The Denver Zoo has long been an innovator in re-creating realistic habitats: Bear Mountain, built in 1918, was the first animal exhibit in the U.S. constructed of simulated concrete rockwork.
The Downtown Aquarium houses more than 500 species of animals, and you can dine in the Aquarium Restaurant seated around a 150,000 gallon aquarium while feasting on a variety of delicious selections.
Among the museum's impressive display of gems and minerals is a six-foot wall of blood-red rhodochrosite crystals.
A 23-acre oasis in the heart of the city, this is home to more than 33,000 plants from all over the globe. Each of the 45 gardens offers sights, sounds and smells not found anywhere else in Colorado.
The museum enriches the lives of Colorado and Rocky Mountain residents through the acquisition, preservation, and presentation of art works in both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Opening in April 2012, this brand-new, high-tech, Smithsonian Affiliate museum brings Colorado history to life through stories and exhibits right in the Golden Triangle Museum District.
Voted Best Place to Eat and Hang Out With Rock Stars in Westword's Best of Denver 2011
With Chipotle founder Steve Ells' mission of sourcing food sustainably and humanely, it's no surprise that the Chipotle headquarters bears a LEED certification - CI (for commercial interiors).
Best bookstore! I love to hang out i the magazine section. Sweet tooth? Treat yourself to a "Sweet Dreams" cookie in the coffee shop. They are amazing!
This multilevel bookstore holds thousands of volumes, with a notable selection of Denver- and Colorado-centric books. Pick up a calendar of events to see which famous author is stopping in next.
Free, fresh-from-the-tap samples are offered at the end of each tour to visitors 21 years of age and older.
The traffic signal at Broadway and Pearl was the first in the country to feature a visible countdown timer for pedestrians.
