Denver International Airport 25 min
Denver Art Museum (19 min.) 2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art. Downtown Denver (18 min.) Upbeat hub with museums a pedestrian mall performing arts complex & historical train station. Coors Field (13 min.) 76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains. Clyfford Still Museum (20 min.) Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist. Water World (18 min.) Amusement park with acres of attractions including dozens of water rides & pools open summer only. Children S Museum Of Denver At Marsico Campus (15 min.) An old fire truck bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating. Downtown Aquarium (13 min.) Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500 species plus a restaurant & lounge. Denver Botanic Gardens (15 min.) Botanical showcase for native & international plants plus events & educational & research programs. Elitch Gardens (14 min.) Amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides plus arcade & shows. Wings Over The Rockies Air U0026 Space Museum (11 min.) Wartime aircraft WWII uniform collection & aviation art on the former site of Lowry Air Force Base. Colorado State Capitol (19 min.) Corinthian-style gold-domed edifice offering tours exhibits & photo ops at 1 mile above sea level. History Colorado Center (19 min.) Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits lectures & more in an eco-friendly building. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (12 min.) Open lakes wetlands prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species. Molly Brown House Museum (18 min.) Titanic survivor unsinkable Molly Brown s 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art. |