Archive for August, 2010

Coors Field baseball-only stadium came at a price tag of $215 million dollars, but locals say the cost was well worth it. The facility seats more than 50,000 fans and occupies 76 acres.

Colorado State Capitol Building was designed to resemble Washington, DC’s; Notable architectural elements include a gold-plated dome that rises 180 feet, carved statues that grace the west entrance, and vibrant stained glass windows.

Denver Zoo is an 80-acre refuge housing approximately 4000 animals. Habitats that mimic in-the-wild conditions shelter animal residents, who include great cats, primates, reptiles, birds, elephants, fish, and no small number of endangered species.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre combines’ natural geological wonders with a stellar concert and event schedule set amidst red sandstone formations, over 250 million years old and 300 feet high.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science offers an exhilarating look at the history of life on planet earth and also provides an overview of the universe. Exhibits topics include insects, gems and minerals, wildlife of Colorado and the world, and North American Indian cultures.

Molly Brown House Museum was home to the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, who gained her nickname by surviving the sinking of the Titanic. The home is fully restored and furnished with period pieces.

Denver Art Museum is highly regarded for its collection of Native American art, which includes over 16,000 pieces from more than 100 tribes across the US.

Denver Botanic Gardens spread across 23 acres and feature intriguing specimens including 15,000 species of plants and 20,680 of fungi.

United States Mint where coins are produced and gold and silver bullion stored makes the process of process of money-making enlightening, especially when informative tour guides point out intriguing, little-known facts.

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