How to Find the Best Things to See and Do in Denver, Colorado
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What Do You Want to Do While You're in Denver, Colorado?
Don't you hate it when you go on ski vacations to a location like Denver, Colorado and you return home - only to find out you missed out on something you really would have liked to see?
It happens all the time - but using a guide like this can help you make sure you know all of the hot spots, as well as the destinations that are off the beaten path - the cool things only locals know about that they don't share to the tourist crowd.
The sun shines 300 days a year. Perfect weather, a friendly atmosphere - you couldn't ask for a better destination to visit or find a home to settle your family. But where you go may depend on why you're there.
Are you a part of the young, hip crowd? If so, then you may want to plant yourself right in the middle of LoDo - the Lower Downtown district ripe with nightlife, pubs, and rooftop cafes.
If you're a music fan, you can clamor for the Red Rocks, which offers outdoor concerts with a view of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain range. There's musical entertainment all over Denver - in each district.
If you're a shopping fanatic, then you'll HAVE to make a pit stop to Rockmount Ranch Wear and see 106 year-old Papa Jack while you're in Denver, Colorado.
He's an old-timer who churned out the first Western shirt that had diamond buttons and his customers include rock stars and presidents!
Other districts have many malls and shops to satisfy your fashion cravings, too.
Bone Up on Your Knowledge of Denver, Colorado!
Denver, Colorado - Where Nature and Art Go Hand in Hand
Many destinations have restaurants, nightclubs, and amusement parks. But not every place in America provides a calming, educational, and spiritual outlet like Denver, Colorado.If you want to get away from the stress and reconnect with nature, then Denver delivers 850 miles of paved, off-road biking trails you can use. Biking and skiing are two of the biggest outdoor activities in Denver.
Some people don't want to do the normal things others are attracted to, like biking and skiing - they want more adventure with their outdoor pursuits. If this describes you, then you might want to consider taking a hot air balloon or helicopter tour of the Denver, Colorado area.Some adventurists like to kayaking right through downtown on the South Platte River or go white water rafting on Clear Creek. If you prefer a less risky tour of the city, you might take your roller blades to the parks and roll through Mother Nature's property to see the sites that way!
It may be that you love the indoors more than you do outside activities. If so, the art in Denver, Colorado will whet your appetite and have you clamoring for more. Stop by the Denver Art Museum and satisfy your senses with a myriad of shapes and color schemes.There's also a Denver Performing Arts Complex, which offers ten performance venues that put on nightly shows for the public. There's also a Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado - 10 minutes east of the LoDo area.
Links to Help You Navigate Your Time in Denver, Colorado
- Denver Restaurants
- French cuisine? Fondue? Whatever you have an appetite for, this link will help you scout out the best eateries in Denver, Colorado!
- Denver Limo Services
- Don't bother with rental cars and taxi cabs - get around town in style with one of these limo companies who cater to your every need.
- Flower Shops Denver
- Want to send flowers for an anniversary? A new baby arrival? Mother's Day? Denver flower shops are listed in this link.
- Beauty Salon Denver
- Whether you need to get your hair styled or a mani/pedi combo, this link will show you all of Denver, Colorado's beauty listings.
- Denver Tanning Salons
- Don't lay out in the sun's rays - when you're in Denver and it's cold outside, you can still look hot and fabulous by finding a tanning salon to give you that golden glow!
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- Online guide to using dating agencies
- Roman Shades
- Online guide to buying roman shades for your condo or home.
- Color Contacts
- Online guide to choosing and buying color contact lens.
- Consolidate Student Loans
- Online guide to consolidation your student loans.
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- Online guide to bad credit consolidation.
- Home Owners Insurance
- Online guide to home contents insurance.
- Above Ground Pools
- Online guide to buying above ground pools and accessories.
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- Digital Camera Reviews
- Online guide, to digital cameras advice, reviews and recommendations
Buying and Selling A Home In Denver....?
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How to Buy and Sell Denver Homes
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Denver homes are flying off the market - but at affordable prices, thanks to the recent increase of national foreclosures. There are neighborhoods that cater to every taste – some with an urban appeal, bungalow housing, and country living...
