Denver hosts a great and rich history of culture, and
continues to remain a true testament".
16th Street Mall (shown), a street rethe middle of Downtown
Denver and home to many shopping, residential, and office buildings.
Avenue Theater Denver, a professional theater located in the
Downtown Denver vicinity.
Black American West Museum, which reflects the history of
African Americans in the West and Denver.
Brown Palace Hotel, proclaimed by Elvis as "The best
hotel in the world", a historic hotel that has hosted many celebrities,
dignitaries, and other important people.
Buckhorn Exchange, Denver's oldest restaurant, a historic
old-west steakhouse
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, where Pope John Paul II celebrated mass twice in August, 1993.
Civic Center, a neoclassical park, and the cultural, art and
governmental center of Denver.
Colorado Convention Center, the newly renovated large
convention center often hosts major events held in Denver.
Colorado State Capitol, the seat of the state government of
Colorado.
Confluence Park, where the city started at the confluence of
the South Platte and Cherry Creek.
D&F Tower, when it was built in 1910, it became the
tallest building west of the Mississippi.
Denver's Downtown Aquarium, a full-sized public aquarium.
Denver Art Museum, the largest art museum between Kansas
City and San Francisco.
Denver Botanic Gardens (shown), which made a Hollywood debut
in Woody Allen's Sleeper
Denver Mint, the single largest producer of coins in the
world.
Denver Firefighters Museum
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, one of America's
premier museums exhibiting world culture.
The Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Performing Arts Complex, the second largest
performing arts center in the US after New York City's Lincoln Center.
Denver Public Library, which serves Denver's educational and
entertainment needs from 24 locations and two bookmobiles.
The Union Station of Denver, both a significant historical
building and future hub of RTD's rail network
Denver Zoo, one of the largest zoos of its kind, it features
a gift shop and a wide array of exotic animals.
Dikeou Collection, a private collection of contemporary art
that is open to the public.
Elitch Gardens, a rare downtown Amusement Park.
Elitch Theatre, an amazing historic theatre at the site of
the original Elitch Gardens.
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Four Mile House, an important stop on the Cherokee Trail and
the oldest standing residential building in the metropolitan area.
Lloyd M. Joshel House, one of the finest examples of
International Style architecture in Denver.
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, a museum
featuring works of Vance Kirkland and others.
Molly Brown House, where "The unsinkable Molly
Brown" once lived.
Red Rocks, a Denver-owned park and outdoor amphitheater
located 15 miles west of city limits known for its natural red rock formations,
acoustics and legendary concerts.
Richthofen Castle, a castle built by the uncle and godfather
of the Red Baron.
Tattered Cover, a very popular independent bookstore with
two locations in Denver (LoDo and Colfax Avenue), and one in the suburb of
Highlands Ranch. It's hosted lectures by such great poets and minds as
Denverites Allen Ginsberg and Neal Cassady.
Sakura Square or "Tiny Tokyo", the center of the
historical and prominent Japanese community of Denver, first formed around
1944.
Union Station , a magnificent three-story building
and the future hub of RTD's commuter rail network.
Wells Fargo Center, also known as the "cash
register" building, one of the city's most identifiable buildings.
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