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Designed by renowned architects Michael Graves and Klipp Colussy Jenks DuBois, the new Denver Public Library is an example of the outstanding modern architecture to be found in Denver.
Denver International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the nation and 10th busiest in the world that in 1997, 1998 and 1999 was rated the most efficient of America's top airports by the FAA. Photo by Chris Carter. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Denver Pavillions on the 16th Street Mall has 50 shops and restaurants under a dramatic block-long ""Denver"" sign. Photo by Stan Obert. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Coors Field, the home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, has 50,000 seats with stunning views of Denver and the mountains.
The Colorado Convention Center was designed by meeting planners for meeting planners and offers 292,000 square feet of exhibit space on one level with 100,000 square feet of meeting space on another level.
The dome of the Colorado State Capitol is covered with nearly 200 ounces of gold. The 15th step on the west side of the building is exactly one mile above sea level.
Called the Maroon Bells, this range of snowcapped peaks near Aspen is one of the most photographed spots in Colorado, but there is no shortage of scenery throughout the state. Colorado has more than 1,000 peaks that are over two miles high.
Directly in front of the 35,000 square foot Colorado Convention Center ballroom is the attractive pre-function lobby. Highlighted by its 35-foot columns and large 12,000 square foot area, this combination of space makes a perfect place to hold any event.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year in Denver and over 90 brew pubs, restaurants and sports bars, lower downtown (LoDo) is a great place to pass some time before taking in a Rockies game or indulging in some of the best shopping in the region.
The Denver Performing Arts Complex is a four-city-block arts complex with over 10,000 seats in nine theaters. The complex is the largest in the world in terms of the number, variety, and size of performance spaces and the number and variety of performing arts activities.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a 9,000-seat arena that has been carved out of 70 million year old red sandstone rocks. Located 12 miles west of Denver, it is a Denver city park that has hosted everyone from the Beatles to top symphony orchestras. Photo by Ron Ruhoff. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
This is the third largest museum of its kind in the United States. Prehistoric Journey is a $7 million exhibit that covers the history of life on Earth, complete with a dramatic collection of dinosaur skeletons. Photo by Sheri O’Hara. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Cinco de Mayo in Civic Center Park. Denver hosts the nation's largest Cinco de Mayo festival on the weekend closest to May 5 with more than a quarter of a million people attending this celebration of Latino culture. Photo by Richard Grant. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
A polar bear cub plays with a visitor at Northern Shores exhibit in the Denver Zoo. The zoo is the fourth most popular zoo in America with over 3,600 animals on lovely grounds in City Park. Photo by Stan Obert. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Denver City & County Building is decorated with 40,000 floodlights each holiday season and is regarded as the largest outdoor lighting display in the nation. Photo by Stan Obert. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Washington Park is one of 200 named parks in Denver, part of the largest city park system in the nation. Denver has 45 public floral gardens and over 450 miles of off-road bike path. More than 50,000 flowers are planted on the 16th Street Mall each year. Photo by Stan Obert. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Downtown Aquarium immerses visitors on two journeys, one from the Continental Divide in Colorado to Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the other from an Indonesian rain forest to the Pacific Ocean. Visitors experience a variety of fish, mammals and birds that all rely upon water. Photo by Randy Brown. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Paul Stewart, founder of the Black American West Museum, which tells the forgotten story of African American cowboys. Photo by David Falconer. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The home of “Unsinkable Molly Brown” is a popular tourist attraction in Denver. Molly entered folklore when she survived the sinking of the Titanic. A famous Broadway musical and movie were based on her life. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The beauty of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area is just a short drive from downtown Denver. Photo by Richard Grant. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
LoDo is a 25 square block historic district that is now home to 90 brew pubs, sports bars, discos, restaurants and outdoor cafes and to 30 art galleries. Photo by Randy Brown.
Echo Lake with Mount Evans in the background. Echo Lake is part of the Denver Mountain Park system and is maintained by the City of Denver. The road to the top of Mount Evans is the highest in North America climbing to 14,260 feet above sea level. The summit is 60 miles from Denver. Photo by Richard Grant. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Rocky Mountain National Park has 412 square miles of scenic beauty, located just 71 miles northwest of Denver. Photo by Richard Grant. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center is an ultra upscale shopping complex with Neiman Marcus, Saks, Tiffany's and more. Photo by Randy Brown
Cherry Creek Shopping Center is part of the Cherry Creek Shopping District, which has 500 department stores, shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and cafes. Photo by Randy Brown
Denver has more than 650 miles of paved bike paths and was selected by Biking Magazine as America's top city for cycling. Photo by Stan Obert
The view from the rotunda of the State Capitol offers a sweeping panorama of downtown Denver and the mountains. Signs point out the names of all visible peaks. Photo by Stan Obert
The D&F Tower was the highest building west of the Mississippi when it was built in 1909. It was inspired by the campanile in St. Mark's Square, Venice. Photo by Randy Brown
The 16th Street Mall is a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with outdoor cafes and shops.Photo by Richard Grant
The Colorado History Museum in Denver has exhibits covering the cowboys, explorers, ranchers and railroaders who have called Colorado home. Photo by Stan Obert
Denver from Civic Center Park
Denver has the 10th largest downtown in America.
Denver's spectacular skyline lies at the base of the Rocky Mountains.