Try Unusual Foods in Denver, Colorado
Let's face it - one of the best parts of visiting a new destination is getting to sample new foods that we don't normally get in our own part of the country!In Denver, Colorado, you'll get to try out many foods other locations don't usually provide.
The first dish you should taste test while in Denver is the bison. Never had it? Don't worry - it's very similar to beef, but with a sweet, rich flavor to it (and no, it doesn't have that "game-y" taste, either). Plus, it's friendly to your waist because bison meat is low on fat and calories!
Another thing you might want to order is elk! Elk meat is also sweet like bison but it tastes a lot like venison instead of beef from a cow. The Buckhorn Exchange restaurant serves a mean elk menu - but many other dining destinations do, too!
While you're dining, you might be shocked to find a foe on the menu - Rattlesnake! But in many restaurants, this slithery snack is the most expensive item on the menu.
Some restaurants you'll want to visit have nothing to do with the unique menu, but everything to do with ambiance!In Denver, Colorado, you may want to spend a romantic date night at the Barolo Grill on East 6th Avenue or enjoy the indoor/outdoor airiness that the Black Pearl provides as the dining room doors are swung open to invite in a cool breeze while you chow down on candy apple duck or fresh oysters.
Denver Home Mortgages:
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How to Find the Right Denver Home Mortgage
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Favorite Places to Go in Denver, Colorado
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Want to See a Movie in Denver, Colorado?
Here's What's Playing!
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon
- Recovering from a vampire attack Bella (Kristen Stewart)struggles to regain control of her life.
- The Blind Side
- A well-to-do suburban white couple takes in a homeless teen. He later on becomes a talented athlete...
- Planet 51
- An astronaut lands on a planet where the inhabitants are green aliens stuck in a version of 1950s Am...
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- A drug-abusing cop (Nicolas Cage) probes the slayings of five illegal immigrants from Senegal.
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- A man lives in obscurity after the death of the love of his life and the loss of his sight.
What Do You Love Best About Denver, Colorado?
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- XpectMorebizsolutions XpectMorebizsolutions May 31, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
- Our family are such Big Colorado Fans. We go to Manitau and Colorado Springs a lot. Also other locations. We have only traveled through Denver. We have always wanted to do more visiting there. I know we will in the future. I enjoyed your lens.
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- krisManuel krisManuel May 8, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
- Will visit Denver soon. 5*
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- Zack Katz Zack Katz Apr 16, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
- Great list. You should check out Gaia Bistro - amazing food, cheap, and very cool location (on Old Pearl Street).
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- beachbum_gabby beachbum_gabby Mar 26, 2008 @ 1:07 am
- Red Rock is very fascinating. Denver is a great place.
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- UMT UMT Mar 17, 2008 @ 7:13 am
- The fact that the sun shines 300 days a year is really appealing to me. How about Papa Jack by the way?
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- Wow really great lens. Come visit my lenses.
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- titanium_knights titanium_knights Jan 7, 2008 @ 11:13 pm
- Thanks for the travel tips - though I don't know if I could ever be persuaded to try bison, elk or rattlesnake...:)
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- EclecticWAHM EclecticWAHM Dec 20, 2007 @ 11:46 pm
- Great lens! I'm going to lensroll it on my Colorado Theatre page!
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- Nice lens on a great place. 5 stars! Thanks for visiting my lens on writing family christmas letters. You might also like my real estate lens on Down Payments Assistance Grants.
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- Retro_Loco Retro_Loco Dec 11, 2007 @ 11:22 pm
- Terrific lens! I love Colorado, can't wait to go back. Thanks for visiting Vintage Aprons!
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- The_Bard The_Bard Dec 10, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
- Super travel lens. It's up there with the best. 5*s.
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- ParrotMaster ParrotMaster Dec 5, 2007 @ 8:16 pm
- Thanks for visiting. Denver is one of my favorite cities. 5 Stars for you.
