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Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown
#12 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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Quality Inn Central Denver
#49 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
#13 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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The Westin Denver Downtown
#31 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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Last reviewed May 28, 2012
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Holiday Inn Select Denver - Cherry Creek
#59 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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Last reviewed May 27, 2012
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Denver Gateway Park
#8 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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Last reviewed May 25, 2012
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The Burnsley All Suite Hotel
#37 of 147 hotels in Denver, CO
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Ranked #1 of 122 Attractions in Denver
79 reviews
Attraction type Scenic Drives
Distance 32.7 miles from city center
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- "A must drive if in Colorado..." May 27, 2012
- "A Fourteener by car" May 24, 2012
- "Mount Evans trip" May 22, 2012
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Ranked #2 of 122 Attractions in Denver
159 reviews
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Attraction type Mountains
Distance 36.2 miles from city center
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- "one of the best drives" May 28, 2012
- "Worth the (long) drive" May 28, 2012
- "Glad we did it" May 28, 2012
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Ranked #3 of 122 Attractions in Denver
82 reviews
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is an exhilarating mix of Broadway shows, professional theatre, backstage tours,...
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is an exhilarating mix of Broadway shows, professional theatre, backstage tours, acting instruction and breathtaking facilities. The Tony Award-winning Denver Center Theatre Company offers classics, revivals and world premieres while Denver Center Attractions presents blockbuster musical touring shows and cabaret productions. The Denver Center Theatre Academy develops the talents of aspiring actors while the Seawell Grand Ballroom hosts meetings, receptions and galas.
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Attraction type Theaters; Performances
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "Always a good time" May 23, 2012
- "Excellent venue for theater" May 22, 2012
- "The best theater experience..." May 20, 2012
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Ranked #4 of 122 Attractions in Denver
213 reviews
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A modern stadium with an old-fashioned feel, this is one of the National League's first new parks built exclusively for...
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A modern stadium with an old-fashioned feel, this is one of the National League's first new parks built exclusively for baseball since 1962.
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Attraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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- "Coors Field" May 28, 2012
- "Great place to see a game" May 28, 2012
- "Overpriced...." May 28, 2012
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Ranked #5 of 122 Attractions in Denver
238 reviews
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A...
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
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Attraction type Natural History Museums; Science Museums; Theaters; Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance 2.8 miles from city center
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- "Great for dinosaurs, lizards..." May 28, 2012
- "We have had a membership off..." May 27, 2012
- "My son loved it, and me too" May 27, 2012
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Ranked #6 of 122 Attractions in Denver
33 reviews
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Kirkland Museum displays decorative art from 1880 to 1980, with over 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow...
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Kirkland Museum displays decorative art from 1880 to 1980, with over 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Wiener Werkstätte, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern, and Pop Art. A retrospective of Colorado’s distinguished painter, Vance Kirkland (1904-1981), and over 600 works of other modernist Colorado artists are also on view. Kirkland Museum is a member of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Attraction type Specialty Museums
Distance 0.7 miles from city center
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- "Arts" May 8, 2012
- "Wonderful Glass work and so..." May 2, 2012
- "Jam-packed Colorado art and..." Apr 23, 2012
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Ranked #7 of 122 Attractions in Denver
148 reviews
Spanning more than 23 acres, this urban garden features more than 15,000 species from around the world.
Attraction type Gardens
Distance 1.8 miles from city center
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- "Love it!" May 28, 2012
- "Nice spot" May 27, 2012
- "beautiful!" May 25, 2012
Ranked #8 of 122 Attractions in Denver
29 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Movie Theaters; Historic Sites
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- "Great theatre!" May 28, 2012
- "Great nostalgic theater" May 27, 2012
- "Beautiful old theatre" May 7, 2012
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Ranked #9 of 122 Attractions in Denver
35 reviews
Parallels its namesake creek for 15 miles.
Attraction type Biking Trails; State Parks
Distance 1.3 miles from city center
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- "Great interconnecting path" May 27, 2012
- "Extensive and surprising" May 22, 2012
- "Great Ride" May 20, 2012
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Ranked #10 of 122 Attractions in Denver
177 reviews
www.denverartmuse... 720-865-5000 The Denver Art Museum is a private, non-profit, educational resource for Colorado. The mission of the museum is to enrich the lives of... more »
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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- "Out of Sight" May 28, 2012
- "Allow enough time - so much..." May 28, 2012
- "Special Exhibitions are a Bi..." May 24, 2012
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Ranked #11 of 122 Attractions in Denver
97 reviews
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You deserve the Royal Treatment. Natural spring water drawn from our own artesian well serves as the main ingredient of The...
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You deserve the Royal Treatment. Natural spring water drawn from our own artesian well serves as the main ingredient of The Spa at The Brown Palace. Experience tranquility and bliss in our private couples and celebrity suite with a dual hydrotherapy tub; massage and skin treatment rooms; separate men’s and women’s locker rooms with relaxation areas; showers; steam rooms; and a nail and hair salon.
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Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
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- "Absolutely fantastic!" May 25, 2012
- "historic and unique" May 16, 2012
- "Went to the Molly Brown rela..." May 2, 2012
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Ranked #12 of 122 Attractions in Denver
301 reviews
This zoo is home to more than 4000 animals representing over 700 species. Features include: Tropical Discovery, a large indoor rainforest featuring both marine and freshwater... more »
Attraction type Zoos
Distance 2.4 miles from city center
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- "Nice zoo!" May 27, 2012
- "Enjoyable morning at the Den..." May 26, 2012
- "Awesome Zoo!!" May 26, 2012
Ranked #13 of 122 Attractions in Denver
51 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 3.3 miles from city center
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- "Nice urban oasis" May 18, 2012
- "Average" May 16, 2012
- "Nice park but overrun with g..." May 15, 2012
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Ranked #14 of 122 Attractions in Denver
100 reviews
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A key feature in the Denver skyline because of its gold bell-shaped dome, the Capitol Building, fittingly in the Mile High...
