Rising from the western edge of America' s High Plains, and shadowed by the Rocky Mountains, is Colorado' s capital, Denver. The city sprang up in 1858, right were the first flakes of gold in the state were discovered. As it turned out, that there wasn' T much gold around Denver, the real riches lay up in the mountains, but ever since, The Mile High City has continued to grow,partly thanks to its incredible weather. Denver is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine per year; that's more than an easy walk or Miami! Just Denver' s modern bus ride from downtown is the Golden Triangle, an area filled with Grand civic architecture, museums and public art, the stairs to the Capitol Climb Building, where at the 13 th step, you' ll be exactly one mile above sea level.some time in the Denver Spend Art Museum, which celebrates the region's landscapes and peoples. The museum houses 18000 Native American treasures, making it one of the most important collections in the country First Nations'. Not Golden Triangle is far from the 'The Children Museum of Denver s, where little adventurers can discover the world of kinetics, explore nature,climb aboard and a big ol' firetruck. There are plenty of other natural wonders to explore, at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and Butterfly Pavilion.Denverites have always enjoyed the great outdoors, and believe their animal friends should too. Denver Zoo pioneered the use of natural habitats, its so guests can feel right at home, whatever the weather.the region's prehistoric past Uncover at the Denver Museum of Science and Nature.But to really walk in the footsteps of giants, hit the Triceratops Trail at Dinosaur Ridge.
Here, on Denver's western outskirts you' ll find the Morrison Fossil Area, one of the most extensive dinosaur fossil sites in the world and track. Just up the road is the historic mining town of Golden.
On the Buffalo Mosey into Bill Museum on Lookout Mountain, dedicated to the life and times of America's greatest showman Wild West. Just outside, his final resting place sits high on a ridge where the winds whistle through the Ponderosa Pines. Down the hill at the Clear Creek History Park, peer into the lives of the pioneers who carved out a life in the shadows of snowdrifts and Great Divide.Golden is also home to the Colorado Railroad Museum which lovingly maintains the locomotives, cars and cabooses
that once traversed the region' s High Plains and mountain passes.For many in these parts, the mountains become an obsession.Golden's Mountaineering Museum is dedicated to technology and the spirit of those who answer the call of those lofty peaks.Denverites can 't seem to get enough of the great outdoors.
While Golden you' re in the area, to call into one of the world's most beautiful natural amphitheaters,
Red Rocks.Go for a run with locals, or time your visit to take in a show. Many worlds of the great artists, from the Beatles U 2 to have performed here under the blood red rocks. If all sightseeing and history that builds up a thirst,You' re in luck.The Denver is known as the area around Beer Triangle.Take a tour of the Coors Brewery,
before exploring the regions dozens of brewpubs and microbreweries.Denver is surrounded by places of incredible beauty.Just over an hours drive south are the ancient sandstone formations that have been attracting travelers and dreamers for thousands of years the Garden of the Gods.Nearby,Is the pretty town of Manitou Springs.From here you can hike, catch the cog railway, or drive to Pikes Peak ~ weather permitting!
This is where Colorado's real High Country begins. Try your hand at prospecting, keep an eye out for the legendary Bigfoot, or just soak up the views from 14000 feet.When the sun starts to drop, it's time to head back to Denver.Warm up by the fire,then make tracks to the Buckhorn Exchange, a Denver institution spanning three centuries. Order dip up a rattlesnake, an alligator tail, or an elk steak. But don' t miss the house specialty, Rocky Mountain Oysters, mmmmmm .... The Rockies loom large over Denver,
turn any street corner and there they are. that's why Maybe folks here are so relaxed;Living this close to nature's majesty has a knack of keeping things in perspective. So, if you' ve got a hankering for Best of big city comforts and clear mountain air ~ there's a warm, wild, welcome, waiting for you, in Denver.
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