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- TwistedScarf TwistedScarf Dec 4, 2007 @ 10:25 am
- wish to go to your place someday ^__^
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- flowski flowski Dec 3, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
- Denver is wonderful (for a city) There is so much to do there. I lived in Breckenridge for many years and we'd go to Denver for concerts, shopping, museums etc.
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- pondlady pondlady Dec 3, 2007 @ 11:08 am
- I love Denver and have for 40 years. I visit as often as possible and always head for Estes Park and RMNP. Great lens!
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- tdove tdove Nov 30, 2007 @ 9:51 pm
- Denver is truly beautiful. I went there once and will never forget it.
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- TommyL TommyL Nov 30, 2007 @ 11:35 am
- Great lens. Makes me wanna go to Denver already. Maybe one day. Should that day come, Denver Art Museum will be the first place for me to visit. 5 stars for you. Thanks for dropping by my Stomach Exercises lens.
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- Clairwil Clairwil Nov 29, 2007 @ 3:01 pm
- Looks like a great place! *****
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- Energy_Guy Energy_Guy Nov 28, 2007 @ 11:34 am
- Thanks for the comments. I lived in the Western Slope area of Colorado for a little over a year, and still consider it home. Great job!!!
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- kemengr kemengr Nov 26, 2007 @ 9:29 am
- I had read about Denver in some novels. I hope to see it when I am in US. Great info - a good travel guide for people like me! Thanks for your comments on my lens.
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- Mark-Nehs Mark-Nehs Nov 23, 2007 @ 6:59 pm
- What a timely lens for me. We are in the process of planning a trip to Denver right now. Thanks.
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- NewRiver NewRiver Nov 23, 2007 @ 1:26 pm
- Fabulous lens! Five stars! Thanks for joining Links Plexo Group!
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- gkygrl gkygrl Nov 21, 2007 @ 9:11 am
- I've never been to Denver -- great lens. Sounds like a fun place!
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- jlazerus jlazerus Nov 16, 2007 @ 10:16 am
- Great stuff. I live in Denver now (actually Arvada), it really is a great place to live and work.
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- Stirls Stirls Nov 14, 2007 @ 1:52 pm
- Having been to Denver I know there is plenty more to do than just ski. thanks for creating this lens
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- Thanks for inviting me to visit your lens. I am glad I did. 5* - Now I want to visit Colorado!
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- Marc3ll Marc3ll Nov 12, 2007 @ 6:02 pm
- Hi Core, i am here. Interesting place you got it here. I never try and eat bison meat before. Elk and rattlesnake? Sound delicious. Give you 5 Star for job will done :)
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- Christopher_Scott Christopher_Scott Nov 10, 2007 @ 9:34 am
- I've heard Denver is a great place to live. I hope to visit soon.
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- Welcome to Get Ratings, Give Ratings! I went to Colorado with my family when I was little, not sure where but it was awsome. Keep up the good work!
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The City and County of Denver (pronounced /?d?nv?/) is the capital and the most populous city of the state of Colorado, in the United States. Denver is a consolidated city-county located in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Denver downtown district is located immediately east of the confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River, approximately east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is nicknamed the Mile-High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile, or 5,280 feet (1,609 m) above sea level. The 105th meridian west of Greenwich passes through Union Station, making it the reference point for the Mountain Time Zone. The city of Denver's area is much smaller than that of Colorado's second most populous city, Colorado Springs.
The United States Census Bureau estimated that the population of Denver was 598,707 in 2008, making it the 24th most populous U.S. city. The 10-county Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2008 population of 2,506,626 and ranked as the 21st most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area and the 12-county Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area had an estimated 2008 population of 3,049,562 and ranked as the 16th most populous U.S. metropolitan area.http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2008/CBSA-EST2008-02.csv It is also the second-largest city in the Mountain West after Phoenix. Denver is the largest city in the Front Range Urban Corridor, with a Combined statistical area stretching across eighteen counties in two states. The population of the Front Range Urban Corridor CSA is estimated at 4,251,663.http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/files/CO-EST2008-ALLDATA.csv The city has the tenth-largest central business district in the United States.Press Kit Detail
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