THE 10 BEST Denver Sights & Historical Landmarks
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What travelers are saying
- awildakanetaColorado Springs, CO5 contributionsThe location is excellent, right in the middle of downtown Denver. You can travel up the 16th Street Mall by either driving, taking the rail, or riding the bus. The atmosphere is charged with excitement, and the people in attendance are kind. The food is a step up from the offerings at other stadiums that I have had the good fortune to visit. You have the option of watching the game from where you are seated or from one of the many bars that are spread out over the stadium.Written October 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adam S1 contributionNice place, very relaxing and very clean. All employees seem very nice too. Keep in mind when it says everything closes at 7pm that means 6:24pmWritten November 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Olivia L1 contributionFun! Super fun! Nice lights, went with friends and had fun. Lots of fun! :) funky figures and art tooWritten October 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aaron ShelbyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates190 contributionsMy Mom and I stopped in for a tour and learned about Molly Brown and her life's journey. Yes she was a guest on the Titanic, but she was also a champion of local life and development in Denver. The house is well preserved with artifacts from her time spent in the house while telling her story. We enjoyed learning about her activism in the local communities and the effects of it today. If you are a history buff, or just looking to learn a little more about one person's life in Denver, check out the Molly Brown house!Written November 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GoingPlacesWanderlustLehigh Valley, PA535 contributionsHighest paved highway in North America- so you gotta go on it! Wonderful scenic sights with lots of pull off so you can go at your own pace. Echo lake is a wonderful sight on this byway as well. Take your time and enjoy the ride!!Written September 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CrystalEatsSouth Bend, IN125 contributionsThis was interesting in that they tell you the details of how/when it was built and where much of the stone was resourced from (shocker - Colorado), show you some beautiful rooms and answer all your questions. There is an elevator to the 3rd floor if needed, but then you must be able to go upstairs. The final climb takes you to the dome and if you are w a tour, they open the doors and you can walk around the outside at the top! Very cool and great for photos.Written November 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GallagherLawSt. Petersburg, FL81 contributionsSuper fun tour of both HOF and the beautiful stadium. Timmy was a great tour guide and the tour was entertaining. I mean we are spoiled with the Bucs Raymond James Stadium but Mile High Stadium is pretty cool too. #GoBucs.Written November 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sightseer622961218641 contributionI was tempted to click three stars because two poor choices need to be changed for the public enjoyment of everyone and possibly the health of certain animals..........but I want to be fair and, overall, I did enjoy my visit. I could have enjoyed it even more and given this clean, beautiful institution five stars if it wasn't for the absolutely ridiculous volume level of the completely unnecessary "Yanni on shrooms" soundtrack upon entrance. And the absolutely ridiculous and somewhat insulting repetitive "Tiki Bar in the 60s" looped music blaring over the Ray touch tank. What could be a magical moment of connection between my species and a separate nation of creatures so few of us acknowledge with proper consideration..... is seasoned with the constant overhead whine of the "My Balls are Pinched in a Vice" vocals of the Beach Boys. (This band has the word "Beach" in their name. What a lazy, brainless connection. Do better Denver Aquarium. Damn.) Someone who gets paid way too much money in a corporate office at this aquarium has set the bar very low for our public sense of wonder and desire to experience these animals. A clear miscalculation regarding people willing, without complaint, to pay the entrance fee. The restaurant soundtrack screams, as well. I want to be transported to the Ocean. To a habitat I will never live long enough to truly understand. Instead, some corporate decision was made (I imagine them mouth breathing), that The Denver Aquarium collects only those that want to pretend they have a Margarita in their hand. (Sometimes I do....but here.....I just wanted to go somewhere else, quieter, to get a real drink.) NOW......Here is what is GREAT: I can clearly see the animals are well taken care of. Hats off and waved in the air to the Aquarists. The ONE volunteer I saw on Sept. 6th, 2023, was engaged and helpful. The staff I spoke with were clearly suffering from the droned garbage blaring through the speakers ahead and are dedicated, all the same, to the conservation message an Aquarium is obligated to carry. These people are not paid enough. You know how you just know something? I just know they all need raises. Jeff was my moon jelly guide and, acoustic horror aside, was wonderful. I asked them questions that were not on the simpler side (I SO know my stuff) and they answered to my satisfaction. As. They. Should. The Bathrooms were clean. The gift shop young woman was kind and cheerful. I asked her "This music must be tough to deal with daily." Only then did she drop her smile and lean in with a soft spoken "You have no idea." CONSERVATION. IS. KEY. Please go to this place. Please consider joining the Tune That Crap Down Brigade by also writing a review. We don't know enough about cephalopods and elasmobranch yet for this place to claim justification for the volume level and constant rhythm of the sound around their residence. They should, of course, come first. I was just going to write this for them. Head to their website and send it off to "Contact Us" and let them discuss..... but they didn't give me the option. I am concerned they do not wish to hear from the public.Written September 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tammy WKerrville, TX109 contributionsThe 16th street mall was a unique place to do some shopping and had several good eateries to choose from.Written July 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sanju_222323New Jersey14,125 contributionsHead to elegant Larimer Square for shops, people-watching, and dinner. Larimer Square is the city’s oldest and most historic part of town where the first gold prospectors from the Old West era staked their claim.
There’s a relaxed vibe and it’s the perfect part of town to chill into your weekend in Denver. You’ll find hip coffee bars, urban boutiques and exclusive stores, and maybe some street performers. For dinner, take your pick from a great range of chef-led restaurants or one of the many different cuisines available.Written July 23, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joann J2 contributionsMy first time attending a Latin mass. It was amazing and the church was beautiful. Security guard was extremely helpful in obtaining an Uber. Plan was to walk back to Union Station. Due to the neighborhood and it was after 7:30 decided against it.Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shawn RSouth Lyon, MI257 contributionsI got there just after 7am and was able to get a ticket for the 8am tour. The date was after school had started, so the summer months you may have to get there earlier. The website was pretty clear on what you can take in, just remember it’s like airport screening. The 1/2 hour before tour time is to get people through screening. Arrival 30 minutes before and about a 50 minute tour.
The tour was informative, but a bit short. I was expecting to see more of the process, but I enjoyed the experience.Written September 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tiqua2 contributionsLots to do. It was close to lots of hotels and places to eat. We walked there from the Hyatt Regency.Written February 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark MAda, MI479 contributionsVery interesting collection. Thankfully no post-modern apology tour for the sins of our fathers. Solid presentation of American Western Art. Good range of periods and styles. Some of the art from earlier periods has a touch of paternalism in Indian portrayals. Some of the later works offered solid esteem for such communities. A pleasant surprise overall.Written September 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CindyFromDenverDenver, CO8 contributionsWhat an amazing museum! If you like local history, beautiful old homes, and inspiring women, this is your place! The house is in fantastic condition with the original furnishings of the Evans family, including the coal fired stove in the kitchen and numerous carved pieces of furniture and paintings. And, the now disgraced territorial governor, John Evans, did not live here. His descendants did and the women of the family were leading suffragettes and philanthropists, as well as artists and musicians. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about both the history and the exquisite house. A thoroughly enjoyable morning.Written April 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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