Denver, Colorado is a great place to live. We get plenty of sun, have the mountains a short distance away and have more National Parks than we could ever wish for. That isn’t all, our city is blessed with plenty of other attractions too. Here are just some of them.
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The Denver Art Museum is a juxtaposition of the new and old in the architecture and in the exhibits it displays. The museum has the largest collection of international art in the West and also has lots of Native American and Spanish-inspired work too. [YELP]
Red Rocks Park is a natural phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. A geological marvel with a natural amphitheater that is often used for concerts and performances. The park also has miles of trails and plenty of nature to enjoy too. [GOOGLE]
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is over 112 years old and is a fascinating place for all the family. With over a million exhibits spanning all ages of the globe and civilization it’s educational and inspirational at the same time. [TRIP ADVISOR]
Denver Zoo is a must-see for any visitor to the city. It is home to over 4000 animals in a selection of habitats that enable them to thrive. It’s an opportunity to see a range of endangered species in environments that are as close to their natural ones as possible in a city. [TRIP ADVISOR]
The Downtown Aquarium is a great way of seeing what happens in the ocean when we aren’t looking. Watch a multitude of aquatic life in several exhibits that show off sea creatures to their best while providing a safe, realistic environment within which to live. There are over 500 species of sea life here, plenty enough for anyone to enjoy! [TRIP ADVISOR]
The US Mint in Denver is one of the oldest in the country and only one of two where you can actually watch coins being minted. Opened in 1863, the mint has been producing money for the country for the longest time. A different and very interesting day out in the city. [YELP]
The Denver Botanic Gardens are home to over 32,000 types of plant life and is as educational as it is beautiful. See desert gardens that need little water and a whole host of plant life from the desert and around the world. [TRIP ADVISOR]
Coors Field is home to the Colorado Rockies, our baseball team. Opened in 1995, this is a relatively new stadium that can host over 50,000 at a time. If you like your sports, a visit to Coors Field is a must, whether a game is on or not.
Those are just some of the huge variety of tourist attractions Denver has to offer. If you’re visiting or working in the city, each of these attractions is well worth a few hours of your time. [GOOGLE]