Travel and Explore Denver, CO!

Denver, CO Located in Denver County, the city of Denver is the state capital and the largest city in the state. Denver was founded in 1860. The city is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Major revenue is derived from agriculture, tourism, major league teams, and shipping. Denver has more than doubled its population since 1960 and the metro area has a population of more than two million. Events include: Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Festival of Mountain & Plain, International BuskerFest, Great American Beer Festival, and Buffalo Bill Days.  Aurora Chamber of Commerce  3131 S. Vaughn Way  Aurora  Colorado  (303) 755-5000  For the lastest information on the local area.  Aurora History Museum  15001 E. Alameda Dr.  Aurora  Colorado  (303) 739-6660  The museum has a permanent exhibit called "Aurora's Attic" containing a collection of artifact from the turn of the century.  Babi Yar Park  enter on Yale Ave.  Denver  Colorado    There is a 26-acre living memorial to the 200,000 people killed by the Nazis in Kiev, Ukraine, beginning in 1941.  Byers-Evans House  1310 Bannock St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 620-4933  The character of two important pioneer families which is reflected.  Chessman Park  8th Ave. and Franklin St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 964-2500  It displays a panorama that on clear days extends150 miles from Pikes Peak to Mt. Evans.  Children's Musuem of Denver  2121 Children's Musuem Dr.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 433-7444  The science and computer labs which displays at the museum includes the exhibits on the importance of clean water and water conservation.  City Park  Located between 17th and 23rd Aves. and York St. and Colorado Blvd.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 964-2500  Gardens, pools, fountains and monuments adorn what was a sagebrush flat.  Colorado History Museum  13th and Broadway  Denver  Colorado  (303) 866-3682  It traces Western and Colorado history through collections of artifacts, dioramas and historical documents.  Colorado Railroad Museum  17155 W. 44th Ave.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 279-4591 or (800) 365-6263  The museum has houses an extension train model railroad collection.  Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum  16th and Maple Sts.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 273-3815 or 273-3823  The museum includes an expensive exhibits of rocks, gemstones, minerals and fossils. Also a replica of Clear Creek Cave and an early Colorado mine exhibit.  Cranmer Park  E. 3rd Ave. and Bellaire St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 964-2500  It has a Chinese sundial and a terrazzo profile of the Continental Divide.  Denver Art Museum  100 W. 14th Ave.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 640-4433  There are faceted glass tiles make up the 28-sided structure.  Denver Botanic Gardens  1005 York St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 331-4000  Water, rock, herb, alpine and Japanese gardens are displays.  Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys  1880 Gaylord  Denver  Colorado  (303) 322-3704  In the historic Pearce-McAllister Cottage. It was built in 1899 and designed in Dutch Colonial Revival style.  Denver Museum of Natural History  2001 Colorado Blvd.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 322-7009, TDD370-8257, or (800) 925-2250  It is one of the largest history museums in the country. The displays include dioramas of mammals and birds, fossils and skeletons, meteorite and gold nugget displays and an IMAX theater.  Denver Zoo  City Park  Denver  Colorado  (303) 331-4110  Their natural habitats with more than 3,000 animals representing some 600 species.  Elitch Gardens Amusement Park  downtown, I-25 and Speer Blvd. (exit 212A)  Denver  Colorado  (303) 595-4386  It has a 70-acre area with more than 21 rides, including the Twister 2 wooden roller coaster, and more.  Forney Transportation Museum  1416 Platte St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 433-3643  It exhibits antique cars, carriages, cycles, three steam locomotives, including Big Boy #4005, and airplanes.  Four Mile Historic Park  715 S. Forest St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 399-1859  It has a 14-acre farm. It was built in 1859. The furnished house has been restored to its 1860s appearance.  Golden Dar Pioneer Museum  923 10th St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 278-7151  The museum includes guns, clothing, photographs, furniture, and more.  Heritage Square  US 40  Denver  Colorado  (303) 278-1938 or 279-7800  It's a recreation town of the 1880s. Also it contains amusement rides, an alpine slide and an enormous amount of shops.  Hyland Hills Water World  88th Ave.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 427-7873  It has 60 acres and 32 rides, Water World is one of the nation's largest family water theme parks.  Littleton Historical Museum  6028 S. Gallup  Denver  Colorado  (303) 795-3950  It contains galleries that presents history displays and 19th- and 20th-century art.  Lookout Mountain Park  US 6  Denver  Colorado    It contains 66 acres atop Lookout Mountain.  Mizel Museum of Judaica  560 S. Monaco Pkwy.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 333-4156  It presents permanent and rotating displays about international and local Jewish and outreach themes.  Molly Brown House Museum  1340 Pennsylvania St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 832-4092  It was the home of a survivor of the sinking Titanic. The socially prominent Mrs. Brown, known for her philanthropy.  Mother Cabrini Shrine  20189 Cabrini Blvd.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 526-0758  There is an 22-foot statue of Christ at the head of a gradual 373-step stairway.  Museum of Western Art  1727 Tremont Pl.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 296-1880  Galleries trace the history of Classic Western art and it displays works by Albert Bierstadt, Ernest Blumenschein, Maynard Dickson, Henry Farny, Thomas Moran, Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.  Red Rocks Park  SR 74  Denver  Colorado  (303) 964-2500  It has a 640-acre park at the foot of the Rockey Mountains.  State Capitol  between E. 14th and E. Colfax Aves.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 866-2604  It is a 1908 Corinthian structure of Colorado granite with a gold leaf-veneered dome.  Tiny Town and Railroad  6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 697-6829  It is a miniature children's village begun in 1915. Town homes are Victorian-style reproductions.  Trianon Museum and Art Gallery  335 14th St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 623-0739  It presents 18th-century French furniture and art as well as Oriental artifacts.  Trinity United Methodist Church  1820 Broadway  Denver  Colorado  (303) 839-1493  Is the oldest church in Denver. It was established in 1859.  U.S. Mint  320 W. Colfax Ave.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 844-3582  It offers tours and displays.  Washington Park  Along Downing St.  Denver  Colorado  (303) 964-2580 or 964-2496  It has tennis, croquet and horseshoe courts, flower gardens, two lakes, lawn bowling, jogging paths, boating, bicycle and walking trails, fishing and a recreation center with a swimming pool.