an amusement part right downtown! Rides, entertainment and restaurants are all available at this Amusement park. Added in 1997 were the "Mind Eraser"-60 mph coaster, "Tower of Doom"-take a 210 foot drop, "Shipwreck Falls"-going over a 50 foot waterfall, and the "Island Kingdom"- water park with wave pool, 12 slides, and Hook's Lagoon
Please call for hours of operation and details
1324 Champa Street
Denver, Colorado
This attraction, built in 1969, was demolished in 2009 to make way for more building at the convention center. Special events, exhibitions and shows. This website shows information about the hall located at the Colorado Convention Complex.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80205
Phone: (303) 322-7009
One of the largest museums of its kind in the US, it has both many interesting permanent exhibits and exciting special exhibitions may be seen at this museum. The wildlife dioramas are wonderfully realistic. The world's largest rhodochrosite crystal, "Alma King" may be seen in the Mineral Hall
Open daily 10 am to 5 pm
Denver Performing Arts Complex
14th Street & Curtis
Street
1101 13th Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Administration: (303) 893-4000
Tickets: 303-893-4100
Toll-free: 800-641-1222
There are nine theaters in the complex. It is one of the largest complexes in the nation, second only to Lincoln Center. Concerts, opera and many other special events may be attended at the complex
200 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 866-2604
The Capitol building itself, built in 1895, has a distinctive 272 foot gold-leafed dome and is right in downtown Denver.
Tours of the Capitol every 30 minutes
Monday to Friday 9 am to 3:30 pm and Sat 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, June, July and
August. The Capitol is open Monday to Friday 7 am to 5:30 pm
Please see the website or call to confirm hours of operation and other facts
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
1555 California Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 892-1112
To learn more about Denver and other Colorado events and attractions.
4303 Brighton Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80216
Phone: (303) 297-1113
This museum features trains and
other transportation exhibits. It is open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Please see the website or call ahead to confirm hours of operation and costs.
1326 Tremont Place
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 892-1436
You may view old fire engines and
equipment at this museum. Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.
Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours of operation and admission costs
700 14th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 228-8000
Shows, exhibitions and special events are held year-round in this facility
2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 370-6300
The theater is located at the Denver Museum of Natural History. Giant 4 ½ by 6 ½ story screen shows may be viewed here. Please call for shows and times for viewing
2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 370-6351
Located at the Denver Museum of Natural History. Star and laser shows are scheduled daily. Please call for details
1701 Wynkoop Street
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 634-6336
Not only is there daily Amtrak train service and also the American Orient Express, but it is a real historic landmark and shops, entertainment and restaurants.
Air and Space Museum 7711 East Academy Boulevard Denver, CO 80230-6929 PHONE NUMBERS Phone: 303.360.5360 Fax: 303.360.5328 Museum Store: 303.360.8535 Fantasy of Flight: 303.344.9331 Civil Air Patrol: 303.367.8623 CAP fax: 303.367.8626
Colorado
Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver Performing Arts Complex
1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) MAESTRO (303) 623-7876
Toll-free: (877) 292-7979
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