Denver International Airport 36 min
Downtown Aquarium (7 min.) Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500 species plus a restaurant & lounge. Clyfford Still Museum (10 min.) Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist. Denver Botanic Gardens (15 min.) Botanical showcase for native & international plants plus events & educational & research programs. History Colorado Center (11 min.) Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits lectures & more in an eco-friendly building. Elitch Gardens (8 min.) Amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides plus arcade & shows. Coors Field (12 min.) 76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains. Children S Museum Of Denver At Marsico Campus (8 min.) An old fire truck bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating. Molly Brown House Museum (12 min.) Titanic survivor unsinkable Molly Brown s 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art. Red Rocks Park And Amphitheatre (21 min) Hikeable & bikeable red-stone cliffs plus a gift shop cafe & amphitheater hosting big-name acts. Colorado State Capitol (11 min.) Corinthian-style gold-domed edifice offering tours exhibits & photo ops at 1 mile above sea level. Downtown Denver (14 min.) Upbeat hub with museums a pedestrian mall performing arts complex & historical train station. Sloan Lake (5 min.) Fishing & boating in a city lake encircled by a public park with a trail for cycling & walking. Museum Of Contemporary Art Denver (10 min.) Changing exhibits of modern painting sculpture & more in an eco-friendly space with a rooftop cafe. |