Denver International Airport 30 min
Coors Field (7 min.) 76-acre home of the Colorado Rockies with some seats offering views of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado State Capitol (11 min.) Corinthian-style gold-domed edifice offering tours exhibits & photo ops at 1 mile above sea level. Molly Brown House Museum (12 min.) Titanic survivor unsinkable Molly Brown s 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art. Downtown Denver (10 min.) Upbeat hub with museums a pedestrian mall performing arts complex & historical train station. Downtown Aquarium (3 min.) Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500 species plus a restaurant & lounge. Elitch Gardens (5 min.) Amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides plus arcade & shows. Water World (15 min.) Amusement park with acres of attractions including dozens of water rides & pools open summer only. Museum Of Contemporary Art Denver (15 min.) Changing exhibits of modern painting sculpture & more in an eco-friendly space with a rooftop cafe. Children S Museum Of Denver At Marsico Campus (5 min.) An old fire truck bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating. Clyfford Still Museum (10 min.) Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist. Larimer Square (8 min.) Historic district at the spot where Denver was founded with independent shops bars & restaurants. History Colorado Center (11 min.) Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits lectures & more in an eco-friendly building. Denver Botanic Gardens (14 min.) Botanical showcase for native & international plants plus events & educational & research programs. |