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A key feature in the Denver skyline because of its gold bell-shaped dome, the Capitol Building, fittingly in the Mile High City, has a point located at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level. Free tours are available for visitors.
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Attraction type Government Buildings
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
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- "Worth the Visit" May 28, 2012
- "Field trip with my daughter..." May 27, 2012
- "Beautiful building with lots..." May 25, 2012
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Ranked #15 of 122 Attractions in Denver
74 reviews
This fancy antique-filled Victorian house was the home of Molly Brown, a famous survivor of the Titanic.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Specialty Museums
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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- "Excellent tour and part of D..." May 26, 2012
- "Victorian Readings a must" May 22, 2012
- "A good piece of History!" May 18, 2012
Ranked #16 of 122 Attractions in Denver
20 reviews
Attraction type Art Museums
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- ""New appreciation"" May 25, 2012
- "A Sanctyary for Modern Art" May 11, 2012
- "Take a guided tour if it is..." May 2, 2012
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Ranked #17 of 122 Attractions in Denver
22 reviews
Denver's Best Kept Secret For years, people drove past the former Power House for the downtown trolley line that had huge signs on the interstate highway that proclaimed the... more »
Attraction type Specialty Museums
Distance 2.9 miles from city center
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- "Cars, motorcycles, trains, b..." May 29, 2012
- "Where else are you going to..." May 27, 2012
- "if you like cars & trains" May 22, 2012
Ranked #18 of 122 Attractions in Denver
5 reviews
Attraction type Ballets
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
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- "Lovely experiences." Apr 27, 2012
- "Nutcracker" Apr 17, 2012
- "Wonderful" Mar 22, 2012
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Ranked #19 of 122 Attractions in Denver
66 reviews
Attraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance 4.0 miles from city center
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- "Was here for U@ 360 TOUR. A..." May 27, 2012
- "Denver" May 25, 2012
- "The name is now "Sports Auth..." May 21, 2012
Ranked #20 of 122 Attractions in Denver
14 reviews
Attraction type Wineries
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- "Wonderful people, mediocre w..." May 28, 2012
- "Making friends at the Winery..." May 28, 2012
- "Very Nice" May 25, 2012
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Ranked #21 of 122 Attractions in Denver
28 reviews
The largest library in the greater metro area is known for its books, photographs and maps about Denver's frontier history.
Attraction type Libraries
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
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- "Check out what they have to..." May 8, 2012
- "Nice Libraray" May 4, 2012
- "I could spend a whole day th..." Apr 30, 2012
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Ranked #22 of 122 Attractions in Denver
88 reviews
Attraction type Performances; Sports Complexes
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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- "One of my favorite places!" May 21, 2012
- "First Class Venue!" May 9, 2012
- "The Can" May 7, 2012
Ranked #23 of 122 Attractions in Denver
5 reviews
Attraction type Concerts; Bar/ Clubs; Performances
Distance 5.1 miles from city center
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- "GREAT VENUE" Apr 27, 2012
- "Great small venue to see a c..." Apr 19, 2012
- "Crazy cool joint for listeni..." Mar 27, 2012
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Ranked #24 of 122 Attractions in Denver
54 reviews
Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum is located within the former Hangar 1 (Building 401) on land that was part of Lowry Air Force Base. The museum building is one of... more »
Attraction type Military Museums; Science Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance 5.3 miles from city center
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- "Nice collection of military..." May 29, 2012
- "Your Museum" May 27, 2012
- "Great Planes for little mone..." May 26, 2012
Ranked #25 of 122 Attractions in Denver
33 reviews
An outdoor mall covering 26 blocks of various shops, galleries, salons, restaurants, etc.
Attraction type Malls; National Parks; Flea/ Street Markets
Distance 2.5 miles from city center
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- "Pretentious" May 5, 2012
- "Cool space to stroll, great..." Apr 22, 2012
- "Cherry Creek North" Apr 3, 2012
Ranked #26 of 122 Attractions in Denver
11 reviews
Attraction type Breweries
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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- "Love the variety of beer!" May 20, 2012
- "Beer Lovers HQ" Apr 23, 2012
- "I LOVE this place!" Jan 15, 2012
Ranked #27 of 122 Attractions in Denver
7 reviews
Attraction type Educational Sites
Distance 4.7 miles from city center
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- "Beautiful Grounds" May 2, 2012
- "DU want to go to this univer..." Mar 12, 2012
- "Clean campus - very little t..." Jan 30, 2012
Ranked #28 of 122 Attractions in Denver
7 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 2.7 miles from city center
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- "Views and history" May 16, 2012
- "There as many times a year a..." May 2, 2012
- "Nice tour" Jan 15, 2012
Ranked #29 of 122 Attractions in Denver
8 reviews
Attraction type Sports Complexes
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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- "Potential, but needs investm..." Apr 8, 2012
- "Great Time!" Mar 28, 2012
- "Excitement on Ice" Mar 27, 2012
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Ranked #30 of 122 Attractions in Denver
9 reviews
Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "Beautiful Church" Mar 31, 2012
- "Cathedral of the Immaculate..." Mar 25, 2012
- "Famous Stained Glass" Feb 14, 2012
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