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Monday, December 3, 2012

Denver is more than just Cowboys and Gold Mines


Denver Art Museum and U.S Mint

This is one of the most important monuments in the whole of American Art history as it houses some of the priceless native American art. The exterior building façade is in itself a wonder. Built by the famed Italian designer Gio Ponti, it looks more like a fort than a museum. All the money produced in this Denver mill comes with a signature "d" that stands for Denver.

16th Street Mall - Pedestrian Mall

If you like walking and people gazing there is nothing like the 16th street mall in Denver. Walk down the promenade which is lined with trees and 50,000 flowers. This granite pathways is designed like a winding rattlesnake. If you are visiting in the night don't forget to take the horse drawn carriage.

Shopping at Larimer Square

This block of Victorian building houses the best of best shops in Denver. Chic restaurants and coffee shops lines the shops at Larimer Square Denver.Confluence ParkIn 1858 Denver was founded here.. Today it is 850-mile bike It acts as a base for trekking, or you can also go and watch the shark and sting rays in the aquarium nearby.City Park
If you want to laze around the whole day in Denver then head straight for City Park which is a storehouse of Lakes, and flowers. You also get to view the peak of some of the most beautiful mountains from here. If you have time on your hand then head for the Denver zoo.

Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek Bike path and shopping center receives many footfalls throughout the seasons. The Cherry Creek shopping Center Denver is lined with boutiques, spas, galleries. It is uber chic and one of the largest in the whole of United States.Red Rocks AmphitheatreRed Rock amphitheatre is one of the most popular theatres and hosted the performance of some of the biggies like the Beatles and Bruce Springsten. If you have time also check out the Buffolo Bill Museum and Rocky brewery. Getaways from Denver. Also include in your list of Denver attractions the Central City & Black Hawk. Its history goes back to the time when they were gold mines. Today it is home to the many casinos that stay awake 24/7. You can also drive down to Georgetown, one of the oldest mining town in America. Check out almost 200 Victorian buildings in this sleepy town.Echo Lake and Mount Evans

If trekking appeals to you make way straight for Echo Lake and Mount Evans. You get a wonderful scenery from the peak. The Eco lake is also famous for its fishing resorts. The log cabin adds a romance to the atmosphere.Rocky Mountains and National Park: Everyone makes an attempt to visit this sprawling National Park even if they come on a tight schedule. It is the heart and hub of the Rocky Mountains. High Alpine roads, trekking paths, picnic spots, valley of wild flowers and a wide variety of other flora and fauna are some of the features of this place.

1 comment:

  1. I have taken the tour of the Denver Mint, it is one that should not be missed. I would recommend it to everyone.

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