Denver AreaA Wealth of Attractions Awaits
As a vibrant regional center, the greater Denver area offers you a rich variety of activities during your stay. The Rocky Mountains soar to the west, with spectacular hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. Within the metro area, you can enjoy fine dining, theatre, art, theme parks, and a few rounds of golf under sunny skies.
Popular Denver Area Sights
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720-865-5000
Web site: http://www.denverartmuseum.org
This museum is truly built outside the box, both architecturally and in its exhibits. The new museum complex includes the Hamilton Building, designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind – opens in fall 2006.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1245 Champa Street
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-893-4100 or 4000
Web site: http://www.denvercenter.org
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts hosts tours of loved Broadway shows. Past seasons have included Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera as well as cabaret shows such as My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. The DCPA's Tony Award-winning Denver Center Theatre Company offers productions such as All My Sons and the world premiere of Jesus Hates Me, plus a new play festival. Group discounts are available.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303-322-7009
Web site: http://www.dmns.org
Visit the top family attraction in Denver (2004 Zagat Family Travel Guide). Explore fantastic fossils, stimulating space science activities, view amazing gems and minerals, Egyptian mummies, and much more. Watch exciting IMAX films and enjoy one of the best planetariums in the country.
The Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303-376-4800
Web site: http://www.denverzoo.org
The Denver Zoo, located in City Park, spans over 75 acres and is home to over 4,000 animals including rare amur leopards, okapi, black rhinoceros, elephants, vampire bats, orangutan, Komodo dragons, and more! For a virtual tour visit www.denverzoo.org or call 303-376-4800.
Dinosaur Ridge
16831 W Alameda Pkwy
Morrison, CO 80465
Phone: 303-697-3466
Web site: http://www.dinoridge.org
Outdoor museum located on a site where important dinosaur discoveries were made in the late 1800s. See Stegosaurus bones, Iguanodon tracks, and prehistoric ripples preserved in this unique outdoor setting. Stop by the visitor center for a free trail map!
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street
Denver, CO 80211
Phone: 303-561-4450
Web site: http://www.downtownaquariumdenver.com
This world-class aquarium immerses visitors on two journeys — one from the Continental Divide in Colorado to Mexico's Sea of Cortez, and the other from an Indonesian rain forest to the Pacific Ocean. From Colorado's state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout, to swimming Sumatran tigers, visitors experience a variety of fish, mammals, and birds that all rely upon water.
IMAX Theater
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-322-7009
Web site: http://www.dmns.org
Surround yourself with dramatic sights and sounds on a giant 4½ by 6½-story screen which immerses you in stunning cinematography. Visit www.dmns.org for show times.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
16352 County Road #93
Morrison, CO 80465
Phone: 303-295-4444
Web site: http://www.redrocksonline.com
The naturally formed, world-renowned outdoor amphitheatre is located just 15 miles west of Denver and hosts top musical events throughout the summer season. Red Rocks Park encompasses 818 acres and is open to hikers and sightseers year-round. The visitor center features state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a restaurant and lounge, and an amazing display chronicling the amphitheatre's geologic evolution and entertainment history.
Six Flags Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Circle
Denver, CO 80204-1887
Phone: 303-595-4386
Web site: http://www.sixflags.com/elitchgardens
Two parks in one — a family theme park and Island Kingdom Water Park in downtown Denver. Something for everyone: thrilling coasters, family rides, fun-filled shows, beautiful gardens, playful water attractions, and over a dozen pint-sized rides for the little ones in Looney Tunes MovieTown.
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
7711 E. Academy Blvd.
Denver, CO 80230
Phone: 303-360-5360
Web site: http://www.wingsmuseum.org
An extensive of collection of aircraft and related aviation and military exhibits preserving the history of the service men and women who served at Lowry Air Force Base with a total of 31 aircraft on display. The main area is 44,000 square feet surrounded by a restored collection of historical aircraft and compelling exhibit rooms.
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