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Mount Evans
Ollie #1 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 103 reviews

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Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  36.2 miles from city center
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Mount Evans Scenic Byway
Ollie #2 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
This high-altitude scenic drive climbs more than 7,000 feet in just 28 miles, reaching an altitude of 14,264 feet.
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  32.7 miles from city center
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Ollie #3 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is an exhilarating mix of Broadway shows, professional theatre, backstage tours, acting instruction and...... more » Owner description: 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 and National Theatre Conservatory develop the talents of aspiring actors while the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom hosts meetings, receptions and galas. « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Performances
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Denver Botanic Gardens
Ollie #4 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 85 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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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Ollie #5 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Owner description: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions,...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Science Museums; Theaters; Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Coors Field
Ollie #6 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 101 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Landmark's Mayan Theatre
Ollie #7 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Movie Theaters; Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Denver Zoo
Ollie #8 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 173 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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Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Ollie #9 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Kirkland Museum displays decorative art from 1880 to 1980, with over 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Wiener...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Colorado State Capitol
Ollie #10 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Washington Park
Ollie #11 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Denver Art Museum
Ollie #12 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 109 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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The Spa at The Brown Palace
Ollie #13 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: 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....... more » Owner description: 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 reclining hydrotherapy tub; six massage and skin treatment rooms; separate men’s and women’s locker rooms with relaxation areas; Swiss showers; steam rooms with aromatherapy; and a nail and hair salon. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Pepsi Center
Ollie #14 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Sports Complexes
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Invesco Field at Mile High
Ollie #15 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Ollie #16 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 27 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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Cherry Creek North
Ollie #17 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 25 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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Cherry Creek Bike Path
Ollie #18 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 11 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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Clyfford Still Museum
Ollie #19 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
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Balistreri Vineyards
Ollie #20 of 116 attractions in Denver